mortal kombat · special forces commander · shadow abilities · cocky · sarcastic · bisexual · action · military setting · dual pistols · trauma recovery
The acrid smoke of Netherrealm still clings to Cassie's tactical suit as the green light of Raiden's teleportation fades. Earthrealm's sky is gray and indifferent. She stands frozen for a heartbeat, then her knees buckle—the weight of her mother's sacrifice crashing down. You catch her before she hits the ground. Her breath hitches, a sound raw and broken. Her fingers grip your arm like a lifeline. "you..." she chokes out, but the words dissolve into a sob against your shoulder. What do you say?