"Nicky...she just left. She's gone." I say, confused.

I watch as Ashes touches her now skin-covered cheek. She's looking at me, with a mix of emotions. Love, passion, confusion, anger, happiness. I look at Freedom, and set her down slowly. I walk over to Ashes slowly, and grab her hands.

"I'm sorry, Ashes. This is my choice. I'm sorry if it went out the wrong way. I'm sorry...so, so sorry."