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nOne of the men was shot exactly on the centre of his forehead, making him fall down on the spot.

nThe man standing beside him immediately turned and moved from his spot, saving him from the second bullet that was shot.

nHe entered the space between rocks where Kizy was standing, but none of the bullets were shot by her.

nHe instantly took the gun out of Kizy's hand, pointing it towards the entrance, knowing that someone was approaching them with light steps, while firmly holding Kizy with his other hand, who couldn't even resist with her left hand.

nThe footsteps got closer, making the man panic, but stopped just somewhere near the entrance.

nThe man thought for a moment, before turning the gun towards Kizy, pointing it towards her head.

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"Drop your gun and come out, or else I'll shoot her.

" The man said, his grip tightening around Kizy, while she was trying to protest against him.

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"Arrrghhh!!

" Kizy shouted from the sudden pain from her dislocated shoulder, as the man was treating her roughly.

nAnd the next second, a figure leapt through the sky, jumping over the rocks, kicking the gun held by the man away.

nBefore that man could even realize what was happening, he was shot on his forehead, dying with a single shot.

nKizy, who had fallen on the ground by losing her balance after the man had dropped after being shot, felt a warm pair of arms encircling her, the presence all too familiar.

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"Sorry for arriving late, Diamond.

" Jason said, his voice heavy, weird emotions running down his veins.

nHe had never seen her in such a weak and vulnerable state, even when he first met her.

nNo matter how many missions they had finished together, Diamond was never injured to this extent.

nKizy, who was feeling her vision blackening along with the already blurred one, held onto Jason's arm.

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"He won't make it.

" Rose said, entering the area, followed by Harry.

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"Take me to Aaron.

" Kizy said, her voice feeble.

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"Let's go to the hospital first.

" Jason said, his tone stern.

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"Please Jason, I won't remain conscious for long, my vision is blurred and darkening. First take me to Aaron.

" Kizy said, her tone pleading.

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"Fine.

" Jason said, before taking a deep breath and making Kizy stand up.

nKizy moaned from pain, making Jason freeze on the spot.

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"Hold her for a minute.

" He said, looking towards Rose, who immediately came near Kizy, supporting her.

nJason bent, removing Kizy's shoes, only to find a swollen ankle, which had turned red.

nHe then looked back at Kizy, who was blankly staring ahead, while supporting her right hand with the left.

nHe stood up, lightly touching her right shoulder, instantly knowing what was wrong.

nHe removed his full sleeved t-shirt, making a sling like structure out of it and tying it around her neck, before placing her dislocated arm inside it, giving it a better support.

nHe then picked her up princess style, before walking out of the rocky place, and stopped in front of Aaron.

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"He is here.

" Jason said, making the semi conscious Aaron slightly open his eyes.

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"I.. I am sorry.

" He whispered, to Kizy, to the sky, to himself and to anyone that was hearing him at the moment. He had wronged Kizy, made her cry and hurted her multiple times, and he didn't felt that he could apologise for it at any better time.

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"Apologize me once you are safe and healthy again.

" Kizy said, her eyes teary.

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"I.. won't live.. long. I have.. made.. made a lot of.. mistakes.. but I never regretted loving.. loving you.. falling for you.. sorry.. and tha.. thank you.

" Aaron spoke with a lot of difficulty.

n'There's a lot more that I want to say, to feel but I can't. I wanna embrace you, breathe in your soothing scent, feel you melt within my warmth and keep you locked forever in my heart.

nI wanna thank you, apologize to you and love you with all I can, but maybe we weren't meant to be. Maybe this is my retribution, for forcing my love, hurting your feelings and making you cry. But I am contented, knowing that you are safe even in my last moments, and worrying about me.' Aaron thought, unable to speak all the things.

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"Stop with your nonsense. Jason, will you please save.. save him? I reque…

" and Kizy stopped speaking, drifting into unconsciousness together with Aaron who looked pale as paper, a smile appearing on his face.

nHe closed his eyes, thinking back to the old building, the chair, and a girl who was brought inside. Her sparkling eyes captured him at the first sight, even when she was tied, unmoving. The fierceness in her eyes while shooting his men, his erratically beating heart when he saw her being shot.

nAll his days and nights which were spent looking at those glittering eyes, beautiful face, while falling for her a little more day by day.

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"We don't have much time. Let's shift them to the hospital-

" Rose was speaking when a shout was heard from behind.

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"KIZZYYY!

" Markus, his body covered in red bloody stains, came limping towards Jason, even when his leg was injured, followed by Jack and Alex, along with Mr. Lee's men.

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"Kizy!! Are you alright?? Look at me!!

" Markus said, his voice on the verge of breaking.

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"We should move them to hospital first.

" Jason said, his voice controlled.

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"Them?

" Markus asked.

nJason pointed towards Aaron, who was lying on the ground, not moving anymore, while his eyes were closed, his breathing way too weak, as if he was breathing his last.

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"I don't think he will make it.

" Harry said, shaking his head after observing the severity of his injuries.

n'We always toed on the thin line between love and hatred, swaying to our own beats, creating our own rhythm. But one of us had to tire and stop, halting this heartbreaking rhythm. So I stop now, while watching you continue with your melody, as graceful as you could be. But promise me, someday or someplace, we will meet again, syncing our beats and finishing off together, becoming one soul, one breath. I would always be thankful to you, for shining like the brightest star in my dark night night sky, giving me that sliver of light which even I didn't know I needed. This is goodbye, forever.' Aaron thought, his last shred of consciousness sinking into oblivion.

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n** IMP NOTE** : Many of you might feel that Aaron's end was wrong or he didn't deserve it. But dear readers, he was a villain, who was never meant to have a happy ending.

nAnd if reading this makes you feel sad, then imagine creating a character out of nothing, giving them life and then destroying them with your own hands. The previous three chapter were way too emotional to even write, and I have literally cried for Aaron. So hope you all will understand.

nInstead of making him suffer forever by Professor, finishing it here seemed much more plausible than giving him unnecessary torture.

nAlso, for Aaron's fan, or those who felt this was sad, I'll be giving you a good treat, hope you won't blame me or leave me midway.

nTHANK YOU!

n- Kizy

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