sepiachord

By The Glowing Light

" Oh.. Oh, uhm, O-Okay! Thank you for no find strange, I no do again though. " Well, at least the other didn't seem to hate him because he made that really awkward or something. He was glad, the guy seemed nice and he didn't already want to fuck it up. Wouldn't surprise him if he did though, he does that a lot nowadays it seems. He tried to push that to the back of his mind though, he'll probably have a cringe attack later when he remembers it again, but thats fine.

" O-Oh, O-Okay, sit is fine. " Arvo said, guessing that yeah, if they were stood up it'd be a lot more noticeable Arvo was free from his binds. He didn't want to get in more trouble then he already was, that or get the other in trouble as well. That man, Kenny he thinks, seems to not like Ben so much either.

Maybe he just has a thing with teenaged boys, fuck if he knows. Anyway, Arvo quickly sat back down, hoping that no-one had noticed him stood up and hugging the other, especially Kenny. He scared him. A lot. Arvo wasn't sure why, but when he sat down, he started to feel nervous again. Though not out of fear, like I said before. His stomach just felt.. Weird, he didn't really like the feeling honestly, he guessed it was nothing though and just tried to push it off. Thankfully, the other finally started talking, so hes just gonna focus on that.

" ... " He kind of felt bad when the other apologized. I mean, its not like hes the one thats been hitting him, or yelling at him. " No no, is okay. " He said, finally speaking up himself.
" No worry. Is not like you are make him do the thing he does. " He said, trying his best to comfort the other despite his nerves and his not-so-great English. " You are very nice it seems so you no need to say sorry, I mean, you cut hands free and all so I mean. Yeah. "

" Thank you for that, by way. Ropes start to hurt bad, burn. " He said, lightly smiling as he held up his wrists to show the rope burn that the binds had left. He quickly just went back to itching at it though. " Isss.. Not very fun to be tied up long time I have decided. "

By The Glowing Light

Arvo could already feel his nerves spiking, though not out of fear as far as he could tell. He couldn't really put his finger on what was exactly causing it though. He wasn't much better at this though, so when Ben repeated himself he kind of just, " H-Hi? " He said, again. He had looked up again for a second, but was quick to break eye contact again, his eyes locking back onto the snowy ground below him.

He did sort of look up when Ben started talking again, he kept his head down but he side-eyed him so he could see what he was doing. He was glad that the other seemed to catch on that his English wasn't that great though, even if it did look a tiny bit silly. Its the though that counts he guessed.

Oh shit, what was he saying? He was too busy staring at him and watching the silly gestures he was doing. Fuck.

Though Arvo's thought process and confusion was cut short when the other took out a pocket knife. He didn't really hear anything he said, so he could've said that he was told to kill him or something, fuck he doesn't know! Arvo panicked, jerking away as Ben-- or whatever his name was-- came closer with knife in hand. He was going to put up more of a fight, but then he noticed that they were just cutting his ropes off.

Oh. He totally knew that. Yup. T o t a l y.

Arvo relaxed, his face flushing a deep red in embarrassment as the other just kept cutting at his ropes. He really hoped they didn't notice him freaking the fuck out then, they probably did though. Sigh. Arvo was glad to be out of those ropes though, he was starting to get a rope burn from the things honestly. He rubbed at his wrists once he was freed, he smiled some.

Well hey, this is the first time the guy has even hinted a smile this whole time, so thats something, right?

" Thank you.. Thank you.. " He said quietly, guessing it'd be bad for the others to hear. He was grateful, though the way Arvo showed this was a little awkward. He somehow thought it'd be a great idea to stand up and wrap his arms around the other, hugging them. That only really lasted a couple seconds before Arvo realized he probably shouldn't do that. So, he quickly pulled away and took a step back, nervously fumbling around with his own fingers.

" Oh uhm.. " Fuck he was blushing more, words man, words. Stop being a awkward bastard, okay?

" S-Sorry, was strange to hug, yes? I sorry, I sorry. No happen again. " Well, he hoped this guy wasn't like, freaked the fuck out now. Wouldn't blame him though. He deiceded to quickly change the subject though, " O-Oh, Yes, my name Arvo. Surprise remember that.. "

By The Glowing Light

Arvo sighed under his breath as he walked into the power station, a cold gun muzzle still pressed into the small of his back by that older man. He was glad they found somewhere though, his leg was killing him at this point. It hurt and ached, and he just wanted to sit down. He hoped he would get to sit somewhere at least near-ish to the fire, but that obviously didn't end up the case. He didn't really fight much though, just a small mumble of, " But.. But cold.. " as Kenny led him away.

He just shut his mouth after that though, too terrified of the trigger happy man digging a gun into his back. He'd be lying if he didn't feel a little jealous of the rest of the group though, as he watched them build a very warm looking fire. Plus they didn't have to sit in a snow pile like he is right now.

Ugh.
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Arvo's body shook as as the wind started to pick up again causing a harsh chill to rush over him from head to toe. He was starting to think he should've put up more of a fight earlier. His fingers were so cold he felt like they were going to fall off, he hoped he didn't get frost bite from this.

The worst part was he could hear them, drinking and laughing, all while being nice and warm around their dumb fire. He just tried to ignore it, tried to just fall asleep. This was kind of an uncomfortable way to sleep, since he had to sleep sitting up and having to lean his face on the side of a cold pole.

Hes had worse though, like hes slept in a very tiny car to the point he could barely move. Also a airplane where a there was a guy leaning his chair back all over him the whole time. Or in the dog pile he and his group used to call their bed. Which was just a air mattress they stuffed in the corner and all laid on. You wouldn't believe how many times Vitali or Buricko rolled over on him and crushed him, honestly.

So yeah, hes sure he can fall asleep like this, totally! He was already starting too hes pretty sure, his eyes were starting to fell heavy at least, and his vision was starting to darken a little-- oH FUCK PERSON HELLO. Arvo jumped when he heard a voice besides him, his first thought it was that angry man again, hence the fear. Though no, it was just that guy before. His soul mate or whatever, honestly he didn't even know his name at this point. He hasn't been paying attention, would it be awkward to ask?

He calmed slightly when he saw it was them, he felt much safer around them then anyone else honestly. Uhm, for some reason. He sniffled as he wiped some left over tears away on his jacket sleeve before he looked back up at them. He hoped he didn't notice that was crying before.

" Uhm.. " He wasn't really sure what to say honestly, so he kind of just..

" U-Uhm.. H-Hi. " Nailed it. Lets go with that.

By The Glowing Light

Arvo noticed the other boy's face soften up, did his pleads work? Was he not going to shoot him? He wasn't really sure at this point, but god he hoped so. It was pretty obvious the kid was still scared though, since when Ben lowered the gun, he flinched.

He flinched inwardly, tightly shutting his eyes like he was bracing for the shot. Which thankfully never came. He seemed to calm slightly, when he was reassured that he wasn't going to be hurt, probably because they noticed the flinch. Though that when he realized what they asked a few moments before that. A sentence that kind of just went in one ear and out the other due to the fear of being shot. The one about the still warm blood that was slowly dripped down his forearms from his hands.

He didn't even notice how much there was until they asked honestly. Oh god, it was even smeared across the front of his hoodie, how the hell did that even happen!? The whole thing was still dawning on him at this point, it had happened so fast. Though the realization came pretty fast after the other had asked that simple question.

He had left his sister. She was dead, oh god, she was d e a d. He left her, and Vitali, and Buricko and he just ran! He could hear Vitali shouting for him as he ran away, and the guilt was obviously starting to set in.

He could feel the panic bubbling up in his chest once more as he tried to take a few deep breaths to calm down. It seemed the other had taken notice to Arvo's reaction and quickly tried to reassure him again.

Eh, well. Sort of. Reassured with a side of a threat, I guess. He nodded after a few moments, agreeing to the others terms without really thinking about it. He was too busy being wrapped in his own thoughts, but he was sure it wasn't anything that bad, so.

Arvo didn't speak much after that, or talk for that matter. He knew as soon as those gunshots stopped, his group would be completely gone. His sister, Buricko, Vitali.. He didn't know why he was so sure about this, but he just had a bad feeling twisting in his gut. Soon enough, the sounds of guns came to a halt, and Arvo took a deep breath before sighing.

His eyes shut, that bad feeling becoming worse every passing second. He couldn't hear any of their voices. He guessed that he was right.

He was quickly pulled from his mourning when the boy he had been hiding with suddenly pushed on his back with the barrel of his gun. Ordering him to move, which he followed pretty quick, not having the will to try and disobey, so. He just kept his head down as he walked along, honestly he felt like he was marching to some sort of death sentence or something. He just knew they weren't going to be happy, and that lead to death a lot of the times nowadays.

He wasn't sure if he'd completely care though, I mean, not as if there anyone to care anymore.

Arvo flinched again when that man shouted, he immediately knew the yelling was meant for him, and honestly he expected it. I mean, his group did just attack theirs, its not like they had no reason to be angry. That doesn't mean he didn't get scared when the much bigger man grabbed his arm and shoved him over.

He was quick to shield his face with his arm, just incase any fists decided to come his way. He didn't even notice them pull out the gun, it would've been easy to kill him. Thankfully for Arvo, two of the people from this group decided that yeah, shooting the kid was a bit much. So, they tried to block the angry man from getting to him and tried to explain he wasn't a threat. Wasn't even armed it seemed like.

While everyone was brickering, Arvo slowly stumbled back onto his feet. He debated just running for it, running all the way back to the house and just hiding awhile. He wasn't sure if they'd just follow him though, or try to shoot him as he leaves. I mean, if he did run would they care much? Most of them seem to not think much of him, so I mean they wouldn't go after someone they don't think is a thre-- Oh fuck! Arvo swore he jumped about five feet in the air when the older man suddenly charged at him, trying to grab at him.

Though before he turn and run away from this whole situation, the boy from before had grabbed his arm to try and pull him out of the way. Arvo was grateful for the help, despite it kind of ruining his plan but.. A small warmth started to build up in his chest after the other grabbed him and soon after, spreaded over most of his body.

He was confused at first, was it just nerves from being scared or something? It was a nice feeling, it was all fuzzy and warm like a thick sweater or something but it didn't make any sense. It was freezing and snowing out here, he shouldn't feel warm randoml--

...

Oh. O h.

Arvo glanced down and.. Well fuck, yup, there was a soft glowy light coming from his chest. He was.. Confused, he almost didn't believe this, maybe it was just a fluke? He looked up at the other and yeah no, apparently it wasn't because there was a glow from him too. Well thats fucking awkward. He wasn't really sure how to react, or what to say, and the confusion showed on his face.

Also a little bit of embarrassment, but thats mostly because hes pretty sure that little girl in the back is giggling. He seemed as stunned and confused as everyone else though, he looked back down at the glow coming from his chest and tilted his head.

" I-I.. I-I.. What? "

" No no, that not be right.. What? " He said, his voice a lot more soft and quiet then it was before. He seemed to be more talking to himself then anybody else though.

By The Glowing Light

Oh god, oh god, oh god..
Arvo's mind was racing a mile a second as he rushed to his sister's side, trying to avoid the crossfire in the mean time. He was just hiding with Vitali before, but his sister, oh g o d. Someone had shot her in the chest. There was blood bubbling up through the small gaps between her trembling fingers. She was trying to keep pressure on it, as if it'd help much.

She seemed to be shock or.. Something, she wasn't screaming, or crying, just looked.. Surprised, if anything. Like someone had just snuck up on her or jumped from around a corner. Arvo was was pretty sure that wasn't good. He took a look around before he got down on his knees, grabbing her hands to try and pry them away so he could look at the wound. Maybe he could help her someway, maybe it wasn't that bad! He had too, she h a d to live. She couldn't die-- oh god why wouldn't she just move her damn hands!? Every time Arvo tried to move his sister's hands, it just wouldn't work. her fingers would dig tighter in the fabric of her shirt, and would refuse to budge.

He didn't know why, maybe she didn't know it was him?

Maybe talking would help calm her down? Fuck, he didn't know!

" Natasha, я прямо здесь. Пожалуйста, просто двигайте руками! "

My Spoiler

((Natasha, I'm right here. Please, just move your hands!))

Arvo said, the panic in his voice was pretty obvious, scaring his sister more then anything it seemed. Arvo finally managed to pry her hands away from the wound though which was good! Or well, it seemed to be. Arvo realized that Natasha didn't just have one injury. There were four small wounds scattered around her chest and shoulder. Shit, it was even worse then he thought, great! Though before he could even react or try to do anything, Natasha seemed to take a turn for the worse.

A bullet must've hit somewhere too close to her heart, and plus the loss of so much blood wasn't helping her case her. It was obvious that she was starting to slip, which caused the girl to panic when he noticed her vision starting to tunnel. Natasha start to thrash around despite her brother's efforts to get her to stay still. After a few moments she finally ended up giving up just ended up slipping into unconsciousness. That definitely wasn't good, Arvo knew that this time at least.

Arvo, of course, panicked when Natasha had gone limp on him, he quickly leaned forward and stuck his face near her mouth as he tilted it back. She wasn't breathing, or at least was breathing so shallow that he couldn't feel it which hes pretty sure is just as bad. Thank god for his high-school making him that class about Safety Measures. He wasn't even sure if that'd work at this point, but fuck if he wasn't going to try at least, he was pretty desperate at this point. Desperate and terrified summed it up pretty well. He completely forgot about everything else going on right behind him because of it. His head was pounding harshly, painfully. All he could smell was blood, and his ears were ringing so loud that he couldn't even hear the gunshots anymore.

Shit, shit, okay, how many times are you meant to pump someones chest? Thirty, right? Or was it Forty?-- Twenty? Whatever! Lets just go with Thirty and hope thats the correct way to do it.

One--

Two--

Three--

Four--

Fuck!-- There was a sudden loud and painful pop in his left ear, the surprise making him jump five feet in the air. He looked behind him, to see what that was, and yeah thats what he thought. Someone had taken a damn shot at him, it just barely went past his head and the sound must've hurt his ear or something. He'd worry about that later though.

The man that had taken the shot was now running towards him. Of course had Arvo panicked since he knew if they got a hold on him, they wouldn't hesitate to shoot him like he did his sister. Arvo looked back to his sister his face softened up again with sadness. He know he needed to just run away but he didn't want to leave his sister, leave her to die at the hands of this other group. His thoughts were suddenly cut off though, yet another bullet came whizzing past him. Apparently this guy wasn't the greatest shot, or was just kind of shaken up by this whole situation or something. Arvo whimpered under his breath as he looked over at his sister for the last time, mumbling quietly, " Мне очень жаль. "

My Spoiler

((I am so sorry))

before he just fumbled onto his feet as quick as he could and ran for it. He wasn't sure when to stop running, when it'd be okay too. He was too terrified to look behind him to see him if that man was following him or not.

So he just ran, ran and ran until he felt like he was at a somewhat safe distance away from everyone before quickly ducking behind a tree. Unfortunately for him, it seemed like this tree was already a hiding place for someone else. The teenaged boy that was with the other group before.

Fuck.

He skidded to a halt and just froze up place, knowing that, of course, they saw them and weren't too happy with them. It didn't help Arvo's fear that they were armed, and currently aiming it straight towards his chest. The intimidation tactic seemed to work pretty well on Arvo. Arvo looked terrified at this point, and was pretty obviously shaking. He looked towards the ground and put his hands level with his face to try and show he didn't want to hurt the other. Or couldn't, at least.

" P-P-Please, no, I-I no-- I no-- I no want hurt. P-Please--.. " Yeah even Arvo would admit he was a bit of a mess right now, he was terrified, trembling in his shoes, and dripping in his own sister's blood. Yeah, wasn't a good day for him it seemed.

" P-Please-- Please--- I am sorry-- I am sorry, I no hurt you. I no hurt you, I promise! Swear! "