Something Missing

Darkness... so this is what death was like... it was just like before. That time when I tried to take my own life. It was lonely and I hated being here.

"Hello? Is anyone there?!" I called out. Nothing. Of course no one was there... "A-anybody?"

"I am."

I turned to see a small child. Angelic like with white hair and dark eyes. His face was pale and he wore a dark robe.

"A-and you are?" I asked. Somehow I already knew who this child was... and he was no child.

"You know who I am Katherine. I am Death."

I nodded. "Yes. I know... I just wanted to confirm. So... This is it then, I'm dead, aren't I?"

"No. Not yet."

"Yet? So I am going to die...? Is it because of the baby?" I asked.

"Yes. You were too unhealthy to bear one. So in return, your life will be taken. A life for a life," he said. "It's only fair it happens this way."

I looked away. "You are an unfair person. How can you do this?!"

"I am Death. I do as I please."

"I see. Well I'm glad you know what you want to do. I can't stop you from taking my life... but you promise my baby will not be harmed in any way. Promise he won't die."

"It will not die. Nature isn't ready to accept another human being that young into The Otherworld just yet."

"Thank you," I said.

"I will send you back now. You will have very little tine before I come for you. It is to be this way so don't beg for your life."

"I understand," I said.

"Good."

Suddenly I felt myself feel weird an I woke up in agony.

"Katherine!" shouted Rafe. "It's okay. The baby is almost out! You're doing great!"

I screamed one last time before the pain was gone. W-what...? Had I really been awake this entire time? Was I just dreaming... no it couldn't have been a dream.

"Well... I'm happy to be the one to tell you that it's a girl. A healthy baby girl!" said the nurse.

I smiled when she gave her to me. "Hi there," I said. "You are so beautiful," I cooed.

"Well we will leave you two then," said the doctor and he and the nurses left the room.

"She's amazing!" cried Rafe. He came beside us and touched her soft pink face. He looked like he was going to cry. "You two are my favorite two girls on this planet!" he said.

I slowly began to feel off. Something was wrong. I felt like I was getting colder and colder. So it wasn't a dream after all.

"Rafe..." I said touching his hand. "Rafe I..." I began. I couldn't finish. There was no way I could finish.

"Katherine? Are you okay?"

I smiled. "Never better. Rafe I... I'm dying."

"What are you talking about? You're fine," he said. "Don't joke around like that," he laughed. "It's not as funny as you think."

I touched his hand. "Rafe..."

"You... you're so pale... What... you must be sick! I'll call the doctor," he said standing up.

I grabbed his sleeve. "Don't! It's my time! I've accepted Death already. He's coming for me now, there's nothing you can do!"

"No way! You're not dying!"

"I am! I really am! I can t... tell that I... am..." I said quietly. I could feel myself fading away. "He's here... I can... feel..."

"Katherine?!"

"Love her... love our... daughter... Raine. A wonderful n-name... don't you think...?"

"Wait! Katherine! Don't joke around?! Who do you think you're playing at?!"

"Rafe I... love you... so much... I lo..."

I was gone. Darkness overcame and I was gone. Death had come and I had left the world. So this is what the world looks like when you die... it's amazing. Simply amazing.

 

Final update! Thank you to all my readers and supporters! I understand if you hate me now, I truly do... but I just... Gah... I couldn't help myself.

I love all of you and I couldn't do it without you! Look forward to my sequel "Some Things Remain Missing" 

Thank you and sincerely,


~Katie Shute 

 

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Sorries people!!

 

 I can't do that! 

-cries-

 

Thank you Julia!! 