Sword Art Online: The Requiem

Chapter Twenty Eight

Chapter Twenty Eight

 Hospital

June 27, 2052

4:00 PM

I woke up at morning. Celine and Ace woke up as soon as I woke up. I gathered up the strength to force myself to stand. Celine and Ace stood too. Gen was at the end of the room. He’s still lying there and a prominent Beep beep beep is emanating from the machine. Celine, Ace and I hugged each other as we sat beside Gen’s Bed. We don’t mind what we look like or what we are. We just sat there, examining Gen.

“Brave.” Says Ace.

“Very. So are us too.” Says Regie.

“I do thank him that he bought us time to finish the GM.” Says Celine.

Suddenly, Gen’s monitor emanated a sound of a long Beep!!! Regie quickly pushed the button besides Gen’s bed. The doctors rushed in and we are escorted back to our beds. The curtains were drawn at his bed and we all know that they are now trying to revive my best friend. I just laid there until I closed my eyes.

It was already afternoon when I woke up. Celine and Ace are sitting beside my bed, talking about the game. When

“Celine, maybe it’s time that you practice acrobatics. You’re good back in the game.” Says Ace.

“Maybe. I shall and do that stunt when I paralyzed Maricris and Red.” Says Celine and stifles a little laugh.

“Where’s Gen?” I said.

“He…” Ace’s voice trailed off.

“He what?” I asked.

“He… he was removed earlier.” Says Celine.

“He was removed? Which means he’s currently recovering at his house?” a bit of hope sparked inside me.

“No…”says Celine, putting that spark out.

“He… He’s gone…” says Ace.

The news struck me again just like lightning.

“Haha…” I stifle a laugh. “Must be my ear. I thought I heard that he’s gone.” I said, smiling. “He’s just out there, recovering from the deadly game. “ I stifle a laugh.

“No, Rej.” Says Ace. “He’s Gone. Our best Friend’s Gone.”

“No… Just No..” I said.

The hurt of losing my best friend is like being stabbed by the Dark Repulsor in the chest. Add the pressure and trauma inside the game, and then add the hate you feel for the creator, I feel like I’m breaking down. Ace and Celine just stood there, tears streaming down their face.

“Im sorry, Regie.” Says Celine.

“We can’t rescue him anymore.” Says Ace.

“Still, He’s our bestfriend.” I said.

“He will be.” Says Celine.

“Forever.” Says Ace.

“Always.” I said.

I slowly stood up and removed the tapes and wires that are connected to my body. The monitor emanated a long Beep!!! as I grabbed the dextrose stand beside the monitor. I slowly walked out of my ward. Ace and Celine followed too. Together, we walked out of the hospital and into the sunset.