1. I Could Lie Awake, Just to Watch You Breathe
Summary: Makoto Naegi remembers.
Pairing: Makoto Naegi/Kyoko Kirigiri
Warnings: character death
Song inspiration: Dark On Me
There's no hate, there's no love; only dark skies that hang above. I call your name as I walk alone. Send a signal to guide me home.
Makoto Naegi remembers it as clear as day.
He remembered, back then, when Future Foundation had sent several of their members to a city overrun by the remnants of despair. He remembered, he was partnered with Kyoko Kirigiri for that particular mission.
It was to be expected; after all, ever since the killing game ended, they've been working with each other for quite a while now, whether it be with missions or just with paper work. He remembered that he could now consider her as one of his closest friends.
(And perhaps, they could have ended up more than that. But now, he'll never know.)
He remembered how devastated the city's damage was when they arrived. Rubble of what were once buildings, so much dead bodies lying around, and the despair, oh god the despair that came from this area. But something wasn't right here; for all the damage, not a single remnant of despair was in sight.
He remembered how confused everyone was. Where were the remnants? This doesn't make any sense; there's no way that they could have left that easily. He remembered that Kyoko had the same conclusion as he did; he could still remember the stoic yet uncertain tone of her voice.
He remembered that one of their members thought that they have seen a person running into a building, and so began to chase after them. He remembered, he too ran after them, shouting his concerns for his comrade.
He remembered that in doing so, Kyoko took after him, yelling on how this is exactly what the remnants of despair wanted.
He remembered on how much he regretted for not thinking clearly when made that decision.
He remembered back then, that by lowering their guards even for a moment due to their confusion, was an opportunity taken advantaged by the remnants. The despairs closed in on them, ambushing their group.
He remembered watching his comrade be mercilessly shot down by a remnant who led the three of them inside the building. He remembered that they soon noticed him, and aiming their gun towards him, shot him in the leg. He remembered how painful it was, and how he almost collapsed on the ground. He remembered his quick, hitched breaths as he struggled with the remnant.
He remembered that by the time Kyoko got in there and saw what was happening, she wasted no time in pushing them off him. He remembered the struggle that ensued between them. He remembered the stray shots fired by the crazed despair. He remembered how dangerously close the two of them were at the edge of a broken window.
He remembered how much he wanted to get up and help his friend, but he couldn't due to the injury in his leg.
He remembered, that in their struggle, they barely noticed the edge crumbling upon their weight. He remembered yelling a warning for Kyoko, and by the time she heard him, it was too late.
He remembered that he was unsure whether the remnant did it intentionally or not. He remembered watching both of them plummet into the ground below. He remembered, seeing his friend's eyes widen in shock, even if briefly.
Makoto Naegi remembered when Kyoko Kirigiri's light went dark on him.
