Forgotten Pines: The Chronicle of the Kodnikado

ZERO

ZERO
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There was blood on my white shirt, but it wasn't mine. It belonged to the boy lying limp in my arms. His chest would rise, and the dark crism spurted. Like in those horror films Donny obsessed over. Except this was real. And I couldn't save him.

"I'm sorry". I whispered. I leaned over and pressed my forehead against his. "I'm so so sorry Cemre".

Something dark and unfriendly twisted in my gut, and I found myself gasping for air as the stench of blood and death filled my nostrils. It was making me dizzy.

I squeezed my eyes shut and held the body closer. "I never meant for this too happen".

My throat tightened and I couldn't hold back a sob. "I'm so fucking sorry Cemre!" I cried.

I felt the body in my arms twitch, but it fell limp right after. Not even the chest was rising anymore.

In that moment my entire world burned to ash as a part of my heart disintegrated to dust.

My muscles tensed, then began shaking as the barricade of tears broke.

"Cemre". I choked. Maybe if I spoke his name, and he heard me, he'd come back. I shook his body. "Cemre. Please. Cemre!" I screamed.

The only response I got was the sound of leaves rustling.

"Don't do this". I murmered, "You can't," I shook my head and buried my face against the crook of his shoulder. "I need you. Donny needs you". Please, please. "I can't find him without you".

My fingers curled around his shirt. "Don't leave us!"

Without Cemre we wouldn't stand a chance against the threat. He was the smartest guy I knew.

And the best brother this world could know.

"Please don't leave me here alone". I begged. Just take me with you. "I can't save Donny on my own. He won't remember who I am".

I may have created this mess, but I couldn't fix it. I didn't know how.

Cemre was dead. Donny's memories were gone. And I was lost in the woods crying over a corpse.

How did we get here?

Just a month ago Cemre, Donny, and I were arguing over what pizza toppings were the best.

Now I was holding my triplets lifeless body.

None of this would have happened if it weren't for me.

I should have never punched my father in the face.

It's all my fault.

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