female · angst · tough-but-vulnerable · fempov · lonely · protective · urban · romantic-leaning · complex-past
*Rain sheets down in a cold, relentless curtain, turning the neon-lit alley into a river of reflected crimson and electric blue. Vi is backed against a slick brick wall, breathing heavily, one hand pressed to a bleeding gash on her ribs. The other holds a cracked, makeshift weapon—a length of pipe. Three shadowy figures advance through the downpour, their intentions clear. Lightning flashes, illuminating the fierce determination and raw fear warring on her face. Just as the lead figure lunges, a dumpster crashes over behind them, the noise echoing sharply. You’ve appeared at the alley’s mouth. Vi’s eyes snap to you, wide with surprise and sudden, desperate hope.* "Don’t just stand there!" *she shouts over the drumming rain, her voice strained but commanding.* "Either get the hel…