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Shout out for those of you guys who suggested songs for Yuuri's short and free program, unfortunately, one of them were chosen. However, they were chosen for the other skater's programs and those songs led me to the songs for the short and free programs.
Me: IT'S TIME FOR "BLOW US ALL AWAY" PEOPLE!
Yurio:*reads script* You'd think either me or Makkachin should have been the ones who got-
Me: *taping his mouth* Shhhhhh, no spoilers for the audience
Viktuuri: *pales* Midnight, what did you do? What's going to happen?
Me: You'll find out very soon.
Viktor: That doesn't sound very reassuring. T-T
Phichit: *turns to audience* Midnight hopes you enjoy this chapter and to remember that she doesn't own us or the anime except for her two OC villains that everyone hates (spoiler alert, those bastards will appear soon).
Viktor stepped out of the rink, his ocean eyes facing Yuuri's chocolate eyes until the young man looked away within seconds. Yuuri didn't want to look Viktor in the eyes now, not after that performance that clearly surprised him. It wasn't that he was angry, more like he had so many mixed feelings piling up in his chest that are contradicting his motto, Love is dead. He didn't know what to feel as he prepared to get on the ice but the moment he looked away from Viktor, he heard the said man stop at his trails and declared in a soft tone that Yuuri could hear:
"I'll be watching you skate Yuuri, I won't look away."
Don't pay attention to him, don't listen to his words! He tried telling himself but his mind only flashed back to that free program, to how Viktor was stupid enough to attempt every jump, and land them despite the state of his body. Just focus, focus Yuuri! Maybe I can still win gold...He made a heavy sigh, knowing that he was just talking the impossible now. Who am I kidding, Viktor has won the moment he landed that jump but maybe there's still hope...
He snapped out of his thoughts when he heard the announcer's voice echoing while Viktor was with Yakov at the Kiss and Cry, holding the results and score of that free program not to mention what place he would be in. At that same moment, Viktor couldn't help but hear his heart pounding in anxiety to hear the score, to know how he did if he had the chance. Everyone nearly fainted dead away at the results they heard.
"The score for Viktor Nikiforov after his flawless performance in his free program is...Unbelievable! His score is 221.60! Beating the Men's Free Skate world record score of Japanese skater Yuuri Katsuki by 0.02 points, allowing him to jump right to first place!"
Viktor felt tears filling up in his eyes, trying to contain them despite his overwhelming joy. He was in First Place, he did feel guilty for breaking his Yuuri's record but if that was what it took to get the highest score to win and save Yuuri from himself, then it was worth it. But he knew that he hadn't won anything yet especially since Yuuri was the last skater to perform a free program with the possible chances of beating him. All Viktor could do was watch now, and wait to see the results that will follow after the final skate.
...
"He broke Yuuri's record?!" Phichit gasped, not sure whether to feel joy or anger. His performance was awesome sure but after what happened last year, I don't want him near my best friend. "I mean sure it's good as a competitor but-
"He's winning the bet," Otabek whispered, loud enough for Yurio to be the only one to hear.
...
Damn it, there goes all hope of winning gold, Yuuri mentally groaned the moment he heard the score, trying to bury the growing happiness he was suddenly feeling to replace it with his emptiness feelings. Why should I feel happy? He's in First place and I'm going to lose the bet. Okay so he got a high score and he used my song but that doesn't mean anything! He sighed as he stepped on the ice. It's my turn now...
"On the ice is Japanese figure skater who has been surprising everyone through the whole competitions after last year's Grand Prix, Yuuri Katsuki!"
He reached the center, waiting for the music to begin until it finally did. thus beginning his routine as Viktor watched and listened. (A/N: Chosen song: Skyscraper by Demin Lovato)
Skies are crying, I am watching
Catching teardrops in my hands
Only silence, as it's ending
Like we never had a chance
Do you have to make me feel like
There's nothing left of me?
I was supposed to be able to skate this music to prove that I can still keep going without love and life to help me, without the burden love offers but hell after that performance the idiot made, I don't know anymore. I might be able to perform this perfectly but it wouldn't be enough to beat you Viktor, Yuuri thought to himself as he made his first jump. You made it clear that you're too stupidly stubborn to give up on me...If I'm going to win, I have to change the last jump and remove a few small jumps to have enough stamina.
You can take everything I have
You can break everything I am
Like I'm made of glass
Like I'm made of paper
Go on and try to tear me down
"You can actually pinpoint exactly what Yuuri is accepting," Yurio whispered to himself as he watched Yuuri make another jump. He is supposed to accept that love is dead to him, and accept that he could never trust anyone, that he doesn't deserve happiness. His eyes narrowed down at the sidelines where Viktor was watching from after he got out of the Kiss and Cry. But now, I think he's having trouble trying to tell that to himself...Could it be that he actually saw Viktor's performance?
...
Minako studied how her student was skating to the music, his body being as flawless as ever but she could tell that he was losing touch to the message he was trying to tell himself. Yuuri, you know you can't accept that love is dead. Not after what you saw how much Viktor was willing to prove that he wants to find your love again, I have to give it to that bastard, he might be able to redeem himself, but I'm not sure yet.
I will be rising from the ground
Like a skyscraper, like a skyscraper
Yuuri...I'm willing to be stubborn and never give up on you, Viktor watched with interest, seeing how Yuuri didn't make two small jumps. Yuuri what are you planning right now? Please tell me what you are feeling, don't shut yourself out. I need to hear you.
As the smoke clears, I awaken
And untangle you from me
Would it make you, feel better
To watch me while I bleed?
All my windows still are broken
But I'm standing on my feet
Yuuri only made one jump instead of two during the verse as he swallowed the urge to make a face of disappointment to himself as he mentally groaned. What's wrong with me? Why am I suddenly feeling all these emotions?! I can't lose, I can't let him see me like this! However, the warm sensation crawled back in his chest as he tried to bury it down again but it proved to be harder than he had thought it would be.
...
No matter what Yuuri, I won't look away from you, Viktor could see the frustration Yuuri had, the inner debate on what to feel and what love is now. I'm sorry but I cannot allow you to force yourself to shut down...I want you to break free from this burden you gave yourself because of me.
You can take everything I have
You can break everything I am
Like I'm made of glass
Like I'm made of paper
Go on and try to tear me down
I will be rising from the ground
Like a skyscraper, like a skyscraper
I have to blow this audience away with my performance, Yuuri reminded himself as he went for another jump, this time it was a triple salchow. I have to make all of Japan proud of me, I'm the weakling from before who embarrassed everyone in Hasetsu...I have to prove to myself that I cannot love anymore, but then, the way I saw Viktor skate to my routine-NO! Don't think about it! I have to focus...But I don't know what to feel anymore, I can't shake these emotions away. Viktor, do you seriously mean every word you managed to tell me? I want to believe you, but how do I know if I can handle another heartbreak again.
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Mari watched her younger skate while she was making glares at Viktor's directions despite how mixed her feelings towards the bastard after that performance. She couldn't help but worry about how Yuuri was dangerously pushing himself throughout his routine, she remembered how back in Hasetsu when he was practicing in Ice Castle, he was trying the more complicated jumps. One of them that he couldn't land no matter how hard he pushed himself was the Quad Axel, it was a difficult jump, to begin with, that even Viktor hasn't made such a jump yet.
She made a heavy sigh, fearing that Yuuri might try to pull that jump any moment now just to surpass the score Viktor scored but even if he pulled it off, she knew the older skater has this win in the bag. Before Mari could just return her complete focus on her baby brother, her eyes suddenly averted to a strange figure dressed all in black sneaking away from their seat and through the distracted crowds of fans cheering. Who is that?
Go run, run, run
I'm gonna stay right here,
Watch you disappear
Yeah-oh, go run, run, run
Yeah, it's a long way down
But I am closer to the clouds up here
I'm not going to allow myself to lose my grip in my focus...I can't be nervous about it now, no matter how small it is, I can't show it. Yuuri told himself with determination when he made his last simple jump as he skated through the rink, ready to make his final jump. I'm going to have to take the chance and make the jump, the quad axel...I just need to get all the courage I need, look at everyone in the eye and take this jump with pride!
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The dark figure vanished from Mari's site, who only groaned with frustration as he eyes scanned for the stranger but when she had no luck finding that person, she got up from her seat and walked away without a word said to Minako. I'm going to need to get security's attention to this, I might be sounding paranoid but that stranger has extreme danger written all over him.
"Mari? Where are you going?" Minako called out, but she did not receive an answer as the elder sister disappeared through one of the exits.
...
The figure's presence was found once again but this time by the eyes of a certain Thai skater and Russian Tiger as their eyes narrowed down at the figure in suspicion toward the dark stranger sneaking into the sidelines.
They were unaware of the weapon the trenchcoat carried inside.
You can take everything I have
You can break everything I am
1
Yuuri paid no heed to who was on the sidelines, well except when for Viktor since he could sense his presence watching his routine. Viktor, you want to talk to me, but how do you plan to use your actions to prove that you are trustworthy? Can you handle the hard work?
Like I'm made of glass
2
I already told you the answer to that Yuuri, Viktor found himself making a small smile, it wasn't a surprise to hear that Yuuri would still doubt his worth. I'll tell you this every day, every second, I don't care how difficult it'll be, I'll stay close to you. Win or lose, I still love you and will do everything in my power and beyond to bring love back into your life, even if it isn't romance, I'll make sure you are loved, whether you like it or not.
Like I'm made of paper, oh-oh
3
Stupid Viktor, you're such an idiot to think repeating stuff like that will help...I don't want you to get hurt, but if you're willing to just take it then don't expect any mercy from me! I'm not going to hold back, even if it's you! Looks like I'm going to do the quad axel, win or lose, Yuuri thought to himself as he prepared himself. You never cease to surprise me.
The dark figure made it to the sidelines, hiding behind whatever would hide his or her presence as their hand reached in their trench coat. "Yuuri Katsuki," The figure mumbled with pure rage as something click within the coat. "We finally meet."
Go on and try to tear me down
4
Yurio's eyes widened with shock as he and every other skater around him got up from their seats, his throat suddenly feeling dry as sandpaper with no voice to shout or scream any words.
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Yakov, Lilia, and even Minako suddenly felt cold blood rush through their bodies as their eyes widened with fear at the sight. They were unaware that their facial expressions were ignored by the audience well who could blame them, their eyes were distracted by Yuuri Katsuki's performance.
I will be rising from the ground
5
"Looks like Yuuri Katsuki is preparing to make a quad axel! A last minute change to his program but can he pull it off?"The announcer announced with surprise.
Viktor suddenly felt a familiar sinister presence that was hidden in the sidelines as a dark chill run down his spine. He had the urge to look behind him, to see who was around that was causing this uneasy feeling but he didn't look behind him. Instead, he saw Yuuri preparing for a jump as his eyes widened with horror when he saw the figure at the other side pointing something towards a certain direction!
That was when the audience nearby that figure began to panic.
Like a skyscraper, like a skyscraper
(Like a skyscraper)
6
Yuuri made his final decision as he leaped up to make his final jump, a quad axel, unaware of the danger, unaware that his sister came to the sidelines with security right behind her, not sure why he suddenly heard screams, or why he suddenly heard someone call out his name until it was too late. Midway through his final jump, the haunting sound echoed through the rink:
Like a skyscraper, like a skyscraper
7
BANG!
The world suddenly became a blur as he felt something being shot through his hips causing immense pain to overflow through his body as he found himself crashing onto the ice below him, face down as he hit his head. The last things he could hear were the horrified shrieks of the audience, and Viktor's voice of fear and terror shout his name:
"YUURI!"
Before he knew it, the whole world turned black.
Viktor: MIDNIGHT!
Me: *whistles away* I did nothing wrong...
Viktor: MIDNIGHT GET YOUR ASS OVER HERE RIGHT NOW *starts chasing me with a shit ton of weapons* YOU DID NOT JUST DO WHAT I THINK YOU DID! MIDNIGHT ANSWER ME!
Me: *tears of joy/sadness?* I regret nothing! *happily runs away*
Yuuri: -_-
Yurio: *turns to audience* Midnight hopes you enjoyed this chapter, make sure to review to see who was the shooter and if Yuuri lives or dies.