SHARPER || Chishiya Alice in Boarderland

-13- Diamonds and Diamonds

The morning sun paints the cityscape with hues of gold and amber as Chishiya and I step out of our place. The buildings are overgrown by plants, birds are flying right through Tokio and it looks as if the city has been abandoned for over a hundred years. But it's only been one night.

"Wow." I breathe out as I take in the scenery, "What the fuck happened?"

"I'm not even trying to make sense of anything anymore." Chishiya mumbles as he grabs my hand, "Come on, we wanted to play the King of Diamond, didn't we?"

I nod reluctantly, staring ahead. "You think they're still alive?"

"Your sisters?" He asks as he pulls me closer, his brows furrowed.

"All of them." I sigh, "Kenji, Usagi, Arisu..."

"Don't worry about them." He tells me, "Focus on the games ahead."

"You're right." I frown, "The sooner this game is over, the quicker we'll be back home."

Chishiya smiles lowly at me and starts walking, pulling me after him. As we walk towards justice building, the distant shots of The King of Spades reach our ears, carrying frightening screams that sends shivers down our spines.

Instinctively, we quicken our pace, the urgency in our steps fueled by the haunting memories of the nightmarish encounters we've faced before.

"Come on, hurry." I groan as I pull Chishiya after me, "I don't want to je forced into a game because of the King of Spades again!"

"He's still miles away." Chishiya reassures me, "Don't worry Clove."

The Justice Building looms ahead, the clean building looking imposing.

"Are you up for this?" He asks me as I stare at the building intimidated, "I can go in alone."

"No." I gulp, "No. We're doing this together."

Chishiya smiles at me and takes the lead, entering the Justice Building ground with a determined stride. As I try to follow suit, a sudden, invisible barrier halts my progress.

Panic surges through me as I realize I can't advance any further. The game's full. He'll have to play alone. I press my palms against the unseen force, frustration and fear welling up within me.

"Chishiya, wait!" I call out, my voice tinged with desperation.

He turns, concern etched on his face. " I see the game is full."

"I... I can't go any farther. I have to, Chishiya!" I explain, my eyes searching for a solution. But deep down I know there's nothing to be done. "Be careful in there, I love you."

He hesitates, his gaze locked with mine. "I can't just leave you here."

Tension hangs in the air as we grapple with the harsh reality of our situation. The distant echoes of The King of Spades grow louder, signaling his approach. I can feel the danger escalating, the urgency pressing upon us.

"Chishiya, you have to. You'll die otherwise," I warn, my heart aching at the thought of him being in there alone.

His brow furrows, torn between the desire to protect me and the need to face the game. "I can't leave you alone either."

"You can."

"I can't. Not anymore." He insist as he comes closer, "Yuki I told you I love you. I've never loved anyone. I can't leave you alone."

"You can and you will!" I snap at him, "You're being selfish right now."

He shakes his head confused, "How am I selfish?"