Astral Odyssey: Dying Ember
The doctors said solemnly.
Aiko collapsed to the floor, slightly in a daze. Her hands rose and covered her face. Her nails slowly dug into her skin. Why? Why? Why? Why was this happening? Had they not suffered enough? “God dammit. God dammit. God dammit!” She shrieked in frustration. “If you have to take a life, take mine!” She cried in agony. “Why do you hate us so much?!”
Hikaru’s jaw was clenched so hard that his teeth hurt. While the commotion went on, he slipped away to a quiet unobserved corner. “Sorry for breaking my promise, my sweetheart.” He whispered as he transformed again.