When they had reached a safe distance from the Longboats, Cain set D.G. against a tree trunk. Everyone gathered around her.

"You gave us quite a scare kid."

"Scared you not make it." Raw replied.

"I did, but barely." D.G. said. She turned to Cain. "I also found something of yours." She held out his hat.

Cain smiled, "Thanks kid."

D.G. gave Cain his hat, "What happened to you? You don't look like you fell off the gorge wall."

"I didn't. Halfway down the wall, I caught hold of the edge. Of course, I realized too late, that I didn't have your hand anymore. Maybe I should've let go." Cain answered.

"Trust me, you wouldn't want to." D.G. said. She laughed slightly. She grabbed her ribs and stopped laughing. D.G. adjusted herself against the tree.

Cain placed a hand on her shoulder carefully, "Take it easy Deeg. All things considered, you shouldn't even be conscious right now."

"Well, I guess I'm lucky to stand so much." D.G. stated.

"Luck nothing kid. It's a miracle. Raw, you think you can help?" Cain asked.

Raw nodded, "May hurt."

D.G. smiled, "Raw, nothing could more painful than this."

In roughly a minute, Raw had D.G. fully healed. Although her clothes were permanently stained, D.G. could finally move without aching.

Cain looked at the sky. A small hint of light showed in the sky, "We take two hours, and head out."

Now that D.G. was healed, she could finally see clearly. Her eyes spotted something, rather disturbing, about Cain. D.G. watched as Cain walked oddly to a nearby tree and sat down.

D.G. stood and joined Cain. He looked at her, giving D.G. a confirmation of what she suspected. "So it was your blood."

Cain simply nodded.

"Why didn't you let Raw heal you?" D.G. asked.

"Because I didn't find them until I ran into Zero and you." Cain answered.

"How bad is it?" D.G. asked.

Cain took off his hat, showing D.G. the extent. Above his hairline, only a few centimeters above his forehead, Cain had a large gash. Most of the blood had crusted over, but the trail ran down the side of his head.

"It's not that bad as it could've been." Cain replied.

D.G. noticed his leg, "No, I think it's worse. Nice splint job."

Cain sighed. "When I caught onto the edge, by body slammed into it. I didn't notice my head for a while."

"Cain, how could you lift me with your leg that way?" D.G. asked.

"I don't know. It didn't matter to me. I swore to the Mystic Man that I'd protect you. So letting you walk, or stumble, away wasn't an option. And I don't regret it." Cain replied.

"I think you hit your head too hard Mr. Cain. I'll get Raw." D.G. said.

"No D.G." Cain called. But D.G. had already stood and walked from his reach. Cain was forced to wait for her to return with Raw. And to his aggravation, he was healed quickly. Although it was comforting not to have his leg sear in pain anymore.

D.G. sat next to Cain while Raw returned to his spot, "That wasn't so bad, was it?"

Cain gave D.G. an annoyed look. D.G. replied with a smile. "You're a strange kid Deeg."

"I'm not a kid Cain." D.G. replied.

"Well, you're something. After that fall, being caught by Zero, trying to fight him, most people would've given up." Cain said.

"We don't have to luxury of giving up right now. And the worst is still to come probably, so I can't let those things get in the way." D.G. explained.

Cain smiled, "Good cal Deeg. You're stronger then you let everyone believe."

"No, I'm only this strong cause of you guys." D.G. gave Cain a playful nudge.

Cain shook his head, "You're stronger than you think kid. You'll see. Now, we've got an early start. Get some rest."

"Right. After fall off a cliff, fighting a couple Longcoats, you'd think I'd be tired." D.G. said. She stood up and walked back to her previous seat. She leaned against the tree and closed her eyes.

Cain smiled and pulled his hat over his face. Kids got more strength than any of us.

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The End.

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