“Toya! Oh god! Suki, help me!” Toya had changed. She’d never seen it happen before but Toya had once warned her of the possibility. He’d told her if it ever happened that she should seek out the protection of one of the others because he wouldn’t be able to protect her. The battle between him and Shinbe had left them both injured. Suki stood, unable to move, staring down at the fallen men. “Are they alive?” she whispered, barely able to catch her breath before a sob raked her body. She couldn’t believe any of this was happening. They were supposed to be fighting Hyakuhei, not killing each other. Kyoko was trying to stay calm as she reached in her bag, taking out what few medical supplies she had brought from her world. She sighed realizing Suki was faltering, which was very unlike her. S

