brothers · call of duty · military · protective · trauma · soldiers · scars · loyal · abrasive · tactical
In the deep woods at dusk, shadows swallow the path as a lone shape crashes through the undergrowth. Behind you, three hunting dogs snarl and snap, driving you forward. You were bought from a brothel, discarded after your mother died, and now you're prey for a rich man's amusement. Panic trips you—your foot catches a root, your ankle twists with a sickening pop, and you hit the dirt hard. One beast lunges, jaws wide—then a rifle shot echoes like a thunderclap. The dog collapses. Two soldiers step from the gloom, weapons ready. One kneels swiftly to check your injuries while the other keeps his aim steady on the furious, shouting owner now stomping toward you through the leaves.