forum Realm of Many and Criminals of Pain (closed)

Started October 14, 2018 by @Rvan group

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The warmth from her was so enticing, it almost breathed life back into Rigel. But it was just a few seconds to late. He slipped away as his eyes lost the twinkle of light in them and his heart came to a stop. Rigel was… dead.

(;o;o;o;o;o;o;o; noooohiuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu)

Kohaku felt his heart stop. "R-Rigel???" Her ears twitched with anticipation. "Rigel???" She shook him. "Rigel!!!?"
Tears welled in her eyes, and a sorrowful lump got caught in her throat. She tried to swallow, but it was too much to handle. "No…." She rested her head on his shoulder, and began to lick at his cheek. Please…. You can't…. She screwed her eyes shut, tears leaking down her cheeks.
His last words echoed in her head. I love you… But it only made her cry more.

Rigel’s body stayed still, but he was smiling down upon Kohaku from wherever the afterworld was. This journey he’d had with Mamoru and Kohaku and everyone else… it had changed his life.
(The end maybe?)

(smiles conivingly
Character deaths are wonderful…
That was a pretty fun rp tho)

(Alright)
Rigel twitched, then he was gasping for air. He felt cold- so, so cold. He curled around Kohaku, sapped off her wondrous heat. Rigel felt like his fingers might just fall off he was so numb, but feeling Kohaku’s warmth helped infinitely.

(:'DDDD)

Kohaku licked at his cheek. "R-Rigel…" She sobbed (still thinking he was dead). "… You didn't have to go so soon…." Her ears twitched as she choked up, tears still streaming furiously down her face. "I'll miss you…."
She cried, but heard what she thought she'd never be able to listen to ever again.
The sound of Rigel's beating heart.

“Kohaku?” Rigel whispered, hugging his arms around her tighter, “I’m cold…” He shivered, resting his forehead against her’s.

H…. How… Can this be…? Kohaku closed her eyes, and tried to warm him up the best she could. However, she was still slightly impared from utilizing so much heat earlier. "Save your breath…." She nuzzled him a little. "…I can't afford…. To loose you…" The mere thought almost made her upset again, but she clung onto him tighter.

Rigel stayed silent, sapped off her warmth. He didn’t know how long he had been there, but he had been so close to the end… “Where is everyone else?” He whispered with another shiver.

Kohaku helped him to his feet, still staying really close to him. "They're at Naoki's house… Come on….. Can you still walk?" He– He's still alive…..
She nuzzled his neck, and licked his cheek hotly. "Stay with me…"

“I-I don’t know,” Rigel mumbled, barely even able to support his own weight and having to lean on Kohaku. But he managed to take a step with Kohaku’s help, and then another.

Kohaku helped Rigel make their way back to Naoki's house. They got several stares, but she ignored them.
They took their time, and when they got back, it was quite late.
Mamoru was in the foyer, pacing about. He glanced up and was all too happy to see them. "Kohaku! Rigel!"
Naoki came downstairs, his hands folded. "We were certainly worried about the both of you…"

Rigel’s face was grey by the time he got there, and he could barely hold himself up. The only reason he was alive was because of Kohaku’s warmth keeping him steady.

Mamoru had a good glimpse at Rigel. "What ob earth happened? You look like a dog that got left in the rain…."
"I'll let you have my master bedroom tonight," Naoki smiled. "I'm sure you would like to lay under the kotatsu I have up there…."
Kohaku bowed in thanks and carefully led Rigel up the staircase. "Just hang in there…" She whispered. "We're almost there…."

Rigel could barely form a response, but he managed to say, “Th… Thank…… you…” He leaned heavily on Kohaku for support, forcing his legs to move for her. He needed rest, he needed warmth, he needed his broken body to recover. It felt like it took too long to get up stairs, but when he saw the heated-bed-thing he stumbled down, needing to lay down.

(Heated bed thing… Imma crying.)

Kohaku gasped when he collapsed. "Rigel, are you okay? Take it easy…. Please…" She wandered over to get him a nice, large pillow to sleep on. "Here… I'm sure you want this…" She managed to get it under his body. "And… If you want, I can stay here with you…" She knelt down by him. I don't want you to go….

“St…… Stay…” Rigel mumbled, but unconsciousness swept him up in it’s web just as he was reaching to hold Kohaku’s hand. He wanted to protect her, even as he was so weak.

Kohaku was about to get under the kotatsu with Rigel when Naoki came to the doorway. "I'm sure he needs to be out of those soaked clothes…."
She glanced at him lovingly. "But I don't want to wake him…"
The elk came inside and lifted the blanket to at least remove the soaked jacket from Rigel's nearly frozen body. "Remind him that it's in the bathroom drying off, alright? I'll see you in the morning otherwise."
When Naoki shut the door, Kohaku slid under the kotatsu and next to Rigel. She allowed herself to provide him extra warmth, even though she didn't have much to begin with. My sweet Rigel… You're safe…..