More than just your enemy (Sequel to "Doctor's Orders [RikkaXIra]")

Chapter: 13

Previously, on Chapter: 12 of "More than just your enemy"...

"Are you sure about this Rikka?" Mana asked

"I'm positive. If there's any place in the world where Ira could possibly go, it's here" I said

We arrived at the beach, just exactly as I thought Ira would be. It was pretty vacant, although it was pretty late in the evening, so everyone probably just went home already.

....
"It really has been that long since I last seen the blue Cure..." a familiar voice rang

I spun around to see Mamon, looking the exact same as ever, and... Ira!

...
"I believe that Ira has some explaining to do.." Mamon said

"Right.." Ira then came forward to me, still not making eye contact.

What was wrong with him..? His presence felt cold... and eerie.. I couldn't help but back up a bit, without even thinking.

"I-Ira...?" I said

He then drew out a small blade. I stared in horror, for I had a feeling where this was going

"Ira! What are you doing?!" Mamon shouted from behind

...
I took a deep breathe, looked up at him and smiled

"Ira.. I know you wouldn't.. I know that you wouldn't" I told him

"....."

".... you're right..." he said in a small voice. He drew up the blade, pointing it at my forehead from a distance and lifted his head, to reveal his bright olive eyes...

Only... they looked different...

"RIKKA!!!" I heard all of my friends, screaming my name

"IRA DONT!!" Came Mamon's voice

He wore a wicked smile "..... I wouldn't......"

Instead of slashing me with the blade, at the very last second, his smile grew wider and he changed the blade's direction...

...towards himself

And now...

(Again, warning! There will be some minor violence)

Ira's POV

I drew my blade toward her forehead, but instead of slashing her, I switched the direction of the blade's tip.

To mine.

Surprisingly, I didn't feel any pain... I felt a warm sensation.. probably the blood that was gushing out from wherever the knife hit. I lost balance and slowly fell backward.

I remember seeing Rikka's beautiful face, and hearing her angelic voice.. calling my name

For the last time...

"Ira!"

I smiled, and said something, but I didn't manage to hear exactly what I said

And then everything, went black

Rikka's POV

It seemed as though during that moment, time had drastically slowed down.

Ira pierced himself with the knife, and blood immediately began rushing out.

"I-Ira!" I called out to him.

He slowly looked up at me, with a smile.. but his eyes.. were sad.

"T-Take care... my precious Rikka... I'm sorry... for all the trouble... I've caused.."

Tears began to well up in my eyes.

"You truly were.... the one person.... that made... me smile..."

His eyes closed and he collapsed. I ran forward to catch him and I sat on the rocky ground, clutching his head to my chest

I could hear voices calling out to me. But they seems so muffled. The only voice that I could hear clearly, was Ira's.

I began to cry, and continuously call out his name. I couldn't accept the fact that he was gone.

No, I don't believe it. He isn't gone! He can't be!
Were the words that I used to try and convince myself

"Rikka!" I could hear Mana and the others rushing to my side.

Mamon came toward me as well, I couldn't just put to words how her expression looked

Even though the weather outside was beautiful, the cool breeze and the glimmering sunset, I felt like the world around me was dead.. and the air was cold.

"There is a chance..." I heard Mamon's voice say, "Our kind cannot .. cannot die easily.. you can still save him.."

I could hear Mamon's voice break when she said the word "die". I didn't even want to believe it myself either.

But when she said that there's still a chance for him, the world around me somewhat brightened up.

"Then there's no time to lose!"

I looked up to see Mana, standing and clenching her fists.

"We will save him! We have to!"

"M-Mana-

"Right guys?" She looked around at us

"Of course" Regina stood up too

Alice, Makoto and Aguri nodded affirmatively

"What do you say Rikka? Are you in?" Mana held out her hand to me.

I could feel warm tears run down my face, I couldn't find my tongue, as my mouth quivered

"Alright" I said.

I got up, still holding Ira in my arms, and we all made our way towards my house

Hang in there Ira.. we'll save you!

Hey guys! Yes, I know what you all are thinking "ANOTHER CHAPTER!??"

I felt bad about the cliffhanger in the last chapter, plus I felt a burst of adrenaline to continue writing 😅

I hope you enjoy both Chapter 12 and Chapter 13! 😄