2000+ words of death and survival

The 1st floor... This must be where everything ends... But if we ever succeed in escaping death... How can justice be served for Daigo and Honcho?

The room was pitch-black, like the past few floors. But there was something different in this floor... I swear...

I can feel something... As if someone's staring or following us from behind... Above... Or maybe just right beside us.

"Where.. Is the exit?"Valt mumbled.

"I'm pretty sure it's just up ahead... But... This place.. Remember that it turned into a maze right?"Shu mumbled.

"yeah... So the Exit may be far ahead..."I looked down and sighed. Ken was walking behind me in silence.

I pointed the flashlight around and peered. The walls are filled with graffitis and blood stains covered the floor, as well as the ceilings and lockers and walls of this corridor.

It smells like rotten eggs mixed with a dead rat.

"Hey."A voice called from behind...

It's Lui...

"W..what do you want!"Valt shouted, pointing at Lui.

"Nothing. Just checking out on ya."Lui smirked and pointed the Flashlight at us, blinding us with its brightness."Ya know it's the last floor. Think you can survive?"

"Yes! For our friends... So we can further explore this place in the morning and find out who is behind the death of Honcho and Daigo!"I shouted, voice shaking in anxiety.

"Hahaha... If you can... You never know.. Maybe you'll be part of the killer's collection."Lui coughed and walked ahead of us.

"Grr! Lui!"I shouted, running towards him, but he disappeared right in the darkness.

The gang followed behind me while I just groaned and punch the wall again. My fists are dirty...

"Wakiya..."Shu mumbled,"Don't think too much of what Lui told us. He's just trying to confuse us."

"I know Shu... But.. I have a feeling he's the one behind all of this!"I sobbed.

"If Lui is behind all this... He have to pay via defeating him in a beyblade battle!"Valt shouted.

"Whatever... But once we got out.. I'm gonna put an end to this."I groaned.

"Wakiya! Isn't it better if we just avoid going back here?"Ken said.

"But it'll be better if justice will be served for Honcho and Daigo's death! And if you don't wanna go back here because all of you are such... A coward! Especially you Valt, well don't! Because I will never get to sleep with the image of Daigo and Honcho.... Stuck in my... Head..."I looked away and clenched my fist.

"WE WON'T RISK ANY LIFE ANYMORE!!! DAIGO AND HONCHO ARE DEAD!!! THESE MYSTERIES WILL BE SOLVED BY ITS OWN! DO YOU THINK HONCHO AND DAIGO WILL BE HAPPY IF THEY SAW YOU RISK YOUR LIFE FOR THEM?! THEY WANT US TO BE SAFE!!! WAKIYA STOP MAKING DECISIONS FOR YOURSELF! THINK ABOUT WHAT WE'LL FEEL!!"Shu shouted as he clutched my collar... His voice echoed inside these corridors... Valt and Ken remained silent...

...While I tried to swallow Shu's lectures..."I...I'm sorry..."I sobbed. Shu let go of my collar as I paused and tried to calm myself as my memories of the past starts to play on my head again...

Flashback

I was pathetic back then... Yes.. Nobody wants to be with me... Because I don't consider the opinion of others... Instead, I bullied them whenever I don't like their opinion.

"So what do you think Wakiya?"— said, showing me his new move,"Can I compete for the team on the next battle?"

"No. Isn't it obvious? Your move looks pathetic. With that move, you'll just give the opponent a free 2 points for a burst finish."I rolled my eyes and snatched his bey from his hand.

"H..hey!"He shouted.

"This thing's a junk."I throw the bey on the floor and kicked it like it was nothing. I know I look like a jerk but..."you'll just spoil my winning streak."

"Hmmph... You're a jerk Wakiya! I challenged you to a beyblade battle! And if I win, you'll let me battle and you'll have to say sorry to everyone you treated badly!"He shouted. And with that, I knew he got into my nerves already...

"Oh... Really?"I chuckled and smirked,"Like a pathetic guy like you can beat me."

"Oh i'll show ya."

...

"The first person to get two points wins the game!"

"Ready and set!"

"3...2...1..."

"LET IT RIP!"

Wyvron take the center with my Shield Launch. I've always been confident in using Shield Launch as my trump card.

"Hah! You'll never win against me!"I laughed as his bey hits my Wyvron...

..And Wyvron... Burst in midair.

That was the last i've talked to him... He left me alone... And conscience kept on haunting me.

The way he haunts everyone with his Jumbo Jormuntor.

Jin Aizawa.

End of Flashback

"...Jin..."I mumbled...."it's all my fault..."

"What do you mean...Wakiya...?"Shu whispered.

"Before... Hoji and the rest... Jin had been my partner... Even though I always ignore him and degrade him... He's always there for me... But I guess he lost his patience.."I look away, sniffing.

"Jin..Aizawa?"Ken mumbled.

"Yeah.."I sighed,"I guess i've been a jerk... But at least he made that his inspiration to be the best... But I hope.. It's not... Him... Who... Did this... Because I won't forgive myself."

Everything was silent for minutes... Until a screech was heard from behind.

"... Let's run..."Valt said, pulling Shu.

We ran down the hallway, I can still feel my chest ache..."Wakiya..."I whispered, shaking the thoughts off my head.

***

"So who will die next?"

"Uh... I guess Wakiya or maybe that Valt."

"Why Valt?"

"he'll be the next to battle, i'm certain."

"What about Wakiya?"

"He'll die. All of them"

***

I peered into the darkness, I can hear the sound of water dripping from a faucet. Oh I hate washrooms in the dark.

"Wakiya?..."Valt mumbled.

"Hmm?"I gave him a sidelong look before I turn my attention to the corridor.

"What if...I die?"Valt whispered.

Shu and I froze. Ken was just straight-faced, but I can see in his eyes that he's frightened, afraid of what will happen...

"Valt don't say that."Shu shouted.

"But Shu-"Valt paused as Shu gripped his shoulder and stare right into his eyes.

*coughs*

What's the meaning of this?!... It looks like something else... But i'll just brush it off...

"Nobody's dying... Especially you!"Shu sobbed, gripping his shoulder tighter,"You've been my friend... Ever since we're a kid... And... You're the reason why I started blading.."

"Shu... We can't tell what'll happen next."Valt smiled.

"Hey Valt, don't say that. Nobody's dying! Especially here on the 1st floor!"I shouted.

"Yeah... If Daigo and Honcho saw you die, maybe they'll come back alive just to punch you and let you realize that what you've done is wrong."Ken mumbled,"Actually nothing's wrong... But if you die.."

"I won't die.. I promise.. I just asked that because... Err i'm just.. Worried"Valt looked down as Shu let go of his grip.

"Promise. And don't worry too much.."Shu hold Valt's hands,"I won't let go of you because I want to protect you from any harm as possible."

"Shu.. You don't have to.."Valt pouts,"But.. I guess that'll be fine."

"Alright, now stop being so cheesy and let's head out."I groaned as we continued to walk in the darkness.

"Aaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh!!!!!"A girl's screeches was heard. I'm guessing it's just up ahead the corridor.

"W...Wakiya!"Valt shuddered, gripping Shu's hands tighter.

"Don't worry! We'll be fine!"I shouted as Ken moved beside me, walking forward...

... And I can smell some rotten egg again in here... The smell of rusted iron... And the feeling of warm, red, crimson blood under my foot.

"Oh boy.."Ken uttered as he pointed over to a decaying body of a girl. Her head was rolling right onto my foot... Her hands and legs were chopped... And I can feel myself being a bit lightheaded the moment the girl's head started uttering words.

"Ze...ro..."

I screeched and jumped onto Ken's back,"Get that thing off of me!!" I cried.

... Our flashlights started to flicker... Again... Until everything's a total darkness.

"K...K...Ken!"I stuttered, hugging his back tighter. I wish Honcho's here so I can hug him and he'll carry me and... I miss him...

"Valt don't let go of me whatever happens."Shu mumbled.

"I..I won't!"Valt replied.

"Wakiya you're pretty heavy.."Ken uttered.

"Waaaahhh! I want Honcho back! That Lui Shirasagi didn't even helped him!"I cried.

"Didn't you just tell us that your hunch was that Lui is behind all this?"Ken replied.

"Yeahh but—"

My heart started to beat faster, The lights slowly opened... Where I felt a bit ease but still tensed because this may be part of their schemes.

"Hmm..?"Shu looked around and sighed,"A..are we safe?"

"No."A voice said.

We continued to walk up on the corridor,"pathetic."The voice was getting louder and louder the more we walk forward.

"Valt, stay with me."Shu said.

"O..okay.."Valt mumbled.

"Ken can you still hold me?"I whispered, hugging him more.

"Yeah I guess. But seriously, you're so heavy."Ken replied with a glare.

Though I may feel a bit easy about the lights thing... I still can't shake the thoughts off my head....

"You're not so bad after all"I guess that's the only compliment I heard from Honcho...

Even though we act like 6 year old whenever we're talking or arguing... I always love that feeling.. But now...

"Welcome to your final show."Lui...

From behind Lui, I can see the exit...

I've decided... I won't tell anyone... I'll solve this mystery on my own... After I got out... Of this... For...

Honcho...

I let go of Ken and stand up on my own. Lui... I knew it...

"You're behind all of this!"I shouted, pointing at him.

"Oh.. Really?"Lui smirked and showed his I.D at us,"My name is Zero."

"W...what? How is that possible?!"Shu shouted.

"I... Died... And now i'm alive again. I made an agreement with the dead. To take revenge on that person who killed me!"Lui shouted,"But since I can't find him.. And I find you guys annoying.. I decided to play with ya."

"But you're still behind this!"Valt screeched.

"No i'm not. I'm stuck in here too ya' know. But... Maybe following ya behind and giving ya the chills will be good.."Lui coughed,"I didn't really intend to have two of ya'r friends killed but..."

Lui's eyes started to glow red,"Maybe it's time for a payback.."His tone also changed... This isn't Lui who were talking to...

It's the person who killed Zero... I mean Lui...

"I WANT TO CHALLENGE VALT AOI!"He screeched.

"Ahh Shu!"Valt was dragged towards the stadium with an unknown force.

"Valt!"We tried reaching for his hand but a barrier was blocking us from heading on.

Until I heard some footsteps from behind.

***

"Where are you going...?"

"I have to show myself, stay here."

"What if you die?.."

"That's okay. At least you can still take revenge."

"But..."

"I'll be okay."

"Zac..."

***

"Zac?"Zac was holding a knife...

"Haha..."Zac's giggle is making me shiver...

"Zac?! You're behind all this?!"Shu seems like he didn't expect this.

"What do you think...?"Zac chuckled.

"But who's controlling Lui?"Ken mumbled.

"Oh... I have a little help.."Zac mumbled, biting the knife.

"Grr..."Shu groaned,"Valt!"

"I can do this!"

"Ready and Set!"

"3.."Zac mumbled.

"2...1..."

"LET IT RIP!"

Lost Longinus and Valtryek rushes towards the stadium.

"Go Valt!"Shu shouted.

"Haha.. Cheer all you want. You... YOU'RE ALL GONNA DIE!"Zac shouted, running towards us.

"Ahh! Why are you mad at us!"I shouted.

"Not at you... But I want twinkle toes to see you suffer!"Zac laughed manically, stabbing the knife at us as we kept on dodging him.

"Why... Valt?!"Ken mumbled, jumping at all sides as Zac kept on chasing after us.

Shu tugged Zac's hand but he easily break through,"Sometimes... Pathetic people have to be disposed... And someone's coming for you too Wakiya."

"M..me?!"My eyes widened.

"So I won't finish ya."Zac smiled as he put a scar on my cheeks.

"Ahh!"I screeched, holding my cheeks as my hands were stained with blood.

"Wakiya!"Shu shouted, running towards Zac.

"Finish it!"Zac shouted, pointing the knife at Shu's neck.

"Agh!"Shu stopped. The knife was almost close to stabbing him. But he jerked Zac's hand away and pushed him on the wall.

"Aa..ahahaha."Zac started to laugh again.

I ran to Valt and noticed that the barrier was broken.

The battle had ended.

"Valt!"I hugged Valt and stare at the bey that bursted on the stadium.

"Wakiya..."Valt started to vomit blood.

Victory Valtryek... Lost..

"S...SHU!!!"I shouted.

Lui fainted, no... He's dead...

"Valt?!"Shu pulled the knife from Zac's hands."This...is your fault so..."

Shu cut Zac's hands, making him screech in pain.

"S..Shu.."Ken's eyes widened.

"Aggh... At least...Twinkle toes is dying. You can't do anything about it."Zac laughed, staring at his arms.

"You deserve that for killing Honcho and Daigo!"I shouted, not noticing that tears are falling from my eyes.

"Shu...Ken...Wakiya..."Valt's lips are filled with blood...

"Valt... No!"Shu shouted as Valt fell on his arms,"Come on! The exit's right over there... Valt..."

"Shu... I.. Can't... I'm sorry.. For breaking... My...promise."Valt coughed, blood was still slowly falling from his lips...

"Valt!"Shu stood up, carrying Valt as we ran down the exit.

"Valt hold on!"Ken shouted. "You can-"

Our eyes widened, Ken's eyes slowly turned red, blood was falling from his eyes...

"It's not over! HAHAHAHA!"Zac shouted.

I turned around as I saw this figure throw the knife at Ken's head. It was a bullseye.

"Ke..Ken!"I shouted,"Arghh Shu! Go on! Save Valt and yourself!"

"But Ken.. Wakiya..."Valt uttered, and every time he speaks... The blood exiting his body got worst and worst.

"Valt... Shh.."Shu sobbed,"Wakiya.."

Ken fell on my arms as the horror of this knife drawn on his head make me shiver more.

"Haha... Aha.."Zac lost his consciousness as he turned pale, too much blood loss... Valt's losing too much blood too...

"Ken..."I mumbled, taking the cat and dog puppets from his pocket,"I'm sorry I didn't saw..."

I gripped the puppets on my hand and turned my attention to where the figure was standing...

He's gone..

I put Ken's body down and pulled Daigo's headband from his wrist.

"Goodbye... Wakiya.."From beside me I know I heard Honcho,Daigo and Ken's voice...

"...No... Not a goodbye.."I smiled and turned to Shu and Valt who was fighting for his life.

"Wakiya.. Let's hurry.."Shu said, opening the door.

I nodded and smirked.

... And the moment we step outside, everything... Was back the way it is...

But without Daigo,Ken... And Honcho

I'm gonna try my luck again... Tomorrow.

And when I see that creep who killed my friends, he'll pay.