I've been believing in something so distant,

Rain trickled through thick layers of leaves. The bright jungle leaves were grey in the overcast night. Water spilled to the ground as sure as tears.

As if I was human.

Sheltering from the rain, hunched against a massive trunk. Water dripped onto her green fur, which hung in soaked clumps, two salt-laden tracks running from her eyes.

And I've been denying this feeling of hopelessness,

One leaf, torn from it's home by the wind, drifted before her. Straightening, she lifted one front leg, but the leaf was swept from her sight before she could get any closer.

In me, In me.

Sinking against the wood, she pressed her knees into her chest. Wishes for arms were vainly sent to the heavens, simply so she could rip out her heart, end the pain.

All of the promises I made, just to let you down.

Lightning crackled in the distance. A wretched cry escaped her lips, and she stood, pressing her back against the slippery wood. She stepped forward.

You believed in me,

Screaming. But silent. She bent forward, her mouth open wide. Air was swept from her lungs with a weak hissing. Her pain was so great, she was unable to utter a word.

But I'm broken.

She lifted another foreleg. Placed it, raised a back one. One step at a time. She knew the way; she always knew the way.

I have nothing left.

The rain continued on. She continued walking, screaming her pain to the uncaring world. Skeletons, Zombies and Spiders wandered past, ignoring her; shielding themselves from her pain.

And all I feel is this cruel wanting.

If only she had arms, she could attack them. Make them look her way, make them care. Hatred and sadness swept through her; how could the world be so cruel?

We've been falling for all this time.

Across the biome she crept, giant trees and thick undergrowth merging into wide grassland. Slowly she trudged, her heart a boulder in her chest.

And now, I'm lost in paradise.

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As much as I'd like the past not to exist,

He ignored the snow, the best it could do was make him cold; it wasn't heavy enough to bury him. He leaned against one of the posts that supported his little verandah, lost in thought-memory.

It still does.

Pushing against the wood, he stood, eyes clouding as he stared across the valley. Snow draped everything in grey- winter had not set in long enough for white to coat the landscape.

And as much as I'd like to feel like I belong here,

A narrow covered bridge spanned the length of the valley, ending in a worn path leading to his house. He sighed, emotion transforming the breath into a quiet sob.

I'm just as scared as you.

Growling. A zombie stood, reaching it's rotting arms over the fence that bordered the house. He jumped, but did not even reach for the sword that hung by his side. How could he hurt this creature for attempting what he almost wished would happen?

I have nothing left.

Hot tears trickled from his eyes, warming his cold face. Ignoring the snow and darkness, he began walking, his head hanging low.

And all I feel is this cruel wanting.

The entire path was fenced off; a precaution against night monsters. Gravel and half-melted snow stuck to his leather boots as she shuffled towards the bridge.

We've been falling for all this time.

The mountains were steep, for a long way down the bridge passed over a sheer cliff. Panes of glass placed methodically in the bridge walls revealed the utter lack of any colour anywhere nearby. He ignored the view, his gaze fixated away from reality.

And now, I'm lost in paradise.

He walked a little faster. He knew the way. He always knew the way.

Run away, run away.

He made the choice. He began running, the bridge flying past. He didn't see the monsters on the other side, but they could not touch him, he didn't care.

One day we won't feel this pain anymore.

His heart raced. Pain, hurt and fear ran through him. He began to run faster, sprinting through the snow. He couldn't get there fast enough, the pain was eating at him, it would kill him.

Take it all away-

Soon, the snow turned into heavy rain. He was immediately drenched. His search for colour was futile, however- the rain and light turned everything grey.

Shadows of you,

Finally he saw her; her green fur the only colour in this dreaded night. She saw him too, a sad smile marked her face.

'Cause they won't let me go.

The two met on a small rise, long grass flattened by the wind. He hugged her gently. Holding back tears, he kissed the top of her head lightly.

So I have nothing left.

And all I feel is this cruel wanting.

We've been falling for all this time.

And now, I'm lost in paradise.

Smiling hesitantly at him, she began to hiss, tears mixing with rain as the gunpowder in her ignited. Swelling up, she exploded. Shrapnel and dust flew into the air. By the time it settled, all that was left was a small pond, the rain already filling the crater.

Alone, and lost in paradise.

The sun gradually rose, the clouds eventually dispersed, and the world turned on.

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