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"There's a cure."
I could see the relief and hope in Harry's, green, tired, stressed and intense eyes after I said those words. He chocked on a sob, still holding my gaze as my entire body felt numb out of the overwhelming feelings that coursed me.
Tears started to form in his eyes, tears of relief and hope. My own eyes started watering as happiness flooded through me, sending heat to my bones. I reached forward and wrapped my arms around him, hugging him tightly.
"I can't believe this, Harry.." I whispered in surprise. "You'll finally get what you always wanted." I said through sobs.
He hugged me back, making my heart flutter. "Oh my God..." he mumbled, hiding his face in my neck.
We stood there for a couple of seconds, letting the relief calm down our stressed souls. This is why we've been trying for so long. This is why we went through a lot of pain. We finally had Harry's wish in our hands, and it was one surely one of the best things in the world.
"Thank you...thank you for helping me.." he cried quietly, his words muffled by the skin on my neck.
His words brought more tears to my eyes. "I love you." I whispered, literally shaking in his arms.
"I love you more," he whispered back, tightening his arms around me.
Once we didn't have any more tears to waste, we pulled back and smiled to each other. He kissed my forehead before wiping away my tears, his eyes showing pure love.
"Let's go finish this." he urged gently and I nodded.
Harry put all the files he threw across the room earlier back in place before we both left the room. We entered the room where the security guard was sitting on a chair, his eyes glued on multiple screens on the wall. He probably haven't noticed us, because the screen that showed the room we've been to earlier was at the very top. Harry casually walked towards him and the man turned around in his seat, his brown eyes widening once he saw our presensce. I noticed he had a Starbucks in his hand and a box of chicken nuggets on his lap.
"What are you-,"
Harry didn't have to wait to just glare into the man's eyes and speak. "Stay quiet." he compelled him, keeping his voice low.
The man gulped and nodded, intimidated by Harry's muscular body and tall figure. Harry quickly deleted all the videos that captured us since we entered the hospital before compelling the man to forget about us.
Once we were in Harry's car with the paper that literally had Harry's normal future written across it, a huge sigh of relief came past my lips. We fucking did it! Harry and I locked eyes and big smiles spread across our lips.
He started laughing, probably the high dose of dopamine running in his veins and making him extremely happy. I didn't blame him. After what we discovered, he has every fucking right to be happy.
I giggled, loving the adorable sound of his laugh. Suddenly, the screen of my phone flashed open and I saw Grace's name popping out. I opened the message as Harry tilted his head back, a relieved smile curling his lips upwards, his eyes closed.
Grace: In 15 minutes, meet us at the forest. You know which one x
My heart skipped a beat and my stomach churned. I still have things to do, and it must be one of the most difficult things. I sighed and placed my phone back inside my pocket before turning to look at Harry,
"Harry."
"Hmm."
"We need to go to the forest."
His eyes snapped open before they landed on me, confusion and shock written across his features.
"What?"
"I have to make the demon dissapear tonight, Harry. Everyone came back from the dead, including Zayn and Michael. Louis will join us to this too."
He stood agape for a couple of seconds, staring at me with his eyes wide.
"And we have to go to the forest?" he asked, leaning his head a little.
"Yes."
"The one that-,"
"Yes that one." I cut him off, not wanting to remember what happened in that God damned forest.
He nodded and looked away, blinking a couple of times. "Alright. Let's fucking do this." he said determined, his voice strong.
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I had goose bumps all over my body as we walked through the dark woods, the moon shining from the sky, being the only source of light. Harry held my hand tightly as he lead the way, and I have to say, I had a freaking dèjàvú.
I've seen this before. I've been through such things before. However, it's still scary. But I know that I have to be brave and strong to fight that demon and make everything better, for good.
"Don't you dare risk your life for anyone, you hear me?" Harry said lowly, sending chills down my spine.
I couldn't quite see his face, but by the way his back was scrunched up, I knew he was stressed and anxious. I didn't respond, however, because I'm capable of doing that to save my friends and Harry. And I didn't want to lie to him by saying 'yes', so silence was the better option for me.
He suddenly came to a halt and turned around to face me, making me bump on his chest. I took a step back and gasped, looking up at him. His emerald green eyes were dark, worried, and intimating at the same time. I swallowed hard, my stomach twisted. He inhaled from his nose and parted his heart-shaped lips to speak.
"Promise me." his voice was haskier, deeper, making my knees weak.
"Harry, no." I shook my head gently, denying his request. I could see the disaproval in his eyes, mixed with a hint of anger.
"Rebecca, I don't want you to get hurt because you want to protect us again. You've done it multiple times before. It's time to be selfish and put yourself first for once." he said firmly, giving me a stern look.
"No." I said, determined. "This is how I am, Harry. I care about the others and I want to protect you. If it's wrong, I don't care."
He squeezed my hand gently. "I care about you more than anything else in the world, Rebecca." he said with honesty laced in his voice, making my heart melt. "And that's why I don't want you to put yourself at risk."
I chuckled at that. "I've been at risk since I met you, Harry. It happens that I'm probably strong enough to face what's coming for me."
He shook his head slowly. "Rebecca, I don't want you to die again."
I sucked in a breath and heard my heart pounding ten times faster in my chest. "I-I won't-,"
"How do you know? How do you know you won't have to die to save us again?" he cut me off, sounding slightly frustrated.
He was right. I didn't know that. But that didn't mean that I weren't willing to do anything to make that demon go.
"I don't." I sighed. "But you know you can't stop me now, Harry."
He smirked. "Wanna bet?"
I gave him a warning look. "Harry. You won't."
"There's no way I can persuade you not to risk yourself so the only thing I can do," he leaned a little closer. "Is to become a barrier."
Frustration flooded through me. "Listen closely, Harry!" I raised my voice, seeing amusement flashing behind his eyes. "I've been through shit to get to this point! I helped you with everything you asked, I've been to death and back for you and my friends so I can find a way to stop that demon from hurting you all! So the last thing you have to do is-," I was cut off by his lips crashing against mine, sending heat down to my toes.
As much as I wanted to push him back and continue arguing with him, I couldn't find it in me. It was so addicting, his kiss and the way his lips felt against mine. He brought his free hand to cup my face, gently holding me close. I literally lost myself in that kiss.
He pulled back, smirking at me with pride in his eyes. "Go slay them all, girl." he urged, squeezing my hand.
I couldn't help but let a breathless quiet laugh at that. I nodded and smiled softly up at him, surprised he finally lets me do what I think is right. He started walking again and I followed, feeling now brave and confident because having Harry by my side is all I need.
Harry pushed a branch out of our way and we were finally at the familiar spot. The place near the river. My heart skipped a beat when I saw Grace, Zayn, Ashton, Calum and Louis, standing in a half circle, all of their eyes falling on us.
Grace gave me an encouranging smile as we got closer, but I have to say that my eyes couldn't move from Louis's charming face. His large white wings were glowing behind him and he was really handsome. Harry beside me froze for a moment, but I managed to make him move and walk beside me. I glanced at him to find him staring with emotional eyes at Louis, which I was certain of.
"Louis.." he whispered.
"Hey brother." Louis smiled, blue eyes shining with happiness.
From the corner of my eye, I saw Calum and Ashton grimacing, which I didn't like. However, I ignored it and sent them small smiles, that they gladly sent back. I knew they didn't like Harry at all, but I couldn't do anything about it. I love Harry, the end.
What the others think is literally bullshit to me.
"I'm glad to see you two bonded again." Louis said, his blue eyes flicking back and forth between Harry and I.
"It's nice to see you too." I smiled at Louis.
"Where is he?" Harry asked, his voice low and controlled.
"He's tied to the tree." Zayn answered, his voice sending chills down my spine.
I nodded. "Let's do this."
Louis gave me a worried look, confusing me. Everyone started walking towards the tree that was closer to the river. Calum and Ashton were leading the way, Zayn and Grace were behind and then Harry, Louis and I. Louis wrapped an arm around Harry's shoulders, greeting him, bringing a smile to Harry's lips. When Louis pulled away, his eyes locked on mine, and they were literally telling me 'this is not going to be good'.
I furrowed my brows, anxious and scared now. If Louis is like that, then that means something is going on. I knew I couldn't ask Louis in front of Harry though, because he will literally lose it and try to stop me, no matter what he said earlier. He's scared of losing me, he said it before.
"Here we are." Calum said, coming to a halt.
We all circled the tree the demon was tied to, and once I saw that black, roting flesh that doesn't has a soul, I felt shivers down my spine. He looked up at me with his black eyes, and even though it was dark, I could still see how ugly and scary he was.
He smirked, making me cringe at the sight. "You brought the bitch, I see.." he snickered. His voice sounded weaker and raspier, but in the bad way.
Harry tensed beside me at the insult and tightened his grip on my hand. "Watch it." he warned through clenched teeth.
"Or what?" the demon challenged.
Harry tightened his grip even more and his stare turned into a glare. Louis chuckled and stepped forward, taking everything under control.
"Alright, you shut up," he pointed at the demon. "And you mate, try to control yourself, would you?" he said, looking at Harry sternly.
Harry scoffed but didn't say anything. The demon chuckled, making me scowl at him. He's so frustrating, I can't look at him without wanting to punch him hard.
"So, what do we do?" Zayn asked, crossing his arms.
"Us? Nothing." Louis answered simply, shrugging. "She will." his eyes landed on me, causing everyone else to do the same.
I inhaled from my nose, not wanting to seem scared or anxious. "What do I have to do?" I asked.
"Whatever you do and help the souls find peace." Louis replied.
I swallowed hard and nodded. As I was about to take a step forward, Harry tightened his grip even more, holding me still. I looked at him to see him giving me a worried look that made my heart break. I needed to be strong for both of us. I know I can do it. I can feel it. I mean, after everything I did, this must seem simple, right?
The demon suddenly let a low, creepy laugh. "She can't beat me. She's broken." he mocked.
"She's stronger than all of us." Zayn stated, glaring with his caramel eyes at the demon. As always, Zayn looked perfect tonight.
"Speak for yourself." Louis huffed. Harry let a light chuckle beside me, including Grace and Ashton.
Zayn rolled his eyes. "Try to be serious for one time, yeah?" he said, smirking.
Louis snickered. "Sure, whatever you say, boss."
"Guys," Grace groaned. "This is not the right time to tease each other." she said firmly.
The demon laughed again. "You are pathetic, really." he scolded.
"Shut the fuck up." Ashton hissed.
The demon sent a glare towards Ash's direction. I sighed through my nose, deciding that it's time for me to do what I have to. I stood on my toes and placed a faint kiss on Harry's cheek, caughting him off guard since he was staring at the demon and Ashton just like all the others. He looked down at me in confusion and I gave him a small smile.
"I love you." I whispered, seeing pain flashing behind his eyes.
At first, he resisted letting go of my hand, but after my serious look, he sighed and let go. I walked towards the demon, everyone's eyes watching me carefully. Louis stood beside me, his calming aura making me feel as if I'm going to be okay.
"It's dangerous." Louis murmured, keeping his voice low so only I could hear him, although I was sure Harry must've heard it too.
"I'll take the risk." I mumbled before taking one last step closer to the demon.
He looked up at me, bringing a scowl to my face. "Well, well, well. Rebecca seems determined to do it." He muttered.
"Of course I am." I scoffed, glaring down at him.
"Yeah?" he chuckled. "And once you're done with me, what are you going to do? Live a life with Harry? Your true love?" he laughed after that, shaking his head in amusement. His terrible laugh made me flinch. "You're so fucking stupid."
I clenched my jaw, wanting nothing but to kill that bastard.
"Well guess what, sweetheart. Harry isn't actually in love with you." his words made my heart fall down to my stomach. "Because if he was, he wouldn't treat you that way."
"W-what?" The word came past my lips without me realising.
"Shut the fuck up." Harry snapped a few meters away from me.
"Why? I'm not lying and you fucking not it." the demon spat. His black eyes moved up to me. "He's the liar here. Always telling you lies and you fucking believe them." he chuckled. "How pathetic."
I turned to look at Harry, raising my brows. "What is he saying?" I said, shaking my head gently. I know I shouldn't believe what the demon says, but by the way Harry is staring at me makes me have my doubts.
"Bullshit as fucking always." Harry growled, fisting his palms.
"Rebecca, don't listen to what he's saying." Louis said calmly. I nodded and looked back to the demon.
"You think that after finishing with me you're gonna move on and have a normal life, huh?" the demon huffed. "Just because you fucking found something, doesn't mean everything will turn out good."
"You just want to hurt me but there's no point anymore." I scolded.
"Ooh darling, you got things messed up," he chuckled. It was actually frustrated that he found anything funny. "I'm done with you. But Harry," he looked at him. "He's the one that keeps hurting you all the time."
My heart sank at his words. He's right and you know it. All the intense gazes seemed to be burning my skull, and I knew that Zayn, Grace, Calum and Ashton thought the same way the demon did. That Harry is basically hurting me instead of loving me.
"You have no idea how I feel about her." Harry snapped, making my heart flutter. "If I didn't love her, I wouldn't be here with her right now."
"Yeah right, you would be with another girl, right?" the demon smirked and my blood ran cold for a moment.
Another girl.
My nightmare.
"I'm gonna break your fucking skull you pri-,"
"Harry stop!" Louis cut him off. "Let's just get this over with." he urged and I swallowed hard.
"He's going to hurt you more than ever. He's going to ruin you." the demon said, making my heart tug painfully.
I took a deep breath and bent down. "You're saying that because you want to break me, but guess what," I brought my hand closer to his shoulder, seeing fear flashing in his black eyes as they widened. "I'm already broken."
And with that, I touched his sticky, black flesh, causing a terribly powerful jolt of pain to hit my body. I screamed loudly and my body fell down on the hard ground, my skin aching, my back burning, my eyes watering, everything around me darkening. I could hear Harry's and everyone else's panicked, muffled voices calling for me, but I couldn't reply. I needed to take the pain out of me, and the only way I could do it was by screaming.
"Rebecca no!" I heard Harry yelling, worry laced in his voice.
"What's going on?!" Zayn demanded.
"No Harry don't touch her! She has to do it by herself!" Louis shouted.
I squeezed my eyes shut as I winced from the pain. For a moment, I opened my eyes to see the demon's black figure on fire, burning him down. He screamed in absolute pain and it reminded me of when Louis went through that too. My eyes then moved to Harry who was kneeling down next to me, his hands desperatedly reaching to touch me but he knew he couldn't.
My heart was beating like crazy and my body felt heavier as it shook on the ground. Everyone then came and circled me, worried looks staring down at me. None of them payed attention to the demon who was literally burning a few meters away from us, tied on a tree.
"What's happening to her?!" Harry asked panicked up to Louis who was standing next to him.
"She has to go through the pain so the light inside of her can finally take over her." Louis replied.
"What the hell does that mean?!" Calum asked confused.
"You'll see." Louis answered and the only thing I saw after that, was the shining stars up at the sky before everything turned white.
Harry's POV
I was coursed by panick as I stared down at Rebecca's body shaking roughly on the ground, some screams coming past her lips. I wanted to help her, but I didn't know how. Louis said I can't touch her and it killed me that she was so close to me but I couldn't graze her soft skin with my hands. Her hair was messy underneath her head and her hazel eyes looked distant, in pain and scared as they stared up at the sky.
"W-what if she can't stand the pain?" Rebecca's so called friend, the blonde one that I like to call bitch, asked, glancing up at Louis.
"We don't know that for sure." Louis's words angered me because not only was I scared about Rebecca, I was also angry that she risked her life for us, again.
"What the hell are you saying Louis?!" I hissed, glaring at him. It was the first time I spoke to him like that, but I couldn't hold myself from losing my temper. My girl was in danger yet again.
"Is there a chance she can die?" Aaron asked, sounding worried.
Louis gave us a sad look and nodded, making my eyes widen and fear to stop my heart. Rebecca can die. Rebecca might not be able to handle the pain and die. No, no, no, no, no. Rebecca is strong enough to face anything, I know her. But how strong can a person be when she's already hurt too many times?
"No, Rebecca can't die again!" the Asian one claimed.
"Not for us!" Zen looked scared at that point, his eyes wide as he looked down at Rebecca.
I shook my head furiously and clenched my jaw as the corner of my eyes burned with tears. I swear to God, if Rebecca dies, I'm going to kill all of them. I don't fucking care what Louis is going to think.
I will kill them all because just like they took Rebecca from me, my life, I'm going to take their life from them.
"If she dies, then you all better run." I warned through clenched teeth, my eyes never leaving Rebecca's pale face.
I could feel the fear radiating from their body after I said those words, minus Louis who wasn't scared the lighest. Rebecca's body suddenly stoped shaking, but she didn't even blink nor speak, making my heart skip beats. The demon was now burned to ashes and no one seemed to give a fuck. The only one we could focus on was Rebecca.
"Rebecca," I gasped, hesitantely reaching to touch her face, my heart now shaking with anxiety inside my chest.
She didn't respond, however, as her swollen lips stayed parted and her hazel eyes seemed cold. Silence surrounded us, making the ache inside my chest grow stronger. I chocked on a sob, the tears now threatening to escape my eyes.
She was too weak to face the pain. I broke her.
"I-is she dead?" the girl asked through sobs, whilst Aaron held her in his arms.
Silence for a few more seconds, and I desperatedly tried to hear her beating heart, but I couldn't. It was as if she didn't even exist. A tear rolled down my left cheek and I closed my eyes shut, holding my breath in an attempt to stop the pain from coursing me.
She's gone. I lost her because of my fucking mistakes by hurting her all the damn time.
I felt a hand on my shoulder and it took me a couple of minutes to realise that it was Louis. I opened my eyes to look down at my beautiful girl lying on the ground, with no more life and courage left in her.
"I'm sorry man," Louis mumbled beside me and my heart sank with pain.
A sudden loud gasp came from Rebecca's lungs and her eyes widened even more, causing me to stare down at her in shock, including everyone around me. My body jerked backwards when Rebecca's body was lifted from the ground, sending my heart over the edge.
"Louis...what-what the hell is going on?" I stammered, staring at Rebecca's body floating and getting higher and higher, her hair flying around her face.
"She made it." he answered and I looked at him to find him smiling proudly as he stared at Rebecca.
I looked back at Rebecca to see that her body started glowing and the ends of her hair turning into white, soon reaching the roots. Everyone was staring at her agape, with jaws touching the ground and hearts racing.
Rebecca's eyes were closed now as she was in the air, her white hair hugging her sweet face. Bright light surrounded her, almost blinding me.
I sucked in a breath when I saw two, large, white, glowing wings opening behind her back, almost making me fall down on the floor. From the corner of my eye, I saw the blonde girl crying and Zen sheding a few tears aswell.
"Oh my God," I breathed, never taking my eyes off of Rebecca.
She opened her eyes and they immidiately landed on me, making my heart break and reunite at the same time. A gentle smile formed at her lips, taking my breath away. She's not dead! She made it! Happiness and relief washed through me, calming me down and sending the pain away.
Her body slowly landed on the ground, and may I say, she looking more beautiful than ever. Her hazel green-like eyes were full of life and love and her smile could brighten everyone's day. Once her feet touched the ground, I couldn't help myself from going over to her in seconds and wrapping my arms around her petite body, holding her close to me, feeling her skin against mine and listening to her heartbeat fastening.
"Jesus, Rebecca...I thought I lost you." I whispered, hiding my face in her white hair.
She wrapped her arms around me and placed a faint kiss on my shoulder. "I always come back to you, don't I?"
I chuckled and held her even tighter. "I'm so glad you're okay." I admitted.
We pulled back a few seconds later only to lean in and press our lips against each other's. The kiss was heavenly blissful. It was sweet and meaningful. Addicting and unforgettable.
I fucking love her so damn much.
We broke the kiss to stare at each other for a few seconds, taking in each other's features. She looked more alive, happier, ready to help people that needed her. And I was surely one of them.
"Rebecca," Zen called softly and she turned around to look at him, her wings brushing against my skin. They were soft and felt nice.
She hugged each one of her friends before she turned to Louis with a huge grin plastered on her face.
"Never thought it would be two of us." Louis said, crossing his arms, a playful smile on his lips.
"This is amazing," Rebecca chuckled. "I never would've thought I would have wings." she said, glancing at her wings from her shoulder.
"You're an angel now, Rebecca." Louis said and his words sank into my brain.
She's an angel. My angel.
Pure happiness was written all over Rebecca's face and I knew she was enjoying this. "It was worth it. Everything I did. It was totally worth it." she said.
"Tell me about it." I muttered, chuckling.
"Now Rebecca, you have two choices." Louis said, walking towards her. "One: you can stay on this planet and move on with your life, being a human whilst you are an angel and two: go up to the sky and join the paradise."
Rebecca's eyes widened momentarily before she shook her head. "I know what I want." she nodded. "And I choose to stay here with the people I love." her eyes moved to me and I couldn't help but smile.
Louis let a light laugh. "Well, guess what," he said, causing Rebecca to furrow her brows in confusion. She looked so cute that way. "I choose the same thing."
"What." I blurted.
Louis looked at me and nodded. "That's right bro, I'm joining you."
Happiness flooded through me and that was when I knew that everything will finally turn out better.
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A/N: Phew, that was huge. Hope you enjoyed it! Please comment and vote! Thoughts about Louis coming back to life? And did you expect Rebecca to be an angel or not?
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