Danger Days

Broken Promises, and Burning Tears.

I'll tell you all how the story ends

She felt herself fading fast as Ghoul held her, his tears silently falling into her hair.

Where the good guys die and bad guys win

It was as if she were floating, being pulled from the warmth of Ghoul's arms, from the safely of his embrace.

This ain't about all the friends you made

But too many people had already died because of him. He wasn't about to let her be one. He would give himself up, if only to let her live.

But the graffiti they write on your grave

"G-Ghoul" she managed in a strangled whisper. Sobs of mourning wracked his body, making him tremble.

"Diamond."

"I'm n-not going to die."

"No. You're not. I won't let you."

"But I'm so tired."

"Then sleep, honey. You'll be fine when you wake up. It'll be okay."

"Promise?"

He'd already promised her so much. What would happen if he made too many promises?

We can leave this world, leave it all behind

We can steal this car

If your folks don't mine

We can live forever

"Promise"

If you've got the time