Setting: Command Center
The scratching of Levi's pen filled the quiet office, reports piled high around him. He barely glanced up when a knock came at the door.
"Come in," he said.
The door creaked open. A young woman stepped inside. For a moment, Levi's mind went blank—her face was half-shadowed, but something about her pulled at an old memory.
"Levi?" she asked softly. "It's me… Silvia."
The pen slipped from his hand. He stood slowly, breath caught in his chest.
"Silvia…?" His voice trembled.
"All these years, and you haven't changed a bit," she said, managing a faint smile, though her eyes carried something broken.
Levi felt guilt flood him like ice water. She was here—his little sister, older now, hardened by life, and he hadn't been there for her.
"I need your help," she said, her voice tight. "I'm in trouble."
Levi sat back down, forcing calm. "What kind of trouble?"
She lowered herself into the chair, fingers clasped together. "Stone's relatives were kind to me after you left for training. They took me in, gave me a place. But when I turned eighteen… the money stopped coming. I didn't know it, but Captain Stone had been secretly sending them funds to support me. Without it, they couldn't afford to keep me."
Levi's chest tightened—she didn't know Stone was dead.
"They put me out. And after that… I was on the streets." Her voice shook. "I told myself you'd come for me. That once you finished training, you'd find me. But you never did."
"Silvia, I—" Levi started, guilt heavy in his voice.
She cut him off, her tone sharp and bitter. "Spare me. I can tell it's been real hard for you… sitting at your desk, Captain of Leone."
Levi gritted his teeth. "Stone gave his life for this town. After that, I had an obligation—"
"And what about your obligation to me?" she snapped. "Did this town care when Mom and Dad died? No. It was us against the world. And when Stone's money stopped, I had nothing. Not even you."
Levi's voice softened, pleading. "I don't want to argue. Just tell me what happened."
Silvia's eyes darkened. "I got caught by slave traders. They pose as shelters, lure girls in with food and warmth, then sell them off. I escaped… but I've escaped before." Her voice faltered, raw despair spilling through. "And they always find me. Always."
She shook her head, her eyes wet with tears. "I thought about going to the local officers. But I couldn't. They're in the traders' pocket—supplied with girls in exchange for silence. The law doesn't protect people like me. It never did."
Levi's chest ached, her words carving into him like knives.
"I didn't know who else to turn to," she whispered. "You were the only one left."
Levi leaned forward, his voice low but fierce. "You don't have to run anymore. Not from them. Not ever again. You're safe now, Silvia. I'll protect you."
She gave a bitter, hollow laugh. "Safe? …Safety is something I gave up on a long time ago."
The words shattered him. He wanted to reach across the desk, to take her pain away, but all he could do was clench his fists and swear silently that he would make this right.
"Where are they?" he asked finally.
"They run auctions every weekend. Old warehouse outside the capital."
Levi rose to his feet, resolve etched into his face. "Then that's where this ends."
Later – Station Corridor
Levi's steps were heavy as he made his way through the dim hall, her words echoing in his head. Lily intercepted him, sharp-eyed as ever.
"I'm heading to the capital," he said flatly. "You'll hold Leone while I'm gone."
"Like hell I will," Lily shot back. "Not without knowing why."
"It's personal."
"Then make me understand—with all due respect, Captain."
Levi clenched his fists. "Slave traders. They're after my sister."
Lily's brow furrowed. "That doesn't add up. If this was happening near the capital, officers would've shut it down."
His glare hardened. "So you think she's lying?"
"No. I'm just saying that the capital isnt like leone they are more strict and hold themselves to a high standard being so close to HQ and the higher ups. "
Levi's voice was cold steel. "I grew up on the streets. I know what people are capable of."
"Then I'm coming with you," Lily said firmly. "Lord knows you'd get yourself killed without someone competent at your side."
"Someone has to protect this town."
"You trained these men. If you trained them even half as hard as you train me, they'll manage. That's why you pushed them so far, isn't it?"
Levi exhaled heavily. "They had to give me a lieutenant as stubborn as me."
"Like you said," she smirked, "I go where you go in and out of the field."
He shook his head, already planning. "We leave in three hours."
EXT. TRAIN – NIGHT
The train thundered through the dark, carrying them toward the capital. Levi stared at his reflection in the window, his chest heavy with guilt and dread.
This was his second chance to be the brother Silvia needed.
But her words haunted him still.
They always find me.Safe? …Safety is something I gave up on a long time ago