Hero

The pain ripped through him a second time as he moved to stand in front of the statue. The beam passed through his body but quickly dissipated. He could see it in her eyes that she was getting tired, weak. If he could keep her from using her magic for just a little longer, maybe he could save her from herself.

"Willow…you have to listen. I love you and I always will. You have to remember that."

"Shut up!"

"I'm not leaving here without you. I promise."

Another wave of pain That was the price for being a hero.