But something holds me back. An invisible set of chains, keeping me from moving on. A link to the past. My strength is too weak, I'm unable to shatter those ties. I hang my head in shame. How could I have come so far, only to falter right at the very end? Tears stream down my face like waterfalls in a silent and empty forest. No one can hear me, teetering on the verge of my mind.
My knees give out. The last ounce of hope has left my fragile body.
But then, a sudden light appears.
It blinds me, I can barely make out the humanoid shape. It's so strange and yet familiar. The scent brings back memories of happier days.
It was you.
You help me up off the ground, reminding me of how much power there is left inside. Those eyes, dark shades of ocean blue, give me solace and warmth. I know now that I'm not alone. We grasp each other's hand. The weight of those chains vanishes in an instant. At last, I can finally begin anew.
Nerves, jitters rush through my body. What could be down there? Friends? Monsters? Darkness or Light? Closing my eyes, I was able to reassure myself of the unknown that called out to me. It was the future. One with you and me in it. One of sunny days, tender nights, soft embraces, and the passion that drove us together. I had no more worries.
Filling my lungs to the very brim, I looked at you. You looked at me. I had finally numbed the pain that clenched at my chest. And then we fell.
Down........
Down.......
Down........
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