The Dark Heirs Volume 1

Chapter 12 (1): Memento mori

Tw: seld hatred, sh, suicidal thoughts, mention of blood, mention of death, cursing
Anyway enjoy:3
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(POV: Erika)

Since Maria's death, we've been reminded that others are still mortal. I think we completely forgot about that fact since we became immortal. Kates been crying for days in mourning of Maria. That was when I realized, we might be immortal but what comes with it isn't something to be happy about.

When you care for a person you wouldn't want them to die of course. It's our reality to see everyone die, it seems. We have to be there for everyone as long as they're there.

Almost two months after Maria's death, a new student joined our class. His name is Gabriel. He seems quiet and closed off. I think I should befriend him. After all he's new and could need a friend.

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(POV: Gabriel)

It's my first day at my new school. I'm geniunely afraid. I have never been good socially but it's for the best. I need to stay away from friendships as much as I can.

As I took a seat that weird girl which had wings spoke to me. I knew what mutations were, after all scientists had figured them out a few years ago, but I've never seen one with wings like that. She attempts Smalltalk. An obviously pathetic try to get me to like her. She's trying her best. I should be appreciative but I can't get attached to anyone, I just can't. If I look her in the eyes it's too late. It can't happen again. Please just stop talking to me god damnit. I want to yell. I want to tell her to fuck off. I want... I don't want her hurt. What am I talking about, I need to be polite. I open my mouth in attempt to get any sound out.

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(Narrator's perspective)

"I-Please talk to... Someone else?..."
Was all Gabriel managed to get out. It's been a year since he had last spoken to anyone. He was speaking as if all his words would come out as blades hurting the person he spoke to.   He couldn't explain that to her. She would think he's a creep or worse.

Erika felt at a loss of words. All she did was introduce herself. "He's just like everyone else, don't think to much about it." She told herself. "Oh okay." Erika mumbled hoping it didn't come off as too disappointed. She sat back down next to William. "Wooah he's rude." William exclaimed. Erika forced a smile. "Well not everyone can be as nice as you." She chuckled to which William did aswell.

After school Gabriel went straight home taking every shortcut possible. He didn't want to be outside any longer. He couldn't bear to see it anymore. The curse the creator had put on him just like the five chosen ones. Everywhere he looked, the exact dates of deaths of people as soon as he looked someone in the eyes. He hated it. All of his friends he'd ever had knew when they were going to die and he was the reason for their anxiety.

It was all his fault.

Who else would do so much misfortune to their own friends.

Oh how he hated that bastard he called self.

He arrived at home, went into his room and locked the door. He broke down crying behind his door. He hated himself to a point he couldn't take it anymore. Gabriel had tried looking into his own eyes in the mirror to see if his life would atleast be short, but nothing. The only person who's death he couldn't know was his own.

It was a torture for him because the only thing he could hope for is his own passing so he could not hurt anyone anymore. He chewed on his nails anxiously. "[Redacted] you dared to curse me, so why be afraid of ending me. Come on, Come on, show me the things you do to people, make them suffer, kill them. Kill me. Why not kill off someone who doesn't have any reason to exist anymore? Is it that hard, huh?" He mumbled in hope [Redacted] would  listen to him and bring an end to him. But of course like always, nothing.

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Tw: heavy themes of SH, if you get triggered easily please skip this part, I put it in between those next two lines.
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He picked up his blade. It was nothing new, everytime he looked at himself all he wanted to do is destroy himself unrecognizable. His scars showed it, he was pathetic and couldn't take himself anymore. His mother came upstairs. She had a key for his room because she knew about his problems. As soon as she saw a blade in his hand, she rushed to him and hugged him tightly. "Gabe, please stop, it's enough, trust me." Gabriel dropped the blade looking at his mother and then at his arm. His mother stopped him from doing too much damage, tho he was already bleeding a little. His mother quickly took care of it. He looked at her. "I'm sorry. All I can do is hurt people... Even myself." He mumbled.
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The next day arrived. Gabriel stood in front of his mirror questioning what to do with his hair. He put it into a small ponytail and went to school. His mother had bought him a pretty long sleeved hoodie he would wear. He hugged his mom before leaving. "I'm off to school now. Bye mom." His mother looked at the door before starting to cry. He just wanted him to be better but nothing would help as long as his "gift" would remain existing.

With that Gabriel walked to school, no idea about his actual role in all of this.

[Redacted] watched him alongside Nashi. "He's certainly entertaining. I made a good choice with him. Honey, please call the 5 to us."

"Of course Darling."

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THAT'S FINALLY IT OMG I FINALLY FINISHED SMTH YAYAYYAY
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