With his senses on high alert, Akaza felt a strange presence surround him, locking him in place. His eyes widened as he struggled against the invisible restraints, but to no avail. "What...?" he growled, confusion and annoyance lacing his voice. Sweat began to bead on his brow as he fought harder, but still the unseen force held him fast. Finally, after several long moments of struggling, Akaza snarled in defeat. "Very well,"

"NOOOO!!!" He screamed in agony, thrashing wildly against the restraints as the knives found their mark. Blood poured from the wounds, staining the grass beneath him. Despite the pain, Akaza's mind remained clear, a sense of betrayal burning within him. "Why... why would you do this to me?" He gasped, his vision starting to blur at the edges. "I thought... I thought we had a connection..." The words trailed off into a gurgling moan as darkness closed in around him. "Koko..."