LUCKY THIRTEEN

And you don't seem to understand

A shame you seemed an honest man

And all the fears you hold so dear

Will turn to whisper in your ear

She ran, her legs pumping and driving, hurling her body through the air faster and harder. Her lungs burn, as scorching flame raced through each of her limbs. Her muscles scream in agony, in protest, aching from the exertion, but her heart refused to allow her to stop. The girl ran, flying through the air, cutting into the wind, swallowed up by the inky black of night.

And you know what they say might hurt you

And you know that it means so much

But you don't even feel a thing

The night seemed to croon out to her, calling her name sweetly, seductively, luring her to sleep. The urge to just sit down and rest lingered overhead, looming threateningly. She shook her head fiercely, still rushing down the path. She couldn't stop, couldn't rest. They had to keep moving. But the warm air hung over them like a blanket, refreshing and perfect. The mellow scent of the earth welcomed them. The dark promised safety. Yet, they remained false promises, and they ran on.

I have fallen

I have faded

I have lost it all

How had everything fallen to pieces so quickly? She couldn't imagine it. Everything had happened so fast, a tornado ripping through their lives, destroying all they held dear.

And you don't seem the lying kind

A shame then I can read your mind

And all the things that I read there

Candle-lit smile that we both share

She had trusted him, trusted him with her life. She brought him into their world, welcomed him with open arms. The girl even dared to love him, or think she loved him. And he had betrayed them.

And you know I didn't mean to hurt you

And you know that it means so much

But you don't even feel a thing

The callous, cold hearted son of a bitch.

I have fallen

I have faded

I have lost it all

It wouldn't be long now. She could hear him, even now, just a bit down the path behind her, following so very closely. She panted, trying desperately to run faster, to get away from him, to get to safety. But, in truth, there was no safe place anymore. There were only safer places. No place they could truly be at peace anymore. This had been their last hope, and he dashed all that to pieces.

Now, they ran, down the path in the woods. It had been their secret flight route for ages, but somehow, damn him, he knew. He led those bastards straight to them. However, the trail wasn't well marked or made, with the uneven ground of sharp rocks and stray roots. Her foot caught on something, sending her lanky body hurtling to the ground; she shrieked in terror, not expecting anyone to come to her aid.

I have fallen

I have faded

I am drowning, help me to breathe

It was too late anyway; he was upon her already. She looked up, only to stare up the barrel of his gun. His icy eyes gazed down at her, vacant and emotionless, as if nothing was happening at all. Hot tears streamed down her face, screaming out her sorrow.

I am hurting

I have lost it all

I am losing, help me to breathe

"Amon…. Please don't."

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Song creds: "Duvet" by Boa (aka- theme music to Serial Experiments Lain)