PRESENT — July 15, 2025 (TWO YEARS LATER) Aspen Shay Ortiz “Aspen, let’s go! Come on!” With a sudden burst of energy, I set off towards the source of the voice. However, as I made my way through the thick cloud of dust, I realized that my glasses were only making it harder to see. As I took a deep breath, I felt the dust fill my lungs, making me cough and gasp for air. I squinted my eyes, trying to