𝐀 𝐊𝐎𝐀𝐋𝐀'𝐒 𝐏𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐖 ── ( ray )

Chapter 10: Shipment

The plan was now starting to form little by little, Don and Gilda were busy making new 'ropes' from spare bedsheets; Mama was helping the younger children to get ready for bed; Ray was trying to calm his nerves and reassure himself that everything was going to be just fine; Emma and Y/n were staying in bed, trying to somehow hurry up the process of healing; and Norman was sat on his bed. There was something bothering him, and he couldn't bear to just sit around.

Pushing up from his matress, the albino made his way to Sister Krone's room. As soon as he was in the room, as if by instinct, he went and pulled open the drawer of the nightstand. The sight of an envelope and a pen surprised him.

"... What's this?"

『••✎••』

The next morning was no different than any other. They ate food, took their daily test, and lived their life as happy members of a peaceful orphanage. Everything and everyone was as usual, the children, and even Mama. 

Soft laughs and footsteps from the children filled the open field. In the evening, Norman started to execute the plan as discussed. And then... he disappeared.

Friday, November 3rd. 1.08pm.

Emma, Ray and Y/n were sat under that same tree. Y/n was more than anxious, words couldn't describe it. And Emma was just as nervous as the 10 year old, if possible even more. Ray seemed to be the only one who kept his cool, but on closer inspection, his hands that held a book was shaking, of course, even the best of the best would be nervous in this situation.

There was only one thing on each of their minds, please let this go according to plan!

Don and Gilda stood among the other children, staring off into the lush, dark forest, hoping with all their hearts that Norman would be able to escape... from death's arms.

Said latter had been sprinting through the woods, heading straight towards the wall.

Emma stood up with her crutches, her emerald hues quivering ever so slightly. There was only one thing on her mind: Norman. "Emma..." Y/n said in an audible whisper. Sensing both girls' worry, Ray spoke up in hopes of calming them down.

"Don't worry. It'll all go according to plan."

Emma glanced at him, the spirit coming back to her eyes. Y/n felt her eyes become heavy, she hadn't slept much the previous night, due to her worrying about her brother. The book rested in her hands fell out slightly, and before she knew it, her eyes decided to snap shut.

Ray felt a heaviness on his shoulder, curious as to what it was, he turned only to see the sleeping face of an angel. His angel: Y/n. Must've been staying up last night, he turned a light shade of red, why does she never listen...

Meanwhile, Norman had reached the wall, the rope Don and Gilda had made clutched tightly in his hands. He grinned warmly as he recalled back to when the two 10 year olds handed the rope, looking exceptionally nervous, saying, "This is the new rope. I'm sorry that this is all we can do to help you!" The white haired male felt overwhelmed with emotions, thank you, Don and Gilda.

He reached out to place his hand on one of the trees beside him, thinking back to when Emma enthusiastically told him, "Look, Norman! The trees are taller than the wall! Perhaps its so that the wall would be 'hidden' to us by the trees. Works perfectly for us."

With a huge jump, he clung onto the giant-like tree and proceeded to clim up to tie the newly made rope around it's think trunk.

The albino lept down from the huge tree and tugged at the rope from on the ground, to see if it was secured in place. He thought back to Y/n's words as he made a few steps back cautiously, "With the rope, you'll be able to climb. First, you've got to make your way up!"