53. (crime) Ruby, Sapphire; CHARACTER DEATH
*this was written for my friend, whose idea she let me borrow that because Ruby and Sapphire had touched the orb for a time there would be a residual presence of Groudon in Ruby, and Kyogre in Sapphire, respectively. Further explanation will commence after the fic. Enjoy
He felt feverish—wiped at his brow and felt sweat. Groudon talked in his head, murmured things he never wanted to hear, spoke of a domain rightfully his and how lucky Ruby was to be his vessel to rule. It was a heat surging in his body and the air felt thick and he was choking on it. Ruby fell to his knees, gasping and vainly tried to fend off the sensation of being taken over.
"—By!"
He vaguely heard his name; sensitized fingertips feeling the earth quake under rapid footsteps. Someone was coming for him. Ruby tried to call out (No! Stay away! Please!) but his mouth was dry and his voice didn't work. He felt small but firm hands grab his arm and pull him onto shivering legs. He smelled earth and the rainwater formed on plants. (Oh God, no, anyone but her!) Ruby tried to pull away but Sapphire wouldn't let go. Everything else is a blur. He remembered they were near Mt. Pyre, remembered the vague sensation of his climbing stairs and black. Everything was hot and black.
No, he felt warmth. It was liquid in his hand and on his face. There was a rock in his hand; felt how heavy it was. And then Ruby could see again. He stared down and he couldn't comprehend what he was seeing. And he wished he never did. Ruby cried out and scrambled away. What had he….What had Groudon done? Ruby looked horrified at the bloody rock in his hand.
"Oh my god," Ruby croaked in agony. Groudon had him bash Sapphire's head in—there were flashes of the action, hitting over and over and over again—his own hysterical laughter as the deed is done. Ruby dropped the rock and screamed, clutching his head. She was dead. Sapphire was dead. Ruby had killed her.
As Ruby hyperventilated, he could hear Groudon laugh in his head and Ruby let out a sob.
Fin.
Author's cont. notes: We theorized together that since the orbs were originally kept at Mt. Pyre that exorcising Groudon and Kyogre would be easiest there so that's why Sapphire was taking Ruby there. XD That's all.