Demon of my Demons

Thirty Five: Why

Carry Me by Eurielle

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-Sirius-

I'm not sure how long it's been, but we still see no sign of Cordelia or Zakary. I'm getting more worried as this place seems big, but it's not really that big. I kept calling there names, in hope one of them will answer but none of them do. My heart feels heavy as I feel like it's already too late, but I can't think like that. I can't. I shouldn't allow myself to think that way, but why does this feeling keep coming back? I don't like it and I hate just possibly knowing that I might've failed once again. I can't fail, not again. I turn a corner in the dim hallway, but then we felt the ground shaking. I quickly grab Lebara before shoving her against the wall. I put both of my arms on both sides of her as I block her. The ground shook more, and wood beams fell and landed right where Lebara was moments before. Lebara slides down against the wall, and I do the same still covering her as more wood and dust builds up.

When it finally calms down and I slowly move away from Lebara, I blink multiple times as there's dust everywhere. It stings a bit but I try to ignore it as we really need to find Cordelia now. I can't have her be buried again. Zakary won't be able to heal her this time. I turn towards Lebara whose coughing, before helping her stand back up. I felt my chest tighten more as this is getting more dangerous and not at all what I've planned. I turn towards Lebara whose rubbing her eyes in pain.

"Lebara, listen to me carefully. I want you to get out of here as fast as you can. Don't stop, and don't look back. Keep going until your safe outside." I tell her sternly.

"I'm not leaving you in here Sirius." Lebara tells me in between coughs.

"I'll be fine. Go now before this place collapses." I order her.

"I-okay fine, but please be careful Sirius." Lebara tells me seriously.

"I will." I tell her.

I watch her as she rushes through the dust, and once I can't see her anymore I turn back around. This is going to be harder to find Cordelia now. I thought frustrated. I need to do this quickly, as this dust is really irritating my eyes. I'm not really sure how long these beams will hold either. I rub my eyes one more time before continuing forwards. It's very hard to see, but I can't give up. I need to find Cordelia no matter what. I need to-wait, whose that up ahead? I widen my eyes getting excited that it's Cordelia as I run towards the figure, but as I got closer I notice it's not her. I glare at him as he leans against the wall holding his head in pain.

"Zakary! Where did you go!" I growl at him.

"I-I don't know. I felt the ground shook, then I realized I'm here feeling a throbbing pain on my head." Zakary tells me quietly.

I let out a sigh as I need to remember that he still can't control his other half. I really wish he could, but since he still has his old self then that means he didn't find Cordelia. That means she's still alive. I felt some relief filling my heart as I'm grateful for that at least.

"I'm glad your okay at least. Now, I need you to get out of here as far as you can." I tell him rubbing my eyes again.

"What? I can't leave you in here by yourself!" Zakary yells.

"I'm not putting you in danger Zak! Get out where it's safe. That's an order." I order him sternly.

"I-I, but Sirius I can't just-" Zakary starts to argue but the ground starts shaking again.

I crouch down as a beam fell in between us, and more dust flew up covering the room. I fell backwards as it nearly hit me, and I coughed as some dust got into my mouth. I blink through the dust, the stinging, and the tears that's forming in my eyes. I look over at Zakary to see that he's crawling over to me with worry. I try to stand but I instantly fell back down. No no no! I can't be injured! Not at a time like this! I thought freaking out. I look up when Zakary comes over and he looks down at my ankle which is twisted. Damn it! This isn't whats suppose to happen.