As the sun rose, everyone awoke feeling refreshed and well-rested. While most had experienced nightmares and restless sleep, Kisha and Duke slept soundly for the first time in ages, particularly Duke. He had never experienced such a peaceful night's sleep without any dreams. It felt as though he had simply closed his eyes, only to awaken to the morning light.
Brimming with energy, they both did a few stretches to ease their stiff muscles.
"How do you think we should proceed from here?" Fred asked as he walked towards them, feeling noticeably better after a good night's sleep.
"It would be ideal if we could find transportation for all these people," Kisha suggested, scanning their surroundings.
"But navigating through this highway filled with abandoned cars would pose a challenge," Fred remarked somberly.
