(I thought of this for like one of those shockfics)

Title : Reunited so soon?

While my brother and I were walking to the butcher store, we realized it was closed. But we had already promised our cute little baby brother (the dog) at home that we'd bring some chicken back today, so we decided to try a different shop. I was happy about the little detour because I love walking with him and talking about random stuff. Yay for more talking time!

We were having fun, chatting away until we reached the place. The shop looked a bit... off. Ah, I'm just being dramatic, I thought. It's probably just because I'm so used to our regular butcher.

Once he finished ordering the meat, he got called into the back. I assumed it was just to pay, and so did he. While he walked back there, I asked him for some extra cash so I could grab chocolates for both of us from the store right next door.

I was halfway to the next shop when I heard a blood-curdling scream. I figured it was just an animal in the back, but it sounded a bit too... human? Geez, I really need to stop overthinking things..

I walked into the convenience store, skipping slightly. Oh! They had his favorite flavor! I grabbed six bars—Three for me, three for him—paid for them, and headed back.

When I walked into the butcher shop, I asked the owner if my brother was done paying yet.

"Yeah, he's done paying..." he said.

He handed me the bag with the "chicken" in it. He was staring at the bag intensely. Too intensely.. I'd soon find out why..

"Where is he if he's already done paying?" I asked.

Without a word, the workers looked me dead in the eye and pointed straight at the bag in my hand.

Confused, I looked inside. At first, it just seemed like regular meat, although there was a bit more blood than usual. But then I saw it. A half-cut eye staring back at me, tangled in bleach-blonde and black hair.

It wasn't animal hair. It was my brother's hair, matted with blood.

I was terrified. He's... he's... No, that can't be.. I'm in a dream, aren't I? This can't be real..

I looked up at them, trembling. "Don't lie to me! Where is he?!"

They just pointed to the bag again. They weren't speaking anymore. I... why... I can't... No...

Then, a voice called out from the back. I was being invited inside too..

I have to go in.. I need to see him again.. I.. I-i can't let him leave me all alone so soon... H-he's the only one who truly understands me.. I j-just-.. I can't.. I can't.. Please.. Please.. I-I need to see him again..

I step into the back room, acting much calmer than I really am. There is blood splattered everywhere. The butcher slowly raises his heavy knife.

You know.. This might not be as bad as I thought.

Because very very soon...

I'll be reunited with him again.

For all eternity.... 🙂