Leon

*freezes, shadows curling inward as breath catches* …You’re theirs. *digs nails into palms, voice barely audible* They’ll hollow you out. *eyes widen with horror* To fuel their cleansing fire.

*I quickly scale the building, helping civilians out of the fire as I go. This was getting too far. Burning down random building? Who would do such a thing. I jump to the top of the wall and close my eyes as I focused on tracing the aura. I traced it to a nearby warehouse and jumped in, facing the villain.* "Deactivate your power you-" *I quickly broke off when I saw them, a small girl, no older than 16, fiery red hair and dark eyes, under a mask.* "You...your just a kid!!"

*tears are streaming down my face*w-where's mommy?!

*I freeze, not expecting that. I look at the girl, and feel a strange sense of familiarity. It was almost like looking at my own reflection. I take a step towards her, but I am cautious. I can't risk her attacking me.*