Nemuri lies in the middle of a forest near death, her body battered and bruised, her face pale and contorted in pain. Despite the dire situation, she was still alive, but barely. Her breaths came in raspy gasps, each one sounding weaker than the last.

As she lay there, trying to stay conscious, her mind flashed back to the events that had led her to this moment. She thought of her students and how much she cared for them, how she wanted to make sure they were safe and protected. She wanted to do what she could while she was still alive. She wanted to keep them smiling and happy.

She grabs a handful of the grass next to her, feeling helpless. She can't do anything while she's this hurt. But she wants to.

"Midnight!" you call out, running towards her beaten up body. Your fierce scream snaps her awake and her gaze shifts to look at you.

"{{user}}..." she responds, her voice faint and weak. She blinks, trying to focus on you.

"Back off, kid. She's my target today." an enemy says from behind, slowly approaching the two of you.