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Die For You

My head pounded so hard that it forced me to wake up. My eyes felt like gummies and my body wasn't doing much better. My frame twisted and turned until I met with something I did not expect. A knee… huh?

A knee poked against my nose as my rubber eyes tried to adjust. "Not that I don't like the view, yoi. But, Red, can you get your butt out of my face." My-my- what!?

My body jerked in embarrassment, I thought I was going to hit the floor. But before I could, a hand grabbed my leg. Marco's hand clutched my limb, making me hang upside down. "Calm down Red, yoi." He said with a smile. My eyes glued onto his until something about his expression changed.

His cheeks started to heat up and his smile turned into a nervous one. That is when I realized I was only wearing his shirt and my underwear. I struggled not to scream as I started to check off the details in my head.

Relax… this can't be that bad. I woke up on top of Marco… wearing his shirt… and he is. My eyes trailed up Marco's nearly naked body, that's when everything clicked. My face was illuminating. It got even worse when the baggy shirt slipped off my body and fell onto my face. "Ma-arco! We- I don't even remember it!"

All this is adding up way too quickly, we must have done it. But I can't even remember it! I can't believe I don't remember having sex with Marco! What is wrong with me!? I started to twist and turn in midair as Marco gave me a confused look, "what are you talking about, yoi?" He pulled me back onto the bed. Once I landed, I covered up my exposed skin with the baggy shirt I wore.

The red on my face wouldn't disappear, no matter how many times I tried. My knees pressed together, and my eyes looked everywhere BUT Marco. How could I not remember such a thing? "Ma-rco…" My blonde leaned closer to me and hummed. Before I could speak again, he tugged his fingers under my chin. His other hand brushed away my bangs to expose my embarrassed face. "Look at me when you talk, yoi." The ounce of tease in his voice made my stomach flip.

"Di-did we do… um…" My heart was beating so fast I'm pretty sure he could hear it. This eye contact thing is difficult! Especially with his gorgeous orbs! Dammit! My tail was my last resort. When I covered my flushed cheeks with it, something unexpected happened. My body grew hot at an extreme rate and my horns twitched in anticipation. "W-hy Mar- stop!" I fell back, but my head didn't hit the bed, the blonde's hand caught me.

I felt as if the room was spinning because of the blonde's action. "I didn't think kissing your tail would get such a reaction from you, yoi." His hand went back to my chin as my shaking pupils adjusted to him. "Did we do what Red?" I can't get over the smirk laying on his face. He is so getting paid back later. "Yo-you know… it."

Chewing on my lip caused my voice to be muffled. His finger glazed past the flesh and pressed against my lip. "I have noticed you do that a lot when you're nervous. It's kind of cute, yoi." My teeth tried to reattach to my lip, but I ended up biting his finger. More color added to my face, I felt as if I were about to explode. "Marc-o what did we do last night?"

The blonde's smirk grew, "you don't remember, yoi?" A hard lump formed in my throat. He is enjoying this teasing thing way too much. Why won't he answer the question!? "No." Even though it was only one word, I was proud of myself for not stuttering.

"Well, we did a few things, yoi." Why is he so vague! Tell me already! My teeth bit harder on his finger. "Did we do… y-you know…" When I tried to move my eyes away, he leaned closer to me. All this is making his scent kill my nose. It feels like my body is turning into a frenzy. "What Red?"

"S-s-s-ex!" I shouted. Clutching my fist while trying not to concentrate on the bubbles forming in my stomach. This is so embarrassing! A laugh came from Marco before he started to kiss around my flushed face, "you're so adorable, but no we didn't, yoi." He chuckled. A relieved sigh came from me until something came to mind. "Why am I wearing your clothes?"

Marco leaned back and carried me with him. My face bumped into his chest and his chin settled on my red locks. "Let's see… what did we do?" Small moans pushed past my lips as he pecked at my horns. "Well, you got drunk and demanded me to take you to my room, yoi." I-I did what?! That's why I can't remember anything… what did I do! My frame squirmed against his from the adding kisses. "Then, once we got into my room you made me take my clothes off in front of you. Plus, you made me watch as you took off yours, yoi." Oh no!

"I didn't watch though, I turned around, which you complained about," That's good at least.

"But then you went crazy and started to grope me, yoi." And it gets worse! "But you fell asleep soon after, yoi."

The last kiss he laid on my horns had me melting on him. "Ca-can you kiss me?" I looked up to him with shimmering eyes. He smiled before granting my wish. The kiss didn't last long because a certain freckled idiot came knocking. "Guys! Hurry up! We need to get ready for the burial."

And just like that, the whole mood broke. My eyes dimmed and my lips bent down. I forgot that too, I have to bury my brother today. Large hands caressed my soft flesh, "It will be ok, remember he is Dagger…" I looked up at Marco and gave a nod. I plastered a fake smile and got off the bed.

We both got dressed and left the room. As soon as I did, I left Marco and Ace. My feet trudged to the top deck. I wasn't surprised that Pops was there. "You're never up this early. Tell me daughter, what's wrong?" I took a seat on Pop's arm rest. My eyes trailed towards the village I called… that we called home. "Nothing-"

"Lying isn't going to get you out of it."

I chuckled at the old man's stubbornness, as always, it outmatched mine. "I never meant for any of this to happen… and… sometimes I feel ok. But then the rest I feel awful. My past isn't the best, whenever I look into the mirror, I see everything I'm not. The blood on my hands scares me to death. But even so… I keep trying to tell myself that I will be good, I'll be ok. But that doesn't stop me from hating myself for all these years." My lips were stretched into a hollow smile, but my eyes were filled with tears. "I never met to hurt anyone, only myself."

Pops looked at my lightless eyes and shook his head, "I can't believe you're hurting so much. I'm so sorry Red." My fake smile grew, trying to hold back the pain in my heart from cracking my soul. I stood up from the arm rest and jumped on to the island.

My head tilted down to shadow my shame, but I knew I couldn't hide that. "I'll be good." I mumbled to myself. The real reason I got drunk last night is because I wanted to forget about everything. "I'll be good."

I walked across the whole village, not bothering to say hi to anyone. Until my feet stopped at a certain door with a familiar 'keep out sign'. Why did I come here out of all places? My hands pushed against the door till I found myself in my older brother's room. My eyes were dried of tears and my snot was rubbed all over my sleeve.

My frame slumped against the corner of his bed, it's where I used to hide when I was sad. The only place that makes me more comfortable than Marco is here. When I tried to tuck my feet in, they pressed into a loose floorboard.

Curiosity got the better of me. My hands tugged at the board until it opened. Underneath was a box with a note attached.

'After the war.'

After reading the words, my fingers flicked against the box before I could think. In there were eight papers, each one labeled a different name. Including mine. I opened it without hesitance.

Dear Dem Dem

If you're reading this then I died, I thought that might happen. So as my official last words, I want you to read this. I never met to hurt you Red, ever. I wanted to make you stronger, I never wanted you to cry from pain. But I did it wrong… and I'm sorry. I have your blood on my hands, but I hope that I was a better man that day. To you of course. I hope I was good to you. I died and it was to protect you, and the light inside of you.

Thank you for giving me a second chance as your brother. I hope that this makes up for a little bit of the things I put you through. I hope it makes up for the tears, the cuts, for all these years. At least, I can die knowing I never made you lose your smile. Or your way. Take care of our bumbling little brothers ok? They can be a handful.

I know I was a terrible brother… but I wasn't lying when I said

Even if the sky does fall

Even if they take it all

There's no pain that I won't go through

Even if I have to die for you

~ From your eldest brother, the one that loves you the most.

I placed the paper under my knees as my hand gripped my face, right over my eyes. I tilted my head up to try to keep the water from falling, but I failed. "You weren't a bad brother… you were an amazing brother, Dagger! I always wanted to be like you! Ever since I was born… and I hate that I never told you that!" I sobbed.

That is why, that is why I can never move on from your death. Not when I couldn't tell you how I felt! "I wanted to tell you all these years, but I couldn't! I want you to come back, just so I can tell you Dagger!" I could smell Nako and Kid entering the room. They didn't say anything to me, only sat down and cried with me.

They read their letters. All them were identical to mine. I leaned my head on Kid's chest while pulling in Nako. "We miss you Dagger!" I choked.

"We do!" Nako shouted through his tears.

"More than you know!" Kid added

It took an hour, but me and my brothers left our older brother's room. By this time, it was time for the ceremony. We were the only ones not there.

Izo didn't hunt me down for an outfit change, he knew I wouldn't be feeling good today. Kid zipped up the red dress I didn't complain about wearing. When I felt a pinch in my ear, I raised a brow. When I looked at the mirror, I choked from the diamond shaped earring dangling from my ear.

Everyone was at the burial site, which was by a cliff, right by the water. There was a path split down the middle for me and my brothers to walk through. Mid way, my heart started to ache. Before I could run, Kid and Nako grabbed my arms. "We can't do this without you." They both whispered.

I took a deep breath and continued until we got to his grave. My brother's. Flowers decorated it and flowed in the light breeze. My mom and dad joined me and my siblings, but I was in front. My hand trailed into my hair to undo the braids, making my long locks flow in the wind. The red locks my brother loved.

My hand unclipped the emerald earring on my ear as I walked back to the crowd of people. I stopped at one little boy, my brother's little boy. I placed the earring in his hand and kissed the top of his head.

When I returned to my family, I started to talk. "I can't say I'll be good anymore Dagger. I can't keep smiling when I know you aren't there. As you know, I don't have the best past, but nothing with you in it was bad. You said you have my blood on your hands, but I have yours on mine." Nako wrapped his hands around my body as I started to cry. My mother rubbed both me and Kid's shoulders. "You said." Kid started. "You said you weren't a good brother, but that is a lie. When we were little, you were the one I looked up to for strength. You always had my back. You were the best brother Dagger."

Next, was Nako. "You gave me your smile Dagger, I could always smile knowing I could see yours. Your death is on all our hands. Don't you go up there without knowing that we love you Dagger, no matter what."

Shanks spoke, since my mother was crying too much to speak. "You are my first born, I have never been prouder to have you as my child. Dagger, you did an amazing job. As a son, as a brother, a father, a husband, you excelled in whatever you were put in. Me and your mother love you dearly… never forget that."

And I ended it.

"I'll do it Dagger; I'll take care of our brothers. But let me tell you, your spot will be big to fill because you were everything I have ever wanted to be! I wanted to be you! Have your smarts, your love, your protective instincts!"

Everyone in my family bowed their heads, "thank you Dagger! And just so you know, we will not lose it ever again. We will never lose our way again because… you are the reason we live Dagger. To make your sacrifice worth it. You live within us, watch over us and see what we do with our way! I love you, big brother, and I always will."

Always and forever.

The end~ Yeah well besides the chapter that is going to introduce the continuation. Which I will be posting in a few minutes

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The songs I used for this Fanfic (that I can remember)

Die for you by Starset

I'll be good by Jaymes Young

Reminds me of you by Girl On Fire

(some Linkin Park songs, there are to many to name.)

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