I clench my rod tightly; it feels cold despite all that has happened.

I have already lost Valefor and Ifrit. Must I lose you too?

You prance upon Sir Jecht's sword, calling to me. I watch with barely contained horror as Yu Yevon takes you.

Lulu steps unto the field, unable to look at me. "WATERAGA!"

Your neigh fades into nothingness. Your horn breaks and shatters, and you fall to your knees.

The pain crawls up to my throat; I wish to empty my stomach of all its contents.

Lulu turns to me now. "Hang in there."

I nod once, swallowing down any fear.

Oh, but Ixion…