I saw her jump.
I let it happen.
Why didn't I do anything?
Why didn't I run to her,
Instead of those knights?
Why?
I made a mistake.
And I will never live it down.
"M-Maya!"
The guards pinned me,
And I saw the cage latch shut.
I struggled to reach her.
But I wasn't strong enough.
If only I was stronger.
If only I could save her.
She'd still be here, by my side.
Unharmed, and alive.
And I cry for her.
"Nick help!"
She looked at me with despairing, teary eyes.
She put all her trust into me to save her.
She thought it was her end.
I was her last hope.
And I was helpless.
I couldn't be her hero.
I could never be her hero.
And I hate myself for that.
The cage covers her with cold, desolate steel.
She's scared. I know it.
She was never afraid of anything.
I promised Mia I'd protect her.
I guess that was meant to be an empty promise.
I never saved her.
I promised to.
I broke that promise.
And I've failed them both.
"Stop! You've got to stop!"
Funny, how everything you've ever valued
Can crumble so quickly.
We've been through so much together.
How could I have not realized sooner?
It's too late now.
Too late to save her.
Too late to enjoy the rest of their days together.
The rest of my days will be dark and lonesome.
Hers, she never had any.
I stole them from her.
If only she found someone else to protect her.
To love.
She wouldn't have died if she wasn't with me.
…
I never told her how I felt.
And I regret not doing so.
"MAAAYYYYAA!"
With one last cry for help,
She plunged into the inferno.
I watched as it happened.
I let it happen.
I let her die.
…
I let Maya die.
And I can never forgive myself.
