White walls surround us
No light will touch your face again
Rain taps the window
As we sleep among the dead
Days go on forever
But I have not left your side
We can chase the dark together
If you go then so will I
There is nothing left of you
I can see it in your eyes
Sing the anthem of the angels
And say the last goodbye
Cold light above us
Hope fills the heart
And fades away
Skin white as winter
As the sky returns to grey
Days go on forever
But I have not left your side
We can chase the dark together
If you go then so will I
There is nothing left of you
I can see it in your eyes
Sing the anthem of the angels
And say the last goodbye
I keep holding onto you
But I can't bring you back to life
Sing the anthem of the angels
Then say the last goodbye
The small girl stood, taking in her last glance of home. Holding back tears, the young girl looked down at her outfit. Black jacket, gloves, pants, and combat boots. "Guys... I gotta head out." She looked back up. "It was a pleasure doing business with you." She saluted, her tears would leak through barrier soon. She adjusted her backpack, and ran out zeta, her last words the most meaningful...
...Your're dead alive...
...Your're dead alive...
...Your're dead alive...
...Your're dead alive...
I took off running.
There is nothing left of you
I can see it in your eyes
Sing the anthem of the angels
And say the last goodbye
I keep holding onto you
But I can't bring you back to life
Sing the anthem of the angels
And say the last goodbye
"Goodbye..."
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7:00am. December 25th, 2012.
They fall in line
One at a time
Ready to play
...I can't see them anyway...
No time to lose
We've got to move
Steady your helm
...I am losing sight again...
Last time I was at the School, I had planted bombs, courtesy of our dear Uncle J. I had them planted, and ready to detonate. I ran down the hall plowing through Erasers and scientists. If they didn't get out, they would be blown to smithereens. I ran, fast as I could. If I didn't, I would fail. I wont fail. Not now. Not ever. My boots hitting the floor, my arms pumping at my sides, my heart pounding. I kicked open a door, and ran inside. I ripped open cages. Just because I had to die, doesn't mean they had to also. I ran back out of the room, and weaved through, visiting as many as I could. Freeing the Experiments, failed and somewhat OK, luckily, there was a somewhat intelligent Experiment, that knew this place was bad ju ju. It directed the Experiments out of the School. Good. I ran, I had to ran as fast as I could down these halls, if I didn't. I would fail everyone. I wasn't going to fail. I kicked open a door, and grabbed an Eraser swinging it into the room. I jumped over another Eraser, and kicked a scientist's face in.
Fire your guns
It's time to run
Blow me away
...I will stay, in the mess I made...
After the fall
We'll shake it off
Show me the way
I activated a bomb. And ran as fast as I could, each bomb was set an exact time, so they would all detonate at the same time. I ran as fast as I could, avoiding Erasers and scientists. Every heartbeat, every breath, every pound of my boots on the floor counted. I activated another bomb, ten minutes to activate thirty bombs. And this would slow down the School. There are multiple bases, this would create time for my family to destroy the School completely. I knew I was going to die here. Ciel gave me multiple briefings. Now it was the real thing. It wasn't a simulation, this was the real thing. I clenched my jaw as a scientist grabbed my arm. I elbowed her, and threw her into a wall. Blood spewed, and the scientist died on impact. An Eraser threw me into the wall, at least, he tried. It's the thought that counts, right? I kicked his snout in. And if that wasn't enough, another Eraser threw a cage at me. Heck no. I ran
Only the strongest will survive
Lead me to heaven, when we die
I am the shadow on the wall
I'll be the one to save us all
I roundhouse kicked an Eraser, and it fell back into a wall. This was my time. I activated the bomb, and bolted. Eyes eyes glowing red, more people screamed, and exploded. Three to go, then... the end. A fairly useful power allowed me to throw a syringe into a scientist's face.
There's nothing left
So save your breath
Lying in wait
...Caught inside this tidal wave...
Your cover's blown
No where to go
Holding your fate
...Loaded I will walk alone...
I ran as fast as I could, Erasers snarling, scientists shouting, alarms screeching. I blocked out all the noise, and focused on one thing, the final bomb. I my family will be the last thing I see. Crap. I shook my head dismissing the thought. An Eraser caught up to me, and threw me into a wall. This knocked the wind out of me. I sucked in air, and launched myself through the crowd of Erasers. I'm not dying yet thank you. I activated another bomb.
Fire your guns
It's time to run
Blow me away
...I will stay, in the mess I made...
My lungs were screaming for air. I ignored it, and ran faster than ever. This is what all my training was for, to save everyone. I kicked open doors, and activated another bomb. Whipping around, all I saw was no escape. Erasers blocked the exit, scientists came closer. I will not fail. I lunged, and pushed through the scientists, syringes pressing into my arms, liquid flushing into my bloodstream. My eyes got droopy.
No Mel. Not yet. Go a little farther. For Lexi. I told myself. I pushed through. Kicking a panel in, I activated another bomb. Then, the last bomb.
After the fall
We'll shake it off
Show me the way
I kicked an Eraser in the chest, earning a wheeze, and a casualty. A scientist stabbed a syringe into my neck. I ripped it out, whipping around, and stabbing it into his chest.
"Kill it!" "Destroy it!"
I kicked a scientist into the wall. Now I was fighting for my family. To make the School suffer. I grabbed a scientist's neck, and snapped it. Now, I didn't even mind killing. Now this was payback. For all the suffering they put my baby through. What they put my brother through. What they put my father through. What they put all the Experiments through. I mashed an Eraser's head in, then pulled my swords, slashing, earning cries of pain. I whipped around. An Eraser through me into the wall. I smirked, peeling myself off the wall, and dodging a paw. This was going to be fun. The Eraser decided he wasn't going down easy. I stabbed it in the arm. The Eraser snarled, and attempted to claw my off. Heck no. I pulled my sword out of it's flesh, and swung as hard as I could, decapitating it. I laughed, I had gone mad. This mission had pushed my will to the breaking point. This is what I have been training for. To kill. This is my destiny. I swung my sword at a scientist, and sliced her arm off. She screamed in pain.
"How do you like it!? Huh!? Answer me!" I sliced off her other arm.
"Please stop! Stop! Please! God it hurts! Stop!" She begged. I laughed, and decapitated her. I was going to have fun with this, whether anyone liked it or not. I kicked an Eraser's face in, and sliced another scientist's face off.
Only the strongest will survive
Lead me to heaven, when we die
I am the shadow on the wall
I'll be the one to save us all
"THIS IS FOR EVERYTHING!" I yelled, slitting the throat of a scientist. Two were huddled up in the corner, whispering their last words to each other. Hell no. They aren't dying in peace, or with satisfaction. I stabbed one in the back, earning myself a blood curdling scream from another one. I pull my sword out, and slashed at another's face, earning a cry. I stabbed her through the heart, and pulled out my sword. Another scientist attempted to protect himself. Pathetic! I laughed, I actually laughed.
"You are a pathetic wimp that deserves to DIE!" I yelled my final word and stabbed him in the stomach. He collapsed. The bombs would go off soon. I whipped around, and started killing Erasers with no mercy. I was letting rage take over.
Wanted it back
...Don't fight me now...
Jaime flung cookie dough at me, flour covering his face.
"NO!" I ducked and rolled behind the counter, grabbing the milk from off the counter.
"AH-GYAH!" Jaime started to laugh, instead he got a bunch of milk up his nose.
I pulled the blankets over me and Lexi, who coughed. I rubbed her back. Lexi let out a sneeze. I held her, and I wasn't letting go. She was burning up. Her fever was pretty bad...
My head rested on Ciel's lap. I looked up at the purple eyes. Ciel smiled. I reached up, and played with his snow white hair, it was somewhat comforting...
"Having fun?" Ciel asked. I nodded, earning myself a kiss on the forehead. I yawned.
"Goodnight Hiccup."
"Night Buh buh."
I sneezed in Daddy's chest. He patted my back. Right now, I felt like dying. I didn't want to move, I was sick. I kept my arms around him, and my face in his chest. He was warm, and I wanted to sleep, but it's hard to sleep when your cave-buddies are yelling and screaming.
Mom put her hands on my arm, and started to heal it.
"How many times are you going to break your arm in crash landings?" She asked.
"Depends on how many crash landings." I said, and her hands pulled away.
"Be careful Mel." Mom said. I nodded and hugged her.
"I love you mommy!"
I growled, my wrists and ankles raw from struggling.
"Hold still." A man said in a deep voice, slight Russian accent. I was bare.
"This will only hurt you, not me." He said.
"Damn you."
"Shut your mouth ебет игрушка."
I cried, and cried, and cried into Ciel's chest. What was wrong with my life? What was wrong with, me?
"Sh... Mel you're okay..." He stroked my hair, down my back.
"Its okay..." He whispered. I gripped his shirt, a tried to settle my crying. I was successful, somewhat.
"Karate chop!" I shouted, doing just that to an Eraser. Ciel was fending off some, but not enough to survive. I grabbed him, snapped open my wings, and blurred. Ciel shut his eyes and buried his face in my stomach, holding on tightly. I landed, softly, and Ciel stood up.
"Your hair looks crazy." I said, smoothing out his hair.
"We can watch Disney movies and eat fried butter!" Fin said, Mel dragging her into Fin's room.
"Sissyyyyyyy!" Mel whined at Silver.
"No, Mel, I have to go meet Blaze! He's gonna batter and fry me!" Mel still continued to cling to her leg.
"But I have a present for you!"
"Can it wait?"
"NO!!!!!"
I don't know what happened, but now, tears started streaming down my face. I was going to die. I was going to miss Lexi, and Jaime, and the rest of my family. All the good things in life would be gone. I smiled, tears still streaming down my face. I looked at all the dead bodies of scientists and Erasers on the floor. Everyone was dead. No survivors. Daddy would be proud of me. Everyone would be proud of me. Now I wouldn't have to worry about making them mad. Now I just had to wait... Wait to die. My throat tightened, I was going to miss everyone... Richi promised me a place in Heaven. So I could look forward to that. But... Lexi... I was going to miss her smile. I would miss her laugh. I was going to miss everything about that little goofball. Jaime... I would miss him. How we teased each other. How we would get into fights and I would always go to Dad and win with my adorable innocence. Jaime would always get mad at that. But I would miss Jaime's smile, his laugh, and his irreplaceable personality. Daddy... I was going to miss how he would always hold me, and love me. When I was sick, he would take care of me. He would always love me through anything. No matter how many times I let my rage hurt him, we loved each other in the end of everything. I already missed Mommy... How her blue eyes comforted me, how she would smile. How she loved me. And no matter what, we would always love each other. Aunty Infinity... Aunty Crystal, it feels weird since I'm older than her in this time... Aunty Delta, which still feels weird since I'm older than her in this time. Aisling.... Rene... Mercy... Seb... Sissy Silver... Sissy Blade... Not so brother but still in a way brother Alek... Richi... Katana... Ciel... Jack... Nudge... Scotty... Cat... Becca... Shane... everyone. Everyone I would miss.
Only the strongest will survive
Lead me to heaven, when we die
I am the shadow on the wall
I'll be the one to save us all
Tears streamed down my face. I was remembering my past, good and bad. This was the only time I was sure, Fang was my Daddy. Devin was my Mommy. Lexi was my sissy. Jaime was my brother. I wasn't just a misfit chosen for them. Finally, the bombs went off to end my life. I crossed my arms in front of myself, the fire braced me for the pain it would take. I wailed, fire burning my flesh, my eyes burned, everything burned. I hated the pain. I hated it. I wanted it to end.
This is to save us all! I screamed in my head. I screamed in pain, and I grew weak, falling to my knees. It hurts so much, God I just want it to stop! Stop! Please! Stop!
Save us all....
Save us all....
Save us all!
...*Hands you tissue box and hides*
No light will touch your face again
Rain taps the window
As we sleep among the dead
Days go on forever
But I have not left your side
We can chase the dark together
If you go then so will I
There is nothing left of you
I can see it in your eyes
Sing the anthem of the angels
And say the last goodbye
Cold light above us
Hope fills the heart
And fades away
Skin white as winter
As the sky returns to grey
Days go on forever
But I have not left your side
We can chase the dark together
If you go then so will I
There is nothing left of you
I can see it in your eyes
Sing the anthem of the angels
And say the last goodbye
I keep holding onto you
But I can't bring you back to life
Sing the anthem of the angels
Then say the last goodbye
The small girl stood, taking in her last glance of home. Holding back tears, the young girl looked down at her outfit. Black jacket, gloves, pants, and combat boots. "Guys... I gotta head out." She looked back up. "It was a pleasure doing business with you." She saluted, her tears would leak through barrier soon. She adjusted her backpack, and ran out zeta, her last words the most meaningful...
...Your're dead alive...
...Your're dead alive...
...Your're dead alive...
...Your're dead alive...
I took off running.
There is nothing left of you
I can see it in your eyes
Sing the anthem of the angels
And say the last goodbye
I keep holding onto you
But I can't bring you back to life
Sing the anthem of the angels
And say the last goodbye
"Goodbye..."
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7:00am. December 25th, 2012.
They fall in line
One at a time
Ready to play
...I can't see them anyway...
No time to lose
We've got to move
Steady your helm
...I am losing sight again...
Last time I was at the School, I had planted bombs, courtesy of our dear Uncle J. I had them planted, and ready to detonate. I ran down the hall plowing through Erasers and scientists. If they didn't get out, they would be blown to smithereens. I ran, fast as I could. If I didn't, I would fail. I wont fail. Not now. Not ever. My boots hitting the floor, my arms pumping at my sides, my heart pounding. I kicked open a door, and ran inside. I ripped open cages. Just because I had to die, doesn't mean they had to also. I ran back out of the room, and weaved through, visiting as many as I could. Freeing the Experiments, failed and somewhat OK, luckily, there was a somewhat intelligent Experiment, that knew this place was bad ju ju. It directed the Experiments out of the School. Good. I ran, I had to ran as fast as I could down these halls, if I didn't. I would fail everyone. I wasn't going to fail. I kicked open a door, and grabbed an Eraser swinging it into the room. I jumped over another Eraser, and kicked a scientist's face in.
Fire your guns
It's time to run
Blow me away
...I will stay, in the mess I made...
After the fall
We'll shake it off
Show me the way
I activated a bomb. And ran as fast as I could, each bomb was set an exact time, so they would all detonate at the same time. I ran as fast as I could, avoiding Erasers and scientists. Every heartbeat, every breath, every pound of my boots on the floor counted. I activated another bomb, ten minutes to activate thirty bombs. And this would slow down the School. There are multiple bases, this would create time for my family to destroy the School completely. I knew I was going to die here. Ciel gave me multiple briefings. Now it was the real thing. It wasn't a simulation, this was the real thing. I clenched my jaw as a scientist grabbed my arm. I elbowed her, and threw her into a wall. Blood spewed, and the scientist died on impact. An Eraser threw me into the wall, at least, he tried. It's the thought that counts, right? I kicked his snout in. And if that wasn't enough, another Eraser threw a cage at me. Heck no. I ran
Only the strongest will survive
Lead me to heaven, when we die
I am the shadow on the wall
I'll be the one to save us all
I roundhouse kicked an Eraser, and it fell back into a wall. This was my time. I activated the bomb, and bolted. Eyes eyes glowing red, more people screamed, and exploded. Three to go, then... the end. A fairly useful power allowed me to throw a syringe into a scientist's face.
There's nothing left
So save your breath
Lying in wait
...Caught inside this tidal wave...
Your cover's blown
No where to go
Holding your fate
...Loaded I will walk alone...
I ran as fast as I could, Erasers snarling, scientists shouting, alarms screeching. I blocked out all the noise, and focused on one thing, the final bomb. I my family will be the last thing I see. Crap. I shook my head dismissing the thought. An Eraser caught up to me, and threw me into a wall. This knocked the wind out of me. I sucked in air, and launched myself through the crowd of Erasers. I'm not dying yet thank you. I activated another bomb.
Fire your guns
It's time to run
Blow me away
...I will stay, in the mess I made...
My lungs were screaming for air. I ignored it, and ran faster than ever. This is what all my training was for, to save everyone. I kicked open doors, and activated another bomb. Whipping around, all I saw was no escape. Erasers blocked the exit, scientists came closer. I will not fail. I lunged, and pushed through the scientists, syringes pressing into my arms, liquid flushing into my bloodstream. My eyes got droopy.
No Mel. Not yet. Go a little farther. For Lexi. I told myself. I pushed through. Kicking a panel in, I activated another bomb. Then, the last bomb.
After the fall
We'll shake it off
Show me the way
I kicked an Eraser in the chest, earning a wheeze, and a casualty. A scientist stabbed a syringe into my neck. I ripped it out, whipping around, and stabbing it into his chest.
"Kill it!" "Destroy it!"
I kicked a scientist into the wall. Now I was fighting for my family. To make the School suffer. I grabbed a scientist's neck, and snapped it. Now, I didn't even mind killing. Now this was payback. For all the suffering they put my baby through. What they put my brother through. What they put my father through. What they put all the Experiments through. I mashed an Eraser's head in, then pulled my swords, slashing, earning cries of pain. I whipped around. An Eraser through me into the wall. I smirked, peeling myself off the wall, and dodging a paw. This was going to be fun. The Eraser decided he wasn't going down easy. I stabbed it in the arm. The Eraser snarled, and attempted to claw my off. Heck no. I pulled my sword out of it's flesh, and swung as hard as I could, decapitating it. I laughed, I had gone mad. This mission had pushed my will to the breaking point. This is what I have been training for. To kill. This is my destiny. I swung my sword at a scientist, and sliced her arm off. She screamed in pain.
"How do you like it!? Huh!? Answer me!" I sliced off her other arm.
"Please stop! Stop! Please! God it hurts! Stop!" She begged. I laughed, and decapitated her. I was going to have fun with this, whether anyone liked it or not. I kicked an Eraser's face in, and sliced another scientist's face off.
Only the strongest will survive
Lead me to heaven, when we die
I am the shadow on the wall
I'll be the one to save us all
"THIS IS FOR EVERYTHING!" I yelled, slitting the throat of a scientist. Two were huddled up in the corner, whispering their last words to each other. Hell no. They aren't dying in peace, or with satisfaction. I stabbed one in the back, earning myself a blood curdling scream from another one. I pull my sword out, and slashed at another's face, earning a cry. I stabbed her through the heart, and pulled out my sword. Another scientist attempted to protect himself. Pathetic! I laughed, I actually laughed.
"You are a pathetic wimp that deserves to DIE!" I yelled my final word and stabbed him in the stomach. He collapsed. The bombs would go off soon. I whipped around, and started killing Erasers with no mercy. I was letting rage take over.
Wanted it back
...Don't fight me now...
Jaime flung cookie dough at me, flour covering his face.
"NO!" I ducked and rolled behind the counter, grabbing the milk from off the counter.
"AH-GYAH!" Jaime started to laugh, instead he got a bunch of milk up his nose.
I pulled the blankets over me and Lexi, who coughed. I rubbed her back. Lexi let out a sneeze. I held her, and I wasn't letting go. She was burning up. Her fever was pretty bad...
My head rested on Ciel's lap. I looked up at the purple eyes. Ciel smiled. I reached up, and played with his snow white hair, it was somewhat comforting...
"Having fun?" Ciel asked. I nodded, earning myself a kiss on the forehead. I yawned.
"Goodnight Hiccup."
"Night Buh buh."
I sneezed in Daddy's chest. He patted my back. Right now, I felt like dying. I didn't want to move, I was sick. I kept my arms around him, and my face in his chest. He was warm, and I wanted to sleep, but it's hard to sleep when your cave-buddies are yelling and screaming.
Mom put her hands on my arm, and started to heal it.
"How many times are you going to break your arm in crash landings?" She asked.
"Depends on how many crash landings." I said, and her hands pulled away.
"Be careful Mel." Mom said. I nodded and hugged her.
"I love you mommy!"
I growled, my wrists and ankles raw from struggling.
"Hold still." A man said in a deep voice, slight Russian accent. I was bare.
"This will only hurt you, not me." He said.
"Damn you."
"Shut your mouth ебет игрушка."
I cried, and cried, and cried into Ciel's chest. What was wrong with my life? What was wrong with, me?
"Sh... Mel you're okay..." He stroked my hair, down my back.
"Its okay..." He whispered. I gripped his shirt, a tried to settle my crying. I was successful, somewhat.
"Karate chop!" I shouted, doing just that to an Eraser. Ciel was fending off some, but not enough to survive. I grabbed him, snapped open my wings, and blurred. Ciel shut his eyes and buried his face in my stomach, holding on tightly. I landed, softly, and Ciel stood up.
"Your hair looks crazy." I said, smoothing out his hair.
"We can watch Disney movies and eat fried butter!" Fin said, Mel dragging her into Fin's room.
"Sissyyyyyyy!" Mel whined at Silver.
"No, Mel, I have to go meet Blaze! He's gonna batter and fry me!" Mel still continued to cling to her leg.
"But I have a present for you!"
"Can it wait?"
"NO!!!!!"
I don't know what happened, but now, tears started streaming down my face. I was going to die. I was going to miss Lexi, and Jaime, and the rest of my family. All the good things in life would be gone. I smiled, tears still streaming down my face. I looked at all the dead bodies of scientists and Erasers on the floor. Everyone was dead. No survivors. Daddy would be proud of me. Everyone would be proud of me. Now I wouldn't have to worry about making them mad. Now I just had to wait... Wait to die. My throat tightened, I was going to miss everyone... Richi promised me a place in Heaven. So I could look forward to that. But... Lexi... I was going to miss her smile. I would miss her laugh. I was going to miss everything about that little goofball. Jaime... I would miss him. How we teased each other. How we would get into fights and I would always go to Dad and win with my adorable innocence. Jaime would always get mad at that. But I would miss Jaime's smile, his laugh, and his irreplaceable personality. Daddy... I was going to miss how he would always hold me, and love me. When I was sick, he would take care of me. He would always love me through anything. No matter how many times I let my rage hurt him, we loved each other in the end of everything. I already missed Mommy... How her blue eyes comforted me, how she would smile. How she loved me. And no matter what, we would always love each other. Aunty Infinity... Aunty Crystal, it feels weird since I'm older than her in this time... Aunty Delta, which still feels weird since I'm older than her in this time. Aisling.... Rene... Mercy... Seb... Sissy Silver... Sissy Blade... Not so brother but still in a way brother Alek... Richi... Katana... Ciel... Jack... Nudge... Scotty... Cat... Becca... Shane... everyone. Everyone I would miss.
Only the strongest will survive
Lead me to heaven, when we die
I am the shadow on the wall
I'll be the one to save us all
Tears streamed down my face. I was remembering my past, good and bad. This was the only time I was sure, Fang was my Daddy. Devin was my Mommy. Lexi was my sissy. Jaime was my brother. I wasn't just a misfit chosen for them. Finally, the bombs went off to end my life. I crossed my arms in front of myself, the fire braced me for the pain it would take. I wailed, fire burning my flesh, my eyes burned, everything burned. I hated the pain. I hated it. I wanted it to end.
This is to save us all! I screamed in my head. I screamed in pain, and I grew weak, falling to my knees. It hurts so much, God I just want it to stop! Stop! Please! Stop!
Save us all....
Save us all....
Save us all!
...*Hands you tissue box and hides*
Random pic!
Image credit: Adonihs
Name: Eronica Val Huchezon
Identity: Spectre
Age: Immortal. Somewhere around 400. (Appears 12)
Hair: Midnight black (halfway down waist) except for flamboyant blue streak over right eye.
Eyes: Left Black, Right blue
Outfit: Close-cropped shorts, bikini, trench coat, knee-high boots.
Weapons: Sword and heavy phantom chains
Attitude: Sad, dismal.
Powers: Immortality, See the future, touch-fate (sees your fate sa pamamagitan ng touching you), retractable angel wings.
History: Eronica's parents were murdered sa pamamagitan ng KGB officials in the 17th Century. She was raped and abused sa pamamagitan ng her parents killers before being killed as well. She was sent to Earth to warn Red Revenge of his final battle. She occasionally fights with him and he feels a brotherly protection over her.
Identity: Spectre
Age: Immortal. Somewhere around 400. (Appears 12)
Hair: Midnight black (halfway down waist) except for flamboyant blue streak over right eye.
Eyes: Left Black, Right blue
Outfit: Close-cropped shorts, bikini, trench coat, knee-high boots.
Weapons: Sword and heavy phantom chains
Attitude: Sad, dismal.
Powers: Immortality, See the future, touch-fate (sees your fate sa pamamagitan ng touching you), retractable angel wings.
History: Eronica's parents were murdered sa pamamagitan ng KGB officials in the 17th Century. She was raped and abused sa pamamagitan ng her parents killers before being killed as well. She was sent to Earth to warn Red Revenge of his final battle. She occasionally fights with him and he feels a brotherly protection over her.
