The End

Ajax plunges in the dagger, into Eirene's chest. But before the dagger could even touch her.

A body leaps in front of her. Taking the impact.

Ajax's hand holding the dagger. Gets coated in blood and his eyes widen realising who has taken the impact.

His hands retreat immediately. Horror covering his features. As he speaks in disbelief.

" S-on?"

Mateo holds his chest. Where the wooden dagger has pierced past his skin. Blood oozing out. His breathing rugged.

Eirene's eyes widen. As she sees Mateo falling back. And she steps forward. To catch him before his body could touch the ground.

His back hits her chest. Her arms wrapping around his torso . To steady him.

Their eyes meet and Eirene couldn't help feel dread inside her.

Her heart thudding rapidly. As she speaks in fear.

" Mat?"

His eyes were dropping. His heavy breath hitting her face. As Eirene moves forward her hand to hold the dagger rooted in his chest.

" Hold on Mat."

Tightening her grip on the dagger. She roots it out. And a s