Deomo Arrests Maxell

It was time.

*anxiety*

Deomo had to take Maxell in... and I promised not to interfere. For everyone's sake, the temple, mine, Maxell's, Ebe's, Avios', Deomo's.... It had to happen.

I ran up to the roof to watch. Max did not resist. Deomo reached over the speeder controls of Max's bike and set them to follow his, then cuffed him. Maxell looked up at me *trust, my Tai'shan* I felt like there was not enough air.... Then he nodded at Deomo. Deomo could not look at me. *pain... I am sorry Scar'let... so so very sorry* My throat closed. I turned my back. My legs weak. To watch one beloved arrest the other. My breath came short. I could not stand. I sank to my knees, the low roof wall hiding them from. I could hear their speeders leave. My... oh gods... my heart ached!

I've fallen from a distant star
I've come back, compelled because of love
I'm caught between two different worlds
I long for one more night on earth

I sat there... numb... till night fell... till the rain came and drenched me. The drops mingling with my tears. Cammouflaging them from the galaxy.

I made my way downstairs. I should find something dry to wear. I ... promised to be strong...

I could feel Deomo reach me along the bond. Pained, he expressed apology...

*I know you had to do it... for everyone... it had to happen*

*I know I am the last person you want to see right now... but... if you need me... I will be there.*

I walked into the ritual space. At Deomo's words... I stopped. They were Max's words too.

*I love you Scar'let. I would die for you if I had to.*
*I love you Scar'let. I would die for you if I had to.*

I crumpled to the floor, barely able to breathe as I could not hold back the sobs that choked me. I thought my heart would break and that I would die.