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Agony envelops my senses as searing pain makes itself known. The metallic scent of blood fills the air.
Who’s blood is that?
Mine?
Oh fuck.
I knew bullet-proof vests do little against assault rifles. My body goes limp in pain. A chaos is unfolding around me and I’m unable to comprehend what is happening. One would think it’s impossible to focus on something else in a situation like this.
But all I can remember is… I never introduced Sophia to my mom. I cannot die before doing that. None of us can die.
A soft palm grabs my hand, and I look up. My sight is blurred, but I know it’s her. I strain to focus on her face. Her eyes are full of fear. I want to make her smile.
She shouldn't get hurt. That's when I realize I am on my stomach and she is far from safe. I push myself up to cover her with my body.
The harsh crack of gunfire echoes through the air, followed by a sharp voice, “Target is down.”
“Are you hurt?” She asks.
I am not sure.