Chapter 16

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Kieran cackled, stepping out from behind the desk. "And you expect a diseased girl, who has already died once, can defeat the entire Arethian army?" He growled. "All I need to kill is you, light-mark, I know of your system. Protect the leader, because if he falls, all Arethians do." I spun the blade in my hand, "You freaks are just like dominoes." I spat. His eyes widened, his jaw falling slightly. I laughed, "Surprise, Mother Fucker." I sang, before taking towards him in a dead sprint. He met me halfway, swinging at my face. I dodged, the thrusted the blade towards his abdomen. It cut his torso, drawing a bright cobalt from his skin. He groaned loudly in pain, the gripped my forearm. He swung my body over his, landing me on the desk. Kieran threw his fist at me, landing it straight in my stomach. I grunted, but grabbed his arm and twisted his. He stumbled, falling flat on his ass. I quickly straddled his torso, aiming the blade at his heart. He stopped, his eyes glaring at me with hatred. We both panted, quiet for at least a minute. Then he spoke, "You bitch. You don't have the nerve to kill me." I remained quiet, but held my position. "For once in my life, I honestly can say I'm not afraid to kill someone." I whispered. With that, I jerked the blade down, piercing his skin. He gasped, his breath shaky with pain. I slowly pressed it deeper, feeling the light pop of his punctured heart through the handle if the knife. He screamed, the white moon on his cheek faded into a black mark. He went silent, before falling back, his head lifeless turning to the side. Cobalt blood leaked from his nose and lips, and his last breath wretched from his lungs. My hands remained in the blade for a while, just staring at his face. Then, my energy returned to me, as I realized something. "I... just save man-kind." I whispered to myself. I yanked the blade from his body, tucking it back into my armor. Then, I jumped off him, and walked calmly out the entrance.