Blood soaked Alfred's shirt as his skin grew paler. His leather gloved hand weakly took Alex's hand in his, giving it a gentle squeeze as he gave her one of his famous, cocky, grins.

"Alfred," Alex spoke, her voice cracking as it was barely above a whisper. "Please don't die... I-I need you bro..."

Alfred managed a weak smile, coughing up a little blood. "Alex... I know I haven't always been the best big brother, I-I know I've hurt you in the past." His voice cracked a little as a tear slid down his cheek. "But... there was never a moment I didn't adore you. Your the hero's baby sister... and he loves you."

He leaned forward, planting a kiss on his little sister's cheek, before he laid back down. He gave Alex's hand one last time.

"It's okay sis..." he whispered, giving another cocky grin as he went limp.

"A-Alfred!" Alex finally broke, hugging Alfred's body and sobbing into the corps. Her whole body began to shake as she continued crying.

"No..." she whispered. "No!" She shrieked, sobbing harder.

This wasn't fair, just when they were able to trust each other once more, he had slipped away.

"NO!" She shrieked once more, sobbing even harder.

This is one sorrow she would never get over.

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I actually cried while writing this.