Inspired by episode 18

o6.

"What's going on here?"

From behind his Endlave, Daryl heard Tsugumi's voice and her distress at her former leader's betrayal.

The resurrected man regarded her with an impassive expression just as a follower glided his Endlave towards the damn runt, aiming his weapon at her. "Don't get close to Sir Gai!"

A coldness gripped through Daryl's body as he raced towards the enemy.

Screw you! Why should I protect someone like you?

He asked this question, but in his heart he already knew the answer.

Picturing her lifeless and bloody body lying on the cold concrete made his insides sick and heart break.

He knew that he would never be able to forgive himself if he allowed Tsugumi to die.

This is the only way…I will-

Immediately, he blocked the enemy's view of Tsugumi, as if to shield her from that horrific fate.

"You're in the way, runt."

AN: Can I just say I love Episode 18? Anyways, special thanks to AkemiStarr for favoriting this fic and to Tsu-Chan, BlahBla, and ForbiddenSweets for their encouraging reviews :)!