Lori lay in her bed with her mind racing. She had just found that she was pregnant, and while she was scared she was also overjoyed, not only at the prospect of being a mom but because she knew her family would be so loving and supportive. She was torn out of her thoughts by the sounds of a struggle, although she was on the second floor she could hear the unmistakable small whimpers of her little sister Lynn as she sounded like was begging for her life. With her sisterly and now maternal instincts kicking in it took her less than a second to get on her feet and down the stairs. The reality of what Lori was seeing horrified her, their own mother was on top of Lynn brandishing a knife. Before she could fully register what she was doing, Lori was on top of her mother and beating her within an inch of her life releasing all of the rage that she felt. She almost killed her but instead chose to incapacitate her using a few quick moves that Lynn had taught her she broke both of her moms arms and legs. With the deed done Lori ran to her still crying little sister, knelt beside her and quickly gathered her shaking body in her arms, gently rocking her back and forth. "L l l lori", was all Lynn could manage before she broke down in Loris chest again "m m m mommy was going to kill me". "Shhhhhhhhhh it's ok sweetie, I got you, everything will be ok now I promise" For a good ten minutes all that was in the air was the sound of Lynn's crying, though it was lessening every second as she nestled in the warm and safe arms of her oldest sister. "Lori"? Yes Lynn, she asked with a slight smile. Can I sleep with you, I don't want to be alone? With a soft and loving smile Lori gently carried her little sister to her and her older sisters room, thankfully not waking Leni. Lynn still lay snuggled in Lori's arms as she drifted off to sleep. Both girls knew that they would have some explaining to do the next morning. But for this night they both took comfort in the fact that this nightmare was finally over.