Hours later, the door opened again. Cain entered slowly, looking for DG. She stood by the window, watching. The sun had gone down hours ago, leaving her to look out into the darkened city. Cain slowly the door quietly and walked into the dark room. He walked behind DG, until she could almost see his reflection in the glass.

"You left quickly.' He said.

"I didn't see any reason to stay behind. The decision was made." DG replied.

For a moment, there was silence between them.

"We need to talk about this DG." Cain said.

DG nodded and sighed. "I know."

"Now, kid. We leave tomorrow." Cain explained.

Dg turned around quickly. Her eyes were wide and horrified. Then her complexion slowly calmed down, "I guess I should expect that. After everything that's happened. I just thought there would be a little more time before though."

Cain stepped closer. "So did I."

"What happened?"

"Freeman." He said.

DG closed her eyes and turned back to the window. "That doesn't surprise me. That man doesn't care about the repercussions of his decision as long as it doesn't effect him."

"Well then, this might be the first time. His son was one of the first men to volunteer for the armies." Cain said.

At any other point, this would make DG smile. But she couldn't. She felt what Freeman felt. Both cared for someone, and they were going to war.

Cain placed a hand on her shoulder. "I need you to promise me soothing, kid. No matter what happens tomorrow, I don't want to see any tears. I've seen them form too many faces in my lifetime and I don't to see them on you."

"You're asking a lot from me then." DG whispered.

"I know I am. And I'm sorry for asking it. To be honest DG, I still would've volunteered fro this." Cain said.

DG turned from the window and faced Cain. "I know. But that doesn't this any easier."

Cain lifted her chin, "I can't trust anyone else to protect you, but myself. And I can't sit here when some boy I sent off, fights for someone he loves. It's part of who I am DG."

DG flung herself into Cain's arm. She held him as tight as she possibly could. If this was going to be the last time she saw him, then she would use them. Tears rolled from her eyes again. No matter how hard she tried, she could keep the tears from falling down her face. She cried onto Cain's shoulder. Cried fro his safety, cried fro his bravery, cried for his love. All the while, Cain held her tightly in his arms.

"Promise me something." DG whispered.

"Name it."

"You'll try to come back."

"You know I can't." Cain said.

"Then promise me, you won't say goodbye." DG replied. "That way, you have another reason to come back. Because you left things unfinished here."

Cain smiled sadly, "I think I can do that Princess."

~End Flashback~

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