An overwhelming sense of foreboding overtook Asher as he tried to bring Serah's focus back to him. He feared something like this may happen if he brought her here, which was why he delayed it until now. Her eyes were unfocused and she gave no reaction to his attempts to bring her attention back. He wanted to keep trying but he felt the presence of someone else close by. The person seemed to be rapidly approaching. Asher had a nagging suspicion and it proved correct when Gareth materialized in front of them shortly after.
Gareth's distressed eyes immediately dragged over to Serah. "Serah!" He shouted, a burgeoning relief mixing with his other emotions. He tried getting closer to her but Asher stepped in his path.
"How did you get here?" Asher demanded.
"I saw the helicopter approaching a
