“No, no, no… Kira! Kira! Please.. Stay with me!”

“Ahhhhh…” I was practically screaming.

And I didn’t even realize it at first. I was on my knees, cradling her limp, bleeding body against my chest as the warmth drained from her skin. Blood soaked through my shirt, staining my hands, her back.. everywhere.

“KAI!” I roared, while he was howling inside me, thrashing, ripping at the walls of my mind.

Do something!

Heal her!

Save her!

Save her!

SAVE HER!

“I’m trying!” He screamed back at me.

I choked, my hands pressing desperately against the wound, trying to keep her here, trying to stop the bleeding, but it was.. gods…...