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Theme #16: Reaching Voice & Unreachable with a Voice

His arms were wrapped around her trembling body in a protective hold with her head resting against his chest. She gripped his hand tightly despite her weakened state, and through the thin material of his gloves he could feel how cold she was. Her breathing was ragged and shallow, making speech a strenuous task. She struggled to hold onto consciousness, insisting adamantly that she needed to stay awake so that she could protect him. Despite the severity of her injuries she thought only of him. She was truly selfless and stubborn, and he couldn't imagine her any other way.

Every once in a while she shifted weakly against him, whimpering in pain. Hearing that noise escape her lips made it extremely difficult for him to remain calm, but he couldn't break down now, not when she needed him the most. He needed to stay strong for her sake. She'd been his pillar of strength throughout the years, and now it was time for him to return the favor.

He rested his head gently on top of hers while he ran his fingers through her hair which was now sticky and matted with her own blood. He whispered "it's all right" to her over and over again in a soothing voice, although he wasn't sure if she heard or even understood his words. He continued to repeat the comforting phrase nonetheless, desperately hoping that maybe if he said it enough it would be true.