A week has passed and I finally hear words. This is the best sound I could have ever heard. "Retreat!", The invaders were leaving! "We'll be back in one years time! You better be ready." That wasn't the news I had hoped for, but at least time is on our side.
The chief called a meeting shortly after the parting words. "someone must find the other clans and bring them back to help. Murmurs arose from the crowd. "I'll go", I volunteer.
"No", my mother shouts"you're too young." Objections are all muffled together. "Please", I beg,"I want to help my clan." The chief understands. "Blue will gather the clans." My heart beats with joy. "You will set off tomorrow at dawn"
My parents pack food and bandages in a leather bag. I decide that I'll need a companion and nominate Ivan for the job. I go to bed early that night, anxious for what the future holds.
Ivan paws me in the face. I see the moon starting to set. I walk downstairs to see my mother in tears. I lower my head and look away. I can't bear to see her in shambles. I hug my parents and Ivy goodbye. I hold back my tears as I walk down the path not looking back. I can't.