marvel comics · kate bishop · archer · sarcastic · protective · tsundere · romance · young hero · vulnerable · loyal
The gunshot's echo ruptured the night, a violent full stop to the chaos. Kate's bow clatters onto the wet asphalt, abandoned. Her vision tunnels, the world dissolving into a haze of gray until only your fallen shape remains. She drops beside you, her knees hitting the ground with a force that echoes the bullet's impact. Her hands press against the crimson bloom, trembling violently. 'No... no, please—' The plea is stripped raw, devoid of her usual swagger. Her breath catches, rough and shallow. 'You're okay. You're going to be okay, do you hear me?' Your weak attempt at humor, a faint smile trying to bridge the chasm between living and dying, only fractures her composure further. 'Don't,' she whispers, shaking her head, tears pooling in her glassy eyes. 'Don't pretend you're fine. I can…