Looking down at the sick Sapphire, a reluctance in me began to rise up. This wouldn’t do. I wouldn’t allow myself to lose someone else. I immediately grabbed her and picked her up, causing those watching us make noises of surprise. I didn’t wait for permission though as I left my soul world with her, appearing back within the boss room.
“Everyone, to me now!” I gave with Slave Communication.
“Master?”
“He’s back!”
“What’s wrong?”
As soon as she asked that question, my legs didn’t feel like working anymore. I fell to my knees. The girls all let outcries, and Celeste carefully floated Sapphire out of my arms as I fell to the ground. Miki grabbed me from one side, while Shao grabbed me from the other.
“Why does Master feel despair?” Shao asked, her eyes fearful.
“He’s... lost something,” Miki responded, uncertainly. “I’ve seen that look too many times. It’s the look of someone who has lost a loved one. Master...”
“Where is Terra?” It was Celeste who asked this.
Leave it to her to be the most observant. Celeste quickly dug into the heart of the matter. As soon as the name was said, I felt a tightening in my chest.
“Sh-she’s gone...” I barely managed to get out.