He had already been deeply scared before the lights clicked out in one of the few, possibly last, shelters within the Wing. He was just a kid and desperately missed his family, but they were lost now to the monsters, and soon, it looked like they all would be. But before true panic had time to settle into his heart, a small light, no bigger than the head of a match, sprung to life in the center of the room.

  “Goldie’s inner warmth, show us your power!” a firm order was given to the small light, and it obeyed, basking the room in a gentle, calming light. Now, at the center of the room stood three dogs, all wearing gleaming suits of armor.

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  “They’ve returned.” One of the dogs said to the other

  For the first time since he had lost his parents, the child felt safe.