Chapter 3: Death of Me

...Chapter Three...

..."Even though both life and death pain, I treasure every moment I had here; nevertheless, if I'm already dead, shouldn't I be free of hallucinations?"...

First Person-POV;

What does Raleigh want from me? I was still thinking about what happened at midnight. or does she already know the truths about my family that I may use to quit looking for them? I've been questioning my own family bloodline to the point of wanting to know why they abandoned me, but the only families here are a total of five, and I'm having trouble determining which of them is my genuine family. I decided to take a walk until I saw Detective Anderson with his automobile to de-stress.

Did I really forget that I had to go to work and that I also needed to take a bath? This will irritate Detective Anderson.

"Detective Rain, you're still in your pyjamas; could you tell me why?"

"Oh Detective Anderson," I said. I scratch my neck because I expected him to become upset or angry, but instead, he appeared understanding, and I was taken aback when he became like that.

Given what happened the day before, he became more understanding and peaceful while I was there, and he wasn't the detective who frowned and became enraged over trivial matters.

I started putting on my uniform while finishing a sandwich. I made sure I didn't make any mistakes today and that I wouldn't have any problems in the future, but I recall that Raleigh and I struck an agreement to go out at night and talk a few truths about my true identity. "Detective Rain, hurry up! Today we have a new homicide case!" Detective Anderson appeared to be in a rush for another everyday crime; why can't they just stop?

I went straight to his car after finishing everything in the apartment and sat in the back row seat. "Can you tell me the victim's name?" "All I got was its first name, Gabriel," He explained. It could be a kid or a teenager, but whoever it is, I could try to get more information today so I can get a big salary for this one. We arrived at the crime scene in 2 hours, which was a long time due to today's traffic.

"Could I have a short shift today, Detective Anderson?" I'm now dealing with an emergency," I told him as I continued to write down the details of the crime today. "Yes, but only on one condition," he said, and I stopped writing. What did he mean?

"Are you still interested in hanging out with the other Detectives tomorrow?"

I nodded as I resumed writing the data; he chuckled and kept talking about the crime of the day. These crimes make me sick every day; I want them to stop, but I don't know how.

As my work finished at night, I informed Detective Anderson and sent him a letter in case anything happened to me, as well as a farewell note if I died in that location. However, I don't trust Raleigh because she always spots me in the streets, making me feel uncomfortable.

"Raleigh said she'd be here, but I don't see her." Then I started seeing strange characters all over the place, and as I got closer to the right direction, it started to get dark and cloudy. I hear someone mumbling as I step into something and then step on my foot. Is that even Raleigh?! "Oh my, I'm so sorry sweetie," she says. Why would she just stomp on me as if it weren't a big deal?!

"Dionne, don't ever try to give me that face." I kept frowning till I spotted another person who looked exactly like me; I was vulnerable and surprised because she reminded me of that woman years ago, the one who was angry and left me alone. "Raleigh, why is she here?!?"

I attempted to relax, but it didn't work. I was enraged to see this person again because she abandoned me and left me in an orphanage where orphans don't get along.

"Dionne, hear her story; I'm sure there are a lot of things you've never known since you were born," I said, disappointed in myself for not knowing my birth family's true story.

"Dionne, dear, I gave you up in an orphanage so you may have a better life," She says, but didn't she mention they come from a wealthy family? What did they mean when they said they wanted a better life? My life in the orphanage stinks, and this is what she's going to say? "What did you mean, Mrs. Rain, when you said you wanted me a better life?! This is what you're going to say to me after I had a dreadful life in an orphanage?!"

"No, Dionne, it's not what you believe; you see, our family may appear prosperous, but when your father died in a car accident, we lost everything." I noticed her whimpering and hugged her without hesitation; I only know that I'm mistaken for them, and that's why I was placed in an orphanage.

"Dionne, I lost everyone, including your grandparents, father, and oldest brother," I was astounded to learn. My brother and I were the only ones in the family?! I have a brother, so why did I only find out about him recently? "However, how can you be so certain that I am your daughter?" Apart from knowing my name! " I needed to be sure whether or not I could trust this person, but Raleigh isn't here; what's going on?

"Oh how silly, I'm sure we shared the same bloodline, my dearest daughter," she said as she got closer and closer. I decided to keep quiet and make a move once she started doing something on me, but do I really have to trust my guts? "Mrs. Rain, I'm sorry, but can't we resume our discussion tomorrow? " I sighed, worried about what would happen next.

"Oh no worries, Detective Rain, we could do it tomorrow." Huh? Is it true that she just referred to me as Detective Rain? What exactly is going on here?! Is she spying on me for the past year, and if so, why? Mrs. Rain has to quit doing all of those things to me. "Mrs. Rain, please stop doing all of those things to me, and you only have one day to explain yourself, and that day is tomorrow." I considered walking off the street and abandoning her.

As I continued going, I spotted a strange form coming straight at me; I felt my legs tingle as I continued walking and disregarded the strange shape; however, it began to emerge right in front of my face.

"Are you leaving too soon?" "Dionne, you should learn how to say goodbye to your mother." Raleigh is enraged, but I ignore her as I continue walking. She still approaches me as if she wants to talk to me, but I've had enough; living with her would make me miserable. "What are you looking for, Raleigh?" I'm not afraid of dying when Dorothy is no longer in this awful world." I said it without hesitation.

Raleigh didn't say anything, so I kept walking till I saw a light coming towards me; however, there were no lights in this area, and she kept appearing in front of my eyes, so I pointed my revolver at her. I had to defend myself because she was running so fast. I don't care what happens to me, but I'm not ready to say goodbye to Detective Anderson. He may be perplexing, but I'm confident he is not prepared for my death.

"That was a bad move, Detective Rain," She said as something light moved towards my left leg, as if it had been targeted by her. My leg is refusing to move, and I need to get out of this position because I'm not as powerful as I used to be. "Damn it, if she shoots my leg, I'm not going to be able to defend myself." As soon as the bullet was released from her, I led my legs in a different direction and continued running, despite the fact that I had no idea where I was heading.

Then I saw a light coming towards me, and I was happy but vulnerable, afraid that Raleigh would be able to catch me from this short distance, and then another black figure appeared in my sight, holding a long sword, but who was it? I'm completely lost in this fight.

"Say goodbye to your loved ones, Dionne Rain," she said as she approached me, aiming for my heart. I couldn't move and felt rash as I lost the fight. I recognized that figure as my so-called mother, so why did she murder me? My body went numb and I couldn't feel any of my bodily parts, but I could hear two persons murmuring.

"Is she no longer alive?" I suppose this anti-mortal sword is so powerful that it could even murder your daughter." I had assumed she was willing to assist me in my survival, but it was the opposite.

"Yes, I wished for my daughter's death to reach the other universe because I'm certain she'll be able to rule it." Is that her? What did she mean when she said she was the ruler of that universe? Didn't I go to heaven or hell, but why a universe?

"Damn you, Raleigh and Mrs. Rain, I hope you both burn in hell," I said, keeping my eyes open and stuttering at them. I don't care if they don't hear me, as long as they both burn in hell, I'll be happy. I tried adjusting my bodily parts, but I've never felt this way before, and I'm resenting living in such a terrible world.

"Did you hear anything? Raleigh chuckled, "It's probably a dead person muttering." She kept hoping I died until she saw my so-called mother's face. Why do I deserve to die? She appears terrified of me while also wishing for her daughter to die in front of her. I'm stuck with this anti-mortal blade, unable to remove it from my body.

"Shouldn't she be dying right now, Raleigh?" Why hasn't she yet closed her eyes?! "What a nasty old lady she is; she wants me to rest in peace while I wait for justice in this life. Both of you have the audacity to sentence me to death at such a young age, and what about my rendezvous with Detective Anderson?

Reminiscing about my time with Detective Anderson and Dorothy, I never felt happier than when I was with them, and despite their flaws, I stayed for them until now. All that was left for me was an unjustified death.

"I'm sorry Detective Anderson, but I won't be able to hang out with you, and I'm confident that in another reality, I'll make sure that both of you Dorothy are safe with me."

I then close my eyes and cry into the earth, knowing that no one save Detective Anderson and Dorothy will care for me any more. I wanted I could bid him farewell, but it was too late; I'm currently dying in this unknown location.

But what did she mean by the other universe, I wondered? Are they delusional enough to believe the rumors that circulate across the city?

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