Hey, sorry for the delay- As most of you know I've started another fic but that doesn't mean I quit this one. I hope this chapter makes up for the lack of updating.

"I'm the reason he wears a mechanical arm, not a bear attack as the surgeons had concluded. If only I had reacted sooner..." Mystery let out a low wine as Vivi and Lewis processed the story. "You would still be alive and Arthur," He paused.

"Arthur would have had to lose his arm or suffer with that damning guilt for killing someone he really cared about. It's all my fault and I am truly sorry."

"It used his negative feelings against him and I couldn't stop it." Mystery growled, angry with himself for his failure.

On the other hand, Lewis felt the world suddenly stop and an intense feeling begun to build in the pits of his stomach. 'It wasn't Arthur?'

"I don't understand." Vivi choked out in shock, turning around to face the ghost who's face was frozen in shock and regret. "You told me you slipped and fell. Is that why you were so angry with Arthur?" He barely nodded but that was all she needed. She turned back. "Because you thought he pushed you?" She refused to face the ghost seated behind her any further.

Lewis wanted so badly to defend himself however he felt his mind race with questions and regret.

"Why?" Lewis mumbled. "Why didn't he say anything?''

Mystery sighed and tried to figure out how to put.

"There are many reasons. The demon still residing within him quite possibly used its growing influence to force him want to hide it. He felt guilty and believed he deserved to be hated. But I think the biggest thing was that he was afraid you would still hate and blame him even after knowing. All of which I believe was the demons doing. At last it made them worse for Arthur to deal with."

All at once Lewis felt long lost emotions build up in his chest.

Lewis could have punched himself right then and there for the things he said to the person he was supposed to love and care for. "I thought all this time that he killed me because he was in love with you. I thought he had did that to get me out of the way and have you all to his self."

"It wasn't Vivi he was in love with" Mystery absentmindedly revealed.

"Wait. You mean?" Vivi shot out. The two saw Mystery nod.

"He loved you, Lewis." Once again Vivi gasped and Lewis felt nauseous-

"What have I done?" Lewis asked his self.

"He's never blamed or despised you for your actions." Mystery informed before suddenly taking a sharp turn. Vivi and Lewis gripped the white fur tightly to keep from falling from the unexpected turn.

"...I know..." Lewis replied dejectedly.

"Heh heh." He humorlessly chuckled, putting a hand to his face. He was shocked to feel a dampness around his eyes. He looked back on everything and realized how it all suddenly made sense. Arthur's behavior, the cutting... His murder...

"I'm so stupid." Lewis Mumbled through the silent tears.

"Wait!'' Lewis' head shot up in alarm when Vivi shouted in alarm. "You said still. That thing has been possessing Arthur his whole time?"

Lewis' black eyes widened in fear at the realization.

"I thought you said you got it.

"Unfortunately I was too late in removing his arm. While I did destroy a big part of it, some of it made it passed and remained docile until it became strong enough to torment Arthur with Nightmares and voices. And now l fear his actions as well."

"Why Arthur? What did he do to deserve this?" Vivi yelled, tears brimming in her eyes.

"I don't know." Mystery answered. "We're almost there."

Vivi and Lewis looked off to the distance to see a familiar sight entering their view.

'There it is. The cave.' Vivi and Lewis happened to think in sync.

As they got closer Mystery called out. "Brace yourselves."

Not bothering to slow down in fear of being too late, Mystery dove towards the ground. Vivi let out a terrified shriek while Lewis gripped his fur, the feeling of falling raising not-so-old memories.

It didn't take long to touch the ground right outside of the cave. Mystery knelt down to allow the two to hop safely off of his back. Lewis offered his hand to help the bluenette down, however she turned her head and dropped to the ground herself.

"When-" She explained "we get Arthur back and when we get home I want to know everything you did. Arthur may forgive you, but I, Lewis, and severely disappointed in you right now. You should have known better, I thought you loved him..." She paused. "But I guess I was mistaken." She turned her back to Lewis and made her way to the entrance.

"I really screwed up big time, didn't I?" He asked, knowing the answer.

Mystery, now back to his small dog-like form, agreed. "You did, but Arthur and I have as well. What is important now is that we get in there, rescue Arthur, get rid of that demon once and for all and then do all we can to make it up to Arthur and Vivi. Starting with your confession, that is if you still feel the same way about him as Vivi told me you did."

Lewis thought about about it but shook his head and the two began following Vivi who was urgently making her way down the path. "I've been angry at him for so long, but looking back on it now, I think I felt more betrayed than anything. I blamed him, doubted him despite how long we've been friends- I wouldn't be surprised if he doesn't feel the same anymore."

"True, but I think that is for him to decide." Mystery deadpanned as they caught up with Vivi at the fork in the road. Suddenly Mystery's ears caught a sound and he straightened up.

"Arthur!" Mystery whispered. Before the two could ask they heard Arthur's voice echoing from the trail leading up.

"I can't take this anymore! I never had a chance! You played me from the very beginning!"

Everyone shot nervous and worried glances before shooting up the path.

Lewis was the first to make it, stopping when he noticed just how close Arthur was to the ledge. His steps were slow as he inched closer to the edge but never stopping.

"It's now or never." Lewis barely heard Arthur's monotone voice, but he did hear it and it sent chills down his spine.

"ARTHUR!" Vivi called out in a near scream as she came to a dead stop next to Lewis.

Thankfully for them, Arthur flinched in surprise. He turned around, facing the trio, eyes dull and one a dim green. They were shocked to see a blood line on his face along with a nasty looking bruise.

He gave them a strange smile and waved as if nothing were wrong. Unable to react the three watched in horror as their mechanic loving nerd began falling backwards, still smiling uncharacteristically.

I know this is shorter than the other chapters and I'm sorry for that. I wanted to get this posted this week however I just started working and I'm on a very weird schedule that I can't seem to get used to. I haven't quit writing this though, so no worries for those of you who like this. :)

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