Hey, Erich here. Randomly (sortof) got some ideas, and a ctually totally rewrote a story I started writing a few chapters of. Well, it seems a lot better now, especially with this prologue. So please, please R&R this, I'm actually quite proud of it. Cookies for all, and if you have any critiques, comments, questions, etc, feel free to contact me. Thanks, all!
Disclaimer: I only own my OCS, those listed at the end of this chapter.
1.Let Down
Transport, motorways and tramlines
Starting and then stopping
Taking off and landing
The emptiest of feelings
Disappointed people clinging on to bottles
And when it comes it's so so disappointing
Let down and hanging around
Crushed like a bug in the ground
Let down and hanging around
Shell smashed, juices flowing
Wings twitch, legs are going
Don't get sentimental
It always ends up drivel
One day I'm going to grow wings
A chemical reaction
Hysterical and useless
Hysterical and ...
Let down and hanging around
Crushed like a bug in the ground
Let down and hanging around
Let down again
Let down again
Let down again
You know, you know where you are with
You know where you are with
Floor collapsing
Floating, bouncing back
And one day....
I am going to grow wings
A chemical reaction
Hysterical and useless
Hysterical and...
Let down and hanging around
Crushed like a bug in the ground
Let down and hanging around
"Let Down" – Radiohead
"Ask me anything."
"Why'd you take me here?"
"To be alone."
"Why?"
"She stood with the shadows, light barely touching her face. Sullen, cold.
"I wanted to give you something."
She stayed in that spot for a while, then turned to me, reaching into her jacket pocket.
"What is it?"
She smiled weakly, walking right up to me.
"This."
In the palm of her hand was a simple chain, sea-blue crystals in the links. There was a music note on the end of the chain.
"But this is-"
"My chain, I know. But I think you need it. Your gig is coming up, and I don't want you to be so nervous."
I smiled.
She smiled back.
"Thanks."
"Dyem… don't forget about this, okay?"
I looked down at her. "Why would I?"
"Most people just…forget things, even if they're of the uttermost importance."
I nodded. "I promise you, I'll never forget."
She smiled again, embracing me.
I was startled, but I still held her.
"Don't lose it."
I nodded quickly, grinning.
"Don't worry, I won't."
"Promise?"
"Promise."
She started fiddling with her jacket.
"What's wrong?"
"Nothing."
She turned the other way, and I grabbed her by the shoulder.
"You sure you're okay?"
She nodded. "Yes, Dyem, I'm perfectly fine."
I wasn't quite convinced, but I let her go. I'd be better off leaving her alone.
She walked to the other side of the room, shrugging off her jacket. She came back rubbing her arms, trying to warm herself up.
I raised an eyebrow, but she ignored it.
"Close your eyes.", she said.
I did what she told me.
I could feel her; right there in front of me; around me. She stood close to me, like she was in my arms. As if she really was.
My heart hammered against my rib cage, but nonetheless, I kept my eyes closed, like she told me.
Our lips connected with the hint of a spark, and everything- my past, the surroundings- they all disappeared, seeming absolutely meaningless.
My arms wrapped around her waist, her hands placed up against my shoulders.
I pulled back to just look at her; her smile contagious, filling the room; eyes glittering.
"I love you.", she said, while I couldn't help but grin.
I whispered her words back to her, and she embraced me once again. I couldn't help but wonder why I'd never told her how I felt before, even shown a subtle hint. But maybe this was just how it was supposed to happen.
I held her again, closing my eyes, completely content.
She gasped, and I quickly looked down at her; her face in awe.
"What's wrong?!"
Her face remained the same, her breathing becoming staggered.
As she fell, I caught her; still utterly confused.
But that's when I saw him, just standing there, dressed entirely in black. Too dark to see him clearly, his jet black hair could faintly be seen, is onyx eyes seeming to glow in the moonlight.
"Get out of here!", I yelled, still holding her.
He smirked. "Of course. But I'd suggest finding a new girl, mate. She's a gonner, now."
"Who the hell do you think you are!?"
"Just call me Scar."
"Let me guess, you're gonna kill me, too, now?"
He laughed. "No, just the girl. You get to live. And don't bother bringing her to the hospital; her heart'll be taken soon."
"Her… heart?"
But the man in black had disappeared, and I was left alone. The only sound was her staggered breathing, and my pounding heart
'Her heart'll be taken soon'?
"…Dyem…"
I looked down at her, worried and scared.
"Don't lose that chain."
I couldn't compose myself. On the verge of tears, holding a dying, bleeding girl.
"I won't, but="
"Get Scar, someday."
"You're gonna be okay! I'll get you out of here! I-"
"Dyem, you and I both know that I'm dying."
"Please… please don't say that."
"I'm sorry…"
"I love you. I really do."
She smiled weakly, taking my hand.
"I know you'll remember me. You're not like everyone else."
"Please, don't-"
"Promise me, you won't forget me."
I nodded. "I promise."
She kept smiling, even in the end. Dying in a hall of mirrors, and she's smiling. I'd be scared as hell, that's for sure. But I guess when you're with someone that you really care about… it doesn't even matter anymore. Your fear means nothing at all, at that point.
She started closing her eyes, and I lost control. Tears rolled down my face, and I started shaking.
"Cohl, you can't leave me, not yet!"
She just smiled through her pain.
"Cohl!"
Her pulse lulled to a stop, gone. Gone forever.
"Cohl, please! Come back!"
But it was no use, she was already gone.
"Cohl… wherever you are, please, forgive me…"
So, hope you all liked it :)
… at 2 30 in the morning.
I do not own Kingdom Hearts.
Technically, I do AND don't own Dyem.
I own Cohl.
I own my story and this setting.
So, please R&R
Seeya.
- Eriuch.