It is quiet as I walk down the empty street. A long, broken cobblestone road leads me to nowhere. All hope is lost.

This street used to be my paradise, full of laughter and happiness and joy. The colours that warmed it brought peace to my soul. My family and friends would greet me, thanking me for bringing them such pleasure. I could do no wrong in their eyes. Many lamps stood tall and glowed brightly, guiding me through the crowded street.

Now there is only one. One lamp has survived, though it is dying quietly. There is no more light.

I cry then, I cry silently and watch.

A world without light is very dark. I remember someone telling me this, long ago. I never believed him, but now I do. I know it is dark; I can no longer see the cobblestone path that leads me to nowhere.

How did my street become so dull and empty? How did it lose the vigor that made me smile? Why does all of the light in my life have to fade?

My hands cover my face as I question myself, searching for answers that I already have.

I let my hands drop to my sides, wondering why I am receiving a punishment for wanting to keep my light. Am I not allowed to be selfish? Am I not allowed to want someone?

It is then that I realize I have reached Oblivion.

There is no sound, or feeling, or smell. Nothing that can save me from falling into insanity. There is nothing, yet there is everything.

I know I will not be alone for long; there will be others coming here too. But, they will not be here. I wonder if their street will be as dark as mine.

I sit quietly, floating through this empty paradise. I have no sense of space or time. There is nothing humane in this void - I am no longer alive, or human. I have transcended the limit on what could be ethical. I know because none of this feels wrong.

I wish then that I could relight the flame. All it needs is a heart willing to do so.

I cannot, because I lost mine long ago.

I'm one of those few people who actually likes Misa as a character. I wrote this in memory of her. I was given the prompt empty street.

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