My Emo Nightmare

I'll see you again. That's a promise

Krissy's pov
There are so many ways this could play out and in only one of them, not one of the four dies. I didn't want to tell Tory, because then she'd ask.

Instead of Anxiety getting killed by Deceit, she jumps in front of him. If I don't give her a choice, she might not consider doing that at all; and I need her.

Don't you see? It's the only thing I can do. It's the only way—

"Is everyone ready over here?" Tory asked, walking over. I looked to the army behind me and the Prince in front of them. He's at a 10% chance of dying.

"Yeah babes, we're as ready as we'll ever be." I winked at her and she smiled the cutest smile; cute enough to cure depression.

"Okay, I'm going to report back. Then, wait for the signal." She smiled and gave me a quick kiss on the cheek before walking back.

"Oooh~" Princey smirked.

"Hey, at least I actually got the princess in the end. Unlike someone I know." I grinned looking over at Anxiety.

Until I remembered....., then my smile dropped.

Prince didn't seem to notice as he ranted, "Hey! I never said we were a thing! If anything, he sees me as a brother—"

"Ro." I put both hands on his shoulders and looked him dead in the eyes.

I was searching for something, I don't know what.

"He loved you before, and he loves you now. The only person who changed in your relationship was you. So get your shit together. It's basically the love story of Hercules and Meg. Just go on and kiss the girl."

He smirked at my Little Mermaid reference.

"Thank you, Krissy. That.... that means a lot."

"It better you idiot, because I don't get all touchy feely too often."

I waved him off and we assumed our spot with the army.

Virgil's pov
"Logan, I need to talk to you." I pulled him around a pillar.

I could tell he was scared out of his mind.

"You're looking more like an Anxiety trait then I am."

He looked up at me. "What if I can't do this? What if you have to distract him and.... and something happens?"

I pulled him into a hug quickly, shortly after hearing him sniffling.

"Hey, it'll be okay. If you can't, it's not your fault. If you can, great. I want you to know—"

I pulled away from our hug and grabbed his hands, "—none of this would be even possible without you. Logan, I love you like family. If anything happens— Logan, look at me."

I knew he had cried a bit. He was probably ashamed to show it.

I kept my gaze on him until he held eye contact. "You've always wanted what's best for all of us. You're basically everyone's parent. If anything happens, it's my fault. Okay?"

I wasn't good at making Logan more confident. I'd never seen him loose his confidence like this before, so I didn't know what to say.

He nodded meekly.

I tried.

"Good. Now let's kick some ass."

Patton's pov
Logan came back next to me, looking sadder than I've ever seen him.

"What if I can't?" He asked quietly, looking at the ground, hugging himself.

"Oh, Lo." I smiled wistfully. I grabbed his hand and sat him down. "I'm only going to tell you this once. And you're logic. You know every word I am about to say is true."

I know I peaked his interest at that, because some people have just been saying bull to make him happy. I know if they just lie it doesn't help him any. Pep talks aren't a way to encourage said trait. You have to give him confidence in facts.

(I realize some readers skip over long passages but I PROMISE reading the dialogue below will make you feel hella powerful. 👑 keep your head up or the crown slips~)

"Your body is made from the same elements that lions and lionesses are built from. Three quarters of you is the same kind of water that beats rocks to rubble, wearing stone away. Your DNA translates into the same twenty amino acids that wolf genes code for. Anytime you feel weak, remember, the air you breathe in fuels forest fires capable of destroying anything they touch. Logic Sanders, you are most definitely not weak. You are part of a species that can destroy and create either beautifully or terrifyingly. If anyone can do this,"

I gave him a quick kiss, "It's you."

Hiiii I know this was a short chapter but I've been through quite a bit recently and I'm still trying to get back into the groove of things. If I haven't mentioned already: this book is coming close to an end. I've had major writers block but I'm not letting that stop me from writing the last few chapters. Lots of love you badasses 💛✨ see ya in the next chapter! Also shoutout to TheSilentWolfxxx for giving me the little inspiration I needed!