Location: Hell, Rooftops
Time: 4:30 PM

*Razor looked at the final chasm he had to cross before getting to the roof they managed to climb up to. He was very tired, and he could barely stand up, but he took a couple limps back, and lunged himself over the chasm, landing face-first. He tumbled over onto himself, and landed on his side, looking over as the rest of the group made their way over the chasm. Razor rolled onto his stomach, wincing as he tried to move his legs underneath him… lying back out. He felt Jade pick him up and set him down, and he looked at her, thanking her wearily. He walked over to the fire escape, seeing a building on the other side of the alley that ran right up to the gates of Hell, making for an easy jump out. He heard soft cries from below, and he looked down perplexedly. He saw a small demon on the ground, next to one of the two bodies. It was jet black, almost shiny in its skin, its eyes a pale yellow. The demon was sitting, pushing against the body, sobbing. Razor frowned, and climbed down the escape to the… obviously young demon. As Razor got to the bottom, he could overhear the demon's young voice through its sobs.*

Young Demon: Pop? Pop… ma ann, u mallo muyi paxo…
Agate: "Mom? Mom… come on, you gotta get up…"


*Razor nearly shed tear, and crouched as best as he could next to the kid, who suddenly laid on his mother, sobbing uncontrollably. Razor started to put his arm around the kid, but stopped as he realized he couldn't really let go of his quarterstaff, instead just starting to talk, but stopping as he realized that he had no clue how to communicate to the kid.*

Razor *thinking*: I'd like to comfort him, but how could I say anything to him? He won't understand me…
Agate: Don't worry about that, I have it covered… just talk to the kid the way you know how…

*Razor sighed, and started talking…*

Razor: Siw, opef'l, otio'l u acow? ("Hey, kid, are you okay?")

*Razor stopped after he said this, and blinked… did he just say that? The kid looked at him, and just started crying again. As he started talking, he heard it in English instantly now.*

Young Demon: They won't get up… they won't even move… Mommy feels cold…

*Razor nodded, and took a deep breath.*

Razor: Xu oti ofuyi. ("They are dead.")
Young Demon: Dead? What is dead?
Razor: Ul'd xsio u tudi oxoci ta of'xowd xoci paxo. Wae'd datt'w, opef'l. ("It's when you fall asleep and never wake up. I'm sorry, kid.")

*Razor watched as the kid's eyes widened, and soon the kid was crying again. Razor sighed, and offered a small smile.*

Razor: Sax waeom otio'l u?  ("How old are you?")
Young Demon: 10.
Razor: Ah… Xs'w pa u ma xulsael wae?  ("Ah… Why don't you come with me?")

*The demon nodded, and Razor smiled.*

Razor *in Xeelix*: What's your name, kid?
Young Demon: Xuen…
Razor *in Xeelix: Well… me and my friends… we're trying to go home… we aren't from here… my friends are on that rooftop… why don't you come with us? Take your mind off your parents… I'll take care of you, Xuen…
Xuen: I… You aren't from here? Where are you from?
Razor *in Xeelix*: I'm from… well, I guess you could say another dimension…
Xuen: Another dimension?
Razor *in Xeelix*: Long story, but you'll see what I mean if you just come with us…

*Xuen nodded, and Razor struggled to his feet, making his way back up the fire escape. As he got onto the first landing of the escape, he saw Xuen climbing through the air, and by the time Razor was on the second landing, Xuen was on the roof, and Razor could only hope that his friends weren't overzealous and attacked the kid. After a little more distance, Razor got to the top, seeing a confused Xuen and a defensive Jade, Blitz, Diane, and Sephrinia. Razor got up to the roof, and stood beside Xuen.*

Razor *in English*: Don't worry, he's a nice kid…

*Razor got several confused looks from the group, and he chuckled. Razor jumped the chasm he had just been down inside, and his broken leg's knee caught the edge, and he tumbled over with a soft cry. Razor saw Xuen land effortlessly on the building, several feet in front of him, and soon the rest of the group was there. Jade had to help him to his feet again, and Razor sighed, limping over to the other edge of the building. The gates were half a mile to one side, and he shrugged, looking over the edge. It was at least a thirty foot drop, and he gulped, jumping off his good foot and clearing the boundary. As he neared the ground, Razor winced, putting his broken leg down first and immediately collapsing to the ground. He still had a quarter mile to walk before the subway stairs, and he cried out in frustration. He had gotten out of Hell, but he now had to go a distance that seemed impossible to him now. Razor saw Xuen glide down beside him, and this time it was the demon child that helped him up, as Jade and the rest of the group took their own leaps of faith. As they landed, Razor limped on, heading off to the stairs up.*
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Location: "Subway" Stairs
Time: 7:30 PM

*Razor could see the light at the top, but it was still a long ways off, only a speck. Razor's vision suddenly tunneled, and he crouched onto the ground, kneeling on the steps.*

Jade: Razor, are you okay?

*Razor nodded, and immediately lost consciousness.*

*Jade saw Razor fall onto the steps, and picked him up gingerly, carrying him up the steps. Blitz looked at Razor with a certain pity, and looked at Jade.*

Blitz: Will he be okay?
Jade: I don't know… I hope so…

*Xuen seemed about as concerned, but generally the group was otherwise silent. They soon emerged from the stairs.*

Location: Spiritis
Time: 8:30 PM

*As the group got to the surface, Jade set Razor down. As she set him down, she saw Kyria not too far away. She shrugged, turning her attention to Razor, trying to figure out how to revive him. Streak looked over her shoulder, and smiled.*

Streak: I'll go get some water…

*Jade nodded, and looked back at Kyria, jumping slightly when she was right in front of her, closer than she expected. Jade chuckled slightly, and Kyria took Razor in her arms.*

Jade: Will he be okay?
Kyria *with a wink*: …Of course he will be… I wouldn't let him die…*
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Voice: Roi? Roi………

*Razor stirred, and looked about him, seeing white almost completely around him. He jumped, then winced in pain. He felt part of the white gently brush against his back, and he looked up. He saw the white silhouette of a woman's face looking down at him, and would have pulled away if he didn't feel… alarmingly comfortable despite his wounds. He saw her smile, and gently turned him over. Razor winced slightly, and watched as she leaned over to pick something up. It was in a water bottle, but the liquid inside was not water. It was whiter than milk, and even held an almost… glow to it. Kyria pulled it close to him, and as she got it near his lips, Razor pulled away from it instinctively.*

Kyria: Roi… you need something to drink…
Razor: I'm perfectly capable of taking it…

*Razor knew he couldn't, but tried anyway to move the arm that held a compound fracture, wincing before it had moved any more than an inch. Kyria shook her head.*

Kyria: Now isn't the time to be proud, Roi… come on now… let me help you…

*Razor looked about, and managed to get a glimpse of Xuen, who was still sobbing, but looked at Kyria with a curiosity. He saw Xuen come over to Kyria, sit beside her, and hug her, continuing to cry. Razor looked at him confusedly, but Kyria just smiled, hugging him back with one of her wings. She turned her attention back to Razor, however, who let her help him drink. As soon as the liquid hit his tongue, Razor fell almost completely limp by the taste; it was the sweetest thing he had ever tasted, and yet it was somehow light, as opposed to rich as it really tasted as though it should. As the feeling dwindled, Razor put his lips back to the bottle and continued drinking. By the time Razor pulled away, the bottle was almost entirely empty, and Kyria grinned, letting him finish. Kyria stroked his head gently, and Razor immediately felt the burnt skin she touched revitalize. She touched his fractured arm, and it straightened, the bone healing. Razor blinked wearily, feeling more serene than he had ever felt. As she ran her hand over one of his quills, he slowly drifted into a deep sleep, just as Streak was coming back. Streak started to throw the water on him, but stopped as he saw Kyria there. She rubbed Razor's crushed hand, and it too healed, releasing the quarterstaff to the ground.*

Location: Spiritis
Time: 5:30 AM

*Razor awoke, feeling quite re-energized, even though the sun wasn't even up yet. His body felt fit as it was before the journey. He started to get up, but suddenly felt her wing behind him. She looked down at him, and raised an eyebrow in confusion and hurt.*

Kyria: Why are you in such a hurry to get away from me?

*Razor stopped cold. He realized he had no real reason except his fear, and started stammering.*

Razor: I… I am not in a r-real h-hurr-ry… I-I-I'm j-jus—
Kyria: Relax, Roi… You act like I'll hurt you if I don't like what I hear…

*Razor sighed, and tried to continue.*

Razor: I'm… just… up… and I didn't mean. To fall asleep on you to begin with… I…

*Razor smiled as he felt her hand stroke his head again, then down the quills on his back. His muscles relaxed as she pet him, and soon he found his eyes getting heavy again. It wasn't long before he fell back asleep in Kyria's arms.*

Location: Spiritis
Time: 11:00 AM

*When Razor stirred again, he could feel Kyria still petting him. He started to stand, but found that he couldn't really move, for his muscles had not enough tension in them to do so. He was limp as a rag doll, and he was glad. He managed to look up at the sky, and noticed that most of his friends had been watching him sleep. He could tell Stryke was thinking about making a comment, but he just shrugged weakly, his "paralysis" slowly lifting. After a few moments, Kyria gave him a small kiss on the forehead.*

Kyria: I hate to leave, but I must…

*Razor nodded wearily, but his eyes suddenly drew back, as if straining back tears.*

Razor: …Take me with you…

*Kyria looked down at him softly, and Razor could feel sadness from her, as well as see it.*

Kyria: You have no idea how much I wish I could… But I can't, hon… Don't worry… I'll always be looking over you… I really do wish I could… reunite you with your family now… But it isn't your time yet…

*Razor nodded, and she kissed him on the forehead again, standing up. She helped Razor stand, vanishing from sight. Razor sighed happily, and walked away from Hell, searching for a portal out of Spiritis.*