Death Eyes

Chapter 16

Chapter 16

I saw Gray being cornered by the four men that proceeded on removing their clothing forcefully. I tried to move away since I knew I could not intervene.

To my disappointment I realized that once more I was immobilized.

"No... Not now... I do t want to see this! Please!" I begged to anyone that could hear, desperately.

No answer came... On the contrary I could not even avert my eyes from the horrible sight. People violating a child... Again and again and again. The screams were piercing my head and laughs in combination with lewd words made my heart sink.

I shut my eyes tightly and covers my ears but the effect was exactly the same. I could hear and see EVERYTING crystal clear.

After what seemed like a mileage the screams stopped and the men got bored, leaving Gary on the grown barely breathing.

I wanted to run after them! Kill them! Kill them mercilessly! See their blood spill on the pavement. Chop their cocks off and free them to the dogs! Make them pay...

At the same time thought I wanted to run towards little Gray and pick them up tenderly, taking them to the hospital. Never letting go of their hand... I wanted to whisper in their ear how sorry I was and how I should have helped them.

But of course... I could do none of those... I found myself crying. Once again I was weak and unable to help those i cared about.

-This is enough right? I asked, begging for a positive answer. I got to pay.. Yes? Let me go now?

-No... You needed to ssssee moreee. The voice echoed.

-But this... This was too much!! Please... I begged.

Of course nothing changed and I was transferred into yet another memory. This time around I saw Gray, on the side of what seemed to be my parent's house. They seemed to be looking at something located on my window. I looked up and was shocked to see myself up there, trying out weird outfits It was the time I was still living there, trying to hide my love

Were they... Stalking me? The curtains were wide open and everything I did was visible. "Fuck! I thought no one could see up there!" Apparently I was wrong and Gray seemed to be particularly happy about it. Darn it this kid...

Suddenly, something seemed to distract the memory me that quickly disappeared of my field of vision. Then appeared again holding Crystal in my arms, softly kissing her. I seemed happy.

Gray was obviously shocked. Their eyes held grief and they started scratching old scars on their hand that were now visible.

I truly felt bad... Or to be more specific, pity. They have been through so much and have been deprived from so many. Even love. All of a sudden I saw them getting up and heading to the opposite direction of my house. I followed them, whether I wanted it or not.

They went into a forest and stopped in the banks of a lake. How come I did not know about its existence? It seemed to be so close to my house!

Gray simply sat there and looked at the water, curled in a ball. Soon I could hear their sobs. I sighed and hoped the memory would end shortly. Unfortunately, as always, the universe did not agree with me. I saw the blond child, slitting parts of their body while mumbling things I could not make out.

This was...Sad. So sad it reminded of myself. "How did I sink so low? How could I kill a person so casually? Without even knowing them! They didn't even ask this from me directly. They simply asked to die with me. How many times must they have tried to end their own life?"

I felt sick. I WAS sick! As sick as it goes. Crazy even! I regretted everything I have done so far and mainly trusting John.

-Yessss, living is utter regret, I heard the demon say as I returned in the lowly lit room. Don't summon me again if u don't wish to regret... Its voice sounded menacing. Like a warning. Or maybe it was just challenging me. Anyway I was not planning on summoning it anytime soon.

-My wish... Now can I get my wish? I asked while looking in its blood red eyes.

-What is it that you desire Nike Stanfield?

"Wait? It knows my name?"

-I want to know why Crystal.... I hesitated

-Died?

-Yes...

-This will bring you pain human. Have another wish...

It sounded... sympathetic and a bit... sad? To be honest I was taken aback.by the sorrow reflecting on its blood red eyes.

-What's in it for you? You only want sacrifices right? Why do you suddenly care?

It did not speak for a while.

-Just give me what I want...

-... Alright... but you have been warned.

And with those words it shook my hand once more.