#plaguebow

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Pretty kois like you aren't supposed to be in the ocean .

in the garden of armida ,

I am approached by the fairest himself .

he lays his hand on my shoulder and asks me ,

' dear , do you want more ? '

I shake my head , as im afraid to say

glasses can be refilled but i would like to say

my thirst for live is already over ,

so please don't cry me a river

I turned to look at Rainbow , who's koi tail flicked a little nervously as his eyes locked onto mine . It was clear from his face that he felt nervous asking me this question .

I wondered , just why he would ask something like that , that small part of me locked away somewhere in my paranoid mind goaded me to lash out at him for asking such a stupid question . But it wasn't stupid , in fact .. he was being logical .

I sighed , bowing my head down as I sat on the river bank , looking at him as he swam around in the gentle river . After beckoning for him to come back , I cupped his face in my hands .

' Listen , rainbow . '

I spoke softly to him , which made him surprised . I knew I didn't answer a lot of his questions , but still felt sad when he felt such emotions . A mentor should never make their child feel confused and lost , a proper one , that is .

' Let me tell you a little story , about a heron , a frog , and a snake . ' I began , his eyes brightened at the mention of those creatures , he always loved learning about them .

And guilt gnawed at me , for I knew it was a matter of a few years before that innocent spark in his eyes faded away .

' One day , the frog leaped along the path in fright , as the heron chased him , yelling " i will not be your meal ! I will not be your meal ! " . '

' It finally leaped into the water , swimming away in glee as the heron gave up . '

' and then it found itself in the jaws of a snake , with one snap and one gulp , the snake giggled in glee . " What a fine meal ! " . That is the end of the story . '

I finished with a sigh as Rainbow got slightly agitated , he never liked my ' pessimism ' as Storm put it .' That wasn't a good story ! why did it end with the frog dying ?! he escaped the heron and got into the water ! '

he shot a glare at me when i didn't answer him , probably because I was waiting for him to realize . It was evident he hadn't when he asked ' Why wasn't he safe when he got into the water ? answer me ! ' he got mad and pushed my hands away . I sighed , before beckoning to him again . From the look in his eyes , it was evident he didn't want to talk to me again , but he finally gave in and swam back to me . I looked down at him , my eyes narrowed in tired sympathy .

' because even thought the frog had escaped its predator on land , it had been caught by the one in the water .'

he stopped , looked confused before putting himself on land again . Shaking himself dry and making my clothes wet in the process .

' what do you mean ? '

I paused , and held his hands in mine .

' it doesn't matter which sphere of life you put yourself in . '

I internally groaned in despair , as i saw the realization begin to set in . His movements becoming less frantic , and that spark in his eyes becoming less prominent . He had finally understood the cost of living .

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and understood I had .

I felt nothing but utter despair as the snake tail wrapped around me , almost crushing me .

his laughter rang out as plague finally leaned in to get face to face with me .

I remember the first day I ended up in her care , it was really embarrassing for me , considering I was supposed to be that journalist who got away with everything .

I mean , guess they could call me that , i didn't do anything this time yet that rockstar tried to blow my brains out with her bat .

that .. doctor .. who I find so endearing .

She laughed away my case instead of treating it like a serious matter , and it had made me a little annoyed at first ..

but maybe that was what started this attraction to her .

Her laidback personality , her hedonistic tendencies , her curious lisp and southern accent .. and her humor ..

I just couldn't find her annoying no matter how hard I tried .

It's safe to say I healed much faster than I should've when I was under her care .

When the time came for me to be discharged , she laughed at my slightly disappointed face .

' You look like a dying duck , you want me that badly ? Glad you didn't stay or else I would've done some .. medical malpractice ;) '

I remember my face going redder than a tomato , causing her to giggle and give me a friendly slap on the wrist , before she pushed me out the doors to where storm was waiting for me .

I still couldn't resume to being a journalist , I still had appointments , and thankfully they all happened to be with her .

It was embarrassing how it was in that first appointment that I had learned her name .

' Wisteria's what they call me ! Though they know me simply as plague . '

An odd name for a doctor I figured , yet I loved it , it suited her .

The appointments had become everything for me in my life , over those checkups we giggled like little girls , which neither of us had been able to be .

It was like a break from reality .

She brought out the emotions in me no one had bothered to find .

we even begun calling them our little dates , though she often mocked the name in a playful manner .

' what would the others say if our relationship was anything but professional ? '

I smiled and shook my head , but I yearned for it to be true .

And here I am , still yearning ,

as I picked up the receiver , making the last few calls i'd ever make to my loved ones

and made feeble excuses for why i'd not be able to come for any arrangements i had made with them .

As I hung up on Sage , trying to savor her soft words , i felt the gun being pressed into the back of my head .

'are you done yet ? gods , i hate your pathetic voice . '

Nightmare spat those words out at me , and I was about to say no .

and then I remembered the love of my life , and realized that she too should hear my words .

I let out a small groan and bowed my head down .

' one more , please . Just one last call . '

I knew she was tired but she let me have my way ,

which not before she contented her self with a small slap to my head .

trying to stop the tears from rolling down my face , I dialed my beloved Plague .

' Dr. Wisteria speaking , which patient or future patient am I speaking to ? '

that lovely voice soothed my nerves , reducing my fear of death

' Hey Plague- its me , Rainbow , remember ? '

I heard those giggles come out of her mouth again as she replied with that playful tune .

' of course i do ! youre my favorite patient and- dont mind me .. my favorite playdate , after all ! '

I blushed , before the gun was pressed harder into my head .

' hurry up , I dont want to hear your sappy conversation with her for too long . '

I secretly rolled my eyes before I continued to tlak to her .

' yeah , im afraid I wont be able to come to our next appointment , things are a little rough for me right now so .. I'll show up for the others though , probably . '

she sighed in mock annoyance and giggled , causing a bit of disruption down the line .

' whats the point in having me as your doctor if you cant come for our little date ? im VERY high maintenance you know .. '

I smiled before I heard that horrid countdown .

' .. 25 , 24 , 23 .. '

I panicked and quickly said my goodbyes .

' hey plague im kinda busy right now so i'll talk to you later , kay ? '

she paused as she noticed the barely concealed terror .

' dear rainbow , whats wrong ? surely the- .. '

she couldnt say more as the receiver fell out of my hand . I was slammed against the wall of the telephone booth , my face buried in the wall .

I trembled as I heard the panicked words down the line

' Rainbow ? Rainbow whats wrong ? Has something happened ? '

I wish I could respond , but how could ? I didnt even have the energy to yell or whimper , as Nightmare stamped on my hand with hatred . positioning the gun just below my chin .

' youve wasted enough damn time , now say your final words before you die a silent death . '

plague .. no .. she heard those words and panicked more . Why- why ?

I trembled as I heard those words , they sounded like static in the back of my mind .

' NO ! WHAT ARE YOU DOING ?! LET RAINBOW GO ! YOU CANT KILL A FUCKING JOURNALIST ?! '

I turned around so that my back was against the wall and tried to tell her to calm down , but all that came out of throat was a whimper as the gun was pushed further up my chin .

' any . last . words ? '

she asked in that horrible fucking tone .

I sighed and look up at the red ceiling of the telephone booth .

' Plague my darling .. I love you . '

I closed my eyes as NIghtmare flicked the safety off .

Plague broke down into tears at the other end .

' RAINBOW , NO ! '