Kwazii swollowed hard struggling with the hand around his neck. he struggled as hard as he could without hurting himself anymore. he'd been beat up and he was sure a rib or two was broken. he was in severe pain and he couldn't breath, it felt like his lungs were on fire. his left eye was swollen shut and he was bleeding from his nose and mouth.
"let him go!" Barnacles shouted. Kwazii's feet were off the ground, his face was turning blue and he was clawing at the hands that were holding him.
"no! not until he tell's the truth!" Shellington shouted. Kwazii kicked his feet and tried to kick Shellington, but his short legs wouldn't reach.
"I-I told the truth." Kwazii choked. Shellington held tighter and Kwazii struggled harder. everyone stood back.
"Shellington! your killing him!" Peso shouted.
"who cares?!" Shellington shouted. "he stole the love of my life from me! now I'm going to take his life!" Shellington shouted. "and it's going to be slow and painful." Shellington smirked at Kwazii. Kwazii's vision was starting to spot and he was getting weaker.
"he just gave the Captain CPR! you should be happy!" Dashi shouted.
"no! he was making out with him! and now he'll pay!" Shellington laughed evily. Kwazii was getting weaker and weaker. "any last words Kwazii?" Shellington ask. Kwazii clawed at his hands and looked at Barnacles.
"lo-love ye Bear." Kwazii managed to choke out and Shellington squeazed his throat tighter. after a moment Kwazii went limp and Shellington laughed, throwing him down.
"and now, my second greatest act." Shellington said. he spread his arms and legs and jumped off the cliff. Kwazii's limp body flopped to the ground and Peso and Barnacles raced over to him.
"Kwazii? Kwazii!" Barnacles shouted. Peso proformed CPR but after a few minutes stopped. he shook his head and stepped back. Barnacles deespritely scooped him up and hugged him to his chest. Dashi's eyes teared up and she burst into tears and Tweak pulled her to her side, wiping away a few tears. Inkling took his fedora off and bowed his head in respect of Kwazii and Shellington. Peso walked back over to the group to guve Barnacles a few minutes. Barnacles hunched over Kwazii crying quietly, though everyone could see his shoulders heaving. "I love you too Kwazii, come back to me, please." Barnacles cried softly. it was quiet for a few moments before they heard Barnacles gasp. everyone looked up. "Kwazii?" Barnacles ask softly. a hand came up and weakly grabbed his. Kwazii's eye slowly opened.
"l-love ye Bear." Kwazii said softly. Barnacles laughed and hugged him tightly. "e-easy with me ribs." Kwazii managed.
"sorry." Barnacles said loosening his grip. "I love you Kwazii." Barnacles said with a smile. Shellington's ghost glared at the scene before him before he was dragged into the firey burning pits of hell.