[Intro – Soft piano under distant battle] Don’t make me do this… Seris… [Verse 1 – Controlled grief] Ash in the air where you used to stand, Silver laugh still in my head, We were ten under one command — Now I’m reaching for what’s dead. Your twin blades shake in your hands, Not from fear — I understand, There’s something else inside your stance, Something I can’t command. You look at me like you’re still there, Like you’re fighting somewhere in there, Black flame wrapped in silver glare — And I see you drowning. Lucien whispers, “End it now.” Darius shouts, “Don’t you bow.” But I can’t swing — I don’t know how To cut you down. [Chorus 1 – Emotional but heavy] Brother against blade tonight, Silver flame lost to the night, If I strike, I lose the light That kept me whole. We swore we’d fall together, Not like this — not ever, If saving you means sever — Then I lose my soul. [Verse 2 – Fight begins] You moved first — I saw the tear, Black fire bending every spear, Your voice cracked when you drew near — Like you were still fighting fear. Steel collided, sparks like stars, Every hit reopening scars, I know your rhythm, know your heart — But this isn’t you. You slash wide — I block and bleed, You whisper something I can’t read, For a second I see Seris breathe — Then the void takes hold. You drive me back across the stone, Black wings rising from your bones, You scream my name in broken tone — And beg me not to hesitate. [Chorus 2 – Harder, crying rage] Brother against blade and flame, Calling out your name in vain, If I don’t stop this pain — It consumes us both. Eight flames left but fading fast, Every oath already cracked, If I let you go like that — Then none of us have hope. [Bridge – Metal Rap Breakdown] (Guitars slam in) I don’t want this — I don’t want war, I don’t want blood on the marble floor, But the black sun’s knocking at the door — And you’re the one it’s wearing. You said we’d die side by side, Now I’m the one you’re forced to fight, If love means ending your life — Then let the blade decide. (SCREAM) FORGIVE ME. [Chorus 3 – Devastating release] Brother against blade — I strike, Silver shatters into night, Black sun screaming at the light — As you fall in my arms. You smile once — like before, Whisper, “Don’t let it win the war,” Then you’re gone… And I’m not whole anymore. [Outro – Quiet devastation] Eight flames… Now seven… And the black sun Burns brighter.

Brother Against Blade