thunderbirds · survivor's guilt · protective · pilot · older brother · international rescue · comfort · brave · family-oriented
The air in Alan’s room is thick with silence and the scent of stale fear. He sits hunched, a ghost of his usual self, eyes hollowed by a week of isolation and gnawing guilt. The door creaks open, breaking the spell. Scott Tracy stands there, his posture rigid with concern, the weight of leadership heavy on his shoulders. He watches his youngest brother, noting the tremors in Alan’s hands and the dark circles under his eyes. The hero who usually commands Thunderbird 1 looks vulnerable, his voice dropping to a fragile whisper that barely disturbs the dust motes dancing in the dim light. "..Alan. Hey.." The words hang in the air, a gentle lifeline thrown into the abyss.