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-Flashback-
"You promise, right?" Jimmy said, his eyes watery as he held onto Scott's waist, afraid to let go. Scott smiled and cupped Jimmy's head in his hands, gazing at his soft features in the process.
"I promise, petal. I promise," Scott whispered, leaning his forehead against Jimmy's. "I promise that when we get back, we will have a life together. No TNT, no battles, no danger. Just us, together."
"I would like that.." Jimmy whispered, his voice barely a whisper as he gazed into Scott's eyes. Scott smiled softly and kissed Jimmy on the cheek.
"Now come on, let's help Grian and Scar defend their desert."
-End of Flashback-
Jimmy groaned as he leaned on the slim window looking over the battle field.
When Scott said we were going to help Scar and Grian defend their desert, I thought I was actually going to fight.
"Jimmy, I would get down if I were you. Someone can still shoot at you from inside of here." Scar said worriedly as he sat on the sandstone floor of the bunker. Jimmy shrugged and payed no mind to Scars worry.
"It's fine Scar. No one is good enough to shoot between the small window anyway. I'm safe." Jimmy tried to point out as he gazed at the fighting that was happening around them. Yells followed by clanking of swords, distant sounds of TNT explosions, and cries for help filled the air. All of it made Jimmy feel queasy.
What is this battle even for, land? Power? People are getting hurt and killed for a reason that is pointless.
As Jimmy gazed out at the battle field, his eyes were drawn to a figure leaning against a small stone wall. He squinted his eyes to try and make out who it was, and when he finally recognized the figure, his heart began to beat wildly.
It's Scott.
He looked at Scott's figure worriedly. He was beat up with dirt and blood covering his body, his sword was clutched tightly in his hand as if it was his lifeline. Jimmy longed to go out there and help his husband, to protect him from the surrounding battle, to tell him it's alright. But he couldn't, Scott had told him to stay in the bunker and not come out no matter what.
As Scott sat traped behind the stone wall, a feeling of relisation flodded over him. He realised he wouldn't make it, he would lose one of his lives here. Scott sighed and gripped his sword tighter in his hand. He would do it for Jimmy.
At least he is safe in the bunker and not here on the battle field.
Scott smiled wistfully, and got up from leaning against wall.
I need to get out there.
Just as Scott was about to step out from behind the stone wall, a man with white hair and a black mask covering his face stepped into his view holding a bow drawn towards him.
Sh*t
"I'm sorry Scott, it has to be done."
Just as Jimmy was about to call out to his husband, he spotted an object flying directly towards Scott. Jimmy's eyes widened in horror as he realized what it was.
"Scott!" He cried out. Scott whipped his head around to look at Jimmy with surprise and worry. Just as he was about to say something, an arrow impacted Scott in the gut, making him collide with the stone wall behind him. Jimmy looked at Scott with complete horror.
Scott gasped as the arrow impacted his gut, making him stumble backwards into the wall behind him. He looked down at the arrow that was impaled in his gut and started to hyperventilate in panic. Blood oozed out of the wound as Scott's breath heaved, each breath hurting more than the last.
I just can't get a break, can I?
As Scott tried to stand backup, a wave of pain washed over him and he fell down to the ground with a thump. He sat there, hand on his gut, trying to somewhat slow the bleeding but to no avail. Salty tears started to run down Scott's face as he heaved for breath.
Oh Petal, I'm so sorry Petal..
He laid there, blood pooring out of his wound and soaking into his shirt and the sand beneath him. He couldn't even say goodbye to Jimmy, say that hes sorry for everything.
"Ill see you soon." Scott murrmered as he glanced at Jimmy's horror struck figure in the bunker.
"I- I have to get out there!" Jimmy cried out and tried to open the iron door leading to the battlefield. Just as he was about to step out, Scar took a step in front of him and closed the door with the leaver.
"Jimmy no. You can't go out there. Scott wanted you to stay in here for a reason, and I will uphold that." Scar said, putting a gentle hand on Jimmy's shoulder. Jimmy looked up at Scar with tears in his eyes.
"But Scar I-"
"No Jimmy, you have to say here. Scott will be fine, he will only lose his green life, alright?" Scar stated with a firm but gentle tone. Jimmy was silent for a moment, but then nodded.
I have to sit here while Scott is dying right now.
Jimmy sighed and closed his eyes for a moment.
Suddenly his communicator went off making Jimmy open his eyes back up again.
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Jimmy then, at that moment, knew what heartbreak felt like.
He's still alive, he's still alive..
It didn't matter that he knew he was alive, it still hurt like crazy. He saw his lover die right before his own eyes.
"Jimmy..?"
Jimmy looked back to Scar, tears rolling down his face. Scar sighed and pulled Jimmy into a tight hug.
"It's alright Jim, it's alright."
Jimmy fell into Scar, holding onto him like he was his lifeline. He cried into his shoulder, not caring that he was getting his tears and snot all over Scars serape.
"It's alright Buddy, cry it out."
Slowly, Jimmy started to calm down. His sobs, turned into cries, and finally it was only small hick-ups.
"Thank you Scar.." Jimmy murmured as he unwrapped himself from Scars hug. Scar smiled and nodded.
"Anytime Jim, I'm here for you." Scar whispered. Just as Jimmy was about to respond, a whistling sound followed by a sickening silence interrupted him. Jimmy gasped and stumbled forward back into Scars arms.
"J-Jimmy, are you ok," Scar glanced behind Jimmy and his heart began to race. "Oh god, Jimmy! Hang in there!" He yelled as he noticed the arrow sticking out of Jimmy's back. Jimmy gasped for breath as Scar lowered him to the bunker floor and let him lean against himself. Waves of pain flowed throughout Jimmy's body, causing him to cry out in pain. Scar looked around desperately, trying to find something to ease the pain, but to no avail.
"Someone! Grian! Help, please!" Scar cried out, trying to get anyones attention to help his wounded friend. Jimmy clung onto Scars clothes, clutching it tighter every time there was a wave of pain.
I can't go, not yet
Tears streamed down Jimmy's face as he sat there clinging onto Scar. None of them having the energy to speak first. As silence enfolded the two, the sound coming from the battle happening outside was the only thing telling them that time was moving stedily and it haden't stopped. Soon Jimmy's silent tears turned into cries, loud cries calling out for his husband.
"Scott! Please Scott come back to me, I need you!" Jimmy cried out, gripping onto Scar. His desprate cries soon turned into deep sobs of grief and pain as the mustles in his back tighten from the arrow embedded in his back
"It's gonna be ok Jimmy, you can rest now." Scar said, his voice cracking as a teardrops ran down his face. He started to hold Jimmy tighter and rub circles on his back as Jimmy's body began to shake.
"I-I can't. Scott he-" Jimmy began but Scar put a hand on the back of his head as a comfort gesture.
"Scott will be fine. You are..dying Jimmy. You need to rest. You will see Scott again soon." Scar whispered. Soon Jimmy couldn't hold on anymore, he could feel himself slipping away from reality. Just as he thought he was going to slip, rushed footsteps ran into the bunker and threw themselves onto the floor next to Jimmy and Scar. Jimmy had just enough energy to turn his head and see who it was. Although his vision was now blurry, he could tell who it was anyway.
"Scott.." Jimmy said, relief audible in his voice. Scott brittlely smiled as he reached up a hand to carress Jimmy's face.
"Hey Petal. I'm here now, you can rest." Scott whispered softly to Jimmy as tears streamed down his face. Jimmy smiled weakly up at Scott as he closed his eyes. He could finally rest now, after all of this time. Scott was safe and sound right by his side, and he was being held tightly by his best friend, he couldn't ask for anything better.
"Alright my Flower. I love you.." Jimmy muttered sleepily as he shakily took his last breath. Scott let out a soft cry and kissed Jimmy on the forehead.
"I love you too Petal, rest well."
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