Chapter Six –

Me and You

"Stop it! You're gonna kill him!"

The rain poured from the sky, and the wind blew fiercely. Lying on the floor, with patches of blood on her cloths as bright as her hair, was Sedaytion. Her cloths were damp, her knuckles red and sore, and her eyes were shut tightly. As usual, the graveyard was dark and eerie; the moon ominously floating in the sky. Its rays were sharp; casting down, across the empty and large graveyard to only show the dark grass and the single gravestone. A silver item shone in the light: the bar was stained in blood and was placed in the middle of the grave, near the lying Sedaytion.

A moan escaped her rosy lips: her sore eyes began to open and her body twitched. Weirdly, her ice blue gem eyes had been changed; as they opened they showed beautiful colours of pink and gold, instead of the iced blue they once were. As she breathed her chest felt sore: her hand reached to her forehead, to check there weren't any bad injuries. The cut on her head stung as her fingers touched it, sending them away.

Sedaytion coughed a few times as she sat up, blood spraying on the grass and the palms of her hand. Her body ached, and her mind was dizzy. She couldn't remember what had happened and why she was lying there; why she had been knocked out. When she was sat up, her eyes looked down at her arms. There were a few bruises, along with that cut she had gained a few days ago. There wasn't much damage on the outside of her body. For a moment she sat there: her eyes glazed down. Her mind was starting to work, and the memories were flooding back. She remembered Nigredo holding onto her arm tightly: she remembered seeing blood and hearing gunshots and then everything went back. Had the other been injured?

A sudden sweep of fear and loneliness overwhelmed Sedaytion. Her heart began to thud loudly and quickly. Her hands began to tremble: her eyes looked around the empty graveyard. The wind blew her long locks in all directions, whistling in her ear as if to tell her something.

"Hey?" Sedaytion yelled in the silence.

She stood up, almost stumbling as she did so. Her already injured arm went across her stomach; a little limp was in her movement. It seemed every bone and every muscle ached in her weak body. Hell knew what damage had been done to her. Her mind began to panic – something had gone wrong in the simulator, but why wasn't she out? Why hadn't it been ended? Was she … trapped?

"Albedo?" she screamed desperately. Sedaytion paused, hoping to hear someone yell back but only the wind made noise. The rain patted her face in a soothing way; the wind wrapped itself around her body either to steal her away or to help sooth her like the rain. She shivered fiercely and wiped a rain drop from her cheek.

There was a crunch behind her; a noise she couldn't make out and then a footstep. Quickly turning around, she expected to see Albedo, Nigredo or Rubedo – or even that robed man. But stood there was a U.R.T.V. He was stood a few feet in front of her, holding the metal pole between his fingers. Emotionlessly he stared at her. He had frozen as if she had caught him doing something wrong.

Sedaytion's feet stepped back; her eyes looked at him gravely. She managed to see the number on his palm. Reading it, her eyes widened in shock. "612 …" she whispered aloud.

The U. took a step back, turning his head. It seemed he was about to walk away and Sedaytion put her hand out ahead of her.

"Wait," she ordered. Her voice was listened to, and his eyes looked at her. "I thought you were dead."

There was no response and he blankly stared at her.

"I know you can understand me!" Sedaytion yelled, coughing blood as she did. "Please. I saw you die."

"Sweet as sugar," he said.

There was a flash of lightening, turning the world white for a split second. When the light disappeared, blood was running down the forehead of the U.R.T.V. Sedaytion's eyes were widened, a gasp escaped her mouth. She held back the urge to throw up, her hand covered her mouth. After a few moments of being stunned, she opened her mouth to speak.

"What … who …" she stammered, unable to get her words.

"It's going to be okay," he told her, taking a step foreword. His eyes had changed to something somewhat comforting, yet horribly eerie. "I'll take you away."

Sedaytion took a step back as he took another foreword. Then, suddenly, he lunged for her, grabbing her left wrist. Before she had a chance to think, a flash of electricity escaped her wrist, hitting the U.R.T.V. He yelled, taking his hand back and off her skin. Whilst he was angrily trying to make his hand better, Sedaytion quickly turned around and ran as fast as her legs would let her.

Her heart began to slow down and her breathing began to decrease. Her legs disobeyed her, collapsing to the floor. In moments after her body hit the soft grass, her mind turned blank again.

"Let me see her!" Albedo yelled, pushing Nigredo out of his way. He stared at Rubedo with glowing eyes, trying to fight back the tears he had.

"Albedo, you can't," Rubedo said, shutting the medical room door behind him.

"Yes I can!" Albedo yelled. "What do you think your doing, saying I can't see her? You're not the one who makes the rules, Rubedo!"

"I don't care," Rubedo said, shaking his head. "I'm not letting you see Sedaytion."

"Rubedo!" Albedo yelled like a child about to have a fit. A tear streamed down his cheek. Nigredo apologetically looked at Albedo as he stood by Rubedo, also agreeing with his decision.

"Sorry, Albedo," Nigredo said.

"Let me see her," he yelled. "Just let me see Sedaytion!"

"No way, Albedo!" Rubedo yelled back, albeit louder. "This is your entire fault!" his words began to stab Albedo's heart, and warm tears began to stream down his face. "If you hadn't have been an idiot and fought with that U.R.T.V, we would've been able to make sure she was okay!"

Albedo took a step back from Rubedo's words; a loud moan escaped his mouth and then he sat on the floor, crying into the palms of his hands. He was upset with the way Rubedo was speaking to him – he hated when Rubedo was angry with him. And he was frightened about Sedaytion – was she dead and was it his fault? Was he really to blame?

"Stop acting like an irresponsible kid and look at your responsibilities!" Rubedo yelled. "Life is so fragile Albedo! You can't walk around thinking everyone will live and be okay."

The thoughts of him living forever and alone suddenly swamped his mind. He was still not over what he had learned a few days ago and it showed by the louder and more frequent sobbing that came from his lips.

"Albedo, stop crying," Nigredo said softly.

The door of the medical room suddenly slid open. Standing with her hand leaning on the frame was Sedaytion. Her gold and purple eyes were tired and half open. Her face was pale; her hair tied back messily. She was wearing a pair of drab U.R.T.V pyjamas, and a wire was attached to the vain on her wrist. Before she knew it, Nigredo had held of her other wrist, and was trying to pull her back into the room.

"Come on, Sed," he called. She held onto the frame.

"Why is everyone yelling?" she asked, still dizzy and disorientated.

"No one's yelling, shh," Nigredo whispered, placing a hand on her warm forehead.

Before Albedo had a chance to say or do anything, Nigredo had already dragged Sedaytion into the bright Medical room.

Nigredo took his hand from her head and held onto hers with it. Reassuringly, he smiled at her. Inside the medical room were a single bed, and a few other machines along with medicines on shelves. The light was white, making the room pretty bright. Slowly, he led her to her bed in silence. Nigredo was always soft and kind – he'd always help anyone if they needed it.

Nigredo helped her into bed, and kept hold of her hand as she stared up at the tiled ceiling. He tried to smile again at her, making sure she would feel calm.

"I'm … sorry Sedaytion," he said, looking down to the floor. "I'm so sorry."

A hand was placed on his cheek and she smiled. "You don't need to be."

"I do," he said. "If I had kept my eye on you then … your dad …"

"Nigredo, leave it," Sedaytion said. Her strange mix of purple and gold eyes looked into his green ones. "It wasn't your fault – it's his and his only."

He paused and looked at the floor again.

"I thought we were going to lose you," he said.

"Well, you didn't," she said smiling. "So stop being silly and relax. How's Albedo?"

"Bad …" Nigredo admitted. "He wants to see you …"

"Rubedo is still mad?" Sedaytion asked. Nigredo nodded. "I want to see him …"

Later that night, Nigredo and Rubedo left Sedaytion alone. The lights were switched off, all apart from the little nightlights that provided enough light to see the outlines of objects. Sedaytion lay awake, staring up at the ceiling. Her heart was thudding, and she could hear the gentle humming of the machines beside her. Her mind was clear and she felt fine. She had been given time to relax and now she wanted to go see Albedo but she knew if she got caught, she'd be in big trouble. But did that really matter?

After a few minutes of breathing deeply in the darkness, Sedaytion swung the sheets off her body. With a sharp pain, the wire was torn from her vein and she swung her legs over the bed, letting her bare toes touch the cold floor. For a moment she sat there, her hands on the soft bed, her feet on the floor. She wondered whether it would be wise to go see Albedo, or if she should stay where she was. But something inside her told her something.

He needed her.

He needed to see she was alive; just as much as she needed to make sure he was okay.

Sedaytion quickly stood up and brushed her cloths down. She smelled of fresh jasmine, her usual sent, yet that horrible sent of plasters and medication lingered on her skin. Her father refused to let her have normal medicine; instead she had to use the old stuff that worked slowly.

Silently, she pushed the button to open the door. Her head looked to the left and the right of the dark hallway. Like a child in the night looking for a midnight snack, she made sure no one was around and that she was silent. She wouldn't let herself get caught. The hall was dark took; she could only just about see the faint outline of the walls and the dark doors clinging onto them.

The little pita patter of her bare feet lightly touching the floor seemed louder to her ears then normal. With each step, she tried to make it lighter and quieter then the last, hoping no one would hear. She struggled to remember where Albedo's room was: she hadn't been around the Hospital area of the building, so it was all a little bit hard for her.

Often she turned the wrong corner, and ended up having to go back. She found herself sneaking past open doors with Doctors working let into the night in the rooms once or twice. Soon it turned into a game and she was almost having a little bit of fun.

Then she found the door. Pushing the button carefully, it opened. She hesitated as it did, hoping it wouldn't make any noise, which it didn't. Inhaling deeply, she walked into the room, shutting the door behind her.

There was movement, which attracted her attention. She saw Rubedo rolling about in his sleep, as he always did. She held her hands as she approached Albedo's bed; just about being able to see his shape under the sheets. She hovered around for a moment and saw him move slightly. Biting her lip, she went to the side of the bed. Thinking he was sleeping, she placed a hand on his back as she lifted the sheets up.

His sudden jump made her jump in turn, yet she just continued to get in the same bed as him. He tried to move, but she kept him where he was: not wanting to cause a fuss – if Rubedo woke up they'd be in trouble. Sedaytion curled up in the warm blankets, hearing Albedo say her name in a confused tone. She smiled and landed a kiss on his neck.

"It's okay. Shh, go to sleep," she told him. She gently placed her hand on his cheek. "Everything's going to be alright. Promise."

He lifted his head from under his pillow, which made her smile slightly. He was okay and so was she.

The loud, almost defining bang, made Sedaytion's eyes shoot open. Her body jumped in the shock, and she found herself staring into the eyes of Albedo, who looked just as shocked as she did. His arms were wrapped around her body, and she was lying close to him, her face close to his neck. He took his hands off her body and sat up, looking around the bright, sun filled room.

"Rubedo?" Albedo asked, staring at Rubedo. He had jumped off his bed, awakening everyone in the room, including Nigredo who was looking sleepy and stunned.

"Sorry," he laughed.

Sedaytion sat up, almost blocking Albedo's view of the room. Her head was right underneath his eyes, and he could smell the scent of jasmine off her hair as well. Rubedo looked at her, not knowing what to say.

"What are you doing here?" he managed to ask. Sedaytion smirked.

"I just wanted to see Albedo," she said.

"But how did you get here without us knowing?" Rubedo asked.

"Magic powers," Sedaytion said with a wink.

Rubedo sighed, rolled his eyes and then threw his sheet that was hanging off the edge of his bed into the middle of it. Albedo looked at Rubedo as he moved about the room in an angry fashion. His slightly trembling hand was held onto Sedaytion's. She turned around and looked at Albedo.

"You okay?" she asked him. He nodded and looked down in her eyes; his hand was about to reach up and stroke her hair when he froze.

"You … your eyes …" he said, looking at them. Each eye was half gold, half pink colour which was inhuman and strange. Not even some Robots or U.R.T.V's had such strange and unusual eye shades.

"That's because her dad got to her," Rubedo sat, opening the curtains to let in more of the bright light.

"I'm so sorry Sedaytion!" Albedo cried, wrapping his arms tightly around her body. She tried to wriggle free from his firm grip.

"Albedo its okay," she assured. "They look much prettier now, don't you think? Besides, I think I looked too much like Rubedo with red hair and sharp blue eyes." She felt his warm salty tears touch her neck. "Now, now, don't cry. You didn't do anything."

"I don't want you to die!" he sobbed loudly. Rubedo turned around and looked at him and her.

Like he was a child, she put his head on her chest and stroked his hair gently, trying to calm him down. A few hushes left her lips gently, and she kissed him a few times, glancing at Rubedo a few times. "Stop crying."

"But Sedaytion … I don't wanna live alone!" he wept.

"Albedo, Albedo," she said firmly, lifting his head up so he could look into her eyes. "I promise I'm not going anywhere. I promise you'll never be alone. Whatever happens, whatever you do I'll be by your side – even if you kill or even if you turn crazy – I'll be there."

Albedo looked at her and then smiled. "Okay."

After a few minutes of everyone staying in silence, Nigredo spoke.

"They'll be worried about you," he said, looking at Sedaytion. "You haven't got long until they come in here, demanding to see you."

"This isn't going to last long …" Sedaytion sighed, looking at her lap. "Robert's bit of control won't last …"

"What are you talking about?" Rubedo asked, looking at her. "You're not going to kill your dad, right?"

"Would it really matter if I did or not?" Sedaytion asked. "I hate … hate him. Bastard took everything away."

She looked down at her arm. Rolling up the sleeve of her baggy pyjamas, it revealed a little number and a small dragon printed on her skin in blue ink. It was underneath her wrist, printed near the wound she had made on her left arm. The number was 'OO3'.

"What is that?" Albedo asked, taking a closer look at her arm.

"Yesterday he printed that on me," she said. "Officially making me out to be some experiment. His last attempt to make me feel inhuman'"