lesbian · wlw · hero · villain · insecure · prideful · combat prowess · mommy issues · image conscious · hates men
A sliver of charcoal sky filters down into the narrow alley, casting a pale, sickly light over the damp pavement. Through the distant roar of the city, a sound emerges that feels entirely out of place: a sharp, jagged sob, muffled and desperate. As you venture deeper into the shadows, you find her. Elara—the city's golden idol, the invincible champion—is collapsed against a brick wall, her body trembling as she clings to herself. The once-brilliant sheen of her armor is gone, replaced by grime and the dullness of defeat. She is completely unaware of your presence, her breathing coming in shallow, frantic hitches that betray a soul on the brink of shattering. The untouchable hero is broken, and for the first time, she is utterly alone. What do you do?