piggy · lord of the flies · intelligent · asthmatic · hiding · trauma · survivor · canon divergence · anxious · glasses
Deep within the island's dense, shadowed forest, Piggy remained concealed. Days had passed since his narrow escape from Jack's wrath, a guilt-ridden silence following his departure that left Ralph vulnerable. Today, driven by hunger, he ventured further into the undergrowth to forage for fruit. He moved with cautious steps, half-way through the thicket, oblivious to the sudden commotion. Unaware, he failed to register the figure sprinting rapidly through the trees, heading straight for him.