Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni Curse of Oyashiro

ひぐらしのなく頃に CO Chapter 9

Disclaimer I do not own Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni, even if I wish I did.

This is kind of a blind shot at making a story since I don't think I could ever capture the essence of such a fantastic story, so this is my pathetic attempt at trying, enjoy.

Chapter 9: Curse of Destiny

Sumiko started to stab Rena wildly, laughing at every tear Rena dropped from her eyes.

"STOP IT"

Keiichi yelled, causing Sumiko to stop and look at him, dumbfounded.

"Why do you have to kill Rena-chan, Rika-chan, and Satoko-chan if you only wanted me"

Keiichi asked, realization of what was happening finally sinking in.

"Oh they're not all Keiichi-kun, I killed your mother too"

Sumiko said casually, causing Keiichi's eyes to open wider than they already were.

"But I killed Rika-chan because Takano-san told me she was the reincarnation of my worst enemy. Satoko-chan just got in the way, so she didn't have to die, her death was her fault for getting in the way"

Sumiko said and laughed gently to herself. Rena was still alive so Sumiko dressed her wounds and put anti-biotics in them, saying

"We wouldn't want you to get infected now would we Rena-chan".

"Why"

Keiichi asked, catching Sumiko's attention.

"Why did you do such a terrible thing"

Keiichi said, staring at the ground.

"I know you won't appreciate it now but in our eternity together, I know you'll find it in you're heart to forgive me"

Sumiko said and took out a small container.

"So, Keiichi-kun, it's your turn to die, I'm sure Rena-chan is on her way now"

Sumiko said, referencing Rena's near death state. Sumiko then started to put gasoline on Keiichi while humming a happy tune.

"We'll burn together, just like my parents did"

Sumiko said in a delighted tone, seeing pleasure in dieing with Keiichi just like her parents died with each other.

"You're sick"

Keiichi said in a low tone.

"well, this rash isn't helping"

Sumiko said as maggots started to crawl out of her wound to Keiichi's surprise.

"You know Keiichi-kun, I am a demon, my family's real name is Onito, so this is a suiting way for me to live, don't you think"

Sumiko said as she looked at her blade.

"It was said that the handle on this sword was made with the skin of the people and animals that my clan's creator killed"

Sumiko said and then raised the sword in the air.

"I wonder if they tasted any good, Rika-chan tasted pretty good but it wasn't as sweet as I thought it would be"

Sumiko said with a smile that almost made her look like she had fangs.

"You know Keiichi-kun, you could have stopped this easily"

Sumiko said then added

"Back during that game of Man Hunt, if you dragged me with you instead of Rena-chan, this might not have happened".

"But it's too late for that, let's begin"

Sumiko said getting out a lighter.

"Sumiko-chan, if you really loved me you would let me and Rena-chan go"

Keiichi said, Sumiko looking at him oddly.

"If you loved me, you would want what's best for me right"

Keiichi said, trying to stop Sumiko. She nodded, saying

"Of coarse Keiichi-kun".

"Why do you think killing me and Rena-chan is best for me"

Keiichi said which made Sumiko say

"Because being with me is what's best for you".

"I can be with you"

Keiichi said, not actually planning to be with Sumiko but needing a way to get out of this situation.

"But don't you love Rena-chan"

Sumiko said in confusion, not understanding what was going on now.

"She's my best friend but I always thought you were the prettiest"

Keiichi said which made Sumiko blush a bit.

"Oh"

Sumiko said, stepping back a bit.

"Sumiko-chan, stop this and maybe we can work things out"

Keiichi said and Sumiko stepped back again, thinking it over.

"How do I know you're not lying"

Sumiko said, glaring at Keiichi.

"Sumiko-chan, friends don't lie to each other"

Keiichi said and Sumiko sighed, lifting up her katana and breaking both Keiichi and Rena free.

"She won't die yet since I dressed her wounds"

Sumiko said then started to walk away from them.

"Where are you going Sumiko-chan"

Keiichi asked. Sumiko looked back with a guilty look and said

"I know that you don't want to be with someone like me, you might have before this but after I've done what I have, you wouldn't want to".

Sumiko then raised the gun at Keiichi and Rena, saying

"I guess this is goodbye Keiichi".

She then turned the gun towards herself and fired, causing her to fall down the hill that the shack was on.

"I'll wait for you though Keiichi-kun, maybe one day, we can work things out"

Sumiko said then closed her eyes, falling into an eternal sleep. Keiichi was in a state of shock, almost all of his friends were dead and one was close to dieing, he had no idea what to do so he let his body take over. He ran back down the hill and put Rena into the van, getting into the driver's seat and driving towards Hinamizawa. The clinic would be able to save Rena; Keiichi had faith in Dr. Irie. The ride was short since Keiichi was driving quickly and he eventually made it to the entrance of Hinamizawa to see that it was boarded up and that there were many government soldiers there.

"What's going on"

Keiichi said, before being stopped by the soldiers.

"Where do you two think you're going"

the soldier said.

"We live in Hinamizawa, I need to get to the clinic, my friend is hurt badly"

Keiichi said in a rushed voice. The soldier yelled

"There are two survivors"

then a few soldiers helped the girl out of the vehicle towards what looked like a medical tent.

"What happened to her"

the soldier asked.

"She was attacked by someone with a knife"

Keiichi said, partially lying since he didn't want to incriminate his now dead friend.

"Ugh, someone with the syndrome must have escaped, we'll search the hill for them and don't you worry, you're friend will be just fine, she's in good hands"

the soldier said. Keiichi got out of the van and started to look around the site, bodies were piled up in the school building which surprised Keiichi. He could even see Mion in the building, dead on the floor. Oishi, a police officer that Keiichi knew well, was at the sight, staring at the building with sorrow.

"Oishi-san, what happened".

Oishi looked over at Keiichi and had a look of relief seeing that there was at least one survivor.

"I'm not sure Maebara-san, I was just driving back from the city and was stopped by the military"

Oishi said then added

"I was hoping that you knew".

Keiichi shook his head and sat down on the ground. 'Is everyone dead' he thought, looking at the piles of bodies. A soldier walked up and said

"You're friend is in bad shape, we aren't sure she'll make it with the blood loss. As for you, you should just try to get some sleep".

Keiichi nodded and went back to the van, sitting in the front seat and wondering why this Hinamizawa was so twisted. He noticed the gun on the passenger's seat and made his decision. Sumiko wouldn't be waiting for him for long.

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In the vast area of space, Hanyu met up with Rika's soul and said

"I think I know who the enemy is now, Sumiko-chan had identified it for us".

Rika nodded and said

"Then I guess we should get going to the next Hinamizawa".

"This might be my last one"

Hanyu said and Rika nodded, saying

"Then we will have to win this time".

Their two souls met up with the souls of everyone else and moved towards the last Hinamizawa.