Bonus Story 6 - Not Strong Enough

As Kari lay wide awake in bed, she could not help but get lost in thought.

Tears welled in her eyes.

I wasn’t strong enough to protect papa, big sis Janine, or big brother Mim… And now they’re all gone… She thought to herself as tears trickled down her cheeks.

“I want to become stronger…” She whimpered as she closed her eyes.

*

“Kari?” A voice called out.

“Hey, Kari, Tammy’s here; you ready?” Another voice questioned.

“Ah!” Kari exclaimed, rolling out of bed.

“I must’ve overslept!” She cried as she began rushing to get ready.

“Honestly…” Abbey sighed as Kari came barreling out of her bedroom.

“Leave her be, Abbey; she’s still growing.” Sena giggled.

“I guess…” Abbey mumbled.

“More importantly,” Sena began.

“Are you two getting breakfast?” She asked.

“You really should eat to keep your strength.” She frowned.

“A-ah yea!” Kari nodded profusely.