We Drowned Because Of You
Triggerwarning: Death, Drowning, Corpses
Did you really think that I would just let you leave?
The young man froze. His eyes widened and his heart began to hammer against his chest. Sweat began to form on his forehead and slowly ran down his cheek and chin, from where it then dripped to the ground.
Did you truly believe that you are allowed to leave this city without paying for your sins?
Slowly, he turned his head to look over his shoulder, shaking like a leave in the storm as he stared into the darkness of the underground city. His eyes darted around, trying desperately to find the source of the words, the person this disembodied voice belonged to.
Much to his horror, however, all he saw were corpses. The people that drowned because of him. Of his mistake.
Of course you did. People of your caliber always do.
Desperately, he wiped around and pressed his back against the wooden surface of the soaked door that separated him from his freedom. Or at least what he believed to be. He was gasping, shaking violently, going through a full-blown panic attack. “W-Who are you?!”, he stuttered and wrapped his arms around himself as if it would protect him from his fate.
The voice laughed, the cruel sound echoing through the air so loudly that it almost shattered his eardrums.
Oh you mortals amuse me. You claim not to have a hivemind, yet you always ask me the same question.
The disembodied person chuckled deeply, and the low, icy sound sent shivers down his spine. His heart was now hammering so harshly against his rips that it physically hurt, and tears began to gather in the corners of his eyes. His terror was overwhelming, and it was only raising as the seconds went by.
But then, again… Since, it is your first time encountering me, I might answer the question as well as I am able to without shattering your feeble mind. Some call me the female devil, some call me the Demon Queen, other’s refer to me as the embodiment of pain and suffering. However…I, personally, have given myself the title “Author”.
He chocked, pressing his back so harshly against the split wood that splinters tore into his skin, causing him to bleed through his elegant shirt. “W-what do you want from me?!”, he whimpered, sounding low and pathetic. “W-what the fuck do you want from me?!!”
Once again, the stranger laughed.
Oh, there are many things I desire from you, besides your lungs and liver, of course. First and foremost, I would like to congratulate you. It is quite rare that a single human manages to ruthlessly murder over 100 people in less than an hour. It is an accomplishment only 12 people have reached before you, and I must admit, I am impressed.
The man coughed, doubling over as he fell to his knees. He heaved violently, sobbing, wailing. “I didn’t want this! I didn’t want this!! It was an accident, I didn’t KNOW…!!!”
Accident or not hardly matters, my friend. You are still responsible for their ending. You are still the cause of their painful passing. Of their screams muffled by their watery grave, of the agonizing pain that exploded in their lungs and head as they slowly lost consciousness. It was delightful to watch, a nice show while enjoying a hot cup of tea while sitting on my throne.
He took a deep breath once again, curling up into a ball as he began to cry like a baby, horrific guilt overcoming him in ways he could not describe.
He hadn’t wanted this. He never would have messed with that pump if he had known the consequences!
He didn’t want to kill them! He never wanted to kill ANYONE!!
And yet…here he was, standing before piles and piles of corpses of people that drowned. Because of him…
Oh, yes, It is because of you. It was all because of you. Every single man, woman and child you see lay before your eyes is rotting, decaying because of your foolishness.
“I’M SORRY!! I’M SO, SO SORRY!!!”
They saw you as their friend, as their ally, they let you roam around their home because they trusted you. And now, look at what remained of them. Reeking flesh, fluids and bones. Nothing more.
“I WOULD HAVE NEVER DONE IT IF I KNEW WHAT WOULD HAPPEN!! PLEASE, FORGIVE ME!! PLEASE JUST FUCKING FORGIVE MEEEE!!!!”
It would only be fit if you would join them, wouldn’t it? A fair exchange for what you have done to them, wouldn’t it be? Painful, but fair.
He froze, all emotions suddenly fading at once, replaced by a bone crushing, blood-freezing panic. “W-what…?”
You understood. I am aware that your vision is faulty, but I do know that your ears are functioning very well. You will join them, my friend. Join them in their horrible fate.
“W-what?! No! NO, YOU CAN’T DO THAT!”
Reality glitched in and out of existence, shattering and reforming in the split of a second. Suddenly, everything around him was filled with water. Icy, beautifully clear water. He saw everything. The floating plants, torn off the ground by the flood, the furniture that were raising from the houses through opened windows.
The people, who’s arms were reaching upwards, their eyes wide, their mouths agape, expressions of utter agony on their faces. The very last thing they felt.
The very last thing he would feel.
He screamed as his lungs began to ache, filling up with water instead of oxygen. He wailed and begged as he tried to swim to a surface he knew that didn’t exist, his survival instincts kicking in as he attempted to save himself from an inevitable death. The Author cackled.
Ah, look at you. You are reacting so very similar to the city’s inhabitants. But let me tell you, it is futile. You will die here, just like all of them did.
Cracking bones sounded as heads slowly turned towards him, rotting eyes staring at him lifelessly, some filled with maggots, who also drowned. Hands reached for him, grabbed his legs and forced him back down. He screeched soundlessly as they held him, their jaws dislocated and hanging from their faces. Voices were chanting, yelling frighteningly clear despite them all being under water.
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He could feel his consciousness fading.
They died because of your actions.
One of the corpses wrapped its fingers around his neck. He could feel the bone where the finger would have been.
And now, you will join them, and face the consequences of your actions.
Before he faded out completely, he saw a woman. A woman of rather small built, yet she looked more intimidating than any soldier or warrior he had ever come across.
Her skin was so pale that it almost appeared white, her hair long and dark brown, curling around her body, which was completely naked yet lacking any form of nipples or genitalia. Her mouth was pulled into a wicked smile, filled up with razor-sharp teeth that were flashing in the lights of the lanterns that were still functioning despite the city being flooded, and her eyes were just two black holes filled with long, red slit-pupils.
She rose her hand, and wiggled her fingers at him in an imitation of a wave, massive, hooked claws glistening brightly. She was mocking him, harshly, cruelly, and obviously enjoying every single second of it.
See you in hell, little bastard. The Author spoke, crossing her arms behind her back as she looked down on him with gleaming orbs. It is only going to get worse from here.
