The fire was spreading fast in the office,slowly covering the building.
I looked over to Elizabeth and Michael.
His wire body was pressed against the wall,as the figure of Baby was sitting next to him.
I walked towards them,and they looked up at me.
Their eyes.
Their eyes held something different.
Relief.
Baby gently leaned against the mass of wires that was her big brother.
Their eyes lost their shine.
They passed on.
They were finally free.
My eye shifted towards the exit.
The flames didn't spread towards it just yet.
Everyone has passed on.
But,I am still here.
Should I leave?
Would it be selfish?
But what if I need to take that second chance in my life?
I survived for a reason.
Live to make my life better.
I kneeled down to the empty shells that my son and daughter possessed,pressing my forehead against them and holding them close.
"Rest now my children.You deserve it."
With a long exhale,I stepped away and rushed towards the exit.
The doors were still unlocked,so I pushed them open,dashing outside.
I turned back,seeing the flames were wrapping around the exit,making the doors to fall down.
It wasn't completely dark outside.
In fact,the time was close for the sun to come up in the sky.
I felt my body guiding me towards the car and sitting on the driver's seat.
My fingers slightly gripped the wheel,pressing my forehead against it.
Selfish.
Coward.
These words were going around my head.
But was it selfish?
Just because i wanted to live?
They wanted to be free,and now they are free.
There is a reason I survived in the first place.
I lifted up my head,releasing the brake and turning the car around.
I was given a second chance.
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My mind felt empty.
Was i still feeling bad?
Yes.
But if I really needed to die,wouldn't I have in the springlock?
Absolutely.
I exhaled deeply,driving on the empty road towards my house.
The sun was up at the horizon,feeling the rays of sunlight gently laying upon my figure.
I smiled.
I smiled because now I knew everything was settled and over.
My fingers gently gripped at the wheel as i wore the smile on my face.
Silence.
Silence for once inside my head.
It was such a miracle.
It was so nice.
Some moments later I was driving into the lane that was familiar to me,knowing that i was nearing my house.
But when I arrived,I noticed another car in the parking spot,making me slightly raise an eyebrow.
That's Scott's car.
I stopped and exited the car,walking towards the front door.
Silence.
I wrapped my hand around the handle and slowly pushed the door open.
The wooden floor slightly creaked the moment i stepped on it,hearing some movement in the living room.
I slowly walked around the corner,peeking from a wall to see in the living room,only to notice a shadow above me.
I gasped and gripped his hand,managing to stop the beer bottle just in time from hitting my head.
"You fucker!You scared us!"
Mike softly huffed,removing himself from me as I softly chuckled.
I straightened my posture,only to feel another figure against mine was clinging me close.
I looked at her (colour) hair with a smile,seeing her hiding her face on my torso.
"I was calling you all day and I was so scared that something might have happened."Her voice gently cracked,feeling her slightly shaking.
My arms wrapped around her body,nuzzling my nose against her hair with a sigh as I held her close.
"I am here now (Y/N)."
"You really did gave us a scare."
I looked over to the dark haired male who said it,as he approached and joined the hug too.
"I am sorry Scott.I am sorry everyone."
I looked over to the others.
They were tired,probably awake for an entire day.
They were trying to find me.
Worrying for me.
For me?
Huh.
The stinging sensation in my chest made my eyes teary.
Jeremy suddenly rushed towards us and wrapped his arms around us,slightly clinging us close.
Fritz smiled and joined as well to the big group hug that was forming.
The angry male rolled his blue eyes,but Jeremy tugged at his jacket and pulled him closer.
He softly huffed but hugged as well.
They were all here.
All here for each other.
I wasn't going to be alone.
I softly smiled,feeling the tears were rolling down my cheeks,as I tried my best to hold all of my friends close to my embrace.
"Thank you everyone.Thank you."
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Marble angels.
We were back at the marble angels.
I let out a long sigh,feeling the peacefulness throughout my mind and body.
My shoes slightly moved along the ground.
My hands held a bouquet of flowers.
Daisies.
My fingers gently caressed their white petals.
I stopped in front of the,now,three graves.
Three souls were now resting.
Finally,after all those years.
I placed a daisy on each grave of my child's,smiling knowing they were free now.
My feet moved me away from them,walking to the other side.
They were close to a small hill,seeing the green grass was gently touching my shoes.
Six tombstones.
A daisy for each one of them.
For the kids i tortured.
For the daughter i took away from my friend.
I stood in silence,slightly sighing.
I heard footsteps from behind me,but i didn't turn around.
Only when I felt a hand on my shoulder.
I slightly turned back,seeing her small smile as she stood next to me.
"Are you doing alright?"
I simply nodded,looking back at the tombstones.
She looked at them too,sighing heavily.
"You really shouldn't have to,but you did it anyways."
I smiled."They deserve to rest and be free."
Silence again,as a small breeze of warm air brushed against our bodies and the grass.
"You know." She started,but I could sense the nervousness in her voice."If something did happen to you,I would have done your wish."
My left eye looked towards her,as she lowered her head.
"What wish?"
"Burying you with your family.I would have done it since you asked me,as your last wish."
The corners of my lips slightly curled up,wrapping my arms around her body and bringing her close.
She hugged me back,as I held her close a bit tightly.
"Thank you (Y/N)."
I pulled away,looking into her eyes with a smile as she smiled back.
"It is over now."
I exhaled deeply with relief,tilting my head up to the sky and closing my eyes,feeling the gentle breeze brush against my skin.
"This tragic story is finally settled.No more pain,only peace."
I opened my eyes again,seeing the blue sky with a smile.
"It is time to move on."
I looked back at her and she looked at me with a small smile.
"So,no more chasing the past?"
"What happened in the past,stays in the past.No more going back.Now,we are looking forward to the future."
She nodded with a smile,and she parted her lips about to say something.
"Hey guys!"
Scott's voice made us both look back,seeing him pointing at the exit.
"I guess it is time to go."
"Do you need more time?" She asked as she looked at me,making me smile.
"I will be back in a few minutes,go and catch up with them."
She smiled and patted my shoulder reassuringly,rushing towards Scott's side.
I smiled with a sigh,feeling and enjoying the peacefulness of the scenery.
Whatever happened in the past,burned into ashes.
Long forgotten into those bloodshed days.
Never to be recalled at them again.
William is dead.
That cursed name has burned with the rest of them.
Now,I was given a second chance as a new person.
The smile didn't leave my lips,as I turned around and started walking back at the gates of the cemetery.
They were waiting,as they were talking to each other and smiling.
I pushed the gate door open,taking one last look at the cemetery.
Everything is over.
It is finally the end.
And now,this is the beginning of my new life.
I let the gate door close behind me,making my way towards my friends with a smile.
This time,it will be better.
I will be better.
Now the past will not haunt me.
Because now,we care of what happens after.