O Brother, Where Art Thou?
I don't understand.
This pain, radiating throughout my chest. I've never felt this before, and despite of everything, I am frightened. I lean heavily against the door frame, looking out into the night.
How are you so blind? Why can't you see that this is the only path to a perfect world? So strong, yet so weak, my brother.
A sharp pain stops my breath at this thought. I clutch my chest, searching for the source of this gnawing pain. Suddenly I am angry, grinding my teeth and furrowing my brow. Angry at you, and only you.
I feel a strange new sensation. I reach up and touch my face with one gloved hand. I pull my fingers away, examining them curiously. I see that they are wet, and I am astonished that I still have the ability to shed tears. You did this to me. I am broken, like you.
All I wanted was you, brother. The only need I have is for you to stand by my side. That is the only reason why I wreak such destruction and cause such carnage. All to lure you to me.
You were always part of me, Vash. Why do I need you so much? Why can't I stand alone?
But I am empty without you.
