By _adrilia_, FandomsUnite05, CodM77, and LoverInSea

Grian leaned back, breathing heavily. The wound in his gut hurt like hell--it was bleeding badly, and deep, too. He probably needed medical attention. He struggled to reach into his pocket and pull out his communicator, clicking on the first contact on the list.

Scar.

The communicator rang. Once, twice. Grian was worried that Scar wouldn't notice the call, but soon he picked up.

"Hey, Gri! What's up?" Scar sounded as bright and happy as ever, and Grian couldn't help but smile a bit at his voice.

Grian spoke up. "Hey S-Scar! How's your day been going?"

"Oh, it's been good! I got some work done actually!"

Grian glanced up at the stars. "You see the North Star? That is you. You shine bright in my world.. and you always help me find my way home.. even if i am lost." He pressed the communicator to his face as Scar spoke, his soothing words easing his pain. "Thank you"

"Is something wrong?" Scar's voice was tinged with amusement. "Or are you just feeling sappy today?"

Grian opened his mouth to tell him, then hesitated. Scar was the last person he wanted to worry about this. He ignored the growing pain in his gut and spoke to Scar.

"No. I'm okay. I just wanted to talk to you."

Grian grimaced, clutching his wounded stomach. His eyesight was getting blurry, but he shook his head to clear those thoughts the best he could.

Scar was saying something. Grian couldn't even make out most of the words.

"...love you!"

Grian tried to shift his focus from his own pain to Scar's words. It was a distraction, but one he loved. He would miss Scar, when- when it happened.

"Grian? Are..are you sure you're alright?! You're going quiet... Grian, answer me! Answer me! GRIAN!"

Grian shook his head and refocused on Scar.

"Wah- u-uh..uhm..y-yeah! I-I'm fine and all! J-J-Just...I'm..fine.."

Scar was shaking as he spoke to Grian. "Grian listen to me... please don't go" Grian clutched the communicator as if it was his life line. "Scar.. I'll be alright" He sighed. "Trust me..."

Scar heard the line go dead.."GRIAN!"

Grian moved the communicator close to his mouth so he could speak, even though his voice was barely a whisper anymore.

"I love y-yo... Scar. I'll see you l-later." Grian took one final breath and the communicator slipped out of his hands, clattering to the ground. Grian's eyes fluttered shut as he slid back down, lying on the ground. At least... at least he could see the stars from here.

At least he got a chance to say goodbye.