Amy's P.O.V
I high-fived Brave as we all ran away from the area where we alerted the guards. So far we'd all made it to the bridge and Val was sucked into our subconscious in the process. All we had to do was erase her and all our problems would be solved. I smile as I think of no more sadness or pain. No more repetitions of the past. Just me living my life as me.
"Um...Amy?"Lee Lee tugged at my sleeve.
"Yeah,"I say pausing for a moment before grabbing her and running,"What's up?"
"Well I just..."She hesitated,"Never mind."
"Are you sure?"I say looking at my younger self.
"Yes,"She smiled. She had something going on,but I couldn't tell what.
I didn't have time to ponder on it though,as I heard the guards coming our way.
"Get 'em!"I heard a rough voice yell,"Violence,Agility and Manipulation! Chase after the rebels!"
"Yes Ma'am!"Three guards saluted and then growled at us.
"Oh this is gonna be fun!"The battle-worn one punched her palm repeatedly,"Not like the other few times."
"Hah!"A lean and well muscled one laughed,"Not if I catch them first!"
"Girls,Girls,"The smarter looking but smirking one said,"We all know I'll get into their heads first."
"As if Mani!"The other two yelled.
"Well it's true,"The smarter one,Mani,shrugged,"Now let's get them before they get away!"
By then we were running down the bridge. We had a while to go and the guards at the other side had been alerted of our arrival. Creative looked at her surroundings before nodding at Innovation. Bakes just smiled at them knowingly before looking at me,Shy,Brave and Lee Lee. She pushed us over the side of the bridge before joining us in the water.
"This way,"She nodded towards under the bridge,"Come on! This water's poisonous!"
We all swam in the direction of the bridge and sighed as we reached the shore. My skin was red when I emerged from it's murky depths and the cool night air instantly soothed my burning skin. Shy let out a small cough while Brave just shrugged before looking at her armour.
"So what's the plan?"I say looking at Bakes,"We can't just leave those two up there."
"Don't worry they're safe,"Bakes sighed,"They're too important to erase."
"But then aren't we?"Shy spoke up looking through her blonde bangs.
"No. They won't hurt Lee Lee,but that's about it,"Bakes looked at my child self,"She's too important,she's our child self,one of a kind. But us...they'll erase for sure."
"So?"Brave gestured rudely.
"So,"Bakes continued,"We use her as a weapon."
"Are you crazy!?"I screech causing Shy to anxiously cover my mouth,"Mmmm mm mmm!"
"Shut up you bitch!"Brave snapped making me shut up instantly,"Thank you,now what are we going to do?"
"Simple,"Bakes smiled,"Creative and Innovation are coming up with a lie right now and while they do that we'll do this..."
Val's P.O.V
"Urgh!"I groan as I feel an immense pounding in my skull,"Where am I?"
"Val!"Envy gave me the biggest hug,"You're back! Oh I've missed you so much! Trust me Plots is no fun!"
"Wait,"I say holding my head in my hands,"What am I doing here?"
"Amy called you back silly!"Envy laughed,"But seriously,she's trying to gain control."
"Oh,right,"I sigh looking at the world laid out about me,it was beautiful but I knew I'd never belong to it,"Well I guess we'll let her win..."
"Exactly,"Envy smiled and then went into shock,"Wait what! But Val it's all you've ever dreamed of to be out there in the real world!"
"I know,"I give a sad smile,"But they'll only see me as the bitch I really am. Tell the guards that I want Amy to win. I give up."
"But Val..."Envy began and then saw my expression,"Yes Val."
"Thank you,"I give her a hug,"And I'll speak to Amy before I go,I have a lot to talk about."
"I hope you clear things up,"Envy sighed,"Don't leave it like me and Jealousy. We can't even think of the other without feeling-oh...um I've gotta go!"
She rushed out of the room with her hand over her mouth,while I laughed. My last few moments of life and they were like this. At least I'll get to see Lee Lee one more time...
Amy's P.O.V
I was dressed in Creative's attire with Shy escorting me as Innovative and Lee Lee by my side.
"Thanks again,"I say smiling at the others.
"No problem,"Creative smiled,now dressed in my clothing.
"Yeah we'll see each other soon,"Brave saluted.
"Just think of me every time you make something new,"Innovative smiled.
"Bring baking back into your life!"Bakes smiled,"It'll give you a new points of view on Samey's death!"
"She's right,"Creative sighed,"Well we'd better go."
"Bye!"They all smiled as they went down the bridge escorted by guards. Luckily Innovative and Creative were able to persuade them.
"Let's go then,"I sigh walking forwards.
The rest of the way down the bridge was calm,but I could tell that Val wasn't going to give up easily. Mike always told me that Mal was a constant threat,but he told me he didn't have the heart to erase his oldest personality. Sadly,I did and I was going to end all of this Val bullshit once and for all.
Lee Lee was silent for the rest of the way across the bridge. She occasionally spoke to me or Shy but didn't really talk. She looked as if she were contemplating something,which was odd for a child. This odd behaviour,plus the conversation earlier was making me feel worried about her. What if she didn't want Val to be erased? Or maybe she was just worried? I decided to see what was up.
"Lee Lee,"She looked at me upon hearing her name.
"Yes,"She answered,"W-what is it?"
"Well it's just you've been acting pretty strangely,"I say rubbing the back of my neck,"And I was-"
"We're here,"Shy murmured clearly missing her bangs.
I look in wonder as I thought to expect a wasted patch of land,only to find a green and healthy looking field with stars dotted across the sky. Val stood beneath a cherry-blossom tree on a hill. She looked up at the sky tears in her eyes. Lee Lee sighed and went up to her.
"Lee Lee wait!"I say calling out to her but Shy held me back.
"Wait,"She whispered,"There's a reason we found you."
"Wait what!?"I say perplexed and then coming to the only logical solution,"You tricked me! I wish I never met you lying little no good bastards!"
"Hey!"Shy snapped but didn't tighten her grip,"No we didn't! Just watch..."
I watched as I let my child self walk towards the monster I kept locked up inside of me. I wanted to protect her,to stop her from getting hurt...
Then all of a sudden she hugged her. And Val hugged back a warm grin on her face. Maybe she wasn't that bad...No! It's just her playing tricks on your mind Amy,eyes on the prize! But Lee Lee trusted her...So! Children trust anyone! I felt like I was split in two. One side hated Val,while the other wanted to spare her. Then all of a sudden she spoke.
"I really miss those days."
Val's P.O.V
"I really miss those days,"I sigh as I hug my child self.
"Huh?"Amy broke from her train of thought.
"I really miss those days,"I repeated,"The days when we were one personality,not two. And when we got along..."
"Yeah right,"She scoffed while Shy and Lee Lee stared at her,"You're only saying that to trick me."
"I wish I was,"I muttered in reply. It was true,it would make my demise much easier. But I couldn't do that,I wanted to try and make up,even if she doesn't think it's real.
"I bet you do!"Amy laughed,"You're fake as fuck! You killed our sister,bullied and manipulated anyone you knew and even suffered abuse from an old man! You're as pathetic as you said Samey was!"
The three of us gasp in shock at Amy's reply. She was meant to be the calm and collected one,not me and I was meant to be the crazy psychotic bitch,not her.
"What?!"Amy shrugged,"She deserves it for all she's done to me,to you,to Samey-"
"Enough!"I snapped turning the day lit meadow into a moon lit meadow. I made Shy and Lee Lee disappear,yes I knew it was Shy and not Innovation,and made everything around us silent. She had to listen to me, whether she wanted to or not. She had to forgive me.
"What did you do?!"She yelled,"Shy?! Lee Lee?!"
"They're fine,"I sigh,"You need to listen to me..."
"Why so you can break me down and become dominant,"Amy pouted.
"Who told you that?"I say looking at the night sky above me.
"Mike,"Amy muttered,"He said you and Mal are similar."
I hiss at the mention of Mal and then take in a deep breath. She had to know why I was like this before she erased me.
"Look,"I begin,"I'm not like Mal and never was. Mike's got it wrong!"
"Tell that to my ass,"Amy spat before running towards the end of the zone I created. I had to tell her before she ran away again,before I run out of time,before it's too late.
"You know,I never asked to be this way!"I shout making her stop dead in her tracks,"That night I lashed out at dad I was protecting us! That little defenceless girl who was getting beaten! I slapped him because I wanted to end it right there! I never meant to hurt you!"
"Then why did you leave me alone?!"Amy turned around tears in her eyes and streaming down her cheeks,"I was so scared and alone! And where were you? Oh slapping the hell out of our dad! You killed Samey,you were a bully,you made those mistakes not me! And now you need to pay for it."
Her words were like a knife to the heart. They stung and I knew she was telling the truth,but even a broken personality can change. I close my eyes and beg for luck from the stars.
"I know I've made some errors,"I sighed trying to find the right words,"But I did them out of selflessness. I did them for everyone inside our subconscious. I bullied kids to make me and Samey feel safe,I fought to keep Samey safe,I made trouble to save us all from Mal and I killed Samey because I wasn't thinking straight! You think you cried for her,huh?! I did! I was the grief in our mind! I was the one mourning her loss not you! I did therapy,I tried to help,while you frolicked in here and came when the hard part was over!"
She opened her mouth to speak but I continued.
"I cried when we were beaten,I was the one who got Samey to see sympathy for my behaviour,I was the one who made life better for us!"I wasn't holding back anymore,"You are the monster you say I am. But guess what! I still want to get along with you,I still see you as a person but you don't see me the same way. And that's why I want you to erase me."
"Wait you want me to do what?!"Amy stood there speechless,"But-But I thought you wanted to take over our subconscious."
"Well you thought wrong,"I sighed laying down on the grass,"I used to love the sky."
"You did?"Amy sat beside me,"I never really noticed."
"Yeah I was the one who made Lee Lee stare up at the clouds for ages,"I sigh at the memory,"But I'll never see them again. Not the blue sea,or fluffy clouds. The beautiful blossoms,or even stars."
I groan as I spot my star gently fading,nothing could save me from my fate. I look up at the night sky a final time before making the area back to normal.
"Amy!"Shy sighed in relief,"So is she gonna erase you or what?"
"I'm not,"I chuckle,"She's going to erase me..."
"But if she does doesn't that mean..."Shy blushed.
"That Lee Lee dies with me,"I massage my temples,"Yes,it does. It's your choice Amy."
I then pass her the button used to erase personalities and traits.
"It's mine?! Are you ready?"Amy looked at the button and then pointed it at me,"But if I do this I'll lose my inner child,won't I?"
"Yep,"All three of us nodded.
"I can't do that,"Amy sighed looking at me and then Lee Lee,"But I can forgive you."
"Really?!"I say half-believing her.
"Yeah!"She smiled hugging me.
For the first time I actually felt whole again...
Amy's P.O.V
I felt a warm tingle pass through me as I hugged Val. When I let go I then noticed she was gone.
"Um guys?"I say looking at a shocked Shy and squealing Lee Lee,"Where's Val?"
"You're finally back,"Shy smiled as Lee Lee jumped around,"You forgave her."
"What do you-?"I didn't finish though,as I was sucked back into the waking world.
...oOo...
"Ugh my head,"I groan as I wake up. Then it hits me,Val. Where did she disappear to? "I'm right here silly!" I heard her chuckle.
"Val!"I jump out of bed only to hit my head on the low hanging ceiling,"But-where-what?"
"Amy honey!"My mum called rushing up to my room,"Are you ok?"
"Tell her yes,"Val smiled,"I'll explain in a moment."
"Yes mum just fine,"I smile,"Just a bad dream that's all."
"Oh,"she blinked,"Ok then. Well breakfast's ready in ten so you'd better get ready."
"Ay ay Captain!"I say reminding me of when me and Samey pretended to be pirates. I was surprised when I didn't wince at the thought.
'What was that?' I thought as I went to shower.
"That was me,"Val whispered,"We're finally whole again."
And for the first time in years,I actually felt like I was. Maybe Samey dying wasn't such a bad thing after all,even if I did kill her...
Samey's P.O.V
I smile as I look down on my sister finally at peace within. The last few months have really been rough on her. I look at my mum,always working away. She really did deserve better than my abusive father and terrible domestic life. She really was a loving and caring person.
I smile as I look down at my home a final time. The white picket fence,the green lawn scattered with flowers,the old treehouse Amy and I built a few years back and the house itself. Honeysuckle grew up the walls and it was painted yellow with a white door. I breathe in the scent of my mother's cooking and the flowers from the garden. I smile as I look at my twin sister a final time.
"I forgive you and always did,"I whisper as I fade away.
A/N: So here's the end of Amy/Val plot! Not much left now! Tell me what you think in reviews and sorry I used so many names for Innovation,I kinda spaced. Hope you liked the little Samey ending, tell me what you think it is!
I'll update every Friday or Saturday. Till next Dramalings,
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