Someone was crying. 'Why?'
"Houshi-sama," it called urgently. 'Was that despair filling the woman's voice?'
He opened his eyes and felt the cold ground against his cheek. His whole body was throbbing, his hand especially. 'Had it worked? Was Sango safe? She had to be safe. She was strong and fierce. She was safe... Wasn't she?'
"I'm glad you're awake." 'More tears. Was she hurt?' His mind screamed at her to run. He had told her to leave. But she refused to listen.
She clutched him, sobbing. 'How dare he urge me to be alone once again!' her mind roared.