He climbed back onto the bed, sliding in next to her and pulling her up to rest against his shoulder, holding her tightly and steady. A hand rubbing her back to comfort her. He was at least going to see her through this, indeed.

It didn't take so long, five minutes almost. He waited until he could no longer hear the changes. Was it over? Had to be. "Haku?" He could hear her heart beat, smell the blood inside of her.