#e ocs

deep breaths, in and out.

the aftermath of a passionate performance, reflected in the eyes of hundreds of adoring fans. 

a sense of raw anticipation as the scores tick up, vote by vote,

75… 80… 83… racing upwards until

DAIAN: 89

MERCURY: 90

MERCURY WIN

a slight disappointment. but, mostly… exhilaration. a match so close… a performance so evenly matched… a chance to sing with mercury, onstage in front of galaxies worth of an audience.

seeing the glowing lights and eyes of fans twinkle like stars… turning to congratulate Mercury…

“Hehe, you won! Congratulations, Mercury-“

pausing, at eye contact. he looks… scared. Why does she look-

“Dai-“

Red. Bright, shining, bloody RED.

like a scene only realized in stark monochrome hatching, somehow more terrible, more beautiful, in full, moonlit colour.

crimson starlight, reflected in a spreading pool. it’s wet. slick. dark, on your pants. When did your knees hit the floor?

“M… Mercury…?”

he’s still looking ahead. smiling. 

they’re

not

breathing

“Mercury… Mer, get up… Mercury!”

she’s not moving

she’s not moving

she’s not

“Mercury, please… Please… get up, please!”

his eyes are open

they’re not looking anywhere

she’s not moving

she’s

familiar… not… it’s…

“MERCURY, WAKE UP! MERCURY! MER-“

a prick, like a branch digging into the side of your neck. pinpricks of light blur like comets as your vision trembles.

hands, armoured, grabbing, pulling

at your arms, taking you Away-

you’re fighting back, you can’t

you can’t fight back 

you can’t 

it’s dark

it’s dark

it’s dark

something is so, so

wrong

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