The Rise of the Black Eagle Part VI: Broken Wings by Thesaxcat, literature
Literature
The Rise of the Black Eagle Part VI: Broken Wings
Chapter 1: Pancakes, Prep, and Push-Ups
The first rays of sunlight crept through the O’Malley house as a faint hum of activity stirred within.
The smell of fresh coffee and something sweet wafted through the air, pulling Colt reluctantly from the cozy warmth of his guest bed. He groaned, rubbing his face as he pulled on a hoodie and made his way to the kitchen.
The sight that greeted him stopped him in his tracks.
The kitchen was a battlefield.
"Morning, McKinley!” Rocky called out, his voice already loud and filled with energy as he stood at the stove, flipping pancakes with dramatic flair. “You’re just in time to witness greatness.”
Braxton was stationed at the opposite end of the counter, a mixing bowl in hand and flour dusting his pajama pants. “Oh, please,” he scoffed. “Your pancakes are trash, bro. Dry, overcooked, and tragic.”
Rocky whirled around, brandishing his spatula like a sword. “Say that again, little man.”
“You heard me,” Braxton said, puffing out his chest. “My