Weeks later:
Kite lay paralyzed for days, only able to move from his arms up.
He didn't want to worry his only joy left.
The pain no longer bothered him.
There were far more things to worry about now, as Vetrix dragged Dextra away.
She had been crying, he noticed.
Her face was redder than the dried blood on his cheek.
A tear trickled down his own face.
Would he see her again?
...,...
Dextra came into Kite's room, playing a half-smile.
She held up a small card, one that Quinton Arclight gave her.
A symbol that he had convinced his man-child father to let her go.
Monster Reborn was waved at Kite, as he opened his eyes for the first time that day.
Kite smiled to hide confusion.
"Your old teacher Chris gave this to me after helping me..."
And Dextra fell into Kite's arms.