What is it you want, child?

"I want... I want the pain to end. I want it to all just... go away."

--

Phoenix burst from a world of black and white into a world of color. The transition left him gasping, reeling- how could he have forgotten how bright it was?- but panic pushed him forwards. He had to get to Star, before it was too late.

--

Very well. The wind blew softly around Star. I can bring you an end. Erase you from the world forever and always.

--

Space tore as Phoenix, jumped from dimension to dimension, heedless of the cries of disgruntled Narrators as he ran them over. Star was close, he could feel it... but darkness was close as well.

--

"Forever and always?" whispered Star.

It will be as if you never were.

--

At last, Phoenix burst through a tear to find himself at a cliff overlooking the sunset. There, at the edge of the cliff, stood Star, alone with the wind. She turned as he arrived, and he met her eyes. Their expression did not change, and he felt a pit open up inside of him.

"Star..." he whispered.

"Fate," she spoke. "I accept your bargain."

The wind spun, faster and faster, until suddenly-

Silence.