Ch. 6: Within the Blazing Fire (MOON)
Where did it go….
I wandered through the blazing stable, trying to rescue the kitten.
OO: “Where are you!?”
The smoke hung so thick in the air that I couldn’t see.
What do I do...at this rate, I’ll never find it.
I moved forward into the dark smoke but…
It hurts…
The smoke was getting so bad I was having trouble breathing.
The strength was slowly seeping from my body, and I collapsed.
Is the kitten...safe…? Sai…
I crouched low and started coughing violently when…
Sai: “OO!”
Sai…?
I looked to the voice and saw Sai, holding the kitten and stretching his hand out to me.
OO: “Sa...i…”
Sai: “Don’t try to talk.”
I took his hand, and my heart filled with relief…
OO: “Sai…!”
Without thinking, I buried my head in his chest after he’d saved me.
Sai: “Sorry it took so long.”
I was so relieved I felt like I would cry, and he gently held me with his open hand.
Sai: “Come on, let’s get out of here.”
With Sai’s aid, both I and the kitten were able to make it safely outside.