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I have trapped you in my red bindings.
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Before I start I should probably tell you that Monika is pretty powerful so I think she might try to take over this story soon if she hasn't already planted seeds into these author notes. I hope not. Unfortunately for her I refuse to let her affect my story. Without further announcements, start reading!
Chapter 3: Things Get Stranger
"Wake up!" Sayori exclaims startling me. I shoot up opening my eyes. My eyes quickly scan the room to find myself in Sayori's room. I rub my eyes.
"Why am I here?" I ask yawning.
"You fell asleep here last night silly." She tells me happily.
I rub the side of my head. "Oh yeah. I remember now." After Sayori asked for me to hang out we had wore ourselves out. Talked for some time then we to watched a movie or two. It was late at that point so she asked if I wanted to stay.
I originally was going to say no, but then I remembered what I had saw earlier that day. I thought that it would be really hard sleeping in my own house where only I live. A house like that with only myself? That is asking for a bad time. So I accepted her offer.
"Thanks for letting me stay here last night, but now I have a poem to write." I grab my backpack and open it. As I reach for some paper my eyes fall on the folder. Natsuki's folder.
I grab the paper and a pencil then close the backpack. I should be worrying about Natsuki and how to help, but I can't or else people will wonder what I am doing then she will rely on me. If I fail I want to try again not be hated or stopped because she knows what I'm doing.
"I finished mine already." She brags holding a paper up.
"I see that miracles do happen." I say.
"That's mean. You're a meanie." Sayori whines.
"It's not mean if it's true, is it?" I question smiling. She doesn't answer still pouting. I laugh and she joins after a few seconds. Should I be writing a poem and laughing while Natsuki is suffering?
I shouldn't, but I need to act normal if I want to do anything about it. I sigh. I can't write anything good at this rate. Might as well throw something together.
[Savior: The savior is nothing except a tale. The imagination at work to cope with the pain. A warrior to take away people whom suffer. That is a miscomception however. A savior can only come from one willing to help. They won't know until you ask. Sometimes that warrior can be the one you least expect.]
I sigh. This isn't as good as yesterday. But it is all that I have. Besides, it isn't terrible. Just not as good as Search For Beauty.
"Hmm. I think you did better yesterday." Sayori says looking over my shoulder.
I put it in my backpack. "I know, but it's as good as its going to get." I reply.
"This reminds me of something I once heard and shall recite." She clears her throat. "It is pretty good for writing it late."
"Hilarious. I bet you were…" The word dying caught in my throat. As if it could trigger something bad. I cough in my fist. "Waiting to say that." My eyes narrow realizing something. "Is that why you asked me to stay?"
She laughs like an evil mastermind. "I see you have seen through my plan!"
"Not that hard when it's you who is in question." I tell her knocking her look of victory off her face. Her face gets serious warning me of an incoming serious question.
"About yesterday…do you know?" She asks in a whisper just loud enough for me to here.
I frown. This question already. It's too early in the morning for this crap. "If it's your depression," Her eyes widen in shock. "Then I have known since I met you." I admit not even trying to avoid the question.
A couple of tears start fall from her eyes. "I thought I hid it so well."
"You did." I walk in front of her. "But I don't ever miss things like that. Especially since I once had a small case of depression myself."
Her eyes darken. "You…had depression? How did you get rid of it?" She asks through tears.
"You don't get rid of depression Sayori. You only make it bearable." I tell her. "The way I was able to cope with it was when I decided life can kiss my butt and deal with me. I fought back. Eventually I finally was able to bear it more."
She wraps her arms around me. "How can I do that when I can't find a good reason to get of bed?"
"Life won't give you a reason." I say wrapping my arms around her as well. "You have to create one for yourself. I would give you a reason, but I have the feeling I am already one of the few reasons you still wake up."
She doesn't answer after that. She just stays there hugging me. I keep hugging her knowing that she is at the edge of her rope. The only sounds audible is the sound of her silent weeping.
"Listen Sayori." She looks up at my face.
"What is it?" She asks through her tears.
"I know that life is too hard, but let me be blunt with you." I take a deep breath. "You're not special at all." Her eyes widen in hurt and confusion. "Thousands of people are having the same thoughts as you if not worse. However, not all of them are as fortunate as you. You have a friend that won't leave you in such a state of pain even if it costs me my life. I may not be in the same room, but I will always be one call away."
She hugs tighter than lets go. "Thank you Chris. You somehow know what calms me the most." She walks over to a picture frame picking it up.
It holds a photo of me and Sayori from when we were nine years old. I had a smile that would make anyone think I knew a secret of theirs just by looking at them. It unnerved so many adults and kids my age. Sayori was smiling as if she had the best day of her life. Not a sign of her depression in the picture. The picture was taken in front of a beautiful forest. I don't remember where though.
"We can have days like that after the upcoming festival if you want to." I tell her sincerely.
"That would be a dream come true." She says setting the picture down. She lays down on her bed shutting her eyes. I soon hear her soft snores. As soon as my smile begins to form I hear a small ding from her phone on her table.
I grab it to see if it's important, but I find a message from Monika. What is she wanting? Sayori needs some sleep so I'll just see what it says. I open it and quickly grow angry. It is saying the most infuriating thing since the situation last night.
{I know you're alone Sayori, but you best leave Chris alone. He would be better off without you as well as everyone else.}
"That piece of crap." I growl under my breath. I quickly type in a reply.
{Go to hell bitch. The world will be better off without you! Not me.}
I hit send and stuff her phone in my pocket. I can't let her see what Monika sent in her state. Especially in her most vulnerable state I have seen in years. I don't want to, but I must not let her see her phone again since I am sure Monika is going to respond again. The reply come in so I take the phone out look at it.
{Who is this? I know you're not Sayori.}
{You won't ever won't ever know because trash like you shouldn't even know my existence let alone name.}
I then turn the phone off and put it in my pocket. I leave Sayori to sleep knowing the girl needs it. I don't think she will hurt herself either since there isn't any factors that could affect her now. I lock the door behind myself and stop. Should I check on Natsuki's house or go to school? Natsuki is more important.
I quickly head over to her home to scope the area again. I arrive just as Natsuki's father drives away in a black pickup truck. I assume Natsuki must have went to school already, so I walk to the door and try to open it. Unfortunately it is locked.
"Looks like he isn't completely stupid." I walk to Natsuki's window and, to my surprise, find it unlocked! I jump through sneaking around just in case I find something out of place.
I look around her room find nothing much. Just her bed and a dresser. I don't think I want to check her dresser, but on top of it is a piece of paper. I pick it up. I contain my anger again reading it.
[Go away please. I don't want anyone getting hurt by daddy again. Please.]
Again? So this guy doesn't stick hurting his own daughter? This guy is not someone I want to be caught by then. I write on the paper with a pencil on her dresser.
[No can do Natsuki.]
I leave it walking into the living room of the house. My eyes take in the mess of the room. Stains of all kinds on the carpet and couch. I don't even want to think of what a lot of them are. Not to mention the beer bottles and wrappers on the floor. My eyes then fall on a small pistol. I pick the weapon up and check the clip. A full magazine.
I put the gun back knowing the consequences of taking it away. Only more pain for Natsuki. I walk to the kitchen and find their cabinets filled with different foods. At least he isn't starving her completely.
The sound of a car door opening catches my attention. Oh no! I run towards Natsuki's room and close the door jumping out of it. I quickly keep running not daring to look behind me.
I finally reach the school sweating a lot. That is a workout! A very intense one. I walk into the school looking at the clock. I should be in third hour now.
Later In Club Room
I frown. Sayori, Natsuki and Yuri are in front of me and Monika is late! I normally wouldn't care, but I have some words that need to be said to her. Some threats need to be made.
"Where could Monika be? She usually isn't late." Sayori says in a curious tone. It seems she has calmed down a lot compared to earlier. Sadly I left my backpack at her place. Meaning I have no poem.
"She needs to hurry or we will start without her." I stare coldly. I am not too happen to even mention the girl. She is the kind of person I used to have to deal with. One of many.
"H-hey! That's my line!" Natsuki exclaims red in the face.
"I think we should wait. If you want to wait that is." Yuri says quietly.
"Sorry for the wait everyone!" Speak of the devil and she comes. Monika runs in looking winded. "I hurried, but I I had to stay and practice the piano past the bell."
"You three can start. Monika and I have some matters to attend to." I tell them forcing a reassuring smile for them. It works and they do their own things.
I gesture for Monika to follow me into the hallway. If Monika's eyes tell me anything it is that she is excited to have me alone in one place for once. We close the door to keep our conversation private. I know that they will try to spy on us though. I have her follow me down the hall far enough where they can't hear us. We stop.
'She can't change anything now that she there isn't software she can tamper with…hahahaha!'
"What would you like to do now that we are alone?" Monika asks suggestively.
I whirl around grabbing the collar of her shirt and slam her against the wall knocking the breach out of her lungs. "I will not say this more than this once so listen up." I state in an angry tone. Her eyes widen in shock. "I have Sayori's phone and found your message."
"T-that was y-you?" She asks in a small voice.
"Yeah it was. Don't think I won't hurt you if you try that again because Sayori's life is worth more to me than you ever will." I state holding her against the wall still.
"Why? She is just some depressed girl! Nothing more!" Monika replies throwing away fear for frustration.
"If I find out Sayori killed herself because of you," I put my face closer to her. "You will quickly follow after her in the most brutal way my mind can think up."
I let go of her and she runs away. I only watch her run down the stairs. My body walks back to the club room meeting the three at the door. I walk past them without a word and sit in a corner. My eyes watch their movements. They then walk over to me.
"Where is Monika?" Sayori asks with worry in her voice.
"She has some things to think about so she left." I answer.
"What are we supposed to do now idiot?" Natsuki questions irritable.
I lay my head on my my fist the is being supported by my elbow on a desk. "Simple. We all either go home or we stay here to continue club activities."
"I am staying here because of some personal reasons." Natsuki says.
"Same." Sayori says. "I am the vice president so I should stay."
"I guess I will stay for Chris." Yuri mutters.
"By the way, no poems today." I tell them. "I think it is kind of a waste of time if not everyone is here to do it." I explain. In actuality I just don't want to deal with it. I am already growing a headache. They nod going to do their reading. My eyes close falling asleep.
End
And I am done! Sorry it's shorter than normal, but I want to have another chapter up since I am unsure if I will have another chapter up this month. That being said, Happy Christmas and Merry New Year! Yes I just did that. Not even Monika can deny my joke!
So disappointing.
I am sure she liked it. Anyway, I got stuck in the middle of the chapter. I wanted to get Sayori to vent to Chris and couldn't figure out a good place so I got one. I don't think there is anything else to say. Thanks for reading, favoriting, following, reviewing and have day/night/morning!
