Get the Strap

They gathered the children together and led them to safety. No attempt was made to shield them from ugliness of the devolving world. War was traumatic but hopefully they would learn to not to choose this option. The idea was the show them the truth and then teach them to thrive in it. Outside, Peter guarded the gate with one machine gun strapped across his chest and the other held tightly in his hands. Bess stood lookout from the tree overlooking the compound. Inside, the adults huddled close to map out a new plan. The days were growing shorter. Food rations were dwindling. Time was running out.