Chapter 12: Scar
[ Memory: 6 years ago. ]
[ Earth: Fein ]
The sun hung low in the sky, casting a warm orange glow over the green land. Ten year old Dune raced through the overgrown grass, his small legs moving as fast as they could, desperately trying to catch up with his older brother, Ned.
But no matter how hard Dune pushed himself, Ned thanks to his incredible strength and agility, easily outpaced him.
Ned glanced back, his playful grin widening as he slowed down just enough to let Dune think he had a chance.
"You're not getting away that easy!" Dune shouted, his voice full of excitement, as he redoubled his efforts.
Dune's laughter echoed through the air as he pushed himself harder, his eyes fixed on his brother. But just as he thought he might catch up, Ned made a misstep.
In his playful haste, he tripped over a jutting root, losing his footing and tumbling to the ground with a surprised grunt.
Seizing the opportunity, Dune dove forward and landed on his brother with a triumphant shout. "Gotcha!"
His small hands gripped Ned's shoulders, and for a brief moment, the two of them lay there, laughing uncontrollably.
It was a rare moment of carefree joy, one that felt precious in a world often filled with tension and uncertainty.