Stuck

Chapter 21

Outside the barn brave scouts chatted to each other, producing a scene that looked really relaxed and laid back. Erwin wanting it to seem as though the scouts didn't currently know that they were being hunted by the Karnas.

All scouts knew of the threat that was bearing down on them and Erwin even allowed anyone not prepared to die to go home. Regardless of this, everyone stayed. To your amazement everyone gave you their support and you for the first time felt how close all the scouts were and now how you were part of that family.

You, your father, Georgie and Will were all sat together by the window waiting for Erwin's orange smoke signal.

"Once this is done, those of us that are still alive will need to do a proper funeral for Jack" Georgie's voice spoke up "We will give him a proper, respectful burial."

"For everyone. They'll all need a funeral. There are so many people giving their lives for our cause." You continued on for Georgie "So many people who deserve so much better. A stone with all the names carved into the side will be made, commending them for there sacrifice"

"That's if we survive" Wills voice rang out.

The silence was deep as his words filled you very mind and senses dread creeping up your spine.

"Use your skills and you'll be fine. Remember you're the higher being, you're more powerful" your father cut the silence.

"But look where that has gotten us so far!" Georgie growled, clear distain in her expression and voice "We barely made it out of the last place alive, let alone our BEST FRIEND dying!"

Your father's face dropped so you spoke "Georgie stop, Dad's just trying to help-"

She looked at you still clearly annoyed and your words stopped immediately, hers replacing yours "I know! But you can't disagree with fact. Jack was the higher being back at the cavern, and he still died."

"Stop this!" Will said loudly to no avail.

Georgie contiued, ignoring Will's attempt to calm the situation "Our ancestors were the higher beings when this very village we are in was destroyed, and THEY DIED." Will at this point tries to get in between you two, holding back Georgie as she tries to get up in your face. You stare at her, trying to find a reason to disagree with her. But you cant. Georgie doesn't stop, however. "Now here we are. The 'Higher beings'. Trapped in a corner. But hey! Atleast you got your dad back!"

Georgie realises what she says here, and although you see regret on her face, she stands her ground. "All I'm gonna say is that we're ready for them this time. We can't afford to lose. And we won't, I promise you that" you said shortly. The amount of anger between you was obvious. The room was so thick with tension, you could probably scoop some up and save it for later.

Neither of you said anything more, so you and your dad walked to the window, looking for the smoke signal while Georgie and Will went to sit in a corner.

You worried most for Levi, you hadn't seen him since the night before, as you had to hide in the barn early this morning, mainly for your own safety.

Suddenly loud shouts and running was heard. You tipped your head up a bit just allowing your eyes to peer through the window and down to the ground where the scouts should be standing and chatting. Outside you watched as scouts running with their swords out, the clash of weapons could be heard on the distance as well as faint screams.

"The fight, it's started".

*Josh's POV*

*Early Morning*

You had sent your men out ahead of time to scout the area you knew the scouts were camping in. You could hear there relaxed chatting from where you were currently sat.