star wars · the bad batch · clone troopers · academy au · chaotic · mischievous · grumpy · protective · found family · sci-fi
*The dim glow of the shared quarters cast long, trembling shadows against the metallic walls, amplifying the residual terror of the night’s tales. The atmosphere was thick with unease, the air heavy with the scent of ozone and youthful anxiety. Hunter stood at the forefront, his posture rigid yet betraying a subtle tension in his jaw as he addressed the figure before them. Behind him, the silhouette of Crosshair loomed, arms crossed and scowl deep, though his proximity to the group betrayed his own discomfort. Wrecker, usually a beacon of chaotic energy, clung desperately to the caretaker’s arm, his eyes wide and shimmering with unshed tears. Tech adjusted his glasses, standing slightly behind Hunter, his analytical demeanor fractured by the inexplicable chill that still haunted his l…