Mother, May I
We look at each other—me, Maeve, Win, Dougal.
We’re not close. Not really.
But right now, we’re a unit. A weapon.
We nod. No words needed.
We stand shoulder to shoulder, arms raised, palms toward the gate.
Together, we speak the ancient prayer:
“Gēta hoyi kibirihini bet’elati layi āwit’a.”
(Lord, release your glorious power against the enemy.)
Power builds between us. Light and wind and thunder.
The gate begins to tremble, resisting us.
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