Title: Could've, Should've, Would've

Series: Witch Hunter

Characters: Monica; Parvati

Rating: G

Summary: If she'd just awakened sooner, perhaps she could've kept her alive.

Notes: I imagine this happening between Ch. 11 and 12. Also, I always thought it sucked how Monica's powers awoke the day after her best friend's funeral. Tough luck.


Could've, Should've, Would've

She didn't have to die.

The fact hits her hardest betwixt the sheets, late at night, long after Alv and Eclipse have retired. Two days at WH HQ and the thought still makes her bruised skin crawl, no matter how tight she winds into the cloth.

If I'd just awakened sooner, maybe I could've saved her.

{Master.}

The voice inside her head is careful and kind. Supporter's mana suffusing her skin, Monica swallows hard and dabs at her eyes.

"Parvati?"

His voice reflects the depths of her sorrow. {I'm sorry, Master.}

Monica turns on her side. Everything aches.

"Me too."