Shade went to Megumi's side and rested a hand on her forehead, worry in his eyes. "My pup...why must you push yourself so hard...you act as that everything that goes wrong is your doing...." He bent down and kissed her froehead then left the room. He looked at Kylar and said "I must get back to the council, but I hope you can stay with her?"

Megumi was a mess, her hands and face covered in dirt and blood. The nurses hadn't been able to get to her yet.