Theo and Karina stood frozen as the monstrous figure loomed in the distance.
Its wings spread wide—wide enough to cast shadows over entire buildings.
Theo: What is that…?
Karina's knees trembled, her voice barely keeping steady.
Karina: I… I don't know.
What the hell is that…?
He looks… scary as sh—
God, what IS that thing?!
Her whole body shook uncontrollably, fear coursing through her like electricity.
Karina: Theo, I'm so scared…
I want to go home…
I don't want to be here anymore…
She clung to Theo's arm like a lifeline, shaking violently.
Theo's eyes softened. Without hesitation, he used his power to take Karina away from the danger—
somewhere far from where the monster hovered.
He placed her gently in a safe spot.
Theo: You're safe here.
I promise… I'll be back.
Karina immediately grabbed his wrist.
Karina: You're leaving me here?!
Don't leave, please…
Stay with me… Stay by my side…
Theo inhaled deeply, steadying his emotions.
Theo: This is the mission given to me by the sky.
I have to defeat those demons to keep your world safe.
So please… trust me.
Karina shook her head desperately.
Karina: No.
I don't want to.
I don't want you to go…
Theo gently held her shoulders.
Theo: When my mother died in front of me…
back when I was still alive…
I didn't do anything.
I froze. I failed her.
Karina's eyes widened.
It was the first time Theo spoke about his past with such pain.
Theo: If this world falls apart because of my negligence…
then her death will repeat again in my memory.
The rule is plain:
I must save this world…
and fulfill my mission with you.
He placed a hand over his chest.
Theo: I promise I'll be back.
I'm your guardian angel, right?
Karina swallowed hard, tears brimming in her eyes.
But she forced a small, shaky smile.
Karina: Then…
Good luck.
I'll… cheer you on from here.
Theo finally smiled gently at her—
a smile full of warmth, of trust, of unspoken love.
The wind blew, scattering his feathers as his wings unfolded.
Karina watched him.
Her angel.
Her only light in the darkened sky.