There have been many unpleasant things Karin had woken to, but there was no doubt this was the worst out of all those experiences.

Yuna was crying. Bright, lovely Yuna whose optimism was so infectious you can't deny it, was crying.

Togo had started to rub off on Karin, but there was no way she was forgiving her after this.

"What are we gonna do about Togo," At the moment, Karin was ready to skew her if she had to, but the disciplined side of herself stayed in control.

"I want to stop her. She's just gonna do more damage. If this world breaks down, then we'll never be together again."

It was so obvious to see the love and adoration they shared. It hurt more than any pain the Vertexes could bring, but she squashed her envy for now. If Yuna still cared about her, then that meant she had to bring Togo back alive.

"I don't want to be a hero of the Taisha anymore. From now on I'm gonna fight as a member of the Hero Club," Karin could hardly believe those words were coming out of her mouth. Ever since she was born, she had lived and breathed justice. While other girls had dreamed of being the princess she had longed for the role of the knight who fought for everyone.

She had never thought of love. Leave the princess chasing to the others. Then it turned out her fellow knight was her princess in the end. That was confusing enough as it was, but now her princess was crying and unable to fight alongside her. It was more than she could bear. Karin understood Togo's desire now to destroy the world. If it wouldn't just make Yuna sadder, she would have done to same to stop her pain.

"We've worked too hard. I can't let them destroy what we have," This was going to be her last stand. There was no denying it. To just get through all the Vertexes to Togo would take all her strength. To take on Togo as well, frankly it was impossible.

It was selfish, but for once Karin's strict disciplined body broke down at the realization. She couldn't leave this world with any lingering regrets, "Not to mention,"

She captured Yuna's lips with her own, engulfing herself in Yuna's warmth before it was too late, "I don't like seeing you cry."