Somewhat the Beginning (A Falling Skies Fanfiction)

What's the Next Step?

Another gunshot. I peek around the corner to see Hal's still untouched. Clayton is yelling at someone behind a tree. A firefight starts outside. Who are they shooting at? Hal's eyes go wide, "Dad?" I got Hal's attention and asked, "Your dad? Are you sure?" He nodded, put his finger on his lips, and turned back around. More yelling, but I can't make out the words. Hal then put down his gun. "What are you doing?" I asked. Hal sighed, "Round up the kids. Seems like we have to go back to the camp."

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Head's down we followed the path behind Clayton, three of his men, and an unarmed Tom. We walked into Clayton's camp like warriors defeated in battle, I couldn't take my eyes of the ground. Oddly the line stopped and I ran into Hal. I looked up and saw Captain Weaver, Anthony, Dai, and a few other fighters of the 2nd Mass. pointing their guns at the back of Clayton and the back of his men's heads, making them walk to the middle of the field. Two

"Drop your weapons!" Weaver ordered. Clayton's men dropped their guns and Tom took Clayton's.

Clayton looked at Tom, "Tom, so what's the next step in this plan of yours? " he started, "Because I was thinking maybe..."

Clayton pulled out a pistol and aimed for behind Tom, in front of me, at Hal. My eyes close and I tuck my chin into my chest instinctively. Bang. I hear a collapse. Slowly I open my eyes and look up from the ground. I see Hal still standing, then I look in front of him.

Tom puts down the gun that he was holding up, smoke still rising. So if Tom caused the bang, and Hal's ok, does that mean...? Clayton was on the ground, eyes opened but no breathing. I felt a bit nauseous at the sight of his blood trickling down his chest, but I also felt relieved. We shouldn't have to worry about Clayton or retaliation for a while, if ever.

Weaver started up again, "And if I hear than any of you are working with the enemy..." Weaber pointed at the dead body on the ground, "You'll be just like Clayton."

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"Hey!" I exclaimed as I hugged Anne and Lourdes. Anne, Lourdes, Hal, Tom, Jimmy, Ben, the kids and I were in the main hallway near the office. We got back at dusk and after we put the young kids and Ben to bed we sat up and talked.

"So are we still leaving?" I asked Tom.

Weaver answered instead, "Yes. Not now, but soon. Luckily, I don't think the aliens know we're here, but we still need to think of what to do next."

"Are we still going to try to take down that aircraft tower?" Hal asked.

"It doesn't seem like we're going to get ahold of the 4th and 5th Mass.," started Tom, "And I think we should just forget the plan altogether..."

"But it's not your decision." Weaver interrupted.

"I know." He said to Weaver, then to everyone else, "This is up to the Captain, and whatever he says we're going to follow, because we respect his judgement."

"Thank you Tom." Weaver patted Tom on the back, "And I respect your judgement as well." Weaver stood up, "Now you kids should get some rest while us men talk."

Hal, Jimmy, Lourdes and I got up and waved them goodnight then I went into my shared room. Hopefully tonight I can get some sleep.

And sleep I did.

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A/N:
Hi readers. I have noticed I haven't gotten as many reads, votes, or comments as I hoped. I want to keep updating for you guys, but I don't really get the point of updating if less than 10 people read it. I'm going to keep updating for now, but if I don't get more reads I may stop updating. If you guys are willing to help I would love it if you would tell others about my story. If you give me a shoutout on your story message me and I will do the same for your stories on Wattpad & Fanfiction.com. Thanks guys! :)