The boy spent the day anticipating the dreadful encounter, an absent look covering his face as he attended class.
He really didn't want to meet with another monster in human guise, but he couldn't force his big brother to give up either.
As the evening's lesson ended, he stood up and walked towards the Gate with heavy and slow steps, admiring the beautiful gardens on his way and listening to the soothing chirping of the birds. The sun's rays warmly kissed his skin as his tense nerves relaxed in the serene atmosphere.
However, reality soon caught back as the massive structure of the Gate towered before him, forcing all the apprehension to flood back into his mind as his gaze landed on Shepard.
