Kenopsia

Final Scene: "Kenopsia"

Kenopsia (n.) The eerie forlorn atmosphere that is usually bustling with people.

Fell's tired eyes look to the door when the distinctive sound of a gunshot makes its way into Fell's ears. Fell looks around slowly. His weary eyes lock with Rem's concerned ones.

"We should go check that out, dad. Come on." Rem stands up as she speaks and holds her hand out for Fell to take.

Fell stands up with Rem's help. Together they make their way to where the gunshot came from. The building was quiet besides the sound of their footfalls. There were no people in this usually busy place. There was only Rem, Fell, Arson, and Meg. Two of which had met up with Fell and Rem when they came out of the room.

"Where is everyone?" Megan asks shakily.

Fell shrugs and Arson sighs. They would soon find out anyway. The group was swiftly approaching the source of the gunshot.

Rem hesitantly opens the door while squeezing Fell's hand with her other hand. With the door now open, the group now sees Lanie quietly sobbing, while hugging Star, well-Star's corpse.

"Lanie...?" The hushed, dismal, and unused voice of Fell's echoed in everyone's minds.

The soft sobs of Lanie's come to a stop when she hears Fell. Her hands tighten around Star and she drops the gun she used to kill Star on the floor. Its silver glint seemed too flawless to be a weapon for killing.

Unfortunately, reality is often disappointing.

"Kill me." Lanie kicks over the gun, which stops at Fell's feet.

Fell's eyes stare at the gun before he picks it up. He shakily points it at Lanie. His finger makes its way to the trigger and he slowly begins to cry. In a swift and fluid motion he instead puts it to his head.

"No-! I said kill me. Fucking kill me!" Lanie yelled, hand slamming against the carpet. Her eyes were wide, boring indignant holes into Fell's skull.

The father of five slowly aims at Lanie again before simply throwing the gun down and rushing at her. He takes out his dagger and pushes his child's corpse out of the way so he could stab Lanie in the stomach. Everyone behind Fell gasps in surprise but do not try to stop him. They wanted to do this too, Fell just got there before they could.

A hearty laugh escapes Lanie's mouth before she coughs up a little blood. Fell smiles sweetly at her and kisses her forehead, gently tucking hair behind her ear. They touch foreheads together and laugh happily. Tears rolling down from both faces.

"I love you, dad."

"Love you too Lans."

Fell quickly slits his wrists. Fell and Lanie stay like that for a very long time. Megan, Rem, and Arson watch, quietly exchange words and looks. And before two hours pass father and daughter die in each other's arms.