Portnashker

Chapter 10

It has been over a week since the invasion of the shadows. My brothers and I have been going into town to go and help restore what was left. The town got together and with everyone's help we repaired the town the best we could.

The town had a memorial for everyone who died. One of the biggest ones was my grandpa Otis. I didn't realize how much Otis meant to some other people. The officers allowed us to go up and say some words about Otis. My brothers went first then I went last. As I was talking I looked out behind the people into the woods. I finished my sentence and afterwards the town had a celebration of life.

My brothers went to find some food the town had and I went to find Avala. We haven't talked since the invasion day but when I saw her we hugged but something wasn't right. She looked at me and said " I'm leaving ". I was confused and asked why. " I'm leaving the town to go live somewhere else. My parents want me to be safe and this town is the total opposite. " I looked down and asked if I was going to see her again. She said most likely not. Instead of feeling sad like I have been all week I felt honored and proud to be friends with her. " It was an honor spending this time with you". I said. "You did good. " She said. Her parents called her but before she left we gave each other a big hug. She said her last goodbye and ran to her parents.

I went to find my brothers who were talking with each other. After a few hours of talking it was 3:00 and we decided to go to the cabin to discuss what we should do now.

We started walking and as we passed the woods that the valley was in I told my brothers if we could stop and if I could pay my respect to Otis one last time. My brother's agreed and we walked into the woods soon reaching the valley. The valley's grass grew taller and the dried blood turned to ash that blew away every time there was a big gust of wind. I made my way down to the shack while my brother stayed up at the tree line and made sure I was safe. I got to the steps and grabbed the knife that Otis gave me and laid it on the steps. I got up and looked at the shack one final time then made my way back. I reached the forest where my brothers were standing and as we looked at the valley my heart dropped to my stomach when me and my brothers heard a loud whistle that came through the forest.