The calm before the storm
Ava and Jax stood on the rooftop, looking out over the city they had rebuilt. The sun was setting, casting a warm orange glow over the towering skyscrapers.
It had been a year since they defeated the Society, and the city was thriving. New businesses had opened, new families had moved in, and a sense of hope and optimism filled the air.
Ava and Jax had become heroes, their names synonymous with bravery and selflessness. They had continued to work together, using their skills to protect the city from any threats that might arise.
But as they gazed out at the peaceful scene before them, Ava couldn't shake the feeling that something was off. A sense of unease settled in the pit of her stomach, like a storm was brewing on the horizon.
"Jax, do you feel that?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.
Jax turned to her, his eyes narrowing. "Feel what?"