Sacrifice
I ran through the falling building and burned all the Deepground soldiers to a crisp. I didn't want Nevina hurt because of them. I burst into the room and shot down the two soldiers who came at me. I just felt so much anger in my system.
"Nevina?" I called out. The woman ran out of my attatched living quarters with the knife she called the Painted Rose. I went past her and broke open the glass to the container that held Oblivion's cloak and Scythe. I put on the cloak and took the Scythe in my hand. I opened a small hatch behind the mannequin.
"Angie we've got tae go," I ignored Nevina and opened the box, a glowing hoop resting inside it. I took hold of my Halo and dropped the box.
"Nevina where is Reeve?" I asked as she stared at the Halo.
"He said he wis in his office but I dunno anymore," She answered. I frowned and took her out of my office. "Wait where are we goin'?" I didn't answer her as we went down the stairs.
I could hear roaring down on the lower levels and several slams and screams. Nevina and I turned the corner, gasping at the sight.
A large behemoth was lunging for Shalua, Shelke and Vincent. Nevina was about to charge but I held her back and threw Oblivion's Scythe at the beast to get its attention. It pierced through the shield and made a huge gash in its neck before ricocheting back. I grabbed the Scythe and ran towards the behemoth as it charged at me, blocking its paw with the Scythe for a few moments before it overpowered me and slammed me into the wall.
I ran out of the way from his horns and stood beside Shalua and Vincent. Nevina was hiding behind us as well as the behemoth turned to Shelke and battled her but she gained the upper hand by paralysing it within a shield. The beast then reverted into Azul and they started to converse in anger.
"I'll get us out of here," Nevina went over to a control panel and quietly pressed in codes. Azul noticed this and ran towards her. I flung my Halo at him and it burned his skin. Shalua grabbed her sister and Nevina opened the door while Azul was distracted.
"You are either mad to think you can take me or you desire to die," The man snarled as he corned me. "I truly hope it is the former."
"No," I swung Oblivion's Scythe and knocked him back.
"Angie hurry!" Shalua yelled. I ran and went through the gap she had made with her bionic arm. I took hold of the other side of the door and tried to pull it open while Nevina and Vincent took hold of the other. Shalua pushed Shelke through the gap as her arm was crushed more.
"Shalua wit ye waitin' fer! Get thrugh the damn door!" Nevina ordered. Shalua seemed to ignore her and looked at her sister.
"Shelke I'm sorry... I'm sorry I wasn't a better sister," She said, smiling sadly. I grit my teeth and started to pull harder as the door closed more. "I'm so sorry I let you suffer for so long... but I'm glad I found you. Shelke, remember that I'll always love you."
"No Shalua don't!" Nevina let go of the door and tried to pull Shalua through with Telekinesis but... it was too late.
The door was slammed shut and all her could hear was brutal carnage on the other side... then a beige liquid seeped out from under the door.
"Shalua..." Nevina fell to her knees and her hands shook.
"Why would she do such a thing?" Shelke asked to herself. I grabbed Nevina and pulled her away.
I sat on one of the desks with my knees at my chest. I looked at the container that had Shalua's body in it. Nevina had left in tears around ten minutes ago. It was hard on her, her and Shalua had been friends. Shelke seemed indifferent to her sister's injuries. I didn't look at anyone, not even Vincent when he came in. I stayed in my own little world ignoring the voices and the tears and the questions.
I looked at Shalua's body. After she was attacked Azul had tore down the entire building then left. WRO troops got Shalua out there as soon as he was gone but... it wasn't enough. I didn't want her to die but unless there's a miracle she won't make it... I don't think I could heal her.
Vincent and Shelke were the onlys ones here now apart from me. I felt like I didn't exist. They talked, Vincent didn't even look at me. It was like... it was like he was talking to Lucrecia. I didn't exist to him. I was nothing more than a little child to him. The way he looked at Shelke... it was the way he looked at Lucrecia...
I lifted my head as the door opened and Reeve entered the room. I kept quiet and just stared at the three of them before looking down again. I didn't want to be a part of it. I didn't belong. I knew I didn't.
Taking myself off the table I slowly walked out of the room, hopefully unnoticed. I felt like bursting into tears I just wanted it to be over.
"Angie," Nevina looked at me but I didn't return the gaze. "Some people are outside tae see us."
"Who?" I asked, my voice a little.
"See fer yerself," She smiled and dragged me outside by my wrist. I just allowed myself to be dragged along.
