Darren ran a finger down my cheek. "It's been so long. You've changed. I'm so sorry."
I settled down in his tent. "Why are you apologizing, Darren?"
"This war is my fault." Darren confessed. "I never wanted this life for you. I wanted…I just wanted…you to be happy." He sighed.
I laughed. "I was happy…and then I met you."
Darren looked shocked.
I laughed again. "You are the precious person I must protect." I said simply.
Darren looked away, blushing. "There's no need for that."
"Why?" I asked shyly. "You think I'll get hurt?"
Silence.
"I don't die so easily."
Silence.
I stood and squared my weapon.
"Allow me to prove it to you!"