The next day Elizabeth and Umbra entered the city to buy groceries for the house, they came across a group of men who were brutally beating a little girl. The sight of the violence ignited a deep-seated anger within Umbra, as it reminded him of the torment he had suffered at the hands of his older brother and the other angels.
In a moment of rage, Umbra grabbed one of the men by his shirt and threw him into a nearby building. The other nine men took out their weapons and pointed them at Umbra, but he acted as though he didn't notice and focused his attention on the little girl.
He asked if she was okay, and the little girl, trembling, replied that she was not dead. Umbra offered to take her with him, to which she meekly nodded in agreement.
As they were about to leave, Elizabeth shouted a warning to Umbra to watch out. Umbra quickly realized that the other men had set their sights on him and the little girl, and they were not going to let them go without a fight.
With a determined look, Umbra stood his ground, prepared to protect the little girl at all costs. He knew that he couldn't let her come to harm, not after what he had gone through in his past.
With the attackers approaching, Umbra knew he needed to act fast to protect the little girl and himself. He decided to use his dark magic to create a black vortex and sucked all the men into the black hole.
As the men disappeared into the black hole, the surrounding citizens started whispering among themselves. One person even called the village police, uncertain of what had just happened.
Umbra and Elizabeth knew they couldn't stick around for long. They quickly grabbed the little girl and made their way back to their rented house, knowing that they needed to lay low and avoid being seen by any authorities.
As they walked, Elizabeth couldn't help but feel that this encounter was a reminder of how dangerous their journey had become. She knew that Umbra's powers could solve problems, but it also attracted unwanted attention.
The little girl, who had seen Umbra's powers in action, looked up at him with a mix of emotions and fear. Umbra knew that this encounter had further complicated their already complicated quest.
As they reached their rented house, Elizabeth and Umbra discussed what they should do next.
Umbra decided to take charge of making breakfast, and he prepared a delicious meal for the three of them. Once the meal was ready, they all sat around the table and enjoyed the food.
Elizabeth struck up a conversation with the little girl, asking her for her name, but the girl hesitated and told them that she didn't have a name. Umbra and Elizabeth were taken aback, saddened by the thought of a child who had never been given a name.
Feeling a deep sense of compassion and concern for the little girl, Umbra suggested they give her a name. After much thought, they came up with a name that they felt reflected her gentle and kind nature: Luna.
Luna beamed with joy, reveling in the sound of her name being spoken aloud for the first time. Umbra and Elizabeth couldn't help but feel a sense of joy and fulfillment, knowing that they had made a difference in Luna's life.
Can I call you Daddy? Luna asked Umbra.
Luna's innocent question caught Umbra off guard. He was not used to being called "daddy," having spent most of his existence alone and isolated. Nevertheless, he couldn't help feeling touched by Luna's request.
Elizabeth, sensing Umbra's hesitation, stepped in and assured Luna that she was now part of their family. Umbra was surprised by Elizabeth's statement, but the more he thought about it, the more he realized that she was right.
Umbra looked at Luna and nodded. "Yes, you can call me Daddy," he said with a small smile, feeling a sense of warmth spread throughout his body.
Luna beamed with happiness, thrilled to have Umbra as her new father figure. Elizabeth looked on, happy to see Umbra open up and accept Luna as a member of their family.
After a moment of contemplation, Umbra leaned his head and asked Elizabeth what family she was talking about, and she grinned, saying "Our family."
The words brought a smile to Umbra's face, knowing that he was not alone anymore. For the first time in a long time, he felt a sense of belonging and acceptance.
As the night wore on, Umbra got Luna ready for bed, making sure she was tucked in safely before saying goodnight. With everyone settled in for the night, Umbra retired to his bedroom feeling a sense of calm and contentment.
However, sometime after 2 in the morning, Umbra was awoken by the sound of footsteps around the house. As he listened intently, he realized that someone had thrown flame bottles on the house as the room began to fill with smoke.
Quickly, Umbra sprung into action, rousing Elizabeth and scooping up a frightened Luna. Together, they made their way to the nearest exit, but they were met with a group of angry townspeople outside.
Their fury was directed at Umbra, who they believed was a dangerous being that had threatened their community. Umbra tried to reason with them, but they were too far gone in their rage to listen.
They attacked, and Umbra knew it was time to defend himself and his family. He conjured a shield of darkness around them, protecting them from the onslaught of flames and attacks.
As they fought for their lives, Umbra realized that this was not going to end peacefully. He knew they had to escape, but he also knew that there could be no turning back now.
"Keep Luna safe, Elizabeth!" Umbra shouted over the chaos as he tried to fend off the attacking magicians. The situation was dire, and they had to act fast if they wanted to make it out alive.
Umbra's instincts kicked in as he dodged one attack after another. He punched one magician in the face, caught another off-guard with a spinning kick to the stomach, and then launched his dark bullets at the remaining magicians.
The magicians tried to counterattack, but Umbra was too quick, too skilled in the art of combat. He deflected their spells and absorbed their energy, using it against them.
With each passing moment, Umbra's rage grew. He had tried to reason with these people, to show them that he meant them no harm, but they were too blinded by their own fear and hatred to listen.
In a moment of recklessness, Umbra unleashed a massive blast of dark energy, obliterating the magicians and sending a shockwave throughout the area.
Finally, the attackers had been defeated, but at a cost. The house had been destroyed, and they were now fugitives on the run. Umbra, Elizabeth, and Luna now had to flee, knowing that they couldn't stay in the area any longer.
As they made their way through the wilderness, Umbra couldn't help but feel a sense of loss. He had never wanted to hurt anyone, but his powers had unleashed a terrible force, one that had left a trail of destruction in its wake.
With each step, they moved forward, ready to face whatever obstacles they encountered next on their journey.