The screaming snaps me out of death as I come back to life, gasping as I quickly look around. The field is a wasteland, with bodies scattered around while a thick red fog covers the battleground. I try to move only to notice the sword impaled through my chest and stabbed into the ground, forcing me on my knees. I yank it out, yelling in pain as I place a hand on the ground, breathing shakily.
I look across the field where I'm met with glowing purple eyes piercing through the thick fog. I get up to a knee when I hear a small groan behind me. I turn around and see a girl covered in blood. She looks at me as she tries to keep her eyes open, her lips moving but I can't hear the words. I tilt my head and lean in, her words barely audible.
"H-He's t-too.... strong.... L-Leave me... I don't want to-" She slips into unconsciousness as I hold her head in my lap.
I fight back tears, caressing her cheek with the back of my hand when I suddenly hear footsteps. I look up as the source of those purple eyes emerges from the fog. I immediately put the girl behind me, grabbing the sword as I stand up, my legs trembling. I hold the sword with both hands in front of me, using whatever remaining strength I had to protect her. The man suddenly stops at the edge of the fog, his face showing shock, surprise, but also rage, frustration, and anger as he stares at me.
"How are you still alive!? I made sure you were dead!!" He holds his hand out to the side, causing a large curved blade to appear. I say nothing as I look at him.
"So... even after everything you know.. You're still going to protect her? You are one stubborn piece of shit, aren't you?" His blade shimmers with a dark-like energy as he slowly walks towards me.
"I'll protect her with every fiber of my being, even if it means losing my life again. You've already taken from me once. Now it's my turn, fucker." As I'm speaking, I see a smoky mass grab the girl and disappear into the forest quickly, whisking her to safety.
He charges toward me, screaming in anger as I charge toward him as well. The crystal around my neck begins to heat up as my sword becomes wreathed in flames. We both leap towards each other, clashing in midair. The crystal becomes unbearably hot as I explode into flames, visions racing through my mind as we battle for the fate of the world.