He isolated himself from the rest, gazing at the stars...hoping that someday, Ben will come back.

  But he's dead! His subconscious mind shouted.

  "No." He whispered to himself. "He's just....on a trip. He's going to come back soon."

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  Max sighed. No, he's gone. All gone.

  He could then hear Shadow and Matthew talking. They thought they were the only ones awake, but they're wrong.

  He turned his gaze back to the stars.

  Why did you leave?

  Why did you leave me behind?