"But-"
"No!" Star Genesis shouted, interrupting Kyle. "You've almost died just now! Kyle, your life is the most important one in all of Ayuvar! You're our only chance! If you die, nothing will ever change!"
Star Genesis took a deep breath. "Thank you for trying, but please, stop."
The room became quiet as Star Genesis looked down in acceptance.
"Kyle," she slowly said.
"It's over."
Kyle felt like a pit was opening in his stomach.
"But…" he said before falling quiet.
"It's fine," Star Genesis said softly. "I knew the risk. I knew the danger. I knew this might happen."
Kyle gritted his teeth in frustration as he put his head in his hands.
The next moment, he felt a hand on his shoulder. He looked up, and then…
Star Genesis hugged him tightly.
"It's okay," she whispered quietly, tears gathering in her eyes. "It's okay."
Kyle clenched his fists. His arms shook, and all the muscles in his body strained.
