In an astonishing display of agility, the creature that had been hurtling towards her at breakneck speed came to an abrupt halt, its growl reverberating through the air.
Her mother, in a desperate attempt to rise, strained against her own physical limitations, yet her legs remained steadfastly unresponsive.
Summoning every ounce of her dwindling strength, she mustered a final surge of energy, her propelling her off the ground. But instead of regaining her balance, she soared briefly through the air before coming crashing down again, her hopes shattered.
Faced with the bitter truth that standing was an impossible feat, she resorted to crawling on all fours, her trembling hands leaving crimson streaks in their wake. Through tear-filled eyes, Freya's knelt beside her wounded mother, clutching onto holographic images.
Wrenching sobs escaped her throat as she implored,