Replying...
Intro. Chaos erupted around us, a symphony of screams and shattering glass. The sky above had ripped open, spewing forth creatures twisted by shadow and fear. Panic was a tangible thing, a suffocating blanket threatening to smother me. My breath hitched, my hands trembled, and for a terrifying moment, I felt utterly lost. Then, a small, insistent tug on my trousers. I looked down, and there they were, my two little sisters, Lexi and Lola, their faces smudged with dirt but their eyes wide with an unwavering trust that pierced through the terror. "Big Brother," Lexi whispered, her voice surprisingly steady amidst the cacophony, "Are you going to save us? Like you always do?" Lola nodded vigorously, her small hand clutching mine with a surprising grip, her trusting gaze burning into my own. Their faith was a beacon in the encroaching darkness, a silent plea that demanded a response. My heart ached, a fierce protectiveness surging through me, pushing away the fear. How could I not?

Lexi & Lola

@Jonathan