"What Is Wrong With Me?"~ A Greenflame Story

Chapter Nine: The Great Escape

Kai's Point of View~
I wanted to go back to that place where I felt relaxed and free. The place with the paper flowers and purple sky. But instead, I felt like I was in a never-ending cycle of nightmares. In one of the nightmares, I could see myself back in my room, on my bed, looking like I was being pinned down by my arms. Then, I saw another version of myself pinning the other one down. But this second version of myself looked terrifying, skin pale and dry, mouth full of sharp teeth, and the eyes were rolled into the back of its head, leaving a glossy white color in its place. The second version appeared to be yelling. The version lying on the bed was shaking his head and his expression showed discomfort. I knew that this was a representation of what I've become, something unstable and aggressive. I didn't want to believe that this is me and it's something I can't escape, no matter how many times I try. 

"I can't escape this Hell, so many times I've tried. But, I'm still caged inside. Somebody get me through this nightmare, I can't control myself. So what if you can see the darkest side of me? No one will ever change this animal I have become. Help me believe it's not the real me. Somebody help me tame this animal." I then watched myself get up and put clothes on and walk outside into the city. As I watched myself walk through the streets, glimpses of the dark side kept appearing in reflections on the windows and puddles. I looked like there were many different emotions and thoughts that were a huge storm inside my mind. "I can't escape myself, so many times I've lied. But there's still rage inside. Somebody get me through this nightmare, I can't control myself. So what if you can see the darkest side of me? No one will ever change this animal I have become. Help me believe it's not the real me. Somebody help me tame this animal. Somebody help me through this nightmare, I can't control myself. Somebody wake me from this nightmare, I can't escape this Hell. (This animal x7) So what if you can see the darkest side of me? No one will ever change this animal I have become. Help me believe it's not the real me. Somebody help me tame this animal I have become. Help me it's not the real me. Somebody help me tame this animal! his animal I have become!" The last thing I saw was myself destroying his room, confused and shocked. Then, the whole dream faded away and into another. In this dream, I was lying on my trashed bedroom floor, thinking about the others, especially Lloyd. But in this dream, I felt more strong and confident. I felt alive because of them. 

"On the ground, I lay, motionless in pain. I can see my life flashing before my eyes. Did I fall asleep? Is this all a dream? Wake me up, I'm living a nightmare. I will not die (I will not die). I will survive. I will not die, I'll wait here for you! I feel alive when you're beside me. I will not, I'll wait here for you! In my time of dying." The whole world just seemed to glitched out and reappeared with me laying on my bed, with my eyes closed. I didn't feel anything, no pain, no sorrow, but hope and faith. "On this bed, I lay, losing everything. I can see my life passing me by. Was it all too much? Or just not enough? Wake me up, I'm living a nightmare. I will not die (I will not die). I will survive. I will not die, I'll wait here for you! I feel alive when you're beside me. I will not die, I'll wait here for you! In my time of dying! I will not die, I'll wait here for you! I feel alive when you're beside me. I will not die, I'll wait here for you! In my time of dying! (Feel alive) I will not die, I'll wait here for you! (Feel alive) I will not die when you're beside me. (Feel alive) I will not die, I'll wait here for you! In my time of dying!" As I dreamt, I kept seeing small glimpses of those 'Heathens' and that witch. They all had sickening smiles and sinister laughter. "Leave me alone!! I don't want to ever see any of you again!" I shouted as the whole world spiraled in circles.

'Other' Kai's Point of View~
I woke up and it was pitch black in the room. Time to get out of here. I thought. I closed my eyes to focus and began to chant. I then left Kai's body was back in my original form. His body laid limp on the bed. Now, all I need is a bit of DNA and my plan will work. I thought as I slowly used my magic to retrieve small clips of his hair. I held the tiny locks of hair in the palm of my hand and placed them in the middle of the floor in a small pile. I sat crisscrossed on the floor with my hands flat. I continued to chant and the room began to rumble a bit. Luckily, no one came to check out the commotion or there were no complaints from the other patients of the sanitarium. Soon, a shadowy figure rose from the floor and then, a second Kai had emerged from the shadow. "Now, you will follow my every command," I said. The second Kai nodded his head. "Now, I want you to act like you're a real patient at the sanitarium while I take that one with me and get out of here," I ordered as I pointed to the Kai on the bed. "Understood." The second Kai said. "Good," I said. I walked to the door and stuck my arm through the small holes that patterned the top. I latched onto the lock and broke it so I could escape. I went over to Kai and removed the straight jacket. Then, I entered back into Kai's body and opened my eyes. I stretched out my arms in relief. "Ah, that feels much better," I said. I put the straight jacket onto the clone and he laid down on the bed. I opened the door and walked out into the hall. Since this place is swarming with cameras, I've got to dispose of all the evidence of my escape. I thought as I ran to the control room. I opened the door and saw many monitors showing the many places in the building. There was nobody else in the room but me. Perfect. I thought as I went over to the control panels. I reviewed the footage of me and took the videos. "There, no more evidence," I said as I walked out of the room. I quickly escaped the sanitarium and was out in the streets. It was dark and cold. I pulled my hood over my head to keep a low profile. I began to walk home. It would probably take me a few hours till I make it back to the monastery, but it was worth it.

{Time Skip~}

Lloyd's Point of View~
It was the middle of the night, lights out and everyone was asleep. Everyone, except for me. I just couldn't, no matter how much I desired to be asleep. Why can't I sleep? Why am I awake at this time of night? Is it...because of...Kai? Do I really miss him? Are my feelings changing? I repeatedly asked myself. I sighed and said, "I do. I do miss Kai. I love him and he loves me. He's sorry for saying those things. And I forgive him. If you can hear me, Kai, I forgive you. And I'm sorry for pushing you away." Then, all of a sudden, there was a thud coming from the living room. It scared me and made me jump and let out a small yelp. My heart pounded in my chest and I was panting. "Wha-what was that?" I asked quietly. There were a few more thuds and the wooden floor was creaking as if someone was walking around. An intruder?! I wonder if anyone else heard it! I panicked in my mind. As I continued to panic, the creaking stopped. I froze in fear. Then, the handle on my door began to rattle. My eyes widened in fear. I gulped and arose from my bed. I stood in a fighting position, ready to attack. The door opened and without even thinking, I delivered a hard punch right to the stomach of the person. The person didn't respond with any movement, they just stood still. I opened one of my eyes and what caught my attention the most was brown hair, in spikes, and they swayed to the left. I immediately knew who I just punched, it was Kai. I gasped and stood up straight. "Kai! I am so sorry! I didn't know it was you!" I frantically said. "Don't...don't worry about it. I'm fine. I'm just glad to see you, Lloyd. I really missed you." Kai said as he lifted his head and stared at me. "But...but what are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be in the sanitarium?" I asked. "No, they let me go. I promise I'm fine." Kai said. I really wasn't sure to believe him or not, but my heart wanted to, so I did. "I really missed you too! And I forgive you for what happened Kai. I'm glad that you're home!" I said as I hugged him as tight as I could. Kai wrapped his arms around me and held me tight and whispered in my ear, "I missed you too, but now I'm here right next to you Lloyd. I love you." I never wanted him to let go. I wanted to stay in Kai's arms forever and I wanted him to be happy. "I love you too," I said softly as I laid my head on Kai's shoulder.