Song: Let It All Out, Relient K
Focal Character(s): Zelos
He could see the pain on their faces, all of them, even the ones who normally hid their emotions so well. They had believed in him, they had really believed in him.
Zelos ignored the unwelcome pang that jolted through his heart, thrusting it down inside until he could almost forget it existed. He hardened his expression further, trying to ignore the devastated looks he was receiving from Lloyd, Colette, Sheena... everyone.
He had to do this. They didn't understand and he couldn't tell them. Going into it, he'd known it would hurt them on some level. It was a last minute decision. He'd almost betrayed them and meant it.
Instead, he'd have to let the results of his efforts speak for him. He'd get the Aionis, save Colette, save them all... but for now, he had to deal with the pain he was causing them.
And for the first time, it scared him a little just how easy it was to not care.