~Memories~

She smiled as she coughed up a crimson stained phlegm. She had gotten paler and thinner than he had last seen her, so fragile, so easy to break.

And even though it was tugging painfully at his heartstrings, he had to do this. He has no other choice.

"Choose now. Your life or that man's life?"

He hated how his voice sounded so stern. He wanted to show her how he really feels about this, but somehow, he cant. And he hated that.

So much.

Again, she smiled. Despite her weakened state, that iridiscent smile still hast lost it's grace. That innocent smile that can make you lose your inhibitions and doubts. He cant believe that that wonderful smile didnt worked on that bastard!

The same smile, that would soon disappear if she makes the wrong decision.

"I know you know what would my answer be. And I know, you would hate me for this. But--"

He cut her off before he could hear those words. He just cant take it, how can she be this stupid?

Why?

"Is that your final answer?"

She smiled again. "Yes. I'd give up my life that to have him die with out being able to reach his dreams. he has so many skies to fly to, and with my current state, I cant be his wings anymore. But, if I give up my life, then in a way, I can be still his wings. I can still help him soar up in the skies..."

"You are so pathetic." Keeping his emotions sealed within him, to keep such a stern and disciplined visage. How he detest such facade!

"I know." She smiled again.

"Are you ready?" He drew his sword, gripping it so tightly, hoping that by some miracle, his grip could break his sword, thus hindering him from delivering her punishment. He could feel his inside shivering with anger, anger towards that bastard who sentenced her into such fate.

"Uhmm, yeah, but, can you do me one favor?"

"A favor?" His raging emotion stopped for a moment. What favor could this be?

She giggled. "Actually, 2 favors! And you dont have a right to say no."

"Damn you..." With that giggle, how can he resist?

"I'll take that as a yes!" In a swift move, that caught him off guard, she leaned over him, tiptoed, trying to reach his height, she held his hand tightly as she kissed his cheek. Blood rushed into his cheeks, as she broke off, but kept her hold on his hands.

"First, erase his memories of me. Every memory, every moment he shared with me. For I know my death would only bring him sadness, thus hindering his flight."

"And lastly, live without the burden of guilt. My death, is not of anybody's fault. So, after I receive my punishment, I want you to live your life, on how it was, before. Please?"

He didnt knew when did she got hold of his dagger, or how did she pushed him away that hard considering her health. All he knew was he felt himself hit the wall, and before he knew it, he was helplessly watching her take her own life.

He felt his whole body froze as the dagger plunged into her body. And as her body collapsed, bathing in her own blood, he felt so disgusted with himself. Her smile seemed so haunting, now that her face is covered with her blood.

She's gone.

She finally left his life.

And she wasnt even able to hear what he has to say.

How stupid can you be, choosing that man's life...over yours...

He never felt so weak and so small. He felt so stupid and powerles as he watched her take her own life. How can he not stop her?

Why?

Why?