'How long have I been alive, and how long will I have to live for? It feels so lonely being out here all alone.'
Amane looked behind at the empty desert behind her. The rift was as barren as ever, but she was travelling it alone now.
There had been times when she had companions who helped her feel less lonely. But even the strongest people could not beat nature; they had to go when death called for them.
Charlie had been the first one to die in the rift. It happened suddenly one day after travelling together for a few years. Amane woke up and found Charlie's dead body.
There was no evidence of anyone having harmed her, and her body was in pristine condition. Ultimately, Amane could only conclude that nature had taken its course and killed her.
Kori had helped Amane bury Charlie's body while Sakura had mourned the death of her close friend.
