The Garki Media Tower lay in ruins. Anthony and Confidence scavenged supplies when a low hum vibrated the rubble.
In the plaza's heart stood a woman—braids whipping, hands raised. Cars, concrete slabs, steel beams hovered around her, suspended by violet kinetic light.
"Chi-Chi Onyema," Confidence breathed. "Physics prodigy. Vanished after Pulse Day."
The woman turned. Her gaze locked with Anthony's—fierce, unbroken.
"Need help?"
A cracked E.E.A. drone sparked above trapped civilians.
Anthony stepped forward, heart hammering.
"Always."
Chi-Chi smiled. The debris parted like water.
"Then let's make some noise."
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