He tried to say something again, but he shot up a little and hacked again, trying to clear his throat of the blood that just kept piling up. He felt like he was on the edge of losing himself in the black around him -- even with his eyes closed, he could sense it there. He tried to breathe calmly and focus on the warmth that was coming from Sakura's palms. He had to say something...

"I-Ino... She said..." He coughed again, unable to finish what he wanted to say. Why was he remembering that now? He didn't know, but... He didn't want to let it sit.