Tale Of Sarna The Shield Warrior First United Army

South&East

Few miles south and east of Statesboro. First United Army. Two hours after the battle. 

Sarna climbed in the wagon as it moved. Tying Paint to the wagon. Liza, you can climb up front with the driver. I'd like to speak to this one alone.
Sarna, I'm not too leave you alone. You'll be up front, he is tied up no worries. Under protest I say.
Under protest Liza. Believe you said, Master Sargent Stern? Yes, I did, you can just call me Stern. Tell me, Stern, why were you killing your own Troops? Orders from that Political Officer. No one surrenders. Figured they'd shoot me too, kill themselves. Did what I was told, didn't like it. What kind of people are you, kill your own impale innocent ladies? Because they had red hair?

You say you're Sarna, well they want you dead. They want you to come out in the open. So they can kill you. The thinking is you die, the movement dies with you. I had no part in that killing of those ladies. The Officers and a few deranged soldiers took part in that. I won't tell any more. So, are you going to kill me? Sarna shook her head, no I'm going to send you back with a letter, for your Leaders. They'll probably kill you for me. Stern smiled what makes you think I'll go back? Sarna grinned tapped his shoulder, why I plan on dropping you near Savannah. You'll have no choice under a flag of truce.

Stern looked at Sarna, what if I refuse to do this?
No refusing I'll be with you, I'll make sure you do it. You know they'll kill you even with a flag of truce. Sarna nodded only if I give them a chance.
I'm done talking if you please I'd like to be left alone. Sarna shouted, stop the wagon I'd like to get out! Liza, you have the rear with this person!
After getting on Paint, Liza, don't you kill him, unless you have to. Smiling I was hoping I could.
Bye, your leave.

                             Guyton Rally Point
Mitch caught The First United, informed Sarna of the loss. Met Liz and her special platoon. Army of Carolina has just finished getting in position.

Mitch stood as Jacob walked in, Jacob I've news. Unless Sarna wants to tell you. Sarna said it's good to see you Father, Mitch you can inform him. Jacob the Corps left behind at Columbia are gone, all dead far as I know. Nothing to hold them back from our rear, till the Army of Bama gets ta Columbia. Jacob new in his heart they were, he sat down in defeat. Mitch, you sure, heard about the oddities. Yes, Sir, I'm positive. Damn heard you know how to take them out? Yesum is dangerous as hell! Can be done. Father Ohio sent what they call Snippers to us. Long range Riflemen. A Liz Howard is in charge Ranger Captain. Well, haven't seen a lady Ranger in years most are up north or west. Few around this way. Snipper, better than our Sharpshooters? She said they are the best at it.

Mitch nodded if I'm not needed, I'd like ta get some food. Jacob whisky later ta remember our friends by later? Mitch, yes, stop in later after dark. Yesum. Sarna nodded you can go, Mitch. Thank ya see ya after dark Jacob. Sarna, bad enough we are deep into enemy territory, nothing protecting our rear. Sarna stood Father, once Ben and the rest get here. We will discuss it. Like a coffee? No, like a whisky to calm my nerves some. Sarna smiled Father, here placing the bottle on the desk. As he poured his drink the rest walked in. Ben said good to see you. Jacob nodded, good to see all of you.

Sarna, said,  well we are all assembled again. I've sent for Walson. We've moved deep into enemy territory, why except for Columbia have we only seen fortified camps few patrols? We knew going in lines were thin, it's like a pullback? Jacob thought a moment took a drink, maybe it's a ploy.
A planned hold, sucker us in. They haven't counter-attacked, to hold Savannah, Charles Town would be the best bet for that. Sarna tapped her pencil on the desk, I knew, we could possibly march straight into a trap. After getting this far, my intentions were to keep us split.

I think now, we should stay one large Army! I want pickets out one and three miles. We need an early warning. Scouts towards Charles Town and our rear. We hold here till after Walson arrives. Father when you see Mitch, talk about those oddities. We need to know more. Everyone, I called it wrong at Statesboro. I sent in Shield without support. Infantry charges even Cav. without support could end in disaster. Lana looked at Sarna, command makes decisions Sarna. Good or bad, long as you learn from them. Lives lost even in a good decision can seem like a bad one. Sometimes one appears bad after the fact.