Larkin stared at the woman for a 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
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