“When death lies ahead, it's natural to look back.”

“I am you, Umasi, and I am weak." the shadow spun around and began walking away. "In the end, either you will conquer me…or I will conquer you.”

“Takan had never truly defeated Zyid. Zyid had given his life to calm Takan's soul.”

“Umasi kept walking, out of sight and into the glittering night. Meahwhile, Zen lay alone, defeated on the cold ground, knowing that he had truly been left behind. Then the memories returned, and for the first time in his life, he cried.”

“And with that, Umasi reached down and slung Zyid's lifeless body over his shoulder, stoically bearing the morbid burden in silence. Slowly, solemnly, the two brothers turned as one to face the warm, beckoning glow of the rising sun, together for one last time.”

“They say not to look back, but if you’re not sure what lies ahead, what else is there but looking back?”

“Sometimes, you have to look back in order to understand the things that lie ahead.”