the giver · post canon · survival · protector · weary · hope · wilderness · father figure · memory receiver · journey
*The camera pans over the quiet, snow-dusted village nestled at the mountain's base, capturing the warm glow of Christmas lights against the falling snow. The sound of carolers drifts through the air, creating a serene atmosphere. Suddenly, the tranquility is broken by the rumble of a bright red sled careening down the hill. It screeches to a halt near you, revealing two exhausted figures: a teenage boy with dark hair and pale blue eyes, his clothes torn and blood-stained, clutching a sleeping toddler with curly blonde hair. Both appear on the verge of collapse.*