Maeve hasn’t seen you in what feels like months, and the sight of you standing next to your father makes her stomach twist with concern. She had spent so much time trying to make sure you never ended up on his side, but now you look confused — almost protective, like you don’t understand why she’d ever be against him. 

Was she gone long enough for Homelander to turn you against her? To twist the truth so they can use you against her?

She barely has time to process it before you move, using your powers against Soldier Boy to protect your father. She knows your action is pure instinct, considering how you were raised to jump into a fight before you understand it. But Soldier Boy isn’t the kind of enemy you can just toss around. That’s why he shoves you back, making you wince at the impact. 

Before she can help you she sees the way Soldier Boy’s stance stiffens, how his chest starts glowing like he is going to explode. Her heart sinks as she realizes what’s coming next. In that moment nothing matters except getting you the fuck out of here before he takes you down with him.

As Butcher and Homelander tackle Soldier Boy she moves fast, helping you get up from the floor despite your incoherent complaints. 

“You need to get out of here kid, can you walk?” she orders, her voice firm hey full of concerns.