Chapter 9: The Tragedy

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CHAPTER NINE:
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<BACK STORY>

•Ford
Ford's father accidentally killed an innocent mother and her daughter. Out of desperation to avoid imprisonment, he accepted an offer from Nathan's father to live in the Dream World and serve as a guardian of GROWLF, a werewolf faction. However, in his haste to escape punishment, he failed to consider the consequences—leaving behind his wife and son. He never realized that his decision would cost him his family before he could even say goodbye.

•Mickey
Mickey and his parents were in a car accident. His parents survived, but he did not. Devastated and unwilling to let their son go, his parents encountered Nathan's father, who offered them a chance to bring Mickey back—at the cost of their own lives. Without hesitation, they sacrificed themselves, ensuring their son would live on in the Dream World.

•Christine
Christine’s parents were desperate to glimpse their daughter's future. Seeking guidance, they visited a fortune teller, but before they could reach their destination, they encountered Nathan’s father. What they learned about Christine’s fate terrified them. To alter it, they had to make the ultimate sacrifice. Nathan's father granted them a final farewell, allowing them to say goodbye before their lives were taken in exchange for their daughter's survival.

•Nathan
At the age of thirteen, Nathan was falsely accused of murdering his own father. He was found holding the very knife that had been plunged into his father’s chest. In truth, he had only pushed him away in the midst of his father's desperate plea for forgiveness. But the accusations, coupled with his own self-doubt, led him to believe he was at fault. Every time he thought of his father, he could only remember the blade piercing his chest. Though he wasn’t the true killer, the guilt consumed him.


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(Mickey P.O.V)

As my parents faded away, I was shown the entire truth. My vision blurred as hot tears spilled onto my trembling hands. My chest tightened, a silent scream lodged in my throat.

(Christine P.O.V)

As my parents vanished before me, the memories of what had transpired unfolded before my eyes. I couldn’t hold back my sobs.

(Ford P.O.V)

The truth was laid bare before me. I was speechless. My father never even thought about the family he was leaving behind when he made his choice. He abandoned my mother, forcing her to struggle alone while raising me.

(Nathan P.O.V)

"You refuse to come with me?" he asked.

"I've told you before—I will never go with you," I replied firmly.

His allies immediately readied themselves, and I knew that a battle was inevitable.

I glanced at Christine and the others. Their visions had ended, and I called out to them, tossing them the weapons I had taken from my fallen enemies. Everyone caught theirs—except for Mickey. He stood frozen, his body trembling as silent tears streamed down his face.

"Mickey, snap out of it! Fight! If you don’t, you’ll die!" I shouted, but he didn’t respond. He didn’t even move.

"Mickey!" Christine cried desperately.

"Mickey, behind you!" Ford yelled, but it was too late. The enemy struck. A blade pierced through Mickey’s back.

Rage surged within us. We didn’t waste a second—A surge of rage fueled my every strike. Blades clashed, and the battlefield was soon painted with the blood of our enemies. We fought with desperation, each move driven by the grief of losing Mickey.

As my father’s figure began to fade, he looked at me one last time.

I stared at the man who had tried to claim me as his own. His fading figure no longer held power over me. My voice, unwavering, cut through the silence— 'I will never belong to you.'

"Mickey!" Christine screamed as she rushed to his side. Ford and I ran as well.

"Mickey, hold on! We’re almost back to the real world!" Ford pleaded.

"Mickey, please… Stay with us!" I begged, while Christine could only sob uncontrollably.

But it was too late.

His breathing stopped. His heart no longer beat.

Mickey was gone.

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