Live to survive

Will you fight with me?

After talking with Trent for about an hour about the past few days, Daz came back and I could tell Trent was exhausted.
"I'll let you get some rest. I'll check on you later." I told him before leaving.

I walked out and an overwhelming feeling of hunger hit me. I saw Jack and Liza talking. I grabbed food and went over next to them.
"Oh Jesus can you stop almost dying." Jack said pulling me into a hug.
"I'll try." I said. I shoved food into my mouth.
"Maybe you should die instead of other people." Liza said. I looked up at her glaring hard.
"Luca, Tally, and Eden all died from those people. I watched them die, how is that fair?" Liza asked clearly upset.
"I'm sorry that had to happen. But there not the only innocent ones that didn't deserve to die." I said back thinking back upon the countless people who I could have saved. She rolled her eyes and left.

"I don't know how to get through that girl." I said shoving more food into my mouth.
"She means well, just a hard surface. She didn't mean it it's just been a rough couple days for everyone." Jack said looking down.
"I'm sorry." I said swallowing my food sadly.
"We can't save everyone, but your doing a damn good job at keeping the majority alive." He said smiling.
"So now what, we are down to 16 people who can fight, wonderful." I said rolling my eyes.
"Why not change that. If we want to beat this underground tribe, we need to train people to fight." Jack said. I nodded my head.
"Tonight?" I asked. 
"Tonight." He repeated.

"Casey! Casey!" I heard someone screaming. Jack and I jumped up and searched for who was calling. I looked to see Matthew and Skye running towards us.
"What happened?" I asked scared.
"It's Jax. We couldn't save him." Skye said out of breath.
"What? Why not?!" I yelled.

"We came right when he got caught by the other tribe. He tried to fight back, but they got him." Matthew explained.
"Is he okay?" I asked.
"He was alive, but i dont know how long that's gonna last." He said. A million thoughts raced my mind.
"Why didn't you help him?" I yelled.
"There was like 8 people, we had no chance with them. Especially now that they are mad." Skye defended.
I sighed and ran a hand through my hair.
"Well we have to save him." I said walking off. Jack grabbed my arm and pulled me back.
"Casey, think clearly. We don't stand a chance against them. We are outnumber by a long shot and we are all weak." Jack said.
"Well what do they want from us?!" I exclaimed angrily.
"Well we did kill their leader, they probably want the same thing and more." Matthew said. I felt like screaming and crying. Jax could be dead right now and I did nothing to try and help him. I needed to get him back.

"He can't die." I said my voice cracking.
"But we can't save him. Not now at least. We need a plan. A real one, Jax is strong I'm sure he's okay." Jack said. I rolled my eyes knowing he was right, but that didn't change my mind. I needed to save him.
"Well then let's train these people to fight." I said.
"Get everyone to the training center. I don't care if we have to go all night, they need to learn how to fight." I gave orders and they all nodded their head running off. I realized since Jax was gone, I was their only leader. I was going to have to step up and take responsibility.

A little bit later everyone who was able to fight was standing in front of me ready for orders. I scanned everyone. Women and men some looked strong, some not as much. They all were covered in dirt and sweat. Some had cuts and bruises and some had bigger injuries.
"I know some of you still don't like that I'm in charge. But I don't care, this is bigger then any of you, this is bigger than me. Jax was captured by the underground tribe. I know you are all tried, scared, and hurt from the past things you have had to do, I truly do understand. But now is not the time to give up. We can train and become stronger, and we can save Jax.

I can't do this alone. I need every single one of you to fight with me. We train tonight and tomorrow. We have to attack soon or it might be too late for Jax. Think of all the things he has done to keep you and your families alive. This is the least we can do for him. He needs us, and I'm not giving up until he is back here alive. So, are you with me?" I gave my speech as Empowering as I could. I never did good with stuff like that, but I felt pretty good on that one. I raised my brows at them. They all looked around at each other and started nodding, looking like they got a whole new look.
"Will you fight with me?" I yelled out to them. They all answered back by yelling and screaming out determined. They all raised their weapons to the sky and that was a sign that they were ready.
"Okay, then lets go." I said.

"Jack you take a small group out on a run, Kian and Felix you take another group and teach them swords, Lacey and Piper teach axes." I gave orders and they all went to work.
"Matthew, Liza, John, and Lark you teach hand to hand, Daz and Swayer you teach another group about medical help, Deliha and Leo I need you to help me with something. Switch stations in 45 minutes. Keep going, stay strong." I said before walking off with Deliha and Leo following me. I needed to see how we were doing on supplies. I went into the leaders cabin where we keep records of everything we have.

I checked the paper. Good on clothing. Food is a low, I'll need to get some then. Weapons are fairly good, maybe ask the weapon makers to make a few more just incase. Medical supplies good enough, hopefully we won't need to use anything. Besides Trent, I needed to check in on him then. Okay I think we are good.
"Okay Delia I need you to get Skye from my cabin and go out and try and find as much food also get new water." I ordered.
"Got it." She said leaving.
"Leo, I need you to go to the weapons makers and ask them to make this as soon as possible." I quickly took out a piece of paper and scribbled down knives, spears, and arrows. I handed it to him and he ran off. I stopped and took a deal breath. Hopefully everything will work out and Jax will be back soon.

And so the fight begins. What do you think will happen with Jax? Feedback please!
-Mac🏹🏹