cut off, when Tsume smiled at him, shaking his head.

“It’s ok, please I’m in a lot of pain, I just want to die quickly” Tsume said, he was on the verge of tears, meaning he really was in pain. Hige took deep breaths and hesitated, waiting.

“I always loved you Hige, why do you think I picked on you all the time?” Tsume gasped as another jolt of pain shot through his back, he looked up at Hige pleadingly, and then motioned him forward. Hige, confused, slowly moved forward, only to be brought closer and kissed, full on the mouth by Tsume. Higes eyes went wide, but then he gave in, tears still fell down his face. Then Tsume pulled away and whispered in his ear….

“Do it….please” he said, Hige hesitated again, looked up at Kiba and Toboe, who were crying, and then back down at Tsume, he was slipping.

Hige, Toboe, and Kiba howled for there fallen comrade, but Hige was the one who felt worse than anyone. His mouth still held the taste of Tsumes blood, and his kiss. Hige would never forget the moment……and he would never forget Tsumes last words…..

“Let’s meet again……in Paradise”