Just Below
Heya! I have decided that I'm suffering from writer's block, so I might do a few oneshots until I can figure out what to do next.
Summary: Just below the surface, I lie in wait. Waiting for what, I do not know. But here I will wait… for as long as I can.
Warnings: Character death.
Disclaimer: I do not own Beyblade or its characters in anyway.
A pale sun rises above all. Snowflakes flutter downwards, coating the world in a soft white blanket. The cold bitter wind nips at the people walking the streets, unable to penetrate the thick scarves protecting them.
Between two steep hills, a near frozen river flows gently. Its pale blue waters are freezing cold, biting at any and all who come near. Knowing the river will sting, people keep at bay, not daring to go near.
However, I walk down the hill calmly. The street behind is empty: a deserted part of town. No one watches as I steps closer to the water. No one is there to warn me.
However, I need no warning. I know full well that the water will hurt. I am aware of the danger I am in. Still, I step closer, unafraid of the freezing water.
Finally, I am at the edge of the river. Without removing anything, I take a tentative step into the water; up close, I realize just how afraid I am. However, my determination is stronger than my fear.
I wade into the water until I am waist deep. The current tugs lightly at me but I resist it easily. I am much stronger than the current.
I turn once in a full circle, making sure no one is around to watch me. At least, I think I turn around. My legs are numb and I can't tell if I am moving them or not. Still, no one is there but me.
Slowly, ever so slowly, I lower myself into the water. The water races up to meet my chest… my shoulders… my neck. Eventually, only my head remains above the water. My feet are planted firmly on the ground will I wait in complete stillness. Then, my head is underwater.
I lie back on the rough, rocky river floor. The world above me blurs into a swirl of colors. The pale sun mixes with the even paler sky. The only sound I can hear is that of the river, rushing into my ears.
Just below the surface I lie and wait. Waiting for what, I do not know. But here I will wait… for as long as I can.
Deep down, I know I am waiting for someone to come and stop me. Waiting for someone to see what I am going to do and pull me out, convince me that this isn't the way. Yet still, I know that no one will come. I made sure I was alone for this reason alone.
My head feels light and I am dizzy now. My vision is blurring and my chest is aching from my held breath. More than anything I wish to raise to the surface and breath, give myself another chance. However, I know I do not deserve it.
I have failed. I have failed my team and myself. I couldn't beat him. Ever since I saw him, I have been jealous. Jealous because he was always above me: I could never beat him. The one fight I won was by mere luck, I know. He has always been better, stronger. Maybe they can use him more than me. I hope he makes them proud.
Everything is slowly fading now. The world is beginning to go black. I know I'm slipping away. No one came, just as I thought. I never even got to say goodbye. The note I left will explain everything, but I wish I could have done more. But it's too late now.
The world is black now. My last bit on consciousness is slipping away by the millisecond. I can no longer hold my breath. I know when I release my breath then that's the end. Water will fill me and I will die. I will have committed the ultimate sin.
Wait… what was that? That voice. Yes, there it is again. It's so familiar, yet so far away. Though I am underwater I can hear it clearly. There is a sudden disturbance in the water. Has someone come? Am I being saved?
But it's too late now. I can no longer breath. I have let the air out and the water in. I'm sorry, whoever you are, but you are to late. Yet still, you call my name. I will listen while I can.
"Brooklyn!!"
Yes, the voice has said my name. But I cannot respond. I am too weak. I am sorry friend, but you are too late.
Goodbye…
Well? What do you think? Should I leave it as an oneshot?
You decide. R&R and tell me what you think.
pleaseandthankyou.
--blueXXphoenix--