Chapter 17: Final Moments (Battle of Alrest State Park, Part 2)
In the final moments before one's death, it is said that their most cherished memories flash before their eyes. It was true for Nia.
For Nia, time seemed to slow down. She could see the knife slowly flying toward her, ready to spill her blood and end her life. Nia should have been scared that her life was about to end, but she was sad. Sad that her time with Rex would end.
She had fallen in love with Rex from the moment she had seen him, and now she would never see him again.
This world is so cruel. Nia thought. But also so beautiful.
Yes, her time with the boy she loved had been short, but Nia was glad to have met him. Rex had been the thing in her life that had given her the most joy.
Nia couldn't help but shed a tear as she remembered the happiest moments that she had with Rex. From that first dance to the first kiss. From her sleeping beside his side to hearing him pledge his love to her. It was the best time of her life. But now it was going to end.
Her life was about to end. And there was nothing to do about it.
See you in the next life, Rex. I love you. Nia thought.
Nia felt herself calm down. She was at peace. Then the impossible happened.
Nia had expected her life to end right there. Then she saw it. Out of the corner of her eye, Nia saw Rex moving in front of her. She wanted to scream at him to stop, to let her die, but then Rex was in front of her.
There was a sickening thud as the knife landed. But not in Nia. Rex, from in front of Nia, turned around to face Nia. She opened her mouth to scream, but no sound came out.
Rex stood before her, Jin's knife sticking out of his chest. Blood was already seeping out of the wound, making his shirt red.
Rex said one word before he collapsed into the already growing pool of blood in the grass.
"Nia..."