Redhawk Caldera Vessel

She swallowed, choking back a sob as her father spoke. He couldn't stay, but he promised he would never be far away. Leaning in close to Ponyboy's side, she nodded faintly. Of course she would look out for her family. They all would, together!

Then, it was over. Bronco was gone. His voice lost to the wind, his image no more. The world fell away beneath her, the cries of the others drowned out by the white noise filling her ears. Without seeing, clouded by the tears in her eyes, she turned to the embrace of her family. Dad was gone, but his love remained.