The Game of Annihilation (Another not-rewrite)

Do We Have a Deal?

(Demacia's P.O.V)

    I sit in the back of the ambulance with Rose sitting close by me, looking worried and a little sick. Her sickness is most likely from my intestines still laying in my lap. I'm trying my best to hold onto reality, since I feel like I'll pass out if I get distracted. My eyes keep getting heavier every minute I'm awake, making it much harder to stay conscious. I'm only fighting back the urge to sleep because I fear that if I do, I'll die. Kuru and Rin woke up an hour ago, and IA briefly explained what happened with a dull tone. She's really hurt over her brother's death; it's obvious the way she thrashed when he was shot. Rin and Kuru try not to look at me because my condition seems to make them feel uneasy. Rin told me that she and Kuru enjoy killing; but if kids are suffering it's hard for them to stand it. And they can't do anything either. Rose has been clasping my hand this whole time, whispering things into my ear to try and keep me awake. She's one of the few reasons I'm not dead yet, believe it or not. Occasionally, she'd mumble something in a very low tone; making sure that nobody else hears. Whatever she's saying is directed to me, but it's so quiet that I can't understand it well. If my mind hasn't gotten the best of me, I think she's saying I love you. I doubt it though.

    "Rose," I mumble slowly.

    She perks her head up, surprised that I've managed to speak. "Y- Yes?"

    "If I die...Which hopefully won't be too soon...I want you to win." She blinks a couple of times, trying to hold back a few sobs.

    "Don't talk like that, Demi. I...I don't want you to die. I want to stay with you, because I lo-" The ambulance gets slammed to the left, but IA manages to keep control of it.

    "Hang on," She yells and steps on the gas pedal to try and get away from whatever is attacking us. We get rammed once more, harder this time. "Damnit! Who is it?!" Kuru, who has Rin on his lap, sticks his head out of the window.

    "Sweet lor-" A gunshot cuts him off as he pulls his head back inside of the vehicle. "It's the lovely lady in white and her minions." I peer out of a smaller window in one of the back doors of the vehicle, seeing a black car pass us. "Grab something, quick!" We're hit once more, this time sending us through a metal guard rail protecting the road. The ambulance tumbles down a hill, thrashing us around inside of it. I smack my head against some part of the vehicle which makes my world turn to darkness.

......

    I wake up faster than usual outside of the burning ambulance. On top of the hill is a still black car, parked in front of the broken railing. I scan my surroundings to get a feel of the place I'll most likely perish in; a rather empty landscape with healthy green grass and medium sized trees. I dig my fingers into the fresh soil and push myself up a little to check for any wounds. I stare at my fully healed stomach in confusion. If I look close enough, I can see my skin stretching and being sewn back together by what seems like an invisible hand. My major wounds are mostly healed, but they still hurt. Other than that, I have a few burns, cuts, and bruises, but I don't hurt as much as I did previously. I look for the others and find them all in scattered places, but all near the burning vehicle. Kuru somehow got on top of the ambulance, which is on it's side. Rin is laying against the vehicle with IA close by, both conscious but barely hanging on. And Rose...I cant seem to find her. I feel a sudden rush of motivation and push myself shakily up to my feet. I shuffle through the grass which reaches up to my knees, surveying the ground closely. I find her a distance away from my original position, laying in the grass breathing slowly. She's covered in several blood stains with many cuts. I move faster then crouch beside her when I reach where she lay.

    "Rose! Rose!" I shake her arm frantically.

    "D- Dem...i. I...hurt." She uncovers takes her hands away from her left leg that has several shards of glass and debris in it. I reach for her leg, but stop myself. It would only hurt her more if I took them out, plus there's too many to pull out by hand. She isn't losing a large amount of blood at least. 

    "Don't worry, Rose. Just hang in there! I'll find someone to help!" I find myself gripping her hand tightly like I'm holding my most prized possession. I let it go once I see Satori leaning over the railing. I feel a surge of rage rush through my veins. "What?!" I yell at her. How dare she hurt Rose! "What do you want from us?!" 

    "Have you forgotten the situation you're in? It's a fight for survival, silly boy. And only the most fit will win." She chuckles, which only serves to infuriate me further. 

    I swing my sword out and stab it into the ground to give me some aid. I stand up using it, then point the tip of the blade at her from a distance. "I want to settle this. Stop cowering behind your minions and fight me! A one on one!"

    She tips her large hat down over her eyes, blocking the shine in her eyes. "Your challenge intrigues me. Very well, boy, we'll fight. No strings attached." She pinches a cigar into the corner of her mouth and lights it. She vaults over the railing and forces me farther into the grassy field to get a good distance away from the others. We spread apart and briefly prepare before we engage. I move my bandages back in their places, and she loads her revolver. Once we finish preparations, the both of us get in an idle defensive position. "You're move." 

   Without hesitation or even thinking my actions through, I charge at her with my sword to the side. She drops to the floor and sweeps her legs under my feet, tripping me. I make a quick recovery, only to receive a hit that makes my ribs shudder. The pain isn't as bad as it was when I had serious injuries, but it's a close contender. Once I get a good look at her, I see that she's wearing brass knuckles. She's trying to cripple me, but I won't let her. I swing my sword aiming for her chest, and successfully land a hit. She cringes in pain, holding her breast. Right...I forgot that I'm fighting a woman.

   "Maybe if your chest wasn't so oversized you could've dodged that. " I smile under the bandages covering my mouth. She growls at me.

   "Oh, wouldn't you just love to touch them with your bare hands." She swings at me, but I evade it.

   "Sh- Shut up!" I cut lower, but she jumps back far enough to avoid my attack.

   "This has gone on long enough!" She slides her revolver out of her coat and pulls the hammer back, then she yanks the trigger. A round comes flying from the barrel of her gun and into my chest, flinging me into the air and back at least 4 feet. Ah...I think that was a hollow point. I don't thing any of it hit my heart, but I know I've got some internal bleeding. It broke through some of my ribs as well, I heard them crack when I landed back on the ground. She crouches down beside me, staring down at my pained face. "Well, it appears I've won. You and your friends are rather easy targets. Kurushimi and Rin go down easily, but not without putting up a fight. And as for Rose; the stupid girl hurts herself somehow. I don't have to do it myself."

    "Don't talk about her like that!" I swing my fist into her jaw, dislocating it. She gets up, surprised and then snaps it back into place.

    "Aw...Whats the matter? Is she your girlfriend?" She says in a mocking tone. She rubs the hinges for her jaw where I hit her. "You really care for your friends, don't you...How about we strike a deal?"

    I look at her with suspicion. "What are you going on about?"

   "Me and my crew will leave your friends alone, on one simple condition." She grins, her expression full of malice and sick thoughts. "And that is, that you come with me." I stare at her, startled with her offer. I look around her to see Rose, Kuru, and Rin helping each other up. IA is watching me closely for the oddest reason, holding her arm in pain. Everyone has stopped to stare and await my answer. I look them over, giving a regretful sigh.

   "Anything to ensure my friend's safety..."