Ralph collapsed in the thicket and allowed the tears to stream down his cheeks.

"Why Jack? I thought you said you loved me."

~Two nights ago~

The boys lay on the ground, staring at the stars, the fire flickering softly behind them.

"I wish I could capture all of the stars," Jack said, "Just for you."

He swept a clenched fist across the twinkling sky before bringing it back to earth to intertwine his fingers with Ralph's.

"You wouldn't have to do that, you're wonderful anyway," Ralph sighed, "You know, you don't have to do all of this stuff you say you're doing for me."

Jack's hand briefly left his before the redhead said, "I know, but I want to show them how weak they are, how they blindly follow me because I can kill a pig. I'll end all of this soon."

Ralph sat up and looked at the boy with the halo of fire, "Promise?"

With flickering eyes Jack said, "I promise, love."

It was sealed with a kiss.

~Present~

Jack stood above the boy with the halo, "Hello love," he mocked.