The Demise of a Villain
The Black Void - Episode 2682
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The knife finds its mark, miraculously, at the center of the charging
Maris' throat, burying itself up to the hilt. He stumbles, only a few
feet away from me. A couple more strides and he would have had me. His
eyes widen and his face twists into an expression of pure shock. He
shows neither anger nor fear, just a look of total surprise and
confusion, as though he can't comprehend what has just happened; His mind
cannot fathom this turn of events.
He takes another halting step forward, his sword falling uselessley to the ground, and opens his mouth to speak. No words emerge. He gags, and starts coughing up blood. He falls to his knees, his hands at his throat, grasping at the knife. It's clear to me he's bleeding to death, and slowly at that. He gasps for breath, likely drowning in his own blood by now as well. It is a horrific sight to behold, but I can't tear my eyes away as Maris begins his death throes, coughing, spitting, gurgling, writhing in pain. In a final act of desperation he jerks the knife out of his neck - this only makes the blood flow worse. Maris collapses onto the ground, taking his last ragged, choking breath. I look down at the man who has been my constant tormenter, a bane to me and my friends ever since I came to this land. Somewhere, in the back of my mind, I realize that I am responsible for his death. What I've just done, taking two lives, begins to catch up to me. Is this what it's like to...kill? I'm not a killer. I had no choice. It was self defense. I look down at my blood-stained dress, and again at the body of Maris. I did the right thing. He deserved this. I feel a hand on my shoulder. I realize at this point that my whole body is trembling. Yet I can't look away from the gruesome sight. Strong hands grasp both my shouders and force me to look away. I am turned to face a man who has been in my thoughts for a long time, but always out of reach, until now. Don. Zal had made it past me and freed him and Nadia whilst I was watching Maris' final moments. "Harry! It's ok! It's over now, he can't harm us any more!" Don's voice. I look up into his eyes, seeing the concern there, the care for my well being. The love? I open my mouth to say something, but shut it again, afraid that if I say anything I'll break down crying. "Harry...." I wordlessley step forward into his embrace.
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Xavier
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