Past

(Natelia)

I stood there, speechless.

What did I do to make my daughter cry so badly…

…

This reptile…

“...Natashia. He’s not dead.” (Natelia)

Natashia raises her head, her face streaked with tears.

“His soul is split from his body. If his spirit is strong enough, he will find his way back.” (Natelia)

Natashia stares at me for a moment, sobbing. She writes on her book, her hand shaking.

[Ravenger will return.]

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(Ravenger)

Shit.

I died, didn’t I.

‘No. You are not dead.’

You again. What do you want?

‘If you want to revive, you will have to face your past, to move forward in the future.’

…

What do I have to do?

‘You will view your past. Your first life.’

...My first life?

‘Yes. The time where you tried to find redemption from your sins. You will revisit one part of it’

…

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(???)

“Hey ___! Hurry up!” (???)

I ran with all my might, as bullets whizzed past me.

“Go go go! Don’t look back! No time for regrets!” (???)

“This way!” (???)

Gripping my rifle tightly, I dived behind a wall and tried to catch my breath.

“Shit! Those guys got us good.” (???)

“No, its that bastard Alans. Fucking traitor. Thanks to him, Howard, Ken, Rum, they all died.” (???)

I coughed loudly, getting everyone’s attention.

“Now’s not the time to regret. We need to get back to Old London and resupply. If they catch us, the lives of the others will be wasted.” (???)

“You’re right, boss. I’ll take point.” (???)

“Alright. Load up, its going to be a while.” (???)

I swiftly reloaded my rifle and pistol. Everyone else followed suit.

I quickly briefed my team about the path.

“Alright, we’re heading to the old warehouse first. We’re going to bait them there and lower their numbers. ____, you got the explosives?” (???)

“Yes sir.” (???)

“Boss, are we gonna ride the SUVs back to Old London?” (???)

“Yeah. After that, full speed ahead to our destination.” (???)

“Then let’s go commander! Can’t wait to get some coffee after this.” (???)

“Haha. Me too. Let’s go!” (???)

“Yeah!” (Everyone)

(A few hours later)

After a while, my team of five made it to the warehouse.

“_____, set the explosives. The rest of you, take point. I’ll check the outside.” (???)

“Yes sir.” (???)

As my team scattered, I ran out of the warehouse only to meet gunfire.

“Shit! Everyone get down!” (???)

I dived behind a tractor, peeking over the side to get a look at our enemy.

“Six coming to our flank! ____, take them down! ____, with me on point!” (???)

“Got it!” (???)

“Comin’ boss!” (???)

____ and ____ quickly exited the warehouse as I gave them cover fire.

____ swiftly eliminated the enemy’s flank team. ____ and I struggled to pick off the enemy taking cover.

“Sir, the explosives are ready!” (???)

“Alright! Throw a frag and we’ll get back in the warehouse!” (???)

“Yes sir!” (???)

“Enemy fragout! Get away!” (???)

I heard the enemy shout out a warning as we ran back in.

“Alright, everyone get to the back. We’ll retrieve the SUVs and go.” (???)

“Got it!” (Everyone)

Flipping the covers, the SUVs were revealed. Five, perfect.

“We’re breaking through! Follow my lead!” (???)

Hopping onto one of the SUVs, I pressed the ignition switch.

As the enemy entered the warehouse, my team broke through a wall and drove away.

“____, activate the explosives now!” (???)

“Yes sir!” (???)

BOOM

“Yeah! Nicely done ____!” (???)

“Thanks ____!” (???)

Laughing loudly I shouted in the wind.

“We’re aren’t done yet! Keep going!” (???)

Just as I thought we were going to have a swift journey back.

“Boss! They have reinforcements! RPGs!” (???)

“What!? Fuck! Commander, keep going!” (???)

“Everyone, stay focused!” (???)

My team drove frantically as the enemy fired an RPG upon us.

Shit! Its coming towards me!

“Sir! You have to live!” (???)

“____!? What are you doing!” (???)

“Goodbye sir. Thanks for having me. Its been a fun ride.” (???)

“___thon? JONATHON!!!” (???)

Jonathon slowed down and drove behind me, receiving the RPG for me.

NOOOOOOOOOOOO-

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(Ravenger)

NOOOOOOOO-

…

‘Congratulation. You have passed.’

…

‘I will unlock some of your power. With this, you will be able to move forward.’

-Sacrifice has been unlocked-

…

Thanks.

‘Do not thank me. You have been fated to suffer through these lives.’

...So how do I get back?

A doorway of light appeared before me.

‘You will have to go through the Citadel before you can return.’

...Fine. Let’s get this over with.

I entered through the doorway of light.

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(???)

Ahh…

How long have I wandered through this place…

How long have I thought about escaping…

My name is is Walter, Prince of Haven.

Due to many complicated circumstances, I’ve become a ghost.

I’ve been wandering in this place known as the Citadel. This information was gratefully given to me by the one who sent me here.

But today, something happened.

I decided to walk around the Outer Plains to get some fresh air, if I could breathe.

That’s when a door of light appeared before me.

I could finally escape, I thought.

Thats until someone, no, something came out from the door.

“AHHHHHHHH-!” (Walter)

“...Damn, who the hell is screaming?” (???)

“W-W-Who are you!?” (Walter)

“...I’m Ravenger. Who are you?” (Ravenger)

“I-I’m Walter. Prince o-of Haven.” (Walter)

“Well, you don’t sound like royalty to me.” (Ravenger)

“...” (Walter)

Did you have to be so straightforward?!

I already know, alright?

“Hey, you know how I can get out of here?” (Ravenger)

“Huh? Its impossible to leave the Citadel.” (Walter)

“...” (Ravenger)

...This guy. What does he plan on doing?

Hey guys, IAmTheKroc

My exams start next week, so I won't be able to write for a while.

Sorry for this short chapter...

Thanks for reading!

Peace