Shell-shocked. He feels it in each and every bone, in his veins, in his heart ; even his brain registers her pain. She is torn inside out. Helpless, screaming in silence, with painful flashes in the magnificent green of her eyes. Torture starts and takes its toll on the strong, as her strength turns now into her enemy. His heart, soul and mind call to her ; she won't listen. He's seen her on the wake of desperation, on the stake of frustration, hell even on the brink of death, but never has he seen her being ensnared in total darkness. To say it's new is an understatement ; he's shell-shocked. He feels for her so much more he almost can't take it. But she is Kate, the one he loves ; he even knows why. He can only hope she'll see how strong she really is. He hopes she'll let him in and at last let her strength become her most loyal ally. He'll be standing there on the other side of her door anyway.
Music-inspired one-shot : Iridescent, by Linkin Park.