Broken Crown (Afterdeath story)

Chapter 27

(Genos POV)

The Sweet scent of the early spring rain filled my senses as it fell on the ground washing away the snow I watched it legs crossed and sat with a book This is the most relaxed I've bin in weeks I cant believe That if I never got caught that day all of this never would have happened I would never have met Reaper, smiling softly Reaper I guess where a thing now weird isn't it he fell in love with me out of all people I guess it was fate. Standing up realizing the rain was picking up I pulled the hood up on my rain jacket We will be leaving soon to go back to the main castle Reaper said business was done hear what ever that means The mud clung to the new boots I wore as I strolled down the once snow covered path clutching the book I brought to my chest it was by far my favourite book I was nearing the castle doors when A dark figure caught my eye as they disappeared in the woods "Weird" I mumbled looking at the castle briefly debating weather I would follow or not "Ah screw it" I walked away from the safety of the castle and guards to follow this unknown figure in the woods.

Stepping cautiously I followed the footprints in the mud I jumped slightly as thunder rumbled a bit off but pretty loud walking slightly faster I heard faint whispers looking around trying to figure where they where coming from the wind was picking up making the branches of trees creak and sway Following the footsteps further I swear if this gos on any further ill turn back. But then the footprints stopped and by now the Wind was howling as more thunder rumbled louder this time "W-what? "looking around For my footprints but all I saw was my own  grumbling I said "Just some wild goose chase I-" then i saw faint tracks heading in to the woods Well curiosity killed the cat I thought and followed further I looked ahead and instantly hid behind the tree The figure in black had a hood up and had there back to me They where just staring forward A crack of lighting struck across the sky followed with thunder I got closer trying to get a better view when "CRACK" I realized my mistake I stepped on a branch Hiding maybe he didn't hear that perhaps the it got muffled by the win- I looked side ways and screamed falling back the figure was right next to me Crawling backwards Frantic Horror and fear gripped at my soul the mud felt like it was drowning me as it splattered everywhere it was to dark in the woods to see the figures face Then they held a steel object in front of them my breath caught in my throat It was just like Reaper described it it was a gun.

I tried crawling back further but my back hit a tree Shaking my head and pleading for them to stop but the wind muffled my cry's turning them in to nonsense a lighting struck lighting up the whole forest I realized it was reaper he had a dark emotionless look on his face that send chills up my spine Gasping but before I could scream The shot echoed and Images Of fire screaming more gun shots and the last image, Reapers crown falling On the stones as It split in half.

Jolting up Clutching my chest as my soul raced I struggled till I felt Reapers Arms Pull me in a hug as he tried to sooth me Still struggling feebly I calmed down as we rocked back and forth My side hurt on where the bullet would have gone but there was no bleeding or death just the comfort and warmth of Reaper As the Rain ceaselessly Poured against the windows as thunder Rumbled.