Harbinger of Serenity’s Grief

"I'm sorry," Hazen stared at an old woman beside him, sighing in apology, "I wasn't good enough."

"No, that's not true." The old woman shook her head gently and touched his cheek lovingly, "Thanks to you, I had a wonderful life. You gave up everything else just to spend time with me. Honestly, I always knew I held you back."

"After all, with your innate powers, there was nothing you couldn't do. But you never exercised your full potential and remained behind with me, living a simple life in this island village." The old woman said as blood leaked out of her mouth, trailing over her wrinkly skin, "I'm content."

"Alika! Don't be reckless!" Hazen glared at the old woman as he unleashed a healing ability, "I'll find a way for everyone to survive! I have the capability…"