From Ascendants, my ark fanfic-

(I will be replacing the female characters name with “her”, not planning on giving that away.)

Me and her walk up to the arena he was trapped in. One last time, to say goodbye to what he has become.

“Why, Edmund?” She sobs.

An inaudible noise comes from Rockwell.

“I’m sorry. Goodbye, Edmund. You were a good friend” she mumbled, looking down.

“Goodbye. See you in another life, hopefully.” I say, filled with rage. Why did he do this to himself? What caused this? Could I have prevented this? I’ll forever think about this as my fault… why? Why?

“Nnghaaaaag!” He growls.

Tears fill my eyes as I realize; he won’t be saveable. This damage is irreversible. I grab her arm and say “It’s not your fault. Let’s go.”

Walking off, we hear Rockwell’s desperate yells. I almost feel bad, but I remember he caused this himself. I look back one last time, and wave, although he can’t wave back. Goodbye, Edmund.