Okay, I haven't done anything in this category in like, forever. So I'm posting this. It's a free-verse poem that I wrote during the school term for the literary club. I had it published in the club journal and I've now decided to put it up here (albeit a slightly longer version). XD There are three characters acting out this poem: he, you, and I. Jenna is mentioned due to the fact that she is close to all three. Have fun guessing who they are, because I'm only telling if you get it right. Ah well, I've stalled long enough; enjoy your read!

Betrayal

A free-verse poem by The One True Koneko

I think I knew this day would come.

Yes, I'm certain I knew it, even before Ivan told me…

But that doesn't make the pain any less.

The tears come freely to my eyes

As you stand there, sword in hand.

He also stands ready for battle,

But he is at my side.

Perhaps he saw this day as well?

You say, "I'm sorry, but here it ends.

"Forgive me, but you and I are no longer allies."

I just feel so wronged.

How can you bring yourself to do this?

After all we'd been through,

As a team! Why?

You were like a brother to me!

Was it not the same for you?

I would have died for you, without any regrets!

Would you have simply stood there, and watched me die?

We'd experienced so much, you, me, and Jenna. Jenna…

You will hurt her by doing this. Please, sheath your blade!

End this madness, for all our sakes I beg of you.

Can you at least tell me why you are doing this?

Until then I cannot fight you. So please, just make it quick…

You rush.

I scream.

Blood is spilled as I hear him shout at you, "Die Traitor!"

"No, don't!" and then it's over.

He stands over your crumpled form.

You reach toward me in desperation, trying to gather the last of your Psynergy.

But you can't, and your hand falls back to the blood-soaked ground.

You mutter my name, then fall silent. My voice is no more than a whisper, "Why?"

I can almost feel your heart as it beats slower and slower until it finally

Stops.

I am uninjured, physically; he saved me from your rage.

My heart however, is torn in two.

Why did you do this?

Did he really have to kill you?

This can't be happening. It can't be real!

I collapse on the ground and cry.

The warrior inside me is pushed aside,

And I find myself to be nothing more than a sobbing child,

Again.

The feeling of utter weakness refuses to leave me.

Gods, I must seem like a total fool in front of him.

But I don't care.

I just wish you could have told me why…

I know it's useless; you can't ever tell me now.

I knew it would be you, but why?

You were my friend… my brother…