Chapter 8: The Third To Fall

AN: In with the edited previous chapters that I posted for this story, as well as Whispers In The Dark, I have a new chapter as well! So, thankfully we're getting on with things slowly but surely. Keep tabs on my profile for updates.

Sylvia's POV

"Fuck! Fuck that, fuck this, fuck you!"

Kassy hid behind her sketchbook, peeking over the top as I exploded at Nathan who dared question something I had said about our plans.

Nathan gave a deadpan look, "A more polite answer could have just been a fuck no."

I rolled my eyes, "Fuck fucking manners with you, fuckass."

I felt a pat on my shoulder by Kassy. I crossed my arms and pouted, "M-Maybe we should just... listen to Sylvia for now. We, um, can't w-waste too much time, but we can always-"

Nathan rolled his cold eyes, "I can't believe you're stupid enough to listen to this at all. You must be more of an imbecile than I thought."

I barely registered the glistening in Kassy's eyes before I saw red. Or at least red tints. I had my hand pulled back ready to punch his lights out before I was knocked off balance to the side with a flash of pink and purple. I felt my head hit the floor before darkness crept through.

Kassy's POV

I screamed quite loudly when I saw blood trickling down to my friend's temple. I barely registered Nathan pulling me tight to his chest, my screams muffled in his chest. I registered his muttered shushing noises into my ear a few times before I believe I went into shock.

My thoughts raced and stumbled even as I registered Nathan's voice above my head, shouting for help, for anyone at all to come. Too soon the sounds of a crowd beginning to form surrounded me and bodies pressed close as the onlookers tried to get a peek.

The principal's voice demanded a volunteer to call for an ambulance, focusing his efforts on keeping the crowd controlled and back from Sylvia's body on the ground. I forced myself to pull away from Nathan's protective embrace to reach a shaking hand into my pocket. I couldn't register the numbers I pressed. I felt Nathan, as swiftly and gently as he could, take the phone from me and dialing the number himself. As if from far away, I could hear his voice speaking into the phone.

This time, when the ambulance arrived, I was permitted to ride with Sylvia on the way to the hospital; the reason being because Nathan had convinced them to let me go. I held her hand tightly in mine, tears falling uncontrolled as I watched her face, unblinking glossy eyes staring up.

"Syvy...please...God, please be okay..." I squeezed my eyes shut.

I found myself later sitting outside Sylvia's hospital room with Sylvia's mother. She hadn't said anything other than a simple question of the progress of Sylvia's condition to the doctors.

Finally, the last doctor emerged. She took a deep breath and my heart sank, "She's stable, but with a wound like that it's very slim. It is very likely she won't wake."

I shoved past both of them and sprinted to my friend's bedside. I screamed out sobs, clutching Sylvia's hand like a lifeline.

I couldn't tell how much time had passed. My sobs quieted to silent sniffles as I rubbed her hand gently, "I-I'm s-scared, S-Syvy... W-What a-am I-I g-gonna d-do?"

I took the illusion of her hand squeezing mine in comfort as I squirmed in my seat to get comfortable. I noticed a soft glow beneath the blankets almost immediately. I glanced behind me out of the corner of my eye to make sure the coast was clear before curling down the blanket. My hands shot to my mouth to cover the scream that would surely come out at the discovery.

On Sylvia's stomach was a glowing white, silver tinted branching, anchor-like symbol. I choked on another sob, forcing the words from my mouth, "K-Kingdom H-Hearts..."

Why Kingdom Hearts? I attempted to wrack through my brain through the mental exhaustion, but to no avail.

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I curled up underneath my covers, clutching a stuffed shadow heartless plushie that Elena had given to me awhile back.

"She's going to fine, Kass. Really." I shuddered quietly at the voice of Nathan through the phone.

"I-I'm scared, Nathan..." I swallowed thickly, "W-What's happening?"

"I know you're scared. But trust me. She's fine. Will you trust me?" He asked, his voice growing quieter.

I swallowed a wave of tears, "Y-Yes... Yes, I believe you..."

"That's good. Now get some rest. You'll feel much better. I'll see you in the morning, Kasandra." Nathan whispered.

"Goodnight..." I smiled slightly to myself, a few tears falling down my cheeks.

I heard a soft sigh through the phone before the call ended. I curled up further and awaited sleep.