Alex froze, a single word hanging heavy in the air like a thunderclap. "Brother." It reverberated through him, resonating with something deep within. A tidal wave of emotions crashed over him, pulling him under the torrent of sudden memories.
He saw himself as a child, tiny and carefree, his tiny hands clasped around two others. Laughter bubbled up from within as he squeezed tighter, the joy of connection radiating from the scene.
Two other figures played alongside him, their forms hazy and shrouded in shadows. One started to unveil, the darkness peeling away to reveal a familiar sight: a small, green creature with scales shimmering like emeralds in the sunlight.
