A/N: Just to avoid confusion, here are some things you'll want to know about this chapter:
This is a flashback chapter. It happened around the ending of the first game, so SPOILER ALERT!
From here on out, song lyrics will be included in each chapter. I will show the name of the song and artist at the top of each chapter, and all lyrics will be listed in bold. Also, in later chapters, some parts of the lyrics will also be what someone is saying, or lines I have adapted to the story. I will try to point these out beforehand, but just in case I forget, look out for them.
Thank you to LazyCatfish27 for the three reviews! And Lana isn't bitchy—there is a REASON (duh-duuuuun!!) for her behaviour…(forshadowing, forshadowing…)
Disclaimer: See previous 3 chapters…
A Helping Hand
Chapter 4: Asleep, or Dead…?
Lyrics: Famous Last Words by My Chemical RomanceEma hurried up the stairs, hoping he would still be there. It was very dark outside, but the moon was full tonight, shining brightly over the city.
She approached the door and knocked cautiously. No answer. She pushed the door open just an inch or so to see if there was anyone inside. When she saw Edgeworth sitting there at his desk she entered, smiling brightly.
He looked up as she approached. He looked…not as together as he always did. Like there were many thoughts and emotions whirling round in his head, thoughts and emotions she could never comprehend…
"I just wanted to thank you…I know it was Mr. Wright who defended my sister but…he never could have done it without you. It was both of you who—"
It was then that she saw the knife.
Now I know that I can't make you stay
"Mr. Edgeworth…?"
But where's your heart?
"You…"
But where's your heart…
"Y-you…"
But where's your…
"You can't."
And I know there's nothing I can say
To change that part
He didn't look up.
To change that part…
He just sat there, holding the silver blade above his wrist with a shaking hand.
To change…
Ema stopped breathing. All this time she had looked up to him, admiring him. Ever since she first met him, and watched his very first trial five years ago, she had always looked up to him, her hero. He couldn't…she wouldn't let him end it all like this.
So many bright lights to cast a shadow
The moonlight streamed in through the window, casting a silver spotlight over them both, the full moon and thousands of stars reflecting off the surface of the knife, making it glow like a lightbulb to flies; drawing them in with it's white glow, only to bring them to a painful end…
But can I speak?
Well, is it hard understanding I'm incomplete?
Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, he stood slowly, bringing the knife down slowly, still not looking up, until it was just brushing his skin…
A life that's so demanding
I get so weak
Finally, he looked up, with tears in his eyes…
A love that's so demanding…
"I'm sorry, Ema…"
I can't speak—
She didn't say a word as she darted around to the other side of the desk, clumsily snatching the knife from his hand so that the blade was pressed back into her own wrist…but at least she wasn't too late…
I am not afraid to keep on living
I am not afraid to walk this world alone
I wasn't too late…
Honey, if you stay I'll be forgiving
Nothing you can say can stop me going home…
She looked down at the floor…it was splattered with blood…
Can you see my eyes are shining bright
She looked up again at Edgeworth- she couldn't seem to focus in him, but his expression was…afraid…shocked…she couldn't quite put her finger on it…she couldn't think straight…
'Cuz I'm out here on the other side of a jet-black hotel mirror
And I'm so weak…
She felt a strange sensation in her arm, from her wrist up to halfway to her forearm…
Is it hard understanding
I'm incomplete?
She shifted her gaze down to the source of the pain…
A love that's so demanding
I get weak…
There was a strange crimson stain on her pale skin…it seemed to be coming from a darker crimson line…almost like a gash…
I am not afraid to keep on living
I am not afraid to walk this world alone
Her vision was fading in and out…she felt light-headed…she couldn't quite think straight as she struggled to figure out what the stain on her arm was…
Honey, if you stay I'll be forgiving
Nothing you can say can stop me going home…
She slumped to the floor, dropping the knife in her hand.
I am not afraid to keep on living
I am not afraid to walk this world alone
Her eyes were slowly closing as she felt strangely sleepy…
Honey, if you stay I'll be forgiving
Nothing you can say could stop me going home…
She struggled to stay awake as the realization hit her at the last moment.
These bright lights have always blinded me…
The moonlight seemed brighter than ever, the beams of light reaching out to her as she heard a voice calling to her…
These bright lights have always blinded me…
Someone was kneeling beside her. She still couldn't quite focus on anything, but she felt his presence…
And I say—
I see you lying next to me
"…Ema…"
With words I thought I'd never speak
"I'm sorry…
Awake and unafraid…
"What have I done…"
Asleep…or…dead?
She felt a hand grip hers, and felt something wrapped around her arm, soaking up the crimson rivers…
'Cuz I see you lying next to me
With words I thought I'd never speak
Awake and unafraid…
Asleep or dead…?
She could end it here…
'Cuz I see you lying next to me
With words I thought I'd never speak
Awake and unafraid…
Asleep or dead…?
It would all be over…
'Cuz I see you lying next to me
With words I thought I'd never speak
Painless…
Awake and unafraid…
Asleep or dead…?
No…Someone was there…gripping her hand, tending to her wounds, holding her spirit tight in the hope that it wouldn't slip away…
No. She could keep on fighting…she wouldn't give up. If she gave up now…
I am not afraid to keep on living
I am not afraid to walk this world alone
Honey, if you stay I'll be forgiving
Nothing you can say can stop me going home…
She was slowly coming to. She was in…a hospital bed?
I am not afraid to keep on living
I am not afraid to walk this world alone
Honey, if you stay I'll be forgiving
Nothing you can say can stop me going home…
Of course…The events of the previous night returned to her. She began wondering if it was really real…or just some kind of twisted dream…
I am not afraid to keep on living
I am not afraid to walk this world alone
Honey, if you stay I'll be forgiving
Nothing you can say can stop me going home…
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Ema awoke in a cold sweat. She had almost forgotten…But why…why do I have to remember…?
She turned to look out of her bedroom window. Sunlight was streaming in throught the white cotton curtains…just like on that night, with the moon streaming through the window…
Of course…that's why.
I remember because…it was enough.
His presence…
Him being there…
A/N: DUN-DUUUUUUUUN!! Well. That was amusing. O.o
Well, I'm a-heading off to Greece on Wednesday, so no updates 'till I'm back, boo-hoo. There appears to be a very, very, VERY slim chance of chapter 5 being up before then…Oh well. Let's just hope. (BTW, I know I said the same in ch.2, but…hehe, I worked fast…)
Anyway, R&R, tell me what you think…Have fun with your lives, people.