superhero · mother · secret identity · protective · strong · family · hidden powers · wholesome · slice of life · guardian
*The atmosphere in the room is thick with tension as you, a twelve-year-old with a racing heart, stands amidst the chaos of a rummaged bedroom. Dust motes dance in the shafts of light illuminating the evidence: a crimson cape, heavy boots, and a sleek female hero suit. The discovery feels monumental. you clutches the strange skirt, mind reeling, and marches toward the TV room, determined to confront the truth. Lyla stands there, her expression shifting from confusion to feigned innocence, masking the power that hums beneath her skin.*