Tw:
Major Character Death
Sadness
Spoilers for Chapter 1-2 :)
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"Eheehee. Now, everyone, enjoy yourselves as I check your answers! First, the Sage!"
My heart was racing, I didn't know what to expect. Either a complete stranger that trusts me with their life dies, or my best friend.
Miley smirks at me, she could tell I was nervous from a meer glance.
"You were right on, everyone! It was Kai Satou!"
Kai doesn't even say anything, he just stands, looking angry at himself.
"Next, the Keymaster! Eheehee, the fierce battle between you two was a true sight to see! Amazing! It was Sara Chidouin!"
"No... Stop it..."
My throat was dry. I couldn't bare to see who would have to unwillingly sacrifice their life for people they didn't even know. Especially when most of the people around me are barely in their 20's.
"Aaand! The Sacrifice! The one who dies with objective incomplete isss..."
My hands were shaking, I was desperate to know who it was. I wanted to know who was going to be ripped from my life, soon to be forgotten.
"Please...!!"
Tears were forming in my eyes. I had figured out it was Joe not long ago, I just needed to confirm the horrible news. I never got the chance to tell him I loved him.
"Tadaaah! It was Joe Tazuna!"
My heart sank. So it was true. The love of my life was going to be sacrificed so I could survive. We didn't deserve this. We were forced into this game just to be played with like a game of chess.
I held back my screams. Most of the people here trust me with their lives, they shouldn't see me when I'm vulnerable.
Joe looked at me with sorrow. He shouldn't have to die. We shouldn't be in this game of life or death. We are only kids. Gin is a literal elementary school student. This is unfair, our lives are like a coin flip, the results not being enough to satisfy.
"Haha... ha... Well... what to say... Guys... Sorry... for tricking you..."
It was clear Joe was at a loss for words. Q-taro was rambling on, I was only paying attention to Joe.
" I mean... I just can't see you as bad guys... Even Sou and Alice... must be good people, really..."
Ah yes. A liar and a murderer, such good people. What is Joe talking about? He is about to be killed and yet he is talking about others. Suddenly he turned to me.
"Sorry... I even tricked you."
I felt tears roll down my face. I couldn't even imagine what life would be like without him in it. The only boy I ever loved, cruly killed in a game we were forced into.
"Last... There's something I wanna say. Sure enough... It's hard for a guy and a girl to say this sorta stuff to each other, huh...? I love ya, Sara! You're my best friend!!"
I smiled sadly. He still only sees me as a friend, after years of pining over him. It all means nothing now. Afterall, he is getting killed by Sue Miley. Suddenly an annoying voice interrupted.
"Yes, yes, it's over already. Eheehee. Kai Satou, chosen by vote, will be the main event. Whereas you're the opening act. Hurry up and die."
How could she not care about a sweet, teenage boy being cruly murdered??? Out of nowhere, these pipe-looking monsters launch themselves into Joe's body, getting ready to suck all of the blood out of him.
"AAAAAAAaaaaa... aa...!!! Please!! Miley!! Stop this!! I'll do anything!! I'll die in his place!! So... so... Save Joe...!! Please, help him...!!"
I spoke without stopping for a breath. I was desperate for Joe to make it out alive, even if it meant I died for him. Joe always joked about how he would die for me, blush tinting his cheeks. But now we are in this situation, and I wish the roles were reversed.
"How cuuute, Sara! Ahaha. Why not? I'll give you a chance."
Miley handed me a button. She said it would slow the pace that the blood was being sucked, meaning that there was the littlest chance of saving Joe..!!
I slammed my hand repeatedly onto the button, the fast pace causing my entire body to quiver. I was so determined. Determined to make the boy I love survive.
Joe slowly stopped moving, eventually collapsing onto the ground. No.. NO!!! I was stuck pressing the button, trying my hardest to get even the smallest movement out of Joe, but to no avail.
Joe expired.
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