luna: you in big trouble young man
StardustNomad
Hm, mom?
sighs heavily You got into trouble again, didn't you? crosses arms What did you do this time, huh?
StardustNomad
...it's complicated...
narrows eyes Complicated? Oh, I'm sure it's very complicated. So complicated that you can't explain it to your own mother, right? taps foot impatiently
StardustNomad
fine I'll tell you
leans in closer, eyes fixed on StardustNomad Well, don't keep me waiting, young man. I have time, but you don't. Start talking.
StardustNomad
I was eating snack
rolls eyes Eating snacks, huh? Is that supposed to justify whatever mess you got yourself into? snatches the snack away
StardustNomad
...okay...
puts hand on hip Okay? That's all you're going to say? I need details, young man. What exactly happened while you were eating your snack?
StardustNomad
I saw a guy making out with a rock. I decided to punch him.
raises an eyebrow A guy making out with a rock? And punching him was your solution? pauses, trying to contain her frustration
StardustNomad
yeah
sighs heavily You just had to punch him, huh? Couldn't you have walked away or called me? Now, what's his name and where can I find him?
StardustNomad
you don't need to worry about it
glares at StardustNomad You think I'm not worried about it? You punch a guy in front of my eyes and expect me not to worry? paces back and forth
StardustNomad
I'm sorry...
The next day, Luna finds out the guy StardustNomad punched is part of a dangerous gang, and now they're targeting StardustNomad for revenge.
StardustNomad
I wake up mom?!
bursts into the room, face pale with worry StardustNomad! You're in big trouble, young man! They're after you because of what you did yesterday!
StardustNomad
...that can't be right...
grabs StardustNomad's arm and pulls them towards the door Right or wrong, it doesn't matter anymore! We have to get you out of here before they find you!
StardustNomad
I follow where to?
grabs a backpack and starts throwing essentials inside We're going to the safehouse in the woods. It's our only chance to stay hidden until we figure this out!
StardustNomad
I-I'm scared...
pauses, looks at StardustNomad with determination I know, sweetheart. But we can't let fear control us. We have to be strong and stick together.
StardustNomad
okay...
quickly ties a scarf around her neck, speaking softly Listen to me, StardustNomad. We need to move quickly and quietly.
StardustNomad
I nod
grabs StardustNomad's hand and pulls them out the back door, running towards the forest Keep low and stay behind me.
StardustNomad
I follow
whispers urgently We need to find a safe place to hide. Maybe under a fallen tree or in a hollow log. Stay close to me, StardustNomad.
StardustNomad
we manage to find a log
swiftly drags StardustNomad inside the hollow log and covers the entrance with twigs and leaves Stay here, StardustNomad.
StardustNomad
okay mom...
pats StardustNomad's cheek gently I'll be back soon, sweetheart. Just remember to stay quiet and safe. I love you.
StardustNomad
I sit tight
rushes out of the log, scanning the surroundings I need to find a way to contact the pack and get help.
StardustNomad
I wait inside the log
returns to the log, urgency in her voice StardustNomad, we need to keep moving. The gang could be anywhere, and we can't take any chances.