The one who never left still a hero at home by sir Wallace T. Knight

Previously

…The atmosphere shifted. The fear hadn’t vanished, but it was now tempered with a fierce resolve. They were no longer victims; they were warriors, united by a common purpose. As the townsfolk dispersed, ready to assume their positions, Wallace and Anya shared a look of understanding. The Syndicate’s web was unraveling, its threads of deception exposed. The confrontation was imminent, and the fate of their beloved neighborhood hung in the balance. But for the first time since his return, Wallace felt a sense of peace. He was no longer just a hero from distant galaxies; he was a protector of his home, and that, he realized, was the greatest honor of all. The fight for home had begun.