Tragedies

THE TRAGEDY

I let out a scream after another thunder struck the now-grumbling ground. My heart hammered loudly in my chest as I instinctively covered my ears with my cold trembling hands. I slowly slid down from the trunk of the tree when the rain started to pour down as if the gates of the heaven were opened and the wind violently slapped my bare skin. I heard the trees rustle and the scurrying of the other living creatures around me but my thoughts began to drift away. Realization struck me as I felt hot, uneven breathing on my neck.

“Ayden!” My eyes widen as I shifted to him. His body was pale, blood soaked his slightly damp shirt and small cuts were visible on his face. How could this happen to us? I mean, he was a native of the Green Route Mountain yet how could his fellow villager betray him? Tears slowly formed in my eyes as guilt started to consume my existence. It was I who forced him to arrange a trip on this certain forest for the information about the ancient ruins that lay here were valuable for my thesis even though he said it was dangerous. It was I who was selfish, inconsiderate, impulsive and irrational. It was my fault that his life was put in stake.

As if reading my thoughts, he softly said: “It’s okay Nahara, no one should be blamed. They detested me ever since I was a child because I’m the Governor’s illegitimate son. I know they want to get rid of me but everything’s going to be fine. The light signal I just made surely alerted the village’s captain. Not all of them like my father anyway, I guess…” Even if he was already beaten, bruised and weakened for he defended me on the assassin who attacked minutes ago, he was still trying to comfort me. He wanted me to stay level-headed, focused and still have my guard up. His hand then reached up for my cheek and gently caressed it. The action somehow made my heart race and brought color to my face despite the raging rain. His eyelids began to droop but I knew he was struggling for his consciousness. My heart tightened with pity and desire that if I could, I’d definitely share his pain. “I’m sorry for dragging you into this mess. I shouldn’t have permitted you to go in the first place but… how can I say no to you?”

‘I should be the one apologizing’ but the words he said puzzled me and made me unable to voice out my apology though seconds later it dawned at me. Ayden was my best friend but I was no frigid, insensitive and innocent girl who wouldn’t notice the implication he meant by that. Blood run up my skin and I flushed despite the cold. “Just rest Ayden… I trust you, okay? If you said help’s going to be here soon, then I won’t worry.” I smiled and gathered him on my arms. He nuzzled on my chest and hoped that my body heat would be able to keep him warm at least, until the medics arrived. He was shivering and I cradled him as if he was a child. “Close your eyes Ayden. I’d be okay. There’s no harm anymore.” I cooed. “The rain’s just annoying.” I chuckled and his tensed shoulders relaxed. I kissed his close lids, brushed away strands of hair from his bleeding temple and rested my chin on top of his head. I could even smell the metallic coppery tang scent of the scarlet liquid that was gushing out of the laceration he acquired. It seemed unbelievable at first that a student like him could take down a hired killer. But he did and I was thankful as well as afraid because of the outcome; blood. I winced at the thought and sight of his bruise-filled body.

The downpour continued on as I close my eyes; I couldn’t bring myself to succumb on the happiness I should feel. I now knew that our feelings were mutual, but the circumstances made me anxious. How could I be capable of thinking such things when we’re still in the hands of a concrete devil? Tiredness then came on me and after minutes of pondering on when would help arrive, I fell asleep.

“Nahara… Wake up… Open your eyes…” A voice that sounded as if it came deep down the earth, called; a voice which belonged to the man I knew so well.

“Is that you Ayd? Are you okay?” I replied but it was odd that all I could see was plain black. “Where are you? Why can’t I see you?!” I was starting to get desperate as I tried to find myself. I felt blinded and tears were brimming in my eyes. “Answer me Ayd…”

“I’m so sorry Nahara but I need to go.”

“Go where?” Goosebumps began to resurface on my skin, though I couldn’t see, I could still feel.

“I’ll always be in your heart when you need me…” I tried to catch what my hands could reach but it was only air. The voice rung all around me and I began to sink into the oblivion, not knowing what to do. Then the voice started to fade until all I could hear were my own pleads and sobs then for so many times that day, everything stilled and there’s only one thing left; silence.

I was startled and as I open my eyes, the morning light greeted me accompanied by an eerie cold gush of wind. When I remembered the events of the previous night, I moved then stiffened. Ayden’s head fell on my lap and as I bent down, tears strolled down my cheeks. He was cold as ice, skin was pale that it appeared almost transparent and pulse, I heard not a single beat. I found myself shaking in terror and tightly hugging him. My heart was torn into intangible pieces and the pain in my chest never ceased. Then I heard footsteps approaching and I knew they were the rescuers. But it was too late. They were too late to save Ayden’s life. And before they could find us, my head throbbed, my vision blurred and I felt as if my soul was severed from my body.

‘Ayden…’ I thought then finally, I let the darkness carry away my sanity.

END

This is my work for our English class. Sigh... I had a hard time on this one since I really am not comfortable writing a short story. Errr.. In MS Word, this is 2 pages with double spacing work (because it should be 'double space'>.<) but I'm glad to know that I am capable of writing one. ^^

Anyway, my friends noticed that I like making stories with tragic endings and they keep on teasing me about that. Well, I just strongly believe that not all of us can have a 'happily ever after'. I'm just being realistic. >.<

Oopz! Got to go! Mama's been annoyed at me since this afternoon so I better not keep her waiting..

Ja!

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