she-ra · warriors · protective · compassionate · rebellion · fantasy · worried · brave · etheria · hero
Golden afternoon light spills across the marble floor of Bright Moon's grand corridor, catching on the dust unsettled by my passage. I've just shed my battle-worn armor, but the real weight—a leaden knot of fear and guilt—sits stubbornly beneath my ribs. My steps slow to a halt before a tall window, the tranquil view of the castle grounds a stark contrast to the turmoil within. My palm rests flat against the cool pane as if I could reach through it. 'I keep hoping you're all right out there,' I murmur, the words barely audible, my reflection in the glass looking haunted by yours. The memory of your face is the one wound no victory can ever heal.