Continuation
Another step, another echo
Every time I take a step, they take one
A step and an echo
All is a blur until I truly awaken
I look in front of me and begin to scream…
I ran towards the abyss that awaited me; the blatant need to run growing uncontrollably but my body refusing to abide by my wishes. When I finally reached the abyss I felt my vulnerability subsided but only by a fraction. I tried not to brood on the danger that was pursuing me but it was in anguish. My heart raced so much that all I could hear was a constant thudding in my ears. Suddenly the darkness consumed me, my heartbeats resonating around me in the darkness, slowly but painlessly suffocating me. The world turned upside-down as I collapsed on the cold floor. As I looked towards the sky the moon dimmed, as if mocking me by not giving me light. Whilst my entire being quietly started breaking apart inside me, a blinding darkness appeared deep within me. It started whispering, tempting me.
Just give in, give in to the shadows
NO! I yelled to myself. I heaved myself up, refusing to give in to the growing pains all over my body. As I dragged myself through the abyss I begged for a miracle but deep inside the darkness taunted me.
A miracle? What a great lie! Come towards the truth that is the shadows. Just give in, give in to the shadows…
I ignored the ongoing conflicted within, until finally an opening appeared in the abyss. I rushed towards it, only to stop because I noticed an echo from behind. I took a step. With each step came another echo. A step and an echo.
As I turned around a cackle broke through the silence like a double edged sword. In front of me stood my worst nightmare.
The feline-like figure glared at me, lifting her hand to reveal her weapon. I tensed as I looked into the eyes of my danger, the emerald orbs following my every move. As she stepped towards me her hair danced around maniacally in the silent wind, emphasizing her murderous intent. The world slowed down as she jumped at me, her mouth opening but I heard nothing. She became a raging storm, slashing at me with her now blood stained weapon. My body began to break apart at her hands. Suddenly a cold bliss came across me, her weapon piercing trough my chest. The world around me brightened, the moon finally showing itself. Even though my instincts told me to move, I sank into peace. The shadows within greeted me and did the word of my nightmare.
You gave in, and that is the reason of your downfall.
"Die…"
By Salima. 9C