"...Wait- no, no no- this has to be some kind of joke-" Pin stuttered, approaching her corpse as she was beginning to try and poke at it. "I-I'm just knocked out-! Yeah!! Th-This is all just a dream, and I'm probably asleep- I just have to.."

As much as she tried to convince herself that this was nothing more than a strange dream, she knelt down, trying to feel her body and check for any signs of life. But instead, her hand fazed right through her chest- causing pin to jump, and quickly pull her hand away from it.

She was dead.

After all this time, she was dead.

Pin could feel her heart beginning to pound with fear as the gravity of the situation began to sink in, but was that truly her heart? Or was it nothing more than a simple feeling- a lingering memory of what she would usually feel when she was alive..?

Was it another nightmare? Or a hallucination, of sorts...?

No no- cut it out. Focus.

Try grabbing the trowel- this just has to be another sick joke.

Holding her breath, Pin hesitantly reached towards the hand that was clenching the bloodied trowel. She wasn't about to give up. She couldn't- she made it this far, she went out of her own way to kill everyone she ever knew and love, and she wasn't about to kick the bucket in this way.

But, her fear was soon confirmed; just as she was about to grab the thing, the bloodied hand fell limp, and the bloodied trowel slipped free from her loosening hold.

"..No..." Pin's voice was reduced to a whisper, as she slowly stepped away from her body. It felt as if she was shrinking- staring hopelessly as her body was beginning to fall apart, and let go. Blood was slowly oozing down her open mouth, with her eyes gazing at the sky- bloodshot, and lifeless.

This can't be- this SHOULDN'T BE HOW THIS ENDS.

She killed EVERYONE- she killed EVERYONE she knew just so she could enjoy the garden that she has strived for, since day one. And now, here she was- her spirit standing in the middle of her own creation, not being able to take her gaze away from her own dead body.

Though, as she was beginning to step away, she barely noticed that she had stepped right through Bubble's body.

But even as the white noise around her died down, the sound of Bubble's faint wheezing could still be heard.

Pin looked down. She stared at Bubble's chest- watching as it slowly rose, and fell with every labored breath she took. Ice Cube was in the same position as she was, but the poor thing was fighting to stay awake; her eyelids becoming heavier and heavier during each second that passed by.

But with Bubble...

Each labored breath didn't faze her. The stinging wounds from her arms no longer brought the endless waves of pain that would drown her in her own sorrows.

Instead, she had tears in her eyes- some beginning to slip down her blood-stained cheeks, and cleaning them from the reminder of what she had to endure.

And even as the salty tears made their way down, a small smile was radiating on her tired face. Her eyes were locked onto Pin's body- staring at it in complete awe..

It practically made the poor girl let out a soft laugh.

"I-..Icy..." She murmured out, slowly turning her head towards the carved figure that stood beside her. "..W-..We.. I... did it.."

Ice Cube's expression had been filled with nothing but pain. But as she heard Bubble, the corners of her mouth slowly lifted- with tears of relief washing away the pain that she had to endure.

And when Bubble could see the corners of her mouth lifting up, laughter began to bubble up her throat- trembling as she was beginning to push herself closer towards her friend.

After everything.

Firey's murder.

Woody's murder.

Rocky's murder.

Having to stand by and watch as everyone they knew were killed by someone they thought they could trust- with the haunting knowledge that they were next, was utterly painful. It hadn't been too long until they put all the pieces together- saving the most weakest for the last.

But she proved her wrong. She proved all of them wrong.

Bubble's quiet, hoarse laughter was the only thing that swayed with the breeze; filling the hushed garden with a sense of relief of hope and peace, as the woman who created this mess, was lying dead, right in the center of it. The sun was shining warmly down on the two- blooming across their skins, seemingly as if the sun itself was taking the two into its hold.

With this sense of unfamiliar sense of peace slowly melting into her, Bubble curled up. Her eyes glanced up towards the sky as her eyes poured endless tears, and her mouth was quivering. With the stress that was burdening her endlessly finally beginning to lift off of her chest, this genuine feeling of peace was new- much like a hard pill to swallow.  The joy, the pain, and the sadness was all that was left in her- and with no more strength to move, all she could do was let the tears flow.

"Sh-She's..dead.." She sniffled, letting her eyes close as she took in a breath of fresh air. "Sh-..She's.. finally dead.."

But... even in her moments of victory and relief..

There was no one around to celebrate with the two.

With a pained gargle, Ice Cube's leg twitched- slowly moving towards Bubble's body. She nudged her, doing anything she could to try and gain Bubble's attention- all the while, fighting the urge to let her eyes come to a close.

The look in her eyes, was enough to let Bubble know that Ice Cube was beginning to slip away. And from what Ice Cube could see..

Bubble was ready to go, too.

She was just... fighting it .

Her heart throbbed with pain at the sight of her struggle, as the tears continued to make their way down. Ice Cube continued to nudge her, but- Bubble refused.

Why was she trying to refuse it..?

By this point, the damage was done. Death was inevitable- carrying them both in its palm, and waiting for the perfect moment to strike. And when that time did come, there was no going back- as much as you'd wish to go back, and try to enjoy the moments while you could...

It would be over.

And if Bubble was left... no one would be there to help her.

Or at least.. comfort her.

But what about Fanny..?

Bracelety..?

The thought of everyone who was trapped in the TLC... anxiously waiting.. for their return..

Waiting for the two of them, to come back.. and set them free- just so they could have someone to lean on..

Isn't that what they both wanted..? Something as simple as having someone to be there... at least, for her.

She was scared.

..But there's no escaping it.

After all.. they had each other.

Through out this nightmare- they had each other.

And they'll step into the darkness together.

With no one, holding them back.

"P-..Please.." Using the remainder of her strength, Ice Cube sputtered out- moving her leg towards Bubble's arm. "I-...I can't.."

"I-..It's okay.." Bubble whispered, gently placing her hand on Ice Cube's leg. "I-..It's okay..now.."

"N-No... Bubb.. Please.."

"Ic y.. just.. sleep.."

"Gh k.." Whining.. Ice Cube felt her eyes fill with tears at the gentle touch of Bubble's hand.

She had forgotten what it was like- to be cared for this way.

Living under the endless fear that you'd never wake up was something that washed away her ability to feel comfort- even when she slept in Book's arms..

Book...

"B-..Bo ok..?" Ice Cube stuttered out. "B..B..B o ok.."

"..She's waiting for you.. she's here.."

"..Plea se.. I-..I'm.. scared..."

Hearing those words, Bubble could feel a tinge of peace in her heart. You'd expect there to be a tinge of sadness- even a pinch of fear...

But; after everything.. it was time for her to rest, too.

"D-..Don't be.. scared.." Bubble whispered.. gently taking a hold of Ice Cube's leg. "...Let's.. go.. together.."

"J-..Just.. us..?" Ice Cube murmured, letting her eyes connect with Bubble's.

Holding on with their gaze, was just enough- as Bubble's grip was beginning to loosen.

"Th-..the two of us.. together.."

"B-..Bubb.."

"We won... let's... sleep now.."

A deafening silence soon filled the garden once more, as Pin stared at the two girls in front of her. Yet, she frowned- noticing that as they fell limp, their eyes opened once more, slowly glancing at the world around them.

Pin didn't understand- she didn't know how she was killed- or why she's still here- but her rush of thoughts were quickly silenced, as voices began to fill the world around her.

"BUBBLE?! YOU DID IT!!"

"Ice Cube- Icy, you're back!!"

"We didn't expect something like this for an ending- but holy MOLY, I'm blown AWAY!"

With the cheers and laughter growing louder, Pin began to turn around- trying to look for the source of laughter. But it didn't take her long.

As she glanced upwards, she could see a few clouds breaking open- the embrace of the light wrapping around her skin. Well- it took her a moment to notice anything; squinting so her vision could adjust to what she was seeing in front of her.

But she didn't expect this.

She didn't even bother to notice the two souls that were standing beside her- taking small steps away from their own bodies.

They were nothing but shocked- stunned, at best. Obviously, the two understood that it was their time to go; what was the point of clinging onto your own hope while your blood was looking all around you?

A harsh reality, really. But there wasn't anything left to do in this world, now that everyone was resting in their own little bits and pieces. Unfortunately, in the same place.

It was nothing different from a trip down memory lane. Bubble let her eyes roam around the garden- taking note of the hands and pieces that stuck out from the earth, and letting her thoughts drift over the last memories she had with the others.

Flower's body, of course, stuck out like a sore thumb. The last time Bubble saw the poor thing was when she was dying in Ruby's arms.

But when she woke up, how did she even react to her dead body that was in the ever loving arms of her dearly beloved? Was she angry? Confused?

"Icy.." Bubble spoke out, slowly looking back down towards her. She no longer saw her in that damned carving of Pin's image- but instead, she was healed up, and back to her normal self- well, besides the faint scars on her body and legs. The small figure heard Bubble's voice, yet she continued to stare at the scene in shock.

"Bubble..?

"Hey.."

"..Why are we here..?"

"..I don't know.. I know, we're..."

There was a moment of hesitation between the two, but that didn't seem to stop the voices from calling out their names. A few figures could be seen reaching out for them happily- trying to do anything they could to get their attention.

And it worked.

"Oh.. are we..?" Ice Cube whispered, slowly stepping beside Bubble. The taller girl placed an arm around her, staring up at the light in awe.

"Yeah.. but look... everyone's there.." She whispered, holding the small cube of ice close. "I think they're waiting for us... I mean- we can hear them..."

"I know.."

"Well..? What do you say..?"

"...I'm scared..."

"There's no need to be.. come on.."

Wait... where are they going..?

Why aren't they taking me..?

I'm their friend... I didn't mean this- I didn't mean any of this..-

Did you..?

No- please, please please- let me go-

Pin's chest stung with dread, as she watched the two girls slowly ascend towards the light. The cheers and cries of a happy reunion poured out from the light, as the figures could be seen approaching the two- clapping, hugging, and even a few sniffles that escaped the jubilant sea of chaos.

But not even this was enough to soothe the one who was left below. She jumped, trying to claw her way towards the light- and reach towards that sense of familiarity she once longed for.

Come on- come on, please!

I don't know what's left for me- I'm dead-! There's no one around- why are they going up? Where are they going?! Can't they just-

"Pin...?"

As Pin heard the voice, she could feel her heart drop into her shoes. She didn't know where it came from- but there it was, as clear as day, calling to her to try and gain her attention.

"...Coiny..?"

"Pin.."

Oh.

Oh no.

Tortured souls. Tortured souls who are pissed off and carrying some form of pitchforks. Tortured souls who could be using their hands to-

No. No no. That can't be- they're already dead. What's the point of-

"Cmon Captain.. look at me.."

There was nothing she could do.

Pin took a deep breath, and she slowly glanced back up towards the clouds- hugging herself tightly as the panic was settling in once more.

But as she locked her gaze with the lover that she had killed, everything came to a stop.

Coiny's warm smile was beaming off of his face. He looked down at her, giving her a gentle wave before he let himself become lost in her hypnotizing gaze. With his eyes filled with relief and comfort, he stared down at the woman he knew and loved- tears slowly beginning to fill them.

This was it.

Was it..?

He's taking you in..

But why..? Why is he..

"Cmon Pin.. we don't have all of the time in the world here." A voice chuckled.

Fries...

"We've got some catching up to do! We're all here, and now we need you!"

Gelatin..

"Come on, don't be scared! It's over now, and we'll be here for you!"

..Book..

"I know things weren't too hot back there, but we'll listen, and we'll stay by your side no matter what!"

Match..

With the comforting words giving Pin the closure that she deserved, she could feel her fears slowly melting away- seemingly lifting her towards the light.

She had gone through this battle for so long, and she had fought it all by herself. She needed rest...

And when she saw Coiny warmly opening his arms and reaching out for her, she knew she needed them.

She needed him.

"Coiny.."

"Pin.."

"I.."

"I love you Pin.. please.. come with us... and rest.."

"I... I'm coming, Coin-"

A hand then grabbed onto Pin's ankle- digging its claws into it furiously, causing her to gasp out in pain. Confused, Pin quickly looked down..

Only to be greeted by.. herself... a demonic grin stretched on her broken expression.

"Going u p. . ?"

"No- No, I-I THOUGHT I-"

"Oh, P i n. . ."

Holding onto Pin's ankle tightly, The Pin's figure then began to morph, with the sickening sounds and crunches making Pin flinch. She was terrified- convinced that the horrid voice had finally been put to rest.

But as her body regained it original shape and form, with steam and blood rising from it...

Pin cried out in fear.

"Sorry P i n..."

Evil Leafy twitched.. beginning to cackle, as the earth underneath her talons began to split open.

"But we' r e   going   d o w n...."

"NO!" Pin screamed out, soon turning back towards the others. "GUYS- GUYS, HELP ME-!"

But she was cut off... as the laughter had returned...

All of them had smirks on their faces- watching the scene in, what she could assume, pure ecstasy. She whimpered, frantically scrambling to grasp onto Coiny's hold..

But as her fingers brushed his, he slyly pulled his hand away..

Giving her a simple wave.

"Sweet dreams, Pin..."

"Ha v e   fun    in    H e l l..."

And as the light began to dim, the last thing anyone could recall, was the damning sounds of Pin's screams, as she was dragged into the boiling pits of hell..

As her garden was left behind.. locked with the haunted memories of it all.

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