#caselynn

Title: I’m Done Saving You

Setting: During the Season 2 finale of Chaos Theory but with some alternate scenario with the airport near a cliff and Casey nearly falling off during the confrontation and…Brooklynn…I’ll let you read this and see it…

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At the airport in Senegal…

The entire scene felt like a whirlwind to Casey, who barely had a moment to process the chaos unfolding around him. The runway buzzed with frenetic energy, the others rushing past, their faces a mix of anxiety and determination. Amidst the clamor, his friends struggled to navigate the attacks of the Atrociraptor, desperately trying to keep each other—and the precious briefcase brimming with fragile eggs, especially Bumpy’s egg—safe from any potential threats.

Soyona Santos had once again called upon her Atrociraptor, the formidable dinosaur they had encountered earlier. Miraculously, it had survived the catastrophic explosion at the facility earlier, its loyalty unwavering. As Casey caught a glimpse of the beast, he felt a momentary sense of relief knowing that Zayna was safe with her baba and that Geba had returned to her.

All the while, the tension escalated dangerously as they were perilously close to the edge of a cliff that bordered the airport runway. The elevated position heightened the stakes, casting an ominous shadow over the frantic scramble. Casey’s heart raced as he realized the magnitude of their predicament; every second counted in this precarious scenario that had seemingly taken a turn for the worse.

The Atrociraptor roared further and leaped towards him. Soyona smirked as she watched from the plane’s window, knowing that Casey was frantic at this point and noticed Yaz and Sammy trying to stay together. She pulled out her little remote without Brooklynn noticing and triggered it to command the Atrociraptor to charge towards them. Casey noticed and shouted, “NO!!!”

He ran as fast as he could and shielded Yaz and Sammy…but not without injuries. The scaly beast screeched and slashed its claws, scratching his skin and kicking him, nearly sending him flying. He scraped across the runway’s road and was at the edge of the cliff. Soyona smirked even more and turned off the remote. Sammy gasped and shouted, “Casey!!!”

“Oh, no, Casey!” Ben cried out.

Brooklynn's heart raced as she spotted Casey precariously teetering on the edge of the cliff. In a split second, she abandoned the heavy briefcase at her feet, its metallic clasp clicking shut as it hit the ground. With determination fueling every muscle in her body, she sprinted towards him, her breath coming in ragged gasps.

As she reached the edge, adrenaline surged through her, propelling her into a powerful leap. She extended her arm with all her might, feeling the weight of every moment pressing down on her. Fingers outstretched, she grasped Casey’s hand, their eyes locking in a moment that felt both eternal and fleeting. Casey hung there, his body swaying above the watery abyss, and Brooklynn felt the crushing pressure of being his only lifeline.

Nearby, Soyona watched the scene unfold, her expression darkening with frustration. A flicker of irritation crossed her face as she let her fingers drift across her remote control, a subtle indication of the impending peril that everyone seemed to notice. The tension in the air crackled as the stakes continued to rise.

“No, no, no! NO!!” Brooklynn cried out. “Why?? Why did you save them?!? You KNEW that Santos would kill you and me! YOU AND BEN KNEW THIS!! But…”

She sobbed and cried as she had told both Ben and Casey to stay away from her but the others came all this way for her…Casey gasped, coughed, and uttered, “Brooklynn…Please…”

“Brooklynn, please.” Ben uttered. “Come back with us.”

“We can still stop the Broker,” Sammy said, clenching Yaz’s hand. “Just give us the eggs and we’ll stop this.”

Brooklynn gazed around at her friends, their faces a blend of fear and determination. Her heart raced, and in that overwhelming moment, she turned to Casey, tears streaming down her cheeks like glistening trails on her flushed skin. The memories of their shared adventures on Isla Nublar and Isla Mantah flooded her mind—every narrow escape, every moment they had fought side by side against insurmountable odds. It was a bond forged in the fires of danger and survival, and now, as they faced yet another peril, she couldn't shake the feeling that this time would be just as critical.

Casey met her gaze, his own eyes shimmering with unshed tears. His voice was a raw whisper amidst the chaos surrounding them. “Brooklynn… Please… I love you…” The sincerity in his tone cut through the tension. It was a plea, a declaration of all that they meant to one another, even in the face of the unknown. The world around them faded momentarily as they locked eyes, each feeling the gravity of the connection that had carried them and the Nublar Six through countless storms.

Brooklynn’s breath hitched in her throat, the weight of revelation crashing down on her like a tidal wave. In that fraught moment, she understood something profound: both Casey and Darius had feelings for her. Torn between two loves, she felt the suffocating pressure of a choice that would affect not just her heart but their lives as well.

Suddenly, a sharp wind swept through the air, sending a shiver down her spine. Brooklynn turned her gaze away from Casey, unable to bear the intensity of his eyes, yet keenly aware of Soyona’s expectant stare fixated on her from the plane’s window. The anticipation in the air was thick, electric, as the aircraft buzzed with the hum of engines and unspoken tension.

For what felt like an eternity, time seemed to stretch as Brooklynn held Casey’s gaze. A flicker of darkness clouded her expression, transforming the warmth in her green eyes into a fierce crimson red. It was a look no one had anticipated; the change was unsettling, almost otherworldly, sending a ripple of concern among Darius, Yaz, Sammy, Kenji, and Ben.

In that moment, she spoke, each word slicing through the charged air with an unexpected finality. “I’m done saving you,” she declared, her voice a chilling whisper that echoed with a sense of finality.

With that, in a swift, heart-stopping motion, she let go of Casey's hand. The collective gasp from those around them filled the space as they watched Casey fall, his expression shifting from shock to betrayal as the distance between them widened as he finally crashed into the waters below him.

“CASEY!!!!” Yaz, Darius, Ben, Kenji, and Sammy shouted altogether.

Brooklynn stood up, her eyes still glowing red and she walked back to the briefcase, quickly checking on the precious dino eggs inside. She looked at her former friends and scowled while Soyona smirked. Darius shuddered and uttered, “What did you do?”