Donna was in the shivering lake with Stephen as he wore his wet tunic and cloak. His arms moved back and worth to keep him afloat. His tunic and cloak were wet as he was forced to re-watch his sister drown over and over again. He shut his eyes and turned his head from the scene. His throat tightened as the vision disappeared, his clothes dried, and he was now sitting on the floor.
He moved his knees closer to his chest as Mordo was now standing before him. It was useless, but he wriggled his bound wrists as Mordo knelt down beside him.
"Are you going to surrender the Eye to me?"
Stephen lifted up his head. "I'd rather die."
Mordo sighed through his nose. "The longer you test my patience, the sooner your wish might be granted."
"You'll never get it."
Mordo slapped him in the face and Stephen grunted. "I don't want to kill you, Stephen, so don't abuse that privilege. You of all people should know that it is unwise to gamble with your life."
He stood up completely and turned his back to Stephen. "Very well, since you will not surrender the Eye..."
Stephen's head shot up as his hands were freed. He got up his feet to charge at Mordo but he was suddenly waist-deep in water. He shook his head as he trudged towards Mordo. "NO!"
He stopped when he heard coughing. Donna. No, not again. Stephen saw her waving her hands in the air as her head sunk into the water. He felt his own lungs burning as he watched her. Without thinking, he swam over to her and held out his hand. "Donna!"
Her gargled voice filled his head as he swam harder. His cloak choked him to a stop as he fought against it. "Stop!"
It kept pulling him back until he ripped it off his neck. He moved towards his sister until her arms sunk below. Holding his breath, he dived down and blindly waved his arms until he could feel any sign of her. Finally, he felt her arm and pulled her up to the surface. Her sea green eyes looked into his as he stared at her, spitting out a mouthful of water.
They stared at each other as Stephen tried to find the right words to say to her. Drips of water fell down her pale face as she gazed up at her brother. So young. Stephen reached out to touch her face when she was sucked below the water. She gave a short shriek before the water swallowed her.
"Donna!"
He prepared himself to dive down before he felt someone grab him from behind. Mordo spoke into his ear as Stephen struggled. "Just give it to me."
Stephen shut his eyes and pulled away as he gripped the Eye. "Is this what you plan to do for eternity? Make me watch my sister's death?"
"You trapped yourself in an infinite loop of death once. What makes this any different?"
Stephen grit his teeth. "That was far less painful than this. That's what makes it different."
Mordo stared at the doctor and replied, "I told you that the bill comes due."
"Stephen!"
He tried ignore his sister's pleas. Mordo watched him try to fight the urge to help her. Stephen whispered to himself, "It's not real, it's not real."
"Stephglgllll.."
His chest ached as he could hold the tears no more. Mordo watched his friend cry silently, and turned his back to him. He took a few steps before he stopped. Mordo closed his eyes and shook head. Stephen wiped his eyes as he saw the vision melt away. He found himself in his sitting position once again with his hands bound behind his back. He was trapped in the mirror dimension without his sling ring, and now, his cloak was gone. Mordo stepped away as Stephen stared at him in confusion.
"Sleep."
Stephen grimaced. "Mordo, why-"
Mordo turned towards him and cast a spell. Stephen's eyes rolled back and he gently laid his head against a wall, falling into a deep slumber. With that, he left the doctor alone in his prison for the evening.
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A/N: Sorry for not updating this story, but I lost inspiration and I got caught up with a bunch of stuff. Thanks for reading and I'll definitely be updating soon!