New Start?

I remember seeing Dredd coming down the stairs. It felt like a dream. Then came the rush of emotions. The anger, the sadness, and most of all the guilt. I lost control and lashed out at all of them. While I was trying to kill all of them, they saw Dredd's confusion and concern and they worked to stop and not kill me. What kind of companions has he found himself? They were certainly stronger than they looked. I couldn't overpower them. As I fell, Diabolos got angry and lashed out at them. I don't know if he managed to kill any of them.
 
Next thing I knew I was standing in a starry void with 3 other people. The first person I did not recognize. The second person looked like Vegetables but I couldn't be sure. I haven't seen him in a long time and he looks older than I remember. The last person I can't forget. I still can't look at him. The anger is gone but the guilt isn't. I hate this. It feels like another prison. I want out. Let me out! Then that crystal appeared. I didn't want this again and I took the crystal and threw it away.
 
When I woke up I was in a strange place, surrounded by Dredd and his friends. Before I could even get my barrings on what was going on, the settlement was attacked. The monster was focusing us crystal holders. A sign that this damn crystal was cursed. What would happen if I left. I would be in danger even if I left this crystal behind? Would I be placing its curse on these new people? I don't want innocent people to be put in danger.
 
After we killed the monster, I needed space. I left the encampment, found a nice, big tree and took out my frustrations on it. It was nice to be able to fully let my anger out without the guilt of hurting someone. Once I calmed down Dredd's friends slowly made their way over to me and my tree.
 
The first was a gentle giant that went by the name of Gregor. He was incredibly friendly and surprisingly held no grudge about my attempt to kill him. He even laughed and wanted to fight again. He had the most amazing of companions in a beautiful tiger that went by the name of Nibbs.
 
Then 2 more people came over. They introduced themselves as Yumomo Yumo and Zora. I apologized to both for my actions but they both brushed it off. They seem warm and kind. They then asked what I knew about the crystals. I felt cursed by them. Like they are a promise of more blood and death in my future. I feel guilty if my presence will cause them more danger. I have no where to go so I offer my assistance on their quest and to my surprise, they gladly accept it.
 
The group was then summoned over to a storage room. Dredd wanted to be put on trial for treason for his actions during our fight. I couldn't believe it. I was so angry and trying hard to control myself. He talked of second chances and now here he is asked to be executed?! He talked of his actions as part of the Dark Knights, something that happened over a 1000 years ago and he wants to be judged on it. I don't fully understand and neither do his comrades but it does not seem to matter. They judge him on his current behavior and actions and did not find them treasonous.
 
I retreat to my tree. There is too much going on, too many conflicting emotions. I just sit and try to clear my head. I take out the crystal and stare at it. Am I the cursed one, did I do something to bring this on myself?
 
The sky slowly gets darker and I call over the pack for company. I am always thankful for their presence. I settle in with them, still looking at the crystal. Time passes and the stars come out. I still can't sleep. Its just been too much.
 
I can smell him before I can hear the creaking of his armor. He is trying to be stealthy, its cute since we both know he never can be in that armor.
 
I call out "I am fine, just let me sleep". He stops "Ah, well... good. We had a Dire bear attack recently so it isn't safe by yourself... I uh... I was just making sure. I'll be over here... uh... Did you want me to leave? I don't want to bother you..." Dredd states preparing to move away.
 
I tuck my crystal into my bag. Maybe I am cursed but that doesn't mean I have to be alone.
 
"You are fine there." I call over ...