I was standing in a clearing, a battlefield. Corpses were piled at my feet, and I was covered with blood.
Oh no.
The war. Howl had become the monster again.
And now he had come for me.
The black-winged creatures lunged for me, plunged his claw in my chest.
I screamed, the pain overwhelming me.
"HOWL!"
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Howl sensed her pain, the deep twisted darkness.
He ran to her, pulled her in his arms, and let her cry.
"Never cry for one such as me." Howl whispered.
Kuri gave him a small smile. "Someone must, my hoshi."
Howl kissed her lips. "My priestess."