I cradle her in my arms...as she dies...no not dying, I tell myself over and over in my head. This can't be, so close, when I've made it so far. For it to end like this... I hug her close but gently as tears stream down my soot covered face, I rock gently back and forth in my fractured armor. Back and forth. In agony I rage screaming at the heavens above. Cursing the gods on this gore covered battlefield. I look into her eyes... And she's looking back, smiling. A sad solemn smile. Her wonderful smile. "It's ok." She's tells me with that wonderful smile. And for a split second I believe her. But how can it be when the person I truly love is dying in my arms, when that person is you. I yell in anguish. This pain...oh this pain. The gods torment me. She looks at me, raising her hand she strokes my face and utters her last breath. "I love you." I stare in disbelief as her aura fades from my conscience. Others rush to help me as I fall. This pain..this merciless agony.. At least we will die together my love...my dearest. Dearest love. And I close my eyes for the final time and let this anguish pain fade away....