The next morning, the news was flooded with footage of a new hero, "The Aegis," who had intercepted a falling satellite. Leo looked at the TV, then at Maya, who was currently struggling to open a jar of peanut butter. "Tough night?" Leo asked, leaning against the counter.

"Perfect," Maya smiled, though Leo noticed a small smudge of soot behind her ear. "Leo was a real hero today. He actually finished his broccoli."

"Bedtime, Leo," Maya said, her eyes glued to a strange, glowing notification on her wrist—one that definitely didn't look like a standard smartwatch.