He lay still, his face calm. He'd been cleaned up and could have been mistaken for merely sleeping. His hair had been brushed back, but some had fallen gently over one eye.
She carefully brushed it back, staring at him sadly. She wished, more than anything, to somehow save him, when suddenly yellow light surrounded him.
He arched his back, coughing as his eyes fluttered open.
"I-Isao?"
"Mia..you're alive?" His eyes slowly focused on her face.
She nodded quickly, wiping at the tears.
"I was so scared..and angry.." He closed his eyes for a moment. "I'm sorry."
"You have nothing to be sorry about," she said softly. "I'm just so happy you're alive.."
"I couldn't protect you or Ryu.." He attempted to sit up, staring at the shocked twins. "What are you staring at?"
"You were dead.." she said quietly.
He turned wide eyes on her. "Dead?"
"Five days, Izzy. I've been here for five days." Ryon's voice was rough from crying. The vampire went to the other's side and grabbed him in a hug. "I was so sure we'd lost you for good."
Isao returned the embrace, his face still assimilating the information.
Mia watched quietly, beginning to feel slightly dizzy. She wasn't sure if it was from her still healing from her wounds or from the energy burst that revived Isao.
Isao noticed, extricating himself from Ryon and reaching out a hand to steady her. "You okay?"
"I'll be fine," she gave him a small smile.
The twins exchanged glances, then headed for the door as one.
"Later!" Yamae waved as Isao raised an amused eyebrow.
Mia chuckled slightly before leaning back in the chair. Her eyes stayed locked on Isao still showing her worry.
He gave her a concerned look. "Are you sure you're alright? You were hurt pretty badly."
"I'm pretty sore still but I'm doing okay. I think I'm just a little worn out from reviving you.."
"Still not sure whether I'm dreaming or not.." Isao stared down at his hands.
She gave him a small smile and squeezed his arm, "You're not dreaming."
"I remember telling Ryon to tell you.." His eyes glittered with tears as his voice trailed off.
"It's alright," she said softly.
He shook his head. "I said I was sorry that we hadn't gotten more time. That I loved you so much I would die if you did, that I wouldn't be able to be alone."
She gave him a small smile, "I'm sure you'd have managed."
"Not without my soul." He finally embraced her, tears streaking his cheeks. "I don't want to live if you aren't." He clung to her for a moment. "I don't like the darkness."
"Darkness?"
He nodded. "I was alone, floating in an endless darkness. I was afraid that I'd be there forever."
She sighed softly, "Is that really what death is like?"
"I don't know. Maybe it was purgatory..I was expecting to see someone, but I didn't."
"I figured you'd be reunited with Naori.." she said quietly.
He looked at her for a moment, then shrugged. "Maybe it's been too long. Maybe she blames me."
She sighed, "I'm glad you're alright."
He gave her a soft smile. "I'm sorry I keep causing you pain."
She shook her head and smiled, "I'm just glad to have you."
He grinned at her, then swayed and blinked rapidly. "Woahh…"
She put a hand on his shoulder, "Are you alright?"
"Everything went black for a second.." He shook his head, then shrugged. "Think I'm okay now."
She closed her eyes for a moment and focused before yellow light surrounded him again. She pushed energy into him for a few minutes, "This should help a bit."
"You need to rest. I'm taking you back to your room." He picked her up and headed out the door. A few minutes later, he put her down and tucked her in. "Get some rest."
"Stay with me?"
"Where else would I go?" He smiled as he sat down beside the bed. He ran his hand through her hair and kissed her softly.
"I love you.." she said quietly as her eyes slipped closed.
"With all my being." He let his own eyes close.