100 Themes Challenge
Cloud and Aerith, Cloud's PoV. Italics are Cloud's thoughts, ("") are what he actually says to Sephiroth as he is cradling Aerith in his arms.
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Can't see anything.
Only one color stands out, red.
Everywhere there is red, covering my hands, on the pristine crystal floor.
"… Aerith."
Blood.
"This can't be real."
Shut up, shut up, shut up, shut up, shut up …
"Shut up!"
Trembling in fear. Anger overcomes fear.
"The cycle of nature and your stupid plan don't mean a thing!"
No …
"Aerith is gone."
Please, no …
"Aerith will no longer talk, no longer laugh, cry … or get angry …"
Your body still feels warm in my arms.
"What about us … what are WE supposed to do?"
There is no more life left in your youthful face.
"What about my pain?"
Your eyes are forever closed.
Fingers are numb.
"My fingers are tingling."
I don't know if I can still breathe.
"My mouth is dry."
Eyes burn and the tears sting.
"My eyes are burning!"
All I can see now is red.
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Theme: Seeing red.