My life was always in a shambles. I lost my family due to the X-laws and Asakuras. I followed the footsteps of my ancestor Yumi who was a wise spirit medium. Except I knew one thing I was different, I contained more power that could scare anyone. I was always locked in my house in order to contain my powers until that one night when they destroyed everything.

Water and time were my salvation, the dead were my company, the tournament was my solution. To end all the violence. It was when I met him. He was cold and cruel but one night he looked at me with different eyes. Just when people were in the area did he treat me coldly.

He knew I was different, I would prevent anyone near me.

I concealed and didn't feel just like my family instructed me to do. But he broke the ice leaving me sad and lonely that one night.

I allowed myself to let him in but we were enemies during the day. No questions asked except at night I would allow him to see me for who I was. I was never a monster to his eyes and despite his foolish pride and hatred. I could see a lonely person who was shunned for being different.

I felt something every time I met him. I began to realise it was love but we knew there was only one winner.

I wanted to stop pain and war but there was his wish to consider. I wanted to do that for him and once I beat him to the Great Spirit, I met his mother. She was waiting for him the whole time and I knew I needed to wait for him to realise that I had the Great Spirit. When he did he was disappointed that he didn't get the Great Spirit but was happy that his mother was back in his life. It was the least I could do but he was sad. Why though?

Because he would be separated from me.

That wasn't true though. I'll always visit I always did in our secret place… that was until Yosuke and YVS began to cause problems for everyone. Just when I agreed to be a wife, Yosuke and his ally's bitter attitude destroyed what I had. I lost my husband and child that day all because of those two.

I wanted it all to stop. I wanted to die but I couldn't, not when I had a few family members left. Ones that I was not aware of. I had a reason to live, a reason to fight. I had to show the foolish previous Shaman Kings that they crossed the line. A few had families and yet they stole from me the moment they sided with those bastards.

I wanted to scream, cry and kill the moment my husband's body was in my arms. All bloody with a large hole in his chest. My baby was devoured by those monsters- no demons!

What did he do to deserve such pain? He was only less than a year old. My husband had a family- a twin brother who had a wife and child who loved him dearly. My cousin's daughter was in a family of her own. But like my husband she was murdered.

I wanted all those people to stop dying, to prevent them from crossing over.

Then it came to me. If I created a dimension that stops time but allows them to be reborn with no memories, once their souls were healed they could come back to our own dimension but only a fair few manage to come back. My brother in law and his wife were lucky, we might not know each other much but he told me his brother spoke about me a lot. I felt happy and content. Watching him grow up made me sad but I was relieved he was safe. His parents and grandparents had their role of protecting him until it was time. I wanted him to be happy to but I would be messing with the laws of the universe if I kept souls who were past their date. Those who weren't meant to die stayed in the dimension until they could come back or they had to cross over. It wasn't nice I knew that but I had to do it, to protect and punish the guilty was my job. As Shaman Queen I had a job and preventing disaster was my duty.

Though my friends and niece did make it slightly harder by creating that video, it casted me in a bad light and the rumors it spawned didn't help. However I could see why they did it. It was to make sure the one who I sent there would fall in to line, even if it was due to fear it's good enough for me.

I snuck back towards the orb room with my shoes beside me. Checking the ghost was clear thanks to Yoh, I was able to move in the room and sit down.

I released a loud sigh as I felt tired.

"I never want to look at him ever again" I muttered darkly as I looked at the progress of the contestants. So far half of them were out.

"Did you see Marco die?" Yoh asked me as I sorted out the orb. I looked back and snorted. It was hard not to smile.

"You mean when he whizzed past me screaming 'my balls'? Then yes I did see it. I have to admit it did take me by surprise" I said with a smile. Anna was almost smiling but tried not to.

"So who fired the cannon ball at Marco?" I asked, my eyes showed curiosity.

"Sarah said Anabelle did it" Anna replied, I tutted in reply.

"She's a dark person but loves to create some pranks on people" I replied now looking at the orb.

"Does Hao-?" Yoh stopped as I shook my head.

"It is as if I never existed in his mind. Consider this my punishment from Yosuke and his master YVS for loving a dangerous person" Anna's eyes softened.

"I'm sorry for your son's death. It wasn't your fault" Yoh said, his voice was gentle as he tried to ease my sorrow.

"I thought I'd never leave my room when it happened. But I can't cower once this gets to the point of no return" I looked up with sorrow filled eyes.

"I lost a lot but soon this world will get better once and for all. It has to… I hate to see all the efforts of repairing this world go to waste"

"I know what you mean" Yoh agreed as he continued to watch his brother's progress.

"He will remember again, he just might need to see you once more" no he wouldn't Yoh, I've been patient for three years.

"What if Hao doesn't want to remember? That's why he hasn't remembered me"

"He did dream about you once?" Yoh said shocking me.

"What? When?" I asked now looking at him.

"It was when our parents left the realm. He was dreaming of a girl who made him smile, our friends teased him for having a dream girl" I smiled bitterly.

"And he doesn't recognize me? His body does but not his mind. Should I feel happy?" I asked coldly. Anna was silent, I could tell this would deeply hurt her if Yoh didn't remember her.

"No one expects him to, it's his choice Yoh" Anna agreed with me on this. Yoh nodded mutely.

"I'm not going back to the area" I said with determination.

"I understand, don't force yourself Yuko" I stood up once more, fatigue hit me leaving me wanting to hide from everything.

"I'm going to bed for a while. Wake me up if anything happens" I said weakly before going to me room.

As soon as I entered my room, I locked the doors firmly before slumping down. Tears ran down my cheeks as grief took over again. The area went cold as ice surrounded me until I felt nothing.

I was numb and empty.

Hao was looking round for Yumi but no luck, he felt his head hurt from the dream he had. It was a horrible one as well. One he'd rather forget.

A forest was burning and he stood in the heart of it with a screaming baby in his arms. He was attacked just when he was close to death's doors he saw the baby being slaughtered in front of him. He remembered someone familiar screaming which took him by surprise. Why was Yumi in the nightmare?

Was this why he was pulled towards her? And her words about his mind.

What was he suppose to remember? This didn't make sense, not by a long shot.

Now that Hao realized it, something was up when he saw his brother when he participated in the games. At first he was tense but before he died… he was calm… and happy. Just like Jeanne when Yumi killed her.

He looked at the forest for answers but only received a headache.

"I need to win the games, this wish. I want answers to things I am suppose to remember" Hao thought as he looked ahead.

So far hardly anyone was left taking him by surprise.

"I knew you would be here but not this soon" said a male voice. He looked up and froze, his sword was ready.

"Who are you?" Hao asked coldly. this made the male sneer with malice.

"Why did you do it Yosuke? Why follow YVS when you are not a Shaman, you know nothing of our world?"

"What is Marius doing here?!" Yoh asked loudly as he stood up in shock. His eyes were wide from fear. This man who was responsible for killing him in cold blood.

"We need to tell Yuko about this" Anna said as she watched the orb.

"Yuko needs rest but I'll check to see if she can sort him out. In the mean time get Sarah on this now" Yoh said as he ran out the room. Anna shivered in fear and anger.

"This won't end well" Anna was quiet after this.

Yoh ran towards Yuko's room and banged on it harshly.

"Yuko we have a problem Marius is-Yuko?" Yoh stopped banging on the door and felt the surface of the door. It was cold as ice.

His heart quickened in shock. Sarah told him about how Yuko nearly froze herself to death with her own powers as grief overtook her at one point.

"Marcia! Maple the door is frozen!" Yoh yelled. Immediately the footsteps of the girls reached the room in a matter of seconds. Yoh saw the girls and recognized them from the video involving Ren's father. The twin Shikigamis Yuko created to help her during her childhood. They were sad as they looked at him knowing that a frozen door wasn't a good sign. They used their power to open the room silently.

"!" Yoh let out a cry of shock as Yuko was laying on the floor with ice surrounding her. Yoh moved forward and picked up Yuko, she was frozen to the touch.

"Please wake up Yuko, you're needed remember?" Yoh said pleaded in fear. "Don't die! You wanted Hao to see you once he remembered! But how can he when you have given up!" Yoh cried.

Yoh was running in the fields as he tried to avoid an attack with Anna beside him.

Suddenly a girl with black hair and brown eyes stood nearby taking them by surprise.

They knew it was the girl from the video.

"You're Yuko aren't you?" Anna asked coldly. Yuko turned to face them, they were stunned to see a serene expression.

"Are you going to attack me?" Yuko asked as she tilted her head to the side. To their surprise Yoh and Anna said.

"No" the sound of their voices left them speechless. Why not attack the one responsible for this mess?

"I'm glad you're not going to attack" Yuko smiled shocking them even more.

"Why?" Yoh asked.

"It means you passed the test. You're heart is just as kind before you came here. I can't tell you here but when you wake up. I'll answer all your questions then deal?" Yuko said with a grin.

Yoh remembered waking up in a strange room with Anna next to him. The room was dark but in front of him was a soft light that gave off a calm aura that beckoned him to come closer. He heard Anna who had just woken up beside him and was left scared beyond belief.

"How long were we asleep?" was her first question. Yuko shortly afterwards came into the room and explained what she did. How bad the world was becoming because of the chaos that destroyed the world they lived in, what was worse was that almost everyone had to be sent in the dimension she created order to be healed or punished. Sadly some people who were saved had to die and cross over since they had mere days, months or a few years left. Yuko was only trying to ease their passing without raising suspicion.

As wrong as it was for her to play with their lives. Playing was never on her agenda, only repairing the damage that was done to the earth was her first and most important priority.

He was disappointed when he found out his mother was the only one alive since his father and grandparents' times were up already. She just wanted them to spend whatever time they had left without regrets.

If Yoh had known that sooner, he would of done more things but that was in the past. In a way he knew exactly what Yuko was feeling. Remorse, regret and grief for what had happened.

"What happened?" Sarah's voice shook the room as she rushed in to find her aunt on the medical bed.

"Yuko was ill so I sent her to sleep here" Yoh said. Sarah wasn't fooled.

"She's as cold as ice" Sarah bit angrily from feeling her aunt's cheek. "Who did this?"

"Marius is back" Sarah shot him a dark look.

"Another previous Shaman King has broken into the games? How did this happen?" Sarah snapped.

"He's with Hao right now" Sarah shot off in order to sort out the mess.

"My name is Marius insect, I'm surprised you've made it this far without going crazy Hao" Hao glared at the insult.

"How do you know my name?" Marius smile went wide.

"So you did lose your memory? Fantastic I can see that this will hurt Yuko dearly. I can imagine her pain coming back once more" Hao was confused.

"Why would Yuko be upset? Did you do something to my memories?" Hao asked coldly.

"Oh no not me. But Yosuke and YVS did before Yuko punished him. She froze his soul to the ground without a second thought and then took the rest of her anger out on us" Marius' eyes showed anger.

"Us?" Hao asked.

"The previous Shaman Kings. Though I have to say this is a lovely place she created. Did she tell you what happens to the losers and winners?" Marius had a bitter smile on.

"What happens?" Hao was determined to know, this could help him know where Yoh is.

"They wake up in the world we were taken from… though the 'bad' ones in Yuko's mind go to hell or they lose their memory and are forced back to anther sector in order to prevent suspicion. Pretty cleaver for someone who wants to 'fix' a broken world and it's inhabitants. In other words… There was no victor just losers" Marius was smiling knowing that it shocked Hao. Hao now felt as if he was punched in the chest. All this time this was all a lie. Yumi was in on it that's why Jeanne was calm because she realized this was all a lie to.

"Game over Marius" said a female voice. A woman with blue hair shot an arrow in Marius' heart causing him to stagger as blood ran down his chest.

"Yuko's not showing up anymore? So she sends her a foolish woman to do her dirty work? She was always disliked. Peace? There will never be any peace and she knows it so why bother pursue a dream that won't ever come true?" Marius asked with a cold smile. The woman however had a dark smile taking him by surprise.

"You're mistaken Marius. It's already happening, the world is healing and the inhabitants whose souls that have been damaged from the war. They are slowly returning with happier hearts. If you want proof I'm one of them" Marius and Hao were stunned at the proclamation.

"It's just a shame you fight the inevitable and allow your cruel hearts to take over. The darker the heart the more memories you lose" Hao felt the words hit him once more. Was this why he couldn't remember?

"No that wasn't it. Yosuke and YVS were responsible Marius said it himself"

"Did Yosuke steal my memories?" Hao asked taking the woman by surprise.

"What did you tell him?" the woman barked but Marius released a bone chilling laugh before the arrow set itself on fire.

"What he needed to know. The poor fool was lost so I offered my version on what happened" the woman growled.

"You idiot! The rules of the universe-!"

"Mean nothing to me. I guess fifty years of hell awaits me before I'm forced back here" Marius cackled before the flames consumed him to ash. The woman sighed before pushing her wig like hair back into place.

"Honestly! Talk about breaking the rules no wonder Yuko's stressed" she noticed Hao staring at her with wide eyes.

"You're that woman who announces the names in my district" Hao said, he felt foolish for speaking but the woman chortled with glee.

"The name's Judy Emila. I'm one of the ones who volunteered to help out" she grinned before taking her wig off. Her hazel hair was falling into place leaving him staring.

"You look different compared to when we saw you dress up at the naming ceremony" Hao commented, she almost glared.

"It's to annoy you all when I enter the district" this time Hao glared at her response.

"I guess you need answers… I shouldn't since Sarah doesn't like rule breakers but I guess since it's you. It shouldn't hurt much" she paused. "Just don't tell anyone am I clear?" her eyes glinted dangerously at Hao causing him to gulp sharply.

"I won't I promise" he said quickly making her smile brightly reminding him of when she was announcing Yuko's video.

"Well Hao Asakura follow me" she waved casually leaving him with no option but to follow.

"What do you want to know?" Judy asked as they sat on stumps.

"Everything, why are we here really?" Hao asked. She giggled again.

"Hao, Hao, Hao I can't tell you about your memories from before. You have to find them for yourself. Some find it quicker than most but the real battle is actually waking up. Some who wake up without their memories are more likely to never recover" Hao felt disappointed from the news.

"Is my brother alive?" Hao asked, his eyes showed how desperate he was.

"You'll find out once you've woken up" Judy's words gave him some hope on the matter. He looked round once more catching her interest. The area was quiet and peaceful, the sound from water of the spring allowed him to relax.

Nature itself was beautiful he mused.

"Who are you?"

"Is Yumi still patrolling the area?" he asked, his mind was still on the nature and the voices inside his mind. Judy however gave him a funny look.

"Yumi?" it was then that he stiffened. Hao looked at her sharply.

"She's a black haired girl with brown eyes, she has a yellow bow" Judy' face turned pale causing him to stop talking.

"Is something wrong?"

"Is that why Yuko went into a coma? This isn't good at all" Judy began thinking of excuses.

"Oh that Yumi! Yumi had a fever, she won't be patrolling the area for some time now" Hao's eyes narrowed from disappointment.

"Why did Yuko create the districts?" Hao asked. She raised a brow.

"Did you not watch the video?" Judy asked sharply causing him to recoil from her glaring at him.

"Y-Yes but-"

"Listen I'll make it easy for you since Yuko feels sorry for you" Hao this time glared.

"Thanks but I don't need pity" Judy chuckled.

"Wonderful now listen carefully. As Yuko said shortly after becoming Shaman Queen things went bad. Yosuke and the previous Shaman Kings didn't like Yuko's choice of husband nor her decision to change the traditions set before her by the previous Shaman Kings"

"Changes?" Hao asked.

"She wanted to interact with the people and help them personally. Sadly like her choice of husband it was all an excuse. They wanted to fight her for the right to change the world- I think it's called the "Flower of Maize". Yuko refused and said that violence was for their own amusement and it was never an answer. It left a bitter taste in her mouth every time they tried forcing her hand. Yosuke who personally is a greedy bastard that loves money and thinks it's more important than anything, even happiness. He and his ally who is the seventh Shaman King from five hundred years ago, some say that his name is YVS. Those two caused the most trouble. YVS thought the world was fine as it is. But Yuko disagreed along with some of the Shaman Kings" Judy explained bitterly as she looked at the sky.

"Why did she disagree?" Judy laughed coldly.

"Yuko said that conflict still exists which is the main problem that we all face. You saw how it effects some of the contestants. Some acted like savages, desperation still grips people and the previous Shaman Kings aren't realizing it… except a few who are resting in the afterlife. The rest are being punished for their ignorance for example Marius"

"…" Hao was at a loss for words.

"Those fools did go too far by helping the ones who wanted to kill the shamans just to get back at Yuko. They called her a coward before taking her husband and son from her" Hao looked at her sharply.

"That's horrible! Yumi told me she lost her husband as well" Judy paused before giving him a sad smile.

"Did she? I'm surprised, she told a few that were close to her" she stood up and brushed any dirt off of her.

"Well I best be off" Judy said with a smile.

"Judy!" Hao called causing her to look back.

"Thank you" this made her smile before walking off.

"What's your name? Why are you here?"

I continued to lay in my room, I felt cold and numb it was pathetic. It's like what happened 3 years ago. I didn't want to go out and do my job anymore, however there is a difference now.

This time things are different, he's alive but doesn't remember me.

"Why Hao…Why?" my voice was that of a whisper as my hand went to my womb. Where my son once was before this whole mess started.

YVS, Yosuke and the "Flower of Maize" I hated it all. Why couldn't we just be left alone? Now I've only my half brother and his family. I was thankful I could save Yoh and his wife Anna. It wasn't easy though.

There was resistance in their hearts but they both allowed themselves to wake up and regain their memories. That's how it works, if you truly wish to wake up and realise that world wasn't real- the dimension was only an illusion then you can wake up once more with your memories. Sadly only a few regain their memories but they still live happy lives without problems. They never thought about the past, what they've lost.

It was a new day and a new adventure.

There were times that I wished for it all to end but I couldn't do it. Not when I stopped my husband from crossing over. YVS had stolen his body before I could stop them. Taking my son from me was the last straw, he didn't even reach his first birthday. Didn't even stand a chance.

Finally just when I thought that I couldn't stomach the carnage anymore I took matters into my own hands. Regardless of the fear my friends had, I created this world in order to put the souls who were trapped in to the dimension. Despite the fear and anger, it was in order to stop those who weren't meant to cross over when it wasn't their time.

It was against my own nature to kill but punishing those fools who took lives without thinking of the consequences. It was unforgiveable.

Three quarters of the world's population was almost wiped out if I didn't stop them in time.

My own ancestor Yumi was disgusted from how cold they were. Even Marius sided with Yosuke who was more interested in money than sense. Why YVS chose him a non-shaman as his ally is beyond us. The Patch officials no matter what swore loyalty to me and that was enough. Especially when Silva Patch paid me a visit. He was upset and pleaded for my help when I refused to stop the blood shed.

I couldn't say no even though I was grieving. I refused to allow them to destroy our homes anymore. The damage was already done once I stopped them.

Now I watch them as they acted like rats in a cage. Scared, helpless… it was pathetic. I wanted to laugh but I couldn't. Instead I cried bitterly for days.

I had a job to do so I left them in the dimension alone while the orb showed them of their progress. To my surprise a few were ready to leave so soon. At first I was overjoyed when I saw the Tao family were ready except Jun and Ren. Shortly afterwards the Asakura elders left that dimension except Keiko who didn't cross over to the after life. Instead she visits my house from time to time while she sorts her new home out in preparation for her sons.

Despite the hardships we all faced, she still regarded me as a daughter. At first I was stunned but understood her loneliness. She helped me build a makeshift grave for my son. Every time she visits we go to the grave together. I feel sad knowing there is no body to burry since it was devoured cruelly.

Yoh and Anna showed signs of being in danger by Marius when they were in the dimension until I saved them in the nick of time by waking them up.

Even now it's quiet and peaceful in my room. Just looking at the clouds made me feel better.

Yoh, Anna and Sarah visited my door in hopes of drawing me out. I refused to leave. It's been three weeks here but in the dimension it's only been three minutes.

Why couldn't I just be left alone?

Someone knocked three times, they were soft knocks catching my attention.

"Yuko dear, can I come in?" I recognized that voice.

"K-Keiko?" My voice croaked from not being used in a while. The moment she heard my voice, the door was opened. Keiko looked worried as she entered.

"I heard you were upset, is it alright if I sit with you for a while?" Keiko's voice was soft and kind. It reminds me of my earlier childhood, when my mother would try and coax me out of my hiding places.

We remained quiet as we watched the sky for some time.

"I heard things are going well this year" Keiko said with a smile.

"…" I didn't feel like talking at that moment. I could sense something was upsetting her so I looked at her showing that she had my full attention.

"Marius has managed to sneak his way into the games" I froze. Hao's in danger if Marius finds him. Without warning I shot up and went to grab my bow.

"It's official that tosser's dead!" I thought angrily.

"I'll be back, if Sarah asks I'm going hunting" I muttered, Keiko giggled while smiling.

"Come back safely" Keiko said as she waved. The moment I was out the room she began to look around and frown. It was too empty much to her dislike.

I rushed towards the area in where Hao was. I refuse to allow him to be put in any more danger. Even if it means waking him up. He might not remember me but the fact that he'll be away from those monsters will give me closure.

I spotted Hao at a distance and faltered.

He doesn't know me as Yuko, he might recognize me as the one who he catches his attention. The name I use is that of my ancestor's. It's a lovely name which gives me hope and leaves me with the courage to face the challenges that will either get worse or better.

"H-" I couldn't speak. Instead I looked down as I felt sadness creep up on me. This was a mistake, coming here I mean. I want to go back but then there's Marius to consider.

"Yumi?" I looked up sharply to see Hao in front of me. How did he get here so quickly?

"H-Hao…" why am I feeling so nervous all of a sudden? This is Hao I shouldn't be so nervous or shy.

"Why are you here?" Hao asked, he looks worried but why?

"One of the previous Shaman Kings Marius has snuck into the games. He needs to be sent back before one of the watchers gets him" I replied with emotionless eyes. Hao was still for a moment before nodding.

"I see" his voice was quiet. I could tell he was disappointed.

"Can I help?" I shot him a dark look. Why is he determined to help me now?

"No Hao it's too dangerous, he's not bound by the rules unlike you" I replied however Hao's mind was made up.

"Yumi, Marius has already been slain by Judy" I paused and looked back.

"What did you say?" I hissed in anger. "Whatever I need to check to see if there are no more Shaman Kings in the area" I said coldly. Hao looked at me with worried eyes before following me.

Minutes stretched to hours. Sarah will suspect that I'm interfering with her sight because of the fact that I was concealing Hao's presence from everyone. During that time there was no questions of the past. I'm glad despite the fact he think's I'm Yumi. I'll live with that lie for his sake.

"So that's what you've been doing? Protecting him huh? I always knew you favored people Yuko" I know that voice- Marius.

I sent him a dark look while ignoring Hao's reaction. This tell telling bastard's mine.

"I thought you were dead" I bellowed coldly.

"As if Judy could tell the difference between a copy and an original" I glared in anger from seeing Marius' smug smile. I just want to kill him, he's made it personal.

"And I didn't know that destroying families was your favorite past time" I snapped. Vines shot out from the ground as the moved to capture Marius. He dodged them before one caught his leg. Marius landed on the floor in a harsh manner. I'm sure his front would be sore and his chin would be grazed. Good.

"What can I say? You bring the worst out of me" Marius smirked before noticing the arrow being aimed at his head.

"That makes two of us. You ratted my husband's location. You helped Yosuke and YVS by devouring my son. What parents would be happy to see that? I'm sure your parent's would be turning in their graves for that" my voice was so calm, it almost scared me for a moment.

"Bitch" Marius bit angrily before the arrow sliced his cheek.

"I want to know why you did this? My husband was changing and you ruined that chance for him to redeem himself. I understand your rage towards him but taking an innocent child's life. My son wasn't even a year old and you did that why?"

Hao was frozen to the spot as I continued to speak. I felt my cheeks becoming wet from my tears but I can't stop. Not when I wanted answers. As a mother and as a wife I wanted to know. Why would such a person do that without a single shred or remorse, was they even human? When they become Shaman Kings. Did the power go to their head which lead them to think they were Gods? I never considered myself as one. Nor would I ever think that of myself.

To me I am a guardian nothing more nothing less.

Marius continued to smirk, I hated him so much for being so heartless.

"!"Hao grunted from the pain shooting from his back. I turned to face him, I wanted to throw up from seeing that sword going though Hao's back. Hao was on his knees while blood leaked from his mouth.

"Looks like you failed again" Marius released mad laugh as Hao struggled to breathe. Immediately Marius was silenced as an arrow pierced his black heart. He was in hell but the damage had been done.

I rushed towards Hao and took the sword out before placing his head on my lap.

"Don't worry I'll get you out of here. Just focus on a room with a bed, please Hao" I begged from what had happened. I couldn't heal anyone here, just the plants and that made me mad. I wanted him to be healed but it's his choice to wake up.

"Y-Yumi?" Hao was still struggling to breathe as he looked up at me. His eyes were unfocused.

"Hao please just wake up. I'll tell you everything just wake up!"

"…" He said nothing which left me worried.

"Hao stay with me please. Come on now. I thought you were stronger than this! Hao? HAO!" I yelled as I shook his weakened form. Please no! Not again I can't lose him again. Please Hao just wake up. What's stopping you from waking up?

"I'd feel sad if you die" even on his death bed he was hearing the voices.

"…Sorry" I almost missed what he said. Hao was so quiet and his breathing was shallow.

Very soon Hao stopped breathing to my horror. Tears began to down my face but I didn't care. Instead I began to cry as grieved once again as I saw his eyes become lifeless, I continued to cry for failing to protect those closest to me.

Why did this have to happen?

OO Hao's dead?!