Destiny Of Fire
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I am cold.
I will protect you.
You are the Princess,
And my dearest friend.

I see the trap,
And pull you down.
I don't want you hurt,
Whatever I say.

Time passes,
And we reach more traps.
One by one, the others leave us,
Until only you and I remain.

Tears streaming down my face,
I make my choice.
You are destined to face her alone,
And I must make my sacrifice.

Be strong, I tell you,
You will defeat her.
But in my heart of hearts,
I find I cannot believe it.

Please Princess, forgive me,
I need your friendship so.
Although I always loved him,
I gave him freely to you.

My apology made in the tears on my cheeks,
I turn and walk away.
I know you do not want to be alone,
But it will be better this way.

They are waiting for me,
I'm sorry, I call back.
I step into the final trap,
And feel myself be caught.

I close my eyes and concentrate,
I am no longer cold.
For a moment there is searing pain,
And then, it is quiet.