67 Extra: Summers Stories #2 - It Will Rain (1/2)

Larkin stared at the woman for a brief moment, then hustled over. The woman was pale, and completely soaked in blood. However, in her arms she cradled a blanket.

”What happened...?” Larkin asked cautiously.

”Please...” she breathed heavily. ”I...I don't have much time left and they...” she stumbled.

”What's in the blanket?” He questioned.

”M-my daughter...” The woman looked up at Larkin, her eyes glossy, brimming with tears.

”A-and who are you talking about? He asked. ”They...?” Larkin asked, placing a hand gently on the woman's shoulder.

”Those monsters at Experiment Labs...” She whispered, as she collapsed against a nearby tree.

”O-oi!” Larkin cried. ”S-stay with me...!” He shouted.

The woman gave a weak smile, as a tear trickled down her cheek.

”P-please mister, take care of her...” She whispered, gently placing the blanket onto the ground beside her.

”Iris Azalea...” Her eyes began flickering. She weakly hacked.