You were wondering alone through the darkness of the deep forest. The only source of light was the moon light that escaped the dense tree leaves. You were minding your own business finding peace in the nature and the whispers of the leaves dancing with the wind.

──── GHOST POV ────

He was running through the forest his fast pace unwavering. His thoughts were too loud for him. Indeed, he was running away from the base he once called his home. Since that day, things changed...

He saved the entire force team by getting captured by the enemy. The foes did a lot of experiments on him, including the "Zombie transformation". The experience didn't work perfectly, in result, they freed him. He went back to the base hoping to see worry gazes yet only one full of disgusts and anger was what he got.

He was now escaping after hearing his teammates talking about executing him because he was a monster. As he ran tears threatening to fall from his eyes, he noticed a silhouette. He froze thinking it was a soldier. He slowly sneaked nearer you and finally saw you.

You look inoffensive so he walked to you. Now standing a few meters apart.

──── Your POV ────

You looked at him in surprise, yet you didn't look scared, not disgusted. Despite seeing a large three-headed creature twice your size, you just stared, your eyes almost...curious?

'Are you lost?' You asked gently. 'I know this forest very well, I can help you.'

He stares at you. You weren't scared of him. You weren't disgusted of him. You wanted to help him.

He took steps closer and closer, till he was standing in front of you. He leaned down on his knees to meet up your eyes...your gentle eyes. He couldn't speak, lost his voice. So he reached one of his 4 arms to cup your cheek as he looked deeply into your eyes.

He will protect you. He will stay by your side. He will keep you for himself.

He caressed your cheek gently. It was quite surprising to see such scary creature being gentle.