"You're free to go back to your friends." The Nogitsune spoke, backing away from me.
"I don't have friends. But thanks anyways." I replied with a smirk, planning on shoulder checking him on my way out of the narrow space.
When I turned around, my body clashed into Lydia's. She came back. I rolled my eyes and let out a groan.
"What the hell? Watch where you're going." I stated, pushing my way past her. She gave me a confused look and pursed her lips.
"What did you do?" She questioned the Nogitsune. She could sense that I had turned it off, but I didn't care. I didn't care about anything.
"She turned off her emotions, but you already know that. It's called negation." He replied mischievously, stepping closer to Lydia. I stayed behind her, keeping her trapped in the hallway. She had nowhere to go.
"You're nervous. You know that they're coming. They're going to kill you." Lydia was testing the waters, and I let out a chuckle. The Nogitsune tilted his head slightly and his anxiety was apparent.
"That's why I'm keeping you close." This is pure entertainment. Hell, I'm not going anywhere. The narrow hall fell silent as the Nogitsune pulled the gate open forcefully. He grabbed my arm to drag me out of the gate and I fought his grip.
"Hey, hands off the merchandise." I demanded, straightening my sleeve that had gotten wrinkled from his grasp.
I could hear footsteps above us, and I let out a laugh. They actually came. Always trying to save the day.
"They're here. And I don't need to scream to know that they're going to kill you." Lydia said with conviction. Is she trying to get herself killed? She sure gets annoying after a while.
"Good. That's exactly why I brought you. I needed to know when they were close enough." The Nogitsune replied, his voice barely above a whisper. He reached into his pocket and pulled out what appeared to be some sort of blade.
Suddenly, the Oni appeared out of the shadows. I licked my lips and rolled my eyes. Not this again. Nogitsune looked at each of the masked spirits while Lydia threw herself against a wall. Good, she got herself out of the way for once. Unlike her, I stood my ground.
"Because only when they're close can I do this." He broke the blade in two and dissapeared, taking the Oni with him.
"Oh thank god. He was getting so annoying, don't you think?" I asked Lydia, being blunt. She kept her distance from me and shook her head slightly.
"This isn't you, Olivia." She whispered, to which I nodded my head.
"Oh honey, but it is now." My lips curved up into a smirk as I stepped closer to her.
•••••
I was amused to see Stiles and Scott run up to the gate, trying to get to Lydia and I.
"Are you guys alright?" Scott asked as he threw the gate open and stepped out with Stiles. He looked like utter crap. Like, seriously. All pale and tired.
"No, no, no. Why are you here?" Lydia's stuttered on the verge of tears. So dramatic. Scott seemed perplexed, furrowing his brows.
"We're here for you guys." Scott replied with Stiles at his side.
"You weren't supposed to be here. You didn't get my message?" Lydia's voice was just above a whisper, and I rolled my eyes.
"You sound psychotic." I snapped before crossing my arms. All three pairs of eyes turned to me, and I shrugged.
"What's wrong with her?" Stiles questioned, and Lydia shook her head.
"He made her turn off her emotions. I don't know why. Something's wrong, you guys need to go back out there. Scott, take Olivia. I'll stay with Stiles." Lydia suggested, then walked away with Stiles. Scott gave me a look of sympathy and stepped towards the staircase. I uncrossed my arms and followed behind him.
•••••
After many confusing turns and getting lost about three thousand times, we finally got to ground level. The sound of swords clashing against one another and growls filled the air. Kira and Allison were fighting off the Oni and Scott joined in as I kept my distance. I'm not trying to die tonight.
I let out a few chuckles watching the fight. It was entertaining, really. Scott kept getting sliced by the Oni and letting out these interesting sounds. I turned around to glance at Lydia and heard the sound of a sword breaking through skin and muscle. When I averted my gaze to where the noise had come from, I saw Allison falling to the ground. Scott ran to her side and held her, elevating her body. I knew just from the look of it that she was going to die.
"Did you find her? Is she okay? Is Lydia safe?" She questioned, keeping her eyes locked on Scott's. He nodded and interlocked his fingers with hers.
"Yeah, shes okay." His voice cracked and I could tell he was about to cry.
"I can't take your pain." Scott continued, clearly confused. I glanced to my left to see Isaac with tears in his eyes, watching the scene.
"It's because it doesn't hurt." She replied simply. Scott shook his head back and forth, insisting that he wouldn't let her die.
"It's okay. It's okay. It's perfect. I'm in the arms of my first love. The first person I ever loved. The person I'll always love. I love you, Scott. Scott McCall." Her body began to shake as she spoke, but Scott held her close to him. Tears were spilling from his eyes now.
"Don't, please. Please, Allison." He whimpered, keeping her hand in his.
"You have to tell my dad. And you have to tell my dad. Tell him." Allison began stuttering as she spoke, and her hand dropped out of Scott's grasp.
Her eyes closed shut as she sucked in her last breath, and then she was gone.
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