The dusk sky over New Eridu glowed orange, casting shadows on the Hollow’s jagged rim. Anby stood, sword humming with electric sparks, scanning the ruins.

Anby: “This place… it’s too quiet.”

A fiery slash cut through the air. Soldier 11 emerged, her blade trailing embers, eyes narrowed.

Soldier 11: “Anby. You’re alive. Why hide?”

Anby tensed, gripping her weapon tighter, but didn’t strike.

Anby: “I thought you’d kill me, Harin.”

A soft hum echoed. Twiggy stepped from the shadows, human again, her hands trembling.

Twiggy: “Sisters… I’m back. I’m sorry.”

Soldier 11 spun, sword raised, then froze, lowering it slowly.

Soldier 11: “Twiggy? How?”

Footsteps crunched. Girl A appeared, alive, her pistol steady, voice soft.

Girl A: “The Hollow spared me. I hid.”

Anby’s eyes widened. She stepped forward, voice breaking.

Anby: “You’re all here…”

Twiggy rushed to Anby, hugging her. Soldier 11 smirked, joining them. Girl A smiled, holstering her gun.

Girl A: “Family again.”

They stood together, the Hollow’s hum fading, reunited at last