"Kuso shinezo!" Aiden let the two cowards run away. He just needed them all away from Angel. Besides, he could track them down later when the love of his life was safe.

He turned at the sound of the small voice. The glowing batons disappeared. The blood. The damage. Both of Aiden's hearts seemed to stop. He dropped down to a knee beside her.

"Oh. Angel..." His hands were shaky as he tried to reach out. He didn't know where he could touch her that wouldn't hurt.