The pain. The tortuous pain that coursed through his body as they kicked his limp body. It was a wonder he stayed conscious. His eyes were narrow slits as he tried to get up, but the village people wouldn't allow it. Suddenly, a familiar voice cried out above the rest. His eyes opened fully to see Anna confront his attackers. His eyes went back to normal, glinting slightly. They got up off him and he pulled himself to his feet. The villagers gave the two a wide berth as she helped him up. "An-na" he breathed, a bit of blood trickling from his mouth.