Darkness at the Heart of My Love || Wenclair

Chapter 32: To Say Goodbye.

TW: Fight with Tyler, Major Character Death

Non-TW Synopsis: Wednesday finds Enid by herself since she is mad at Thing and Yoko. She starts a fight with Tyler, Enid saves Wednesday and kills Tyler or at least severely wounds him. Enid succumbs to her injuries (maybe.

End non-TW synopsis.

"She's going to kill you when she find me!" I yell at Tyler, trying to hide any and all fear in my voice. He doesn't respond and I watch as he pulls out a worn cardboard box full of ropes, scrap wood, and other materials. I look around at the dilapidated building, it seemed familiar to one of the building described during one of Wednesday's rants last semester, but I can't recall which part of the investigation that was. But whatever this place is, Tyler has been using it as a hide out. I don't bother trying to break the chains. Not because I don't want to fight back, but because I see the shine of a well known material, silver. I can't tell where the shine of it is coming from, but a werewolf would never forget the look and shine of one of the most dangerous items to us. Between the nightshade, silver, and my mothers home-made concoction of diluted wolfsbane, I decide it would just be easier to comply.

Wednesday's POV

I am running through the woods, leaving Yoko behind. I'll admit, I yelled at her probably more than I should have, but I do put some blame on her for convincing me to leave Enid's side. I am also furious with Thing but those emotions are going to have to wait. Enid is more important. She always has been and always will be. The only place I could think of would be the old meeting house. Secluded, not many know about it, and it's where Tyler attacked before. I might as well start there.

Thankfully, my intuition is correct when I see Enid, tied to a chair with silver around her. I am standing behind a tree as I watch Tyler pacing around her. I can't hear a lot of what he's saying, but Enid is doing a good job with not feeding into it by showing emotion. She seems very stoic. I taught her well. I am ending this once and for all. I do not care if I die. As long as Tyler is dead and Enid is safe, that is all I strive for.

I walk out from behind the tree, making my way slowly to the abandoned and destroyed meeting place. It looks even worse than when I was here last semester. I make eye contact with Enid and I can tell something is wrong when her eyes widen out of fear. I watch as she mouths a single word.

Run.

I shake my head as I pull out my sharpest silver knife and hold it tightly in my hand. I can see even more fear in her eyes seeing I have always been carrying silver around her, but I do not pay attention to that. I make it to the entrance of the building, Enid is now within feet of me, when I hear Tyler's voice.

"Just like clockwork." His voice is cold but I can sense a smirk as I turn around, knife in hand. "You have gone stupid haven't you? Don't you realize you just walked into a trap? For what? To save this..." His gaze glances over Enid and I watch as he visibly shudders out of what I presume is disgust. "This... dumb blonde wolf thing?" I feel my blood boil even more than it was. "First, no one insults, hurts, or sacrifices Enid besides me. Second, although Enid isn't the brightest person, she is a loyal friend and girlfriend. Thirdly, I know you only want me. I will make a deal." I say sternly. "You let Enid go, and we can either go one a 'date' you can never seem to stop talking about." I reluctantly say. If it were anyone else, I would just leave or fight. But something in me needs to protect Enid. But saying that I would date Tyler to save Enid, makes something in my chest tighten and a wave of sadness or guilt, I can only assume as the correct emotions to what I am feeling, wash over me. "The time for deals and dates are over Wednesday. Say goodbye, wolf." He says glancing over to Enid.

Many things come to mind. First, I will gladly fight anyone any day. It keeps my skills sharp. Second, I must protect Enid whether I die or not. Third, I'll have to thank my father once more for teaching me hand to hand combat.

As Tyler makes his first motion to attack, I immediately respond by grabbing Tyler and throwing him to the ground in front of me, taking my knife and holding it to his throat. But before I could slice his throat, I watch as he quickly transforms into the Hyde and throws me off him. The last thing I see is the monster and I hear Enid crying as I feel myself hit something hard and my vision promptly goes black.

Enid's POV

"WEDNESDAY!" I scream as I watch her get thrown, followed by a heavy thud. It almost sounded like a baseball bat being swung hard against a tree. I decline to care about my safety again. Yes, I maybe an idiot, but I have to save Wednesday. One of these days, her and I will be able to have a normal date or even just a normal day...

I try my best to use my strength to break the chains and rope. Thankfully the knot in the rope wasn't tight and was able to break through that layer. But once I feel a burning sensation, I realize the chain is silver. I don't know if it was the pain of the chains or if it was to save Wednesday, but I manage to gather enough strength to break it free, using the final bit of energy to wolf out enough that my sharp teeth and claws extend.

I saved her once, I can do it again.

I run out and see Wednesday's lifeless body laying in front a tree, the Hyde standing over her. Fear, worry, and anger course through my body. But as I try to attack him, he turns around and I feel my claws dig into him. But just as I feel them go into his skin, I feel a sharp pain that enters my abdomen. I fall to the ground just inches from Wednesday. I look down to see a knife. Wednesday's knife to be exact. The silver and the blade causing a burning sensation all over my body. I watch through tears as the Hyde starts to stumble away. Blood is pouring out of him and I realize I may have finally killed him. Hopefully.

I look over at Wednesday, her body still but after a few seconds, I can finally see her shallow breathing. "I'm sorry I couldn't protect you Wednesday..." I say softly, as I feel it starting to get hard to breathe. Her eyes twitch open slightly but I can tell she's in a lot of pain. "E-enid?" Her voice is filled with worry and confusion, it's soft and different than I have ever heard it before. It's cute, and it makes me smile. I cough and realize I don't have much longer and I most likely won't recover from this. "Wednesday... I love you." I say with a smile, as I feel the pain start to fade away, my eyes getting heavy.

"Enid... Enid no!" I smile at hearing Wednesday's words, knowing that will most likely be the last time I hear her voice. The memories of her and I start flooding back.

Maybe I'll see her again.

Wednesday's POV

I can't move, I can barely see from the tears that are clouding my vision. The realization I am watching Enid's death in front of my eyes, overwhelms me.

I am not scared of death. I have fantasized about dying, meeting an early grave to avoid socializing with the living. But to watch my friend, my girlfriend... My Enid... To watch her die, hurts more than anything. I see Yoko and Thing run up to us and I watch as Yoko screams in horror and holds Enid in her arms before realizing I'm there as well. I cannot blame her. I would be doing the same thing if I could.

"Wednesday... What happened?" She says as her and Thing come to my aid, probably after realizing Enid is most likely gone. "Help Enid. Get her help, don't worry about me." Just as I say that, I watch Yoko start to pick her up and I see the amount of blood, the silver dagger, but I see her smile. Even in death she looks beautiful.

I feel myself start to close my eyes. There are so many things I wish I could say to her... But I think I missed my chance.

(Not the final chapter!)