reaper ⁻ ᵐᵃʳᵏ

15

Thoughts. Millions of thoughts drained me by the evening and I had nothing better to do but rest for the day. Mark was still upset and didn't wanna talk to me so Taeyong made me sleep at the room they assigned for me weeks back. It was lonely dealing with things by myself but this was better than getting help and making God angry. My head was swarmed and wrapped in doubt until my eyes shut.

The next day, Luna was nowhere to be found and the villa was in chaos early in the morning, looking for the angel. Her bed sheets and duvet were a mess and the balcony door was open, they didn't know if she was kidnapped or she went out by herself. Haechan and Johnny had no other choice but to tell everyone that Luna revealed her wings to the two of them yesterday and maybe she just went for a fly. Mark wasn't convinced that she went out on her own will because if she did, she would at least fold the sheets and take her phone with her, but she didn't.

" Did she tell any of you where she was going? " (Taeyong)

" No. We had a little chit chat then she left our room. " (Haechan)

" She could just be back in her house and left in a hurry. We have to calm down. " (Doyoung)

" She could be hurt! " (Mark)

" If you had talked to her, this wouldn't happen! " (Haechan)

" Haechan, stop. " (Taeil)

" Am I not right, tho? All she wanted was to talk to you and let her explain but you're too immature for that, hyung. " (Haechan)

" You need to stop, Haechan. " (Taeyong)

" He's right. I should've just spoke to her, I'm sorry. " (Mark)

They eventually calmed down after breakfast and called Chungha and Ineul for help. As the celestial beings gather, the detectives included, they check on the security footage of the village and even use some of their powers but much to their dismay, there were no sightings of Luna. Chungha was worried but she could only imagine how bad Mark was feeling at the moment, blaming himself of the situation. No word was heard from the angel for the next days.

My eyes opened to an empty sight of the sky, no clouds, no shadows, no energy. Late to realize that I was flying, my wings moved in every direction against the winds and I don't know where I am. Sky far above and land down below, there were only a few houses and the rest of the area was filled with trees. These stupid wings were controlling me and it took all my will to stop it from moving, making me land on a deep lake. Wet clothes were the last thing I wanted for the cold weather but I received exactly just that.

I knew they were worrying and Mark must have felt bad but I couldn't do anything, every time I try to walk and look for the road, the wings would pull me back to the lake. I thought nothing else was gonna happen but the next day told me otherwise. The moment I think of going back home, my body would fly and get smashed against trees, giving me large cuts that would continuously bleed until I pass out. The pain was indeed unfathomable, even with the boost of the celestial part in me, the wings would not stop. My hands were shivering and pale that my veins were visible, my shirt was completely covered in blood and torn, the lake lessened the stinging of every wound but not enough to prevent me from passing out.

" Did you hear that, hyung? " (Taeyong)

" Yes, what was that? " (Suho)

" I think we should go check that. " (Baekhyun)

At the fifth night, there was a loud noise coming from the backyard that Taeyong heard. He told everyone and they all came running to the garden where they saw a lifeless figure of a woman, it was Luna. Body covered in blood, Mark did not hesitate to pick her up while bawling his eyes out. She managed to open her eyes and say a few words that made the grim reaper remain frozen. He could see the pain and desperation in her eyes, although he wanted her to live, he didn't want her to suffer.

" What if I kill you?! "

" No, you won't. If I die, it isn't your fault. "

" I'd blame myself, Luna. "

" Blame me. Don't hurt yourself, just blame me for leaving you instead. Please cut these off now, Mark. "

" I can't. I can't fucking do it! "

" Just p-please. " she weakly handed him the axe, folding his fingers against the metal rod. The wings started to move itself and slam Luna hard on the statue which created cracks on it then she got hurt again, Mark couldn't take it anymore. He told the others to pin the wings down while he hugged her tight, kissing her forehead before finally cutting her wings off. Together with her body, his tears fell. Ineul noticed her eyes were wide open and white in color.

" What does it mean?! " (Mark)

" Her memories are being erased. " (Ineul)

" She's disappearing. " (Mark)

" She's turning into star dust, she's....dead. " (Chungha)

Mark could feel her getting blown away by the wind, kneeling on the ground when she was all gone. His soul hurts but there was nothing he could do, the heavens opposed their love. It was not for long that they got together and realised their feelings but he will cherish every second they spent until he meets her again. Looking up at the sky, the moon displayed in glory, he mouthed:

I love you.