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Ocean Waters [Angst | Xisuma]

This was my entry for _adrilia_ 's fluff vs angst competition! I hope you guys like it :)

(check out TeamAngsty and TeamFluffy for the 11 more entries written by amazing writers!)

Triggers/Warnings: Angst, permadeath, major character deaths, suicide, drowning, (help me I know there are more warnings)

You weren't supposed to leave.

Xisuma sat on the edge of a cliff, looking over the ocean around him. The summer breeze ruffled his hair, as if it was comforting him. Waves crashed in the distance, causing a ripple to form across the ocean, the moonlight softly shimmering as it scattered among the waters. The smell of the salt water lingered in the air as his thoughts created one giant mess in his head.

You weren't supposed to go.

He closed his eyes, allowing the memories to take over his thoughts. Tears flowed down his face, his helmet discarded carelessly beside him.

Oh what I'd give to be able to see you, one last time.

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"Xanthus! Get back here!" Xisuma screeched, bursting into giggles as he dashed towards his twin, not noticing the small rock in the grass as he quickly approached him. His twin laughed in front of him, glancing at him with an amused expression before turning his attention back on the grass before him.

Xisuma lurched forward, his foot tripping over the small rock, face-planting into the soft grass as his knee grazed the ground harshly. He let out a little gasp and winced at the impact.

He hauled himself up onto his butt, checking his body for any bleeding. His eyes widened slightly as he looked down, blood slowly oozing out of the new scrape on his knee. He lightly poked at the wound and hissed in pain as a sting went up his leg.

"Xisuma? Oh my- are you okay?" Xanthus got up and rushed towards Xisuma, crouching down to where he was huddled, examining his brother's state carefully. He took out a cloth from his pocket and applied pressure to the scrape.

Xisuma winced at the touch, shifting away from Xanthus, cradling his knee closer to his chest, rocking back and forth against the grass.

Xanthus sighed, shaking his head as he placed the cloth beside them, extending his arms towards Xisuma.

"Hey! Don't be sad." he exclaimed quietly, engulfing Xisuma into a hug, holding him close. "It's just a little scrape. Everything will be okay."

Xisuma sniffed in response, tears forming in his eyes. He looked into the distance, the wind ruffling his hair. A small huff escaped his lips, turning away from the view as he looked up at his brother.

"Is anything really okay?" He whispered in realization as a small frown formed across his face, a stray tear rolling down his cheek.

"Honestly? I'm not sure. I don't know what the future will hold." Xanthus replied, gently wiping the tear away with his thumb. "What I do know is that I'll always be here for you. I'll always do my best to protect you. You won't be alone in this world, because I'll be there with you, always."

Xisuma smiled lightly, leaning into his brother's chest.

"Thank you."

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