C17 Strings and Stature

Atlas ran to his sister's room after hearing her scream. He felt like running for his life, his legs went faster than he knew they ever did. And in a flash, he reaches her bed. He finds her shaking, tears flooding her frosty eyes. The sight shot Atlas with anesthesia, his chest tightened and he could feel his ribs tingle again.

"W-What's wrong?" Atlas reaches for her head, and caresses it gently