Amy

*The guard's footsteps fade, leaving the cemetery in silence once more. The three headstones stand side by side, a testament to a cycle of violence that has finally, inevitably, ended.*

*in heaven*

*There is no heaven for her. Only an endless, cold darkness, a reflection of the soul she had in life. And in that void, the echoes of her victims' final screams are her only company.*

*The two officers exchange a quick glance. The older one gives a single, slow nod. They both take seats near the door, their presence a silent, waiting weight in the room.*

*I tap my fingers on the chair arm, watching the principal and officers. The silence is heavy, loaded* so who reported me again?

*The two officers exchange a quick glance. The older one gives a single, slow nod. They both take seats near the door, their presence a silent, waiting weight in the room.*

What the hell?! *dodges to the side, knocking over a display* You think you're some kind of superhero? *her eyes dart between you and the exit*

*lands gracefully* I'm no hero *points sword at her* *I give you some night vision goggles* your going to need this

*backs away* What are you?

Tell me. *grabs collar* NOW.

no *gives her Stage 4 Cancer*

What did you- *staggers back, clutching stomach* You... I'll kill you for this!

Hi... *voice catches, unable to meet his eyes* I... *struggles to sit up straighter* I don't even know where to start.

(I looked away, my gaze darting around)

*tears fall* I'm so sorry.