The sound of the gunshot still rang through my ears, as did the piercing sound of my sister's pained yelp. One moment, she was right behind me, laughing and talking happily, and the next she was bleeding and lifeless.

Even the lighthearted joy had left her expression. Tears flooded my eyes as I frantically searched for the cruel monster who'd done this to her. Looking around, I screamed, "COME OUT YOU BASTARD!"

My voice cracked, it broke like my heart did. The shattered pieces collapsed with me as I fell to my knees at Kittai's side. Blood soaked my jeans, but I didn't care. I desperately sobbed as I stared at her, "K-Kit.."

She didn't move. She didn't blink. Her empty eyes simply stared unblinkingly at the sky. Her face, except for the spots where blood had splattered on it, was pale. She already looked stiff and dead.

"Please.." I cried, putting my hand on her shoulder.

I immediately pulled it back, appalled by the coldness of her pale skin.

"Kittai please!" I begged one last time, "W-Wake.. Wake up! I can't live without you!"

I knew that it would have no effect on my sister's fate. She was already so far gone. I couldn't bring her back.

Not now.

Not ever.