Soron had died from a bear, protecting Sanika. He had died along with the bear as they fell to their death into a gorge. Sanika had dragged Soron out and said her goodbyes,
"Even though me and you are different, I know that you'll always love me, just as i'll always love you. Goodbye Soron, I love you." Sanika had said as Soron closed his eyes, a smile still laid on his face and drying tears ran down his cheeks. Soron visited Sanika every night in her dreams, protecting her from nightmares and evil spirits,
"Although i'm dead i'll always be by your side, always." Soron had told her. And it was true, he stayed by her side all through her life until she had died from age, she had been happy to die since she had been waiting all her life to be with Soron once and for all.
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