"Hadrian, drop the dagger. Don't do this. We can get away from this mess and live a peaceful life. Please don't do what I think you are going to do ". Kellen pleaded. Tears fell down and his hands, shakily reached out to move the dagger away but Hadrian sidestepped.
Hadrian looked at Kellen with determined eyes and held the dagger closer to his neck and then said
"Kellen Crystal - Rank Beta, First Class Sergeant of Group Delta and No. 2 in the Organisation. I bestow upon you the title of Master Assassin and the title of Head Guardian of the Para-Forces. I also want you to take my last words to the master." Kellen was crying. He knew how stubborn Hadrian was and also knew that he would not give up once he made up his mind. " Sergeant Kellen shall fulfill General Black's last duties upon his death ".
They both looked at each other. Hadrian committed every detail of Kellen into his mind. He knew that no matter what, he would always love Kellen in his heart. Kellen was doing the same. Hadrian smiled and began his last speech.
" Master Ford, thank you for giving me a reason to live and a place to call home. I have paid my debts in blood and will be grateful if you could keep it that way. Don't look for my body or grave ever in this life"'.
He took a deep breath and then looked at Kellen.
"My dear love, all my property belongs to you. Do whatever you want with it. Remember, I will always love you no matter what. My body and soul are yours. I love you. Promise me, to move on and fall in love again. Don't keep living as a ghost. Hide my body. Promise me".
Kellen nodded."I promise''.
With that, Hadrian slit his throat.
" NO. HADRIAN!!!!!!"
Hadrian fell to the ground. He looked up and saw Kellen run to him and slid next to him. Kellen cradled him in his arms. Hadrian put a hand against his cheek and caressed him. Blood spilling, he said his last words.
"I love you ".
The world turned black.