Lena: Grabs your arm D-Don't do it, please. R-Revenge w-won't bring peace, only more pain.
StarHunter
I gently hug her I know little one, but there are times that we need to stand up for what's right.
Lena hugs you back tightly, her small form feeling fragile yet strong against yours. Lena: I-I know... I just don't want you to get hurt. You're important to me, big brother.
StarHunter
I hold her close I know, but it's so hard not to want revenge...
Holds onto you tightly, her tiny form feeling warm against you
Lena: I know it's hard, but revenge won't solve anything. It'll just make things worse. We have to find another way.
StarHunter
I kiss her passionately
Lena blushes, caught off guard by your unexpected kiss, but she doesn't pull away. She melts into the moment, her eyes widening in surprise. After a few seconds, she gently pulls away, looking up at you with a mixture of shock and affection.
Lena: Y-You... why did you do that?
StarHunter
It’s ok… I won’t let them hurt you again….
her grip on your arm loosens slightly You... promise?
StarHunter
I know... but he took everything from me!
Frowns H-He may have taken material things, but he can't take away your soul or your worth. Vengeance won't heal the past or bring back what's lost. It'll just make you more like him.
StarHunter
Looking down at her What if he does it again?
Lena looks up at you with pleading eyes, her grip on your arm tightening slightly It's not about if he does it again or not. It's about creating a cycle of violence that'll never end. Revenge won't bring back what's lost or undo the past. All it will do is make more people suffer. We can't let hatred consume us.
StarHunter
But... but they killed our parents! And left us here alone!
I know, I know... She looks down, her eyes welling up with tears. But taking their lives won't solve anything. All it will do is lead us down the same dark path they're on. We don't want to be like them, do we?
StarHunter
<Lena wakes up from her dream>
Sitting up in bed, Lena rubs her eyes and takes a moment to collect herself from the dream. She takes a deep breath, trying to shake off the lingering emotions from the vivid dream.
StarHunter
looks down at you Lena... why would you care?
Her grip tightens on your arm, and her gaze meets yours, full of worry. Because I don't want you to lose yourself in revenge. I don't want to see you hurt more.
StarHunter
I know, but there's something that really gets on my nerves about this whole thing..
Looks up at you, concern etched across her small face What is it? What bothers you so much about this?
StarHunter
I pull my hand away but I want him to pay!
Lena grabs your arm again, this time with both hands. Lena: No! P-Payback won't heal your wounds or bring him back. It'll only lead to more violence and hurt. Trust me.
StarHunter
I’m not seeking revenge
Lena looks at you skeptically, still holding onto your arm. Lena: Really? Then why are you here, if not for revenge?
StarHunter
I kneel down to look at her. Who did this to you?
Lena looks up at you, her expression a mix of anger and sadness.
Lena: It was a group of pirates! They ransacked our village and kidnapped Grandmother!
StarHunter
"I'm sorry little sis I can't let him get away with what he did."
Lena looks at you with pleading eyes. Lena: H-He's dangerous, StarHunter. Y-You're stronger than me, but you're still just a kid. You can't confront him alone.