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Chapter 7 - A Sad Ending

Nashw suddenly wakes up in a white, foggy room, then a presence filled with light appears and...

Nashw: Who are you, and why am I here? Where am I???

Nashw begins to despair when the light touches his head, and at that moment, he has a vision of piercing someone's heart with a scythe. He couldn't make out what or who it was, but Nashw is sure he saw him killing someone with a scythe. Soon after, Nashw wakes up in despair, and everyone wakes up to his scream.

Yori screams in panic and runs away, while the others don't know whether to run after him or talk to Nashw, but they all decide to stay there because there's no point in going after Yori.

Zo: What is it, Nashw?

Nashw: I think it was just a nightmare...

Depressed Brodka: And was all this necessary? I was having a beautiful dream...

Braxie: Enough of this, Brodka, good morning everyone.

Kayha: Good morning, ready for the trip?

Huna excitedly: YES!

Zo: I've waited my whole life for this.

Kayha: Leave the country?

Zo: Yeah...

Nashw: I think I'd better go see Yori...

Meanwhile, Nashw went to see Yori; he was in exactly the same place as before.

Nashw: Do you want to hear the birds again?

Yori sadly, interrupting Nashw: I'll never see you again, right?

Nashw: I honestly don't know...

Yori: I want to go with you. I don't care if it's dangerous, I want to be with you, Nashw.

Nashw: Kayha and the others are quite strong, indeed, but I don't know what we'll face, Yori.

Yori: I don't mind dying, Nashw. I can't stay here while my first friend leaves.

Nashw emotional: Let's talk to them then.

The two headed toward the tent, but no one was there, so they ran to the gate, as they might be waiting for Nashw.

They all appeared at the gate. Zo was apprehensive to see Yori there; he already knew he was going to ask to go too.

Nashw: Zo-

Zo interrupting: No, he's not going...

Kayha: I can see you're marked too, Yori (Yori also has a mark on his face). What's your power?

Yori, nervous: I-I... I summon birds...

Kayha: ...

Brodka: Seriously? Like a magician pulling a dove out of a hat?

Braxie: Not now, Brodka...

Yori, nervous: I can be useful!

Kayha: You're safer here.

Nashw: I won't let him die.

Kayha: I hate suicide, but we need a lot of people, the more the merrier...

Nashw: He's not going to die!

Zo impatiently: Let's go to the gate, welcome to Team Yori...

Arriving at the gate, everyone was a little tense, wondering if it was really a good idea to go to Pulanio, except Kayha and Zo.

Guard #1: Why not wait until lunchtime? You all just woke up.

Kayha: We planned to stay a few days to rest, but the sooner we go, the better. I have an old friend waiting for us there too.

Huna: Is he a Vigilante too?

Kayha: We both joined in at the same time.

Huna excited: YAY, ANOTHER HERO!

Kayha: Well, depending on his luck, he's even stronger than me.

Nashw, Zo, and Huna were surprised to hear this, as Kayha was the strongest person they'd ever seen, though they didn't understand what he meant by luck.

*Huna turns to guard #1 and says*

Huna: Will you accompany us there?

Guard #1: Oh, I can't abandon the gate-

Guard #2: It's okay, Gerald, I'll stay here and call Ganji if I need to.

Gerald: Thank you, Larry.

Huna: Gerald?

Gerald: ?

Huna: You never told me your name. Nice name.

Gerald, slightly emotional: I don't tell anyone my name or ask anyone's name, so I don't get attached and no one gets attached to me. This world doesn't allow relationships anymore...

Nashw: We're going to change the world, Gerald.

Gerald: I hope so, boys...

And then they headed towards the sea, passing through the gigantic forest, not knowing what they might find. The forest always has a somber tone, but this time everything seemed calm. They'd been walking for a few hours and couldn't hear a thing in the forest.

Brodka: UHHHH... HOW LONG IS IT LEFT, KAYHA?

Kayha: 1 hour, maybe 2 or 3.

Brodka: I'M GOING TO DIE IF I KEEP WALKING.

Braxie, impatient: Soon I'll be the one to kil-

???: RAAHHHHHHH

Everyone stood alert. Zo put on his brass knuckles, Huna created her spiritual bow, Brodka created a spirit drink, Gerald already had his spear in his hand, and Kayha had his rifle. Before they knew it, a huge rock flew toward them, leaving them with no time to react. However, Braxie used his extreme super speed to knock everyone out of the way.

Before they realized what had happened, Nashw, Yori, Zo, Huna, and Gerald were vomiting from the high speed they'd been traveling.

Braxie: Sorry, but it had to happen like this without warning.

*Brodka rushes to drink the spiritual drink, and it seems to take effect automatically.*

Drunk Brodka: I drank it, and you're the ones vomiting, magnificent!

When they look to the side, three aberrations are completely surrounding them.

Desperate Yori: OH MY GOD, AND NOW NASHW, AND NOW NASHW!

Desperate Nashw: USE YOUR FUCKING POWERS!

Desperate Yori: I NEVER USED THEM OFFENSIVELY, IT WAS JUST FOR FUN-

Zo: YOU WHAT?

At that moment, an aberration runs toward Huna to kill her, but Brodka throws himself in front of her and manages to absorb the punch.

Brodka: Who said drinking is bad for your health? Hahahahaha!

Nashw, Yori, Zo, Huna, and Gerald stood there, not understanding how he could withstand a blow from an aberration.

Kayha: WAKE UP! THERE'S NO TIME TO EXPLAIN, HUNA SHOOT BRODKA AND BRAXIE!

Huna: OF COURSE!

Huna shoots Brodka and Braxie to improve them physically and psychologically. Feeling more confident due to Huna's buff, Brodka rushes at the three without thinking.

Kayha: NO BRODKA!!!

Brodka: I AM IMMORTAL NOW!

Brodka takes a punch from one of them and seems to be 100% resistant to all damage inflicted.

Braxie: I WANT TO HAVE SOME FUN TOO!!!

Kayha, Zo, Nashw, Yori, Huna, and Gerald are just watching, not even reacting to help. It looks like they're going to easily defeat three aberrations, thanks to Huna's arrows.

Braxie starts running so fast around the aberrations that she starts creating clones of herself. The aberrations try to keep up but can't. Before, they seemed like super intimidating monsters, now they all seemed to be playing and having fun.

The only one who seemed worried about everything was Kayha.

Kayha: I can't believe that, thank you Huna... Now we have a chance of easily defeating them.

Gerald: This is amazing, Kayha, maybe you guys can really change the world!

While they were all excited, they noticed that Braxie wasn't slowing down at all; she seemed to be speeding up even more.

Kayha: Braxie, that's enough! Just finish them off and let's go.

Braxie wouldn't stop, until...

Kayha: NO!

Braxie lost her energy while running due to overuse and crashed into a tree with all her strength, lying motionless on the ground, unconscious. Even if she wakes up, she can't walk without the energy.

Brodka: NO!!! BRAXIE!!!

Brodka was worried about Braxie, and the effects of his powers wore off. Brodka gets punched and is also thrown away.

Yori panics: I CAN'T DO IT ANYMORE, GOODBYE!

Nashw: WAIT!!!

Nashw doesn't know whether to chase him or help in the fight, until...

Zo: GO AFTER HIM, NASHW, WE CAN FIND A WAY HERE!

Huna: WE CAN DO IT!

Gerald: HELP YORI NASHW!

Nashw: RIGHT!

Nashw then went after Yori...

Meanwhile, Kayha, Zo, Huna, and Gerald continued to fight the aberrations.

Zo: HUNA, SHOOT ONLY ME, I'M USED TO IT, SHOOT 5 AT ME.

Huna worried: RIGHT!

Huna fires 5 arrows at Zo's head in a row, causing an adrenaline rush. Zo feels completely focused, immortal, and confident.

Zo: OHHH YES, IT'S DANCE TIME!

Zo runs in one direction but is surprised by another who tries to crush him to the ground. However, Kayha shoots at the right time, exploding his hand. So Zo takes advantage and attacks this aberration, punching his legs relentlessly until he falls to the ground.

Everything seems to be going well. Meanwhile, on the other side, Nashw finds Yori lying on the ground crying.

Nashw, desperate and angry: WHAT'S THIS FOR, YORI? WEREN'T SUPPOSED TO LEAVE THE COUNTRY? WEREN'T SUPPOSED TO FACE THE FREAKS WITHOUT FEAR?

Yori crying: I-I MADE A MISTAKE, O-O-K? I C-CAN'T!...

Nashw tries to calm down and says: Yori, we need to at least escape, so we need them, we need to see if they're—

Huna comes running in desperation, looking for them.

Huna: NASHW, YORI, WE HAVE TO RUN!!!

Nashw confused: And the others?

Huna crying profusely: THEY'RE SURELY ALL DEAD, NASHW, ONLY ZO AND KAYHA ARE LEFT FIGHTING, THEY TOLD ME TO RUN WITH YOU.

Nashw: WHAT? YOU RUN AWAY WITH THEM THERE ALONE, FIGHTING?

At that moment, Nashw runs toward them. When he gets there, he sees something he didn't expect...

trees, grass, everything red with blood. Zo is the only one standing, but he's barely holding on.

Zo looks at Nashw with a slight smile and says, "I told you to run, you idiots..."

At that moment, there was only one perfect aberration standing. One of the others had no hands and could barely move, and the other was dead. The one standing kicked Zo's body in front of Nashw, causing Zo to choke on his blood and spit it at Nashw.

Nashw stood there, motionless, watching it all. Huna ran to hug Zo, and Yori lay down, head down, waiting to die. Until...

Nashw: Did they die?...

No...

It can't...

Be?...

No...

Nashw kneels, looking around and realizing it's over... Everyone's going to die before they reach Pulanio...

Or...

Nashw: WAAAAHHHHHH!!!!

Nashw is in a state of complete fury. He stands up, and the marks on his face seem to be moving.

Huna wipes the tears from her face and stares in disbelief as Nashw stands up to face the two remaining freaks alone.

Nashw furious: YOU DISGUSTING FREAKS!!

Nashw raises his left hand, and the freak who couldn't get up gets up and walks toward Nashw. But it seems Nashw is the one making this happen; his power linked to his imagination is allowing him to control literally any kind of life.

Huna is terrified to see the aberration heading towards Nashw, but just as she's about to scream for them to run away, Nashw screams.

Nashw furious: Kneel down!

The aberration falls to its knees in front of Nashw. Huna then realizes that Nashw is the one controlling the aberration's actions.

Nashw furious: Huna!

Huna in shock: Y-Yes?

Nashw furious: How many arrows were used on Zo?

Huna: 7...

Nashw furious: Shoot 8 at me...

Huna: But Nashw-

Nashw furious: NOW DAMMIT!

Huna then hits Nashw's head, one by one...

Nashw furious: Now... YOU DISGUSTING!!!

Nashw begins to punch the aberration's head over and over again with just his right hand.

Nashw furious: DISGUSTING!

DISGUSTING! DISGUSTING! DISGUSTING! DISGUSTING! DISGUSTING!

DISGUSTING! DISGUSTING!

...

The freak's head was completely crushed.

Nashw furious: Now you, you piece of shit!

The other freak who kicked Zo comes towards Nashw. Huna is completely horrified by such brutality and sits on the ground crying.

Nashw furious: Lie down!

Nashw begins to stomp on the freak's head over and over again... until it dies too.

Nashw is exhausted by the power he just used and passes out.

Huna and Yori don't know how to react to anything that just happened; after all, they're still too young for such a disaster.

They quickly try to compose themselves and go see who's still alive.

Everyone seems to be breathing, so Huna shoots healing arrows into everyone's wounds, until...

Yori, in a panic, crying: NO PLEASE NO, HUNA COME HURRY!!!

Huna runs toward him and begins to vomit desperately at what she finds.

Yori, in a panic: PLEASE TELL ME YOU CAN HEAL HIM

*Yori grabs Huna's shirt and begs*

It was Gerald, cut in half. Huna knew Gerald had been attacked before she fled, but she never wanted to believe he was dead, much less in the way he was...

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