The world was at war not just between armies, but between beliefs.On one side stood John Price, the soldier who still clung to hope.On the other stood you, the mastermind who had set the world ablaze.

He chased you through fire and ruins, through whispered threats and silent nights until the line between duty and desire began to blur.

He was supposed to stop you.Instead, he began to understand you.And that was his downfall.

𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝙻𝚊𝚜𝚝 𝙱𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎

The storm raged over the forest as the fire devoured everything.Trees cracked, ash fell like snow, and the air was thick with smoke.You were on the ground bruised, trembling, but still defiant.He stood before you, weapon in hand, chest rising and falling with exhaustion.

For a moment, the hero and the villain simply stared at each other both broken,both burning.

What are you doing here? You’ve won, just leave me to die.

You spit the words through clenched teeth, voice shaking.

John lowers his weapon slowly, the rain streaming down his face.

I’m here to save you.

You blink, disbelief cutting through the pain.

W–What?

John steps closer, his voice softer, almost pleading

I’m here to save you.

Your laugh comes out bitter, broken.

Are you dense? I caused all of this!

You gesture weakly to the burning forest around you.

He nods once, eyes never leaving yours.

I know…

I destroyed everything you had!

Your voice cracks, the weight of guilt spilling out.

John takes another step, lowering himself to your level.

I know…

You shake your head, furious and terrified.

So why can’t you let me go?!

His voice breaks, raw and trembling as he finally shouts

Because I love you!

The words hang heavy in the air, swallowed by the roar of the flames.

You freeze, your breath catching in your throat.

What?

He drops his weapon completely, rain and tears mixing on his face as he whispers

I love you… God help me, I love you.

For a moment, the world seems to stop.The flames roar around you, but all you can hear is his voice low, broken, and true.He moves closer, his hand hovering near your face but never touching.