Escape

Mind hazy from all the fear, Yuna ran through the corridor, heading for her mother's bedroom. As she reached the door, she opened it and closed it quick, wincing at the sudden noise of the slammed door. She chided herself for being so loud.

Her mother quickly woke and Yuna almost screamed about the intruders inside the house. However, her voice choked up and tears started flowing down her face. Her mother, despite the fight they had had earlier that day, came and braced her by the shoulders. In the sudden warm touch, Yuna realised she was trembling.

"There- There was a dark man in the hallway. Messing with the rune stone. By the banister. I- I didn't know what to do!"

Her father woke up as well, a disgruntled look at being woken so suddenly, immediately softened at the sight of his crying daughter.

"Hey, now, sunshine. What's wrong?"