Zane bounced backward blocking a blow. A girl hit the man,
"Cynder! Don't do this! I was built to protect those who cannot protect themselves!" Zane shouted.
"I could never forgive myself if I let you get hurt! Besides, I can protect myself!" Cynder shouted, dodging a blow, she kneed the other man in the stomach.
"Pathetic, you two really don't know us? Do you? I'm Joe and that is Jeff." Said Joe. Cynder dodged another blow, she smiled at Zane. Cynder all of the sudden ran in front of Zane, she cried out in pain.
"CYNDER!" Zane yelled. Cynder fell to the ground, she was smiling. Zane sat down and grabbed her hand.
"Why?! I can be repaired…you can't…" Zane said.
"Because, I could never forgive myself, if you got hurt." Cynder said, she continued "Now, forget me, and kick these guys' butts." Zane chuckled a little.
"I can never forget you." Zane whispered, he cried softly. Cynder's smiled faded, as her body became lifeless.
Later that week,
"Father, what are stars?" Zane asked.
"Stars are the one who we have loved, who have been lost." Dr. Julien said, looking at his sons sorrow filled eyes, he continued "Why do you ask? What happened to Cynder?"
"She…left our world, to join another." Zane cried.
"Oh…I am sorry…but I did entrust you in her hands, though…never mind." Dr. Julien said.
"Father…I miss her…" Zane said softly.
"Come in when you are ready." Dr. Julien said softly. Dr. Julien got up and walked back inside. Zane stared up at the star,
"I'm sorry…I am so sorry Cynder! I should have protected you! I miss you…" Zane said, his tears dropped onto the snow covered ground.