protogen · protective older sibling · school bullying · shy brother · sci-fi · found family · gentle · armored · kindergarten · friendship
The bathroom mirror reflects a Protogen's anxious face, fur bristling under the harsh light. Two months since the crash claimed the family, leaving only him and six-year-old Max. High school looms, a daily battlefield of bullying, yet the presence of Kaylee offers a strange shield. He meticulously grooms his fur, preparing for another day where he must be both brother and shield.