Chapter 30: Things have changed?
Nancy and her mother stood frozen in the hallway, their eyes glued to the television screen as the news unfolded in real time. Their breaths stopped with every update from the reporters broadcasting live from the scene of the rogue attack. Fear tightened in their chests, their hearts pounding as they watched the city unravel before their eyes.
The news helicopters circled above the devastation, capturing a sweeping view of the Ruling Party's district. The footage showed the smoldering wreckage of a crashed chopper, a disaster that had nearly brought down an entire glass skyscraper. Once a beacon of the city's prosperity and a prime tourist attraction, the district now lay in ruins—a haunting reminder of history in the making.
From their home, Nancy and her mother could see faint plumes of smoke rising in the distance, a grim confirmation that the destruction was not just something happening on a screen but in the very heart of their City. Terror gripped them, not only for the countless citizens still trapped in the chaos but also for Tyson. Was he out there? Was he safe? The uncertainty gnawed at them, and with each passing moment, the weight of helplessness grew heavier.
Nancy dialed Tyson's number again, but there was no response. Her hands trembled as she tried once more, desperation tightening her grip on the phone.
Her mother stepped forward, gently holding her, steadying her as her knees threatened to give way.
"He's there... maybe hurt," Nancy whispered, her voice shaking. "He was supposed to protect Sera."
"Honey," her mother said softly, squeezing her shoulders. "He'll be fine... He's strong."
"Please Tyson be safe" She mumbled again as she watched the news.
The news reporter shouted into the camera, struggling to capture a clear view of what now looked like a battlefield amidst the wreckage. Smoke and dust filled the air as panicked citizens ran in every direction. Officials rushed to escort the wounded and evacuate those still trapped in the danger zone.
"The Rangers have begun arriving at the scene!" the reporter called out, his voice strained with urgency. "Now, our forces will take out the rogues in one fell swoop!"
The camera zoomed in as armored Rangers stormed the area—some helping injured civilians, while others clashed with the rogues near the building's entrance. Blasts and gunfires echoed through the streets as chaos unfolded live on screen.