"Please forgive me for being so stubborn Kasumi." Shiro said in a weak voice. He getting over the pain and ready to walk again. "You do not need to thank me. I will always protect you no matter what happens. I couldn't even live with myself if you were to be harmed because I decided to bring you here." Shiro forced himself up to his feet and extended his hand to Kasumi. "Shall we be on our way then?"