"No!"

Moriri cried out in pain, beyond tears at that point. "You can't leave me, Master, please don't leave me!"

Darryl's chest ached as well.

Kye took a deep breath, using all his might to grab Darryl's hand. "I have something to ask of you, my pupil. I hope you can say yes to me."

As he spoke, Kye's gaze was nothing but desperate and hopeful.

Darryl held back his pain, nodding without hesitation. "Alright. What is it, Brother? I'll do anything."

Kye smiled at Darryl's response, as if a w