Darkness, everything was dark. The water was roaring like thousan lions while it spun me round and round. I clutched Minichi to my chest, he was fighting the same battle as i was. I shrieked whe a sharp rock cut into my inner tight. My one hand reached out to clutch some roots but they were to slippery to get a good grip. I swallowed the cold water that forced its way though my throath and nose, causing me to almost choke.
The current drags me against the wall - more cuts into my flesh. Tought of not making it flash through my head. "I can't die like this." I whisper, my breathing irregular.
The freezing cold water slowly numbs the pain of the cut's. Suddenly i fall down, the force of the falling water making it unable for me to find my way back up. I start panicking. 'I'm going to drown.'
My feet hit a wall and i manage to push myself upwards, the cool air hurting my lungs. I breath in deeply, my eyes heavy from the lack of energy.
A big rock hits my arm and leg and a cracking noise can be heard a sharp pain following. I open my mouth to scream but water comes rushing in filling my lungs with the wet liquid. I cough. This is it, this is the end.
I drift on my back holding Minichi on my chest, waiting for death to come. I look up and my eyes widend. "The sky!" The sun greeting me with her warmth. "I'm out!"
I breath in the fresh air and it makes me smile. I've never been so grateful for air in my entire life.
My head hit's something hard, knocking my brain out of order - blackness again, only this time inside my head.
Consciousness returns, the roar of water can be heard but much softer than a moment ago. Slowly my eyes drift open. Im still drifting along my back. Luck or my body's natural defenses? I don't know. I don't care. I'm alive!
The current isn't strong here but my body is to tired to move. I look at Minichi who is shivering on my chest. "Its okay, buddy. We survived." I whisper, my voice sounding hoarse and it comes out in a whisper.
I hold on to Minichi and grab the side of the river. Gritting my teeth, I face the bank and force my legs up behind me. It hurts allot, but they do respond.
I finally manage to get myself out of the water, Minichi is laying next to me, out of breath.
I roll over and half rise to my knees, then collapse. Lying face down, i turn my head, splutter and then get back on my knees. I manage to crawl a bit further away from the stream, but eventually i collapse again. My eyes closed, weeping silently into the sand.
After a while i tried it again and i manage to stand up a bit, my painful leg disagreeing with me.
I drag my limb body further and further away, Minichi in my arm.
The sun was burning on my wet skin and it was slowing me down. I ripped my clothes apart, leaving on only the necessary.
Even a demon had it's limits and i had to sit down in the middle of the dessert. I had no strength left, not even a single morsel.
I was finished.
I would probably get eaten by a animal or die from lack of food and water. I let my body drop to the ground and watch the sky. "Sorry Minichi, you'll have to search for a new home." I whisper, my eyes searching for Minichi.
"Don't worry Princess, i'm here for you." My eyes widen in shock when i see Minichi sitting on my chest talking to me.
"M-Minichi...?" I gasp, am i hallucinating?