Rewrite The Star

CHAPTER 20 : ETERNAL SACRIFICE

"No! Keevin, stay alive!" Atlas cried, casting a healing spell over Keevin.

Atlas coughed up blood. "It's okay, Atlas. You don't need to use your power on me," Keevin whispered, his voice barely audible.

"Stop talking nonsense! You need to stay alive!" Atlas yelled, tears streaming down his face.

The ground shook violently as Thanatos raged, seeing Atlas trying to heal Keevin. "I should've killed you first!" Thanatos bellowed, advancing toward them. He pointed his palm at them, a black light emanating from his hand, hurtling toward them. Just as the dark light was about to strike, a powerful barrier materialized, shielding Atlas and Keevin.

"How dare you!" Atlas shouted, his eyes glowing bright yellow. "How dare you kill Keevin!" Suddenly, a powerful burst of light erupted from the barrier, striking Thanatos.

The attack managed to hold Thanatos down. "ARGHHHH!" he screamed, his body beginning to burn. "What is this power?" he gasped.

"Prepare for your judgment," Atlas declared, standing up. He suddenly coughed blood. "Stop it, Atlas! At this rate, you will die with me!" Keevin yelled. Atlas raised his hand, pointing toward Thanatos.

"At this rate, I'm going to die," Thanatos muttered to himself.

"No, Atlas! Listen to me, don't do this!" Keevin shouted.

"Let the stars be your judgment," chanted Atlas.

"I will not let that happen! I'm going to take you to hell!" Thanatos roared, aiming a spear at them.

A ray of light shone from Atlas's hand, moving toward Thanatos, but the spear avoided the light and slowly approached Atlas's heart. In a blink of an eye, "SHRIKKKKKKK," Thanatos's body slowly disappeared with the ray of the light. Atlas's eyes widened as he saw Keevin shielding him, the spear piercing Keevin's heart. Keevin slowly collapsed as Atlas tried to hold him.

Atlas touched Keevin's chest, tears streaming down his face. "Why did you do that?" Atlas yelled.

Keevin smiled weakly. "I only had enough energy to save you. I did it because I love you, Atlas."

"Stop saying that!" Atlas screamed. "How am I supposed to feel loved by you when you're dead?! Please, don't go! I don't want to lose you!" Tears continued to fall from his eyes.

Keevin wiped Atlas's tears and touched his chest, right over his heart. "I'll always be here, right in your heart, my love," Keevin whispered. "Whenever you need me, I'll be there to help you." He coughed up a large amount of blood.

"What about our promise to go home together?!" Atlas yelled.

"I'm sorry, my love, I won't make it this time," Keevin replied weakly.

"No! You must come home with me! What does home mean without you there?!" Atlas's voice trembled.

With his final magic, Keevin slowly kissed Atlas, and they were bathed in a bluish-yellow light. Atlas's eyes widened as he saw Keevin's memories of them together, including the most painful memory of their engagement.

"I'm sorry, my dearest Atlas. I will love you forever," Keevin said, taking his last breath and passing away.

"Nooooooooo!" Atlas screamed in rage. "Keevin, come back! No, this can't be happening, no!" he cried. Suddenly, the bracelet his father had given him broke, and they were instantly teleported to the guild hall.