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Months have slipped by, and Amy has blossomed back into her cheerful self, though the shadow of her parents' absence still lingers in her mind. She often wonders how long it will be until they’re well again. Her weight has returned, much to the family's relief, and they cherish her radiant smile, even as they grapple with the truth about her parents, not wanting to plunge her back into despair.
In the kitchen, Mrs. Rumble was busy whipping up dinner, while Mr. Rumble buried himself in paperwork, leaving the two kids to frolic outside.
"And the brave knight battles the fearsome beast to rescue his beloved princess!" Richard declared, holding an imaginary sword.
"Sir Richard, save me!" Amy chimed in, stifling giggles as she played along.
"Hey! Can we join in?" a new voice piped up.
The duo turned to see two boys approaching, eager to join the fun.
"Sure! You can be the monsters I have to vanquish!" Richard grinned, eager to impress Amy.
"Are you the princess?" one of the boys inquired.
Amy nodded shyly, her first interaction with anyone outside of Richard and their parents.
"Then you definitely need a dragon! While the knight is off fighting, the dragon guards its princess," the boy twirled her around, eliciting a fit of giggles from her.
"Hey, she only needs me to keep her safe!" Richard interjected, puffing out his chest.
"Why’s that? You look like you couldn’t protect a fly, squirt!"
"Yeah, check out those spaghetti arms!" the boys jeered, laughter ringing out.
But a swift kick to their legs silenced them.
"St-Stop picking on him! Th-That’s not nice!" the trembling girl protested. One boy smirked at her vulnerability, leaning in, "How about you ditch him and hang out with us instead?" He touched her shoulder, and she flinched.
In an instant, chaos erupted. One moment, the boy's hand was on Amy, and the next, it was shattered in Richard's grip, a dark and menacing energy radiating from him.
"Touch her again, and I’ll make sure you regret it."
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RomanceAt a young age, tragedy struck her life when her parents were taken from her in a devastating accident, leaving her to seek refuge in the home of her neighbors. In the aftermath of such profound loss, she transformed into a quiet, gentle soul, her l...
