Breathe Into Me
(Asuka's path)
I have ran into Lars when he was having trouble with his devil, but that was two years ago. He never really targeted me, but it's still pretty scary to see him go through that.
I doubted that I would see him, though; but as Xiao said, I have to expect the unexpected, especially from someone like him.
"Great," I said, walking around. "We're walking around in the dead of night looking for a person who's most likely running rampant right now. I'm almost expecting to see zombies out here."
Be careful what you wish for, I thought. I don't want karma coming back and biting me in the ass…
With a heavy sigh, I continued walking. I kept the combat knife Xiao gave to me close; just in case I had to slice something into strips.
(Hwoarang's path)
I wonder if I start calling Lars out his name will he find me…nah, I don't wanna go that far. I do wanna live, ya know.
I stopped walking and slapped myself a few times; I'm thinking suicidal now. I must really be bored…
"Uh, what direction am I going in?" I thought to myself. "I hear running water, so I guess I'm getting somewhere…"
I walked through the trees and continued heading in the direction of the sound. When I walked through, shock filled me; I was running towards the figure before I could even ponder if it was a trap or not.
"Oh man…Lars!"
His lower body was in the water, but his upper body stayed above. He didn't look good, either; he had a lot of cuts and gashes all over his body. I didn't want to move him much, so I laid him across my legs while trying to keep his whole body aligned.
"I can't just leave him here…but I need to get help…"
I panicked for a moment, but remembered I had a cell phone. I pulled my cellphone out of my pocket and dialed Asuka's number.
"Asuka, where are you?" I said.
"I don't know," she said. "But I hear running water. Is that where you are?"
"Yeah; Lars is here, and I need someone to help me move him. He's totally unconscious."
"Okay, I'll be there in five. Just keep Lars safe until I get there."
"Okay."
I hung up and continued tending to Lars. Who could've injured him like this…? It couldn't have been Anna and Nina, could-wait. I should know not to count them out…we'll investigate later, though…
(Xiaoyu's path)
As soon as I walked through the trees, my mind immediately went to Lars. I didn't know if he was okay, but I had to find him first to be sure.
"I hope everyone's okay-huh?"
I heard rustling in the trees and heavy footsteps; but no one was following me… or so it seemed. I stopped momentarily and listened, but it was silent. When I began walking again, I heard the rustling again. I stopped again and turned around; this time, it was Jack, who was sitting on the ground, wagging his tail. I ran towards him, relieved.
"Hey Jack," I said. "You scared me; what's wrong?"
Jack whimpered and started running and barking in the opposite direction. I followed him.
"Jack, what's the matter? Why are you running?"
Jack continued to run in that same direction, with me not far behind him. What could have him in a rush? Is there something he can feel that I can't? But a few seconds later, I felt what he was feeling; nothing. I hope everyone's alright…
(Lars Alexandersson)
I keep taking breaths, but the pain only grows. It's just like two years ago…when I felt the pain suddenly hit me. I have to control it…I won't let it justify who I am…
I'm the one saving your life, aren't I? Allow me to take over so you can be at full strength. Those two should know by now not to approach you when you're in this type of state; especially that girl you love so much.
You hurt her, I'll-
You'll what? Kill me? You can't do that, not while I'm inside of you. You're just a puppet; a suitable host body.
…If that's the case, we'll both be going down…
Hmph…persistent, aren't you? Is that girl really worth giving up your life…?
I clenched my fists internally as I took my time answering. My only answer was one word.
Yes…she's worth dying for…all I want for her is to be safe, even if I can't have her.
I kept hearing someone calling my name in the distance. The haze that I was in started to lift and light flashed in my eyes. A harsh gasp escaped my mouth as I tried to sit up.
"What…? Where…?"
"Stay down, okay? We're gonna get you some help."
I looked down at my body, which was stained with crimson. I couldn't move, and my vision was limited. I tried looking around, but it was just too painful…
"Asuka, Xiao!"
"Oh man, who did this to him?"
"Is he alright? Is he conscious?"
A hand squeezed my shoulders, and I groaned loudly. Another hand squeezed my own and I slowly turned my head towards the hazy figure that kneeled next to me.
"Lars, what happened…?"
Everything went black for a moment, and when things became clear again, a wrist was pressed against my mouth, pouring blood into my mouth. Instinctively, I bit down and held the wrist steady.
Immediately, the burst of agony that erupted all over my body suddenly cooled as I swallowed. A long moan escaped from my mouth as I felt my body heal my wounds. I let go, and sat up with help from Hwoarang.
"What…? How did I get here…?"
I held my head, as it almost hurt to remember the events.
"Oh god…my head is killing me…"
"Don't try too much to remember right now...come on, let's go back…"
Xiaoyu helped me up along with Hwoarang. I looked around and I saw everyone around me, alarmed. I laughed to myself; I wouldn't have tried to kill them. Not while I'm in my state of mind, I wouldn't.
Okay, I'm gonna wrap up this chapter. I gotta keep up with some of my stories, ya know! Keep reviewing, peeps!
(Le random scene)
Jin: *Limping* Ouch…ouch… *Glares at Lars*
Lars: What? We told you to put your legs up.
Jin: Wait a minute; where's Xiao?
Xiaoyu: *Walks out the kitchen, carrying a drink* Hey Lars; Hey Jin. You okay?
Jin: *Sarcastic* Yeah…walking into the house limping isn't anything to be worried about.
Xiaoyu: Jin, you know I care! I was being funny.
Jin: *Sits down* Yeah, okay.
Lars: I'm gonna go in the kitchen and do something…later… *Walks away*
Xiaoyu: *Confused* I'm skeptical at what he just said.
Jin: Don't question it; he's a confusing individual just by himself.
Lars: *Drinking water* you know, I could smash you to bits for saying that.
Jin: Don't do that! That's not nice.
Lars: Okay, okay. *Looks at Xiaoyu* Hey, legal woman!
Xiaoyu: Yes, I'm legal now, but… *Thinks for a moment* No way! Bad Lars! *Runs off*
Lars: Come on, just five minutes!
Xiaoyu: No! Not even a second!
Jin: *Sits back and sighs* Just like a sitcom… *Looks at TV*
Xiaoyu: A BAD SITCOM!
Lars: It works for me!
Jin: Not to mention you're thirty! You're getting old!
Lars: *Switches direction and beelines to Jin* WHAT DID YOU SAY?
Jin: NO! STAY BACK! *Limping as fast as he can to the door*
Lars: I'M GONNA KILL YOU!
Jin: *Dives out the house and into the bushes* Ouch…
Lars: *Elbow drops Jin*
Xiaoyu: *Just watching from the doorway*
Jin: XIAO, CALL YOUR SECOND BOYFRIEND OFF!
Xiaoyu: *Smiling* since you said that, I'm not helping. HAHAHAHAHAHA! *Walks back inside*
Jin: NOOOOO! THE PAIN!
Jin, stop pestering Lars and others! I thought you would've learned about now. Either way, later peeps!