"This world. . . doesn't have mana. A power like yours can easily. . . tear it apart.", Akiol spoke through labored breaths.
"I know."
"So why. . . are you fighting still?"
"This. . . is all we know.", Rue extended her hands with a smile, this one not as sweet.
Akiol dropped to his knees, now unable to find the strength he instead focused on catching his breath, "I know. . ."
Rue watched him struggle to hold himself and grit her teeth, "So what am I supposed to do?"
Akiol took another breath, it was getting harder each time. Rue watched with her eyes widening. Stepping forward she extended a hand, "Wait. . . no I didn't-"
"Stick with me."
"Even now you're-", Rue placed a hand to her head, "Augh you're just making this harder!"
Stomping up to him she gripped his face, "I could end you here, I could finally end the Hero that was a pain to me for all this time. Obtain my revenge."
"You. . . won't."
"Why so?"
"We're the same. . . after all."
