"Mira... Mira..." Leon's voice trembled, barely cutting through the torrential downpour as he knelt beside her, shrouded in darkness and despair. She lay motionless on the cold ground, rain mixing with the blood that pooled around her, the vibrant colors now a haunting reminder of life slipping away. The world felt surreal—a nightmarish fog had enveloped him, robbing him of clarity.
Finn and James burst onto the scene, their expressions turning from confusion to horror as they took in the sight of her. They hesitated, shock freezing them in place, unable to comprehend what lay before them.
Finn stepped forward, heart racing, and pressed his fingers near her nose. "Leon… quick, she's alive!" His voice broke through the thick air, igniting a flicker of hope.
Hope surged through him as he scooped her up, her small frame feeling helpless in his arms, as he sprinted towards the car, tears mingling with the rain that soaked him to the bone. The rain drummed furiously, mirroring his frantic heartbeat. He burst towards the car, nearly losing his footing on the slick ground. "James... drive fast to the nearest hospital. She needs immediate emergency care," Finn barked, urgency tightening his voice.
James slammed the gas pedal, tires screeching against the wet asphalt. Leon felt the chill seeping through his clothes, but all he could focus on was Mira. His hands were numb, shaking as he brushed the blood from her porcelain face with his handkerchief, his touch gentle yet desperate. "Mira... don't worry. We'll reach soon... I will protect you..."
"Mira… don't worry," he whispered, his voice cracking under the weight of despair. "We'll get you help. I promise…I won't let anything happen to you." Hot tears streamed down his cheeks, falling onto her as he held her tightly against him, desperation coursing through his veins.
They reached the nearest hospital, and she was taken to the emergency ward. Finn, as a doctor, followed her into the room, leaving Leon and James outside. A chilling thought wrapped around Leon's heart like a vice: What if it was too late?