Chapter 12: The Death of a Rose

A/N: As I promised~ here you go!

Honestly, this was one of my favorite chapters, both to write and to read. To me, it is a little dark and confusing at first, but get to the end and you'll get it!

I hope you enjoy reading this chapie as much as I enjoyed writing it!

Mary's POV

My cheek, it hurts so much. But they're walking away; they not going to kill me? I don't understand. I caused them so much pain and misery. Ib must be weaker than I thought. She doesn't even have the guts to face me! I clenched my little doll hands together, anger beginning to naw at my gut.

How dare she just walk away, ignoring me like that!

"Stop!" I felt my voice scream. Ib finally turned around and looked at me in annoyance. Her look only angered spurred my anger on. I hate it when people ignore me!

Ib stared into my eyes and in them, for the first time, I saw pure hatred. I thought the mere idea of Ib hating anyone seemed impossible, but I guess I was wrong on that part. That look might have scared others away instantly but I was strong; I didn't even flinch. I grabbed my knife and lunged, but Ib was ready, she dodged and pushed Garry out of the way. I saw my chance and began to step towards Garry. Ib was too far away to help! But Garry, the meanie, pulled out his lighter. The flash of memory of that very object destroying by old body stopped my approach. I was so afraid, not for the doll body, but for the rose hidden inside my dress. If Garry burns that, I'll be gone forever.

I tried to back away but Ib was already behind me, she held me up by my hair, which hurt a lot. She yanked the knife from my hand and threw it down on the ground. I tried thrashing around in her grasp but to no avail. She just wouldn't let go! I wiggled a little bit more but my rose fell from my dress! I tried to reach for it, but it fell slowly to the ground just like a feather. Ib looked me, confused, and then picked up my rose! She fingered it in her hand gently taunting me. I watched as she delicately fingered the soft yellow rose between her fingers, studying it curiously with her blood-red eyes. I matched her eyes with a nasty stare, but she paid no attention.

"Is this your life force Mary?" Ib asked innocently.

I refused to look at her much less give an answer. Instead, I thrashed around even more in her grasp.

"Giveitback! Giveitback!" I screeched, my voice sounding like a pathetic little child.

"Don't worry Mary, I promise I won't hurt it. I'll give it back if you calm down." Ib said almost mocking me.

"No, I want it NOW!" I screamed at her, though at this point I refused to look at her face. I bet she was smiling now. She can kill me with one little rip of fabric. I bet she's itching to do that right now, and having this innocent façade only to taunt me. She might hide it well but I can see the glint in her eyes. Ib arched her back, and something appeared on it. Just then, Ib suddenly grew giant demon wings and her skin turned pale blue. Garry had the same transformation and his blue pupils turned blood-red. Ib fingered my rose in her claws and laughed.

"You think I'd ever give this back! You little witch, you deserve what you get. No wonder you have no friends!" Ib talked in a screechy voice.

Both Garry and her laughed in a demonic tone. The black ceiling turned blood red and black clouds started appearing in the disturbing sky. I was deaf except for hearing Ib and Garry's laugh constantly echoing in my ears. Ib's claws started scraping at my skin, making tears on my body.

"Stop!" I begged, "Please stop!"

"What's the matter Mary, scared?" Ib smirked. She turned her head down and stared right into my eyes. Her pupils were tiny, almost resembling a devil. I was so afraid. Ib was for sure going to kill me now. With my last ounce of courage, I grabbed on to Ib's sharp claw and bit hard.

"Ow, you little witch!" Ib screamed. And let go of my hair. I ran up her arm and to her neck. I started pulling on her hair trying to reach my rose, but she held it too high for me to reach. I kept pulling on her hair, ripping patches out while she was swiping at me. Through all the chaos Ib's grip loosened on my rose. I tried to grab at it but it still was too far for me to reach. Then all the sudden, she just let go. It felt like it happened in slow motion. I tried to reach it but I was too late. Again, the rose flew into the air, and fell ever so gently, only a few inches out of my reach. Even the rose was taunting me. I swear I saw a face on it laughing at me. And like everything that goes up, it eventually fell down, right into the lake water, landing with a small splash. The yellow rose floated on top of the water, but I was powerless as I saw each individual petal wilt.

"Hahahaha, let's play a game!" The demonic Garry laughed in a high-pitched voice.

The first petal fell off, I saw gashes appear on my body; my body was falling apart.

"Loves me." Garry sneered.

The second petal fell off, I too fell from Ib's shoulder and landed on the ground with a thud.

"Loves me not." Ib finished.

The third petal began to brown and slowly peel off. I was finding it hard to breathe. I found the last of my strength and crawled over to my knife. Thankfully I reached it and fingered the familiar blade in my hands.

"Loves me." Garry laughed at her, it was beginning to really annoy me.

The fourth petal turned brown. I could barely move, but I pushed myself to Garry. His red pupils focused on me but didn't even change the smile on his face. The fourth petal fell.

"Loves me not." He screeched.

The last petal was hanging loosely on the stem. I stared Garry straight in the eye, and stabbed him straight in the chest, making a long bloody gaush. Garry doubled over and grunted with pain, but he somehow kept the eerie smile on his face. I couldn't feel the pain anymore, I didn't know if that was a good thing or a bad thing.

"Loves me." I finished. My vision started to cloud and the last thing I remember was Ib rushing to Garry's side. My eyes blinked one last time, and failed to reopen.

The fifth petal fell from the yellow rose, leaving only a naked stem.

RED EYES

When your spirit suffers too much, you start to hallucinate. But the worst thing is,

You wouldn't even be conscious of that fact.

Ib's POV

"Don't worry Mary, I promise I won't hurt it. Just calm down and I'll give it back." I tried to calm her, but she was thrashing hard in my hand.

"No, I want it NOW!" Mary screamed like a little child.

"Mary…Please calm down." I tried to soothe her, but it seemed like her eyes were distant, not focusing on me.

"Ib, are you okay?" Garry asked worriedly.

"Yes," I answered, but Mary sure wasn't okay. She was shaking violently in my hand looking at me with pure fear in her eyes. I tried to pet her in an attempt to calm her down, but it seemed only to make things worse.

"Stop, please stop," Mary cringed to my touch.

"I'm sorry," I apologized not daring to touch her again.

"Maybe you should just give her rose back Ib," Garry offered.

"Yeah, you're probably right." I answered with a sigh.

I was about to give her rose back when all the sudden, Mary bit hard down on my hand. I gasped and let go. She hanged on to my hand and climbed to my shoulders. When she got there, she started pulling hard on my hair.

"Stop Mary!" I screamed, but she never even slowed her pace.

"Ib!" Garry yelled and stood up, but his energy was too depleted and immediately fell back onto the ground.

"Mary!" I screamed, "Please, my grip is loosening."

The doll completely ignored me and pulled harder, occasionally punching my neck.

Through the chaos, my hand lost its hold on the rose, and it flew away. It landed straight in the acidic water. I had no idea what was happening when I heard the small the splash. I stood there stunned until the second petal fell, that's when Mary fell from my shoulder.

"Oh no!" I muttered to myself before wading into the water to try to retrieve the water. The waves were not helping either as they pushed it farther and farther away from me. The third petal crumbled and fell. The water was almost to me knees and it hard to keep my own rose safe. Garry was intently watching me worrying about my rose. I waded just a little deeper but it was still just a little bit out of reach. The fourth petal began to brown. I fingers were near inches away from the flower.

From behind me, a scream filled the air. I turned around and saw Garry's body covered with a long red slash. It was terrifying. I momentarily forgot about Mary's rose and ran over to Garry's side.

"Oh, Garry please be okay." I fumbled with Garry's pockets until I found his blue rose. Its blue petals began to turn brown.

"Ib," Garry whispered hoarsely.

"Yes," Tears were beginning to form in my eyes.

"Please, don't cry…" he continued weakly, "don't be sad… I'll be okay."

"No you won't!" I massaged his shoulders, trying to keep him from sleeping.

"Listen Ib," Garry said seriously, "I will be with you forever. I will find a way."

"Promise?" I asked with a choked sob.

"Yes…"

Garry closed his eyes and fell asleep in my arms.

A/N: Well surprised?

I feel bad killing Garry off so many times, but Garry is just everyone's favorite character to kill! (Sorry Garry) On tumblr, everyone would draw Garry as the more feminine one because he gets scared more easily but honestly, I actually think Garry is a lot braver than Ib. I mean think about it, Ib never had to face the doll room, and Garry was able to stay sane through the entire ordeal. Ib never saw the creepy dolls because she could only see them as bunny rabbits. I only say this because I think the scariest part of the game is when Garry goes by himself. I was never able to play that part by myself...

What do you guys think?

As always R&R~

~ApRiL