What's happening...

The world is spinning out of control...

Darkness envelops me as I attempt to let out an agonizing scream, the pain almost too much to bear. My voice was lost in the deep, empty void and I sank farther and farther down into the nothingness.

Is this what death is like? I had hoped it wouldn't be soo agonizing. Why do I have to suffer not only in life but in death as well? This world is too cruel.

Why is this happening to me? The thought continues to repeat in my mind, over and over the same question, like a broken record. I was in too much pain to think any further than this.

Through the pulsing pain, I start to realize the source seemed to be originating from the back of my neck. I couldn't move, just sinking into the void, as I squinted my eyes slightly trying to make out anything in this empty vast space. I can't see a damn thing.

I tried to make my muscles relax, but that proved to be extremely difficult do to the pain coursing through my veins. As I stopped struggling against whatever was happening to me, I felt a warm sensation burst from the back of my neck. My eyes widened slightly as I witnessed huge tendrils of light bursting from around me.

Is that coming from my... neck?! I stared in wonder at the lights sparking and swirling around. White, purple, blue, silver hues burst forth, blinding to the eye, but I couldn't look away. The pain seemed to subside somewhat as I wondered in awe at the luminous colors flashing before me. I closed my eyes and sighed softly.

Suddenly, as if I had been stabbed violently, a sensation shot through the left side of my chest. My heart burst into an uncontrollable rythym as my eyes opened in fear and my mouth opened into a silent scream. I cant take this! I'm not ready to die! Tears made their way down my face as I pleaded with the powers that be to please have pity on me.

The painful sensation dulled and I was filled with a peculiar warmth. I held my breath and braced myself for the next bout of pain I was sure would come. I drifted down, the sparking lights started to fade, and I landed on a cold, smooth surface. I had finally landed at the bottom of this darkness. I lay there motionless, staring up into the dark void. My eyes slipped closed and I sighed. Death is really painful, if that's what this is.

I slipped into a deeper unconscious state and lost touch with any reality.

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Something touched my face, a soft and warm feeling against my skin. I instinctively turned my face into the touch as a tear slipped through and ran down my cheek. I felt the warm feeling move slightly to wipe away the tear. I heard muffled noises and struggled to open my eyes.

"Oh, Takashi," I heard my name gently whispered. I can't open my eyes, this is infuriating! Did I actually die? I feel numb...

The hand brushed my hair back and applied a cool cloth to my head, "What have you done to me..." I heard the whispered question and my brow furrowed for a moment. What do you mean?

My eyes opened, finally responding to my desperate attempts. Eyes glazed over, I could make out a form of a human, just not specific details.

"Takashi!" They gasped softly with a worried tone, "How are you feeling?"

I tried to form words with my mouth, but my throat was incredibly parched. I croaked out, "What ... is... wrong with... me..."

Another soft sigh escaped their lips, "I am not fully certain. We will talk when you are feeling better."

They brushed my unruly hair again to the side, as my eyes cleared enough to reveal who was helping me.

"Ryuu...," I croaked.

"Yes, it's me," a compassionate smile could be seen on his face.

"How-," I started to ask all my questions but he stopped me.

"Let's just wait until you are feeling better and thinking more clearly, alright? I will try to answer all your questions then," his face darkened ever so slightly, seeming to be in thought.

At that moment, a looming individual walked through my door, "What the hell, Ryuu. This is not my idea of fun." Shouta came over to where we were, a scowl on his features.

He looked down at me in distain and then his face softened slightly, taking in my current state.

"What did you do to him, Ryuu. You don't need another one anymore. You have me now." His expression was mixed with a jumble of emotions.

"I honestly didn't do this. Not this time, I swear," He retorted. "I wouldn't. Especially not with a stranger."

I was utterly confused. What is this? I can't deal with all of this. It's too much.

"Please... Just go..." I croaked out. I could feel my stress level begin to rise due to the unknown and the apparent strife between these two. Shouta looked down at me sharply.

"YOU CAN'T BE LEFT ALONE," He boomed, hurting my throbbing head even more. "You can't be trusted!!"

His abrasive statement shook me. Is... He treating me like a threat? What have I gotten myself into?

Multiple questions coursed through my head as my skin began to emanate an intense heat. I cried out in agony, startling the two, and causing them to gaze at me in fear and horror.

"T-Takashi..." Ryuu whispered, his aluring eyes filled with emotion and riveted on me.

Why are you looking at me like I'm a monster...  I thought as I let out a blood curdling scream.