While Zane was able to return safely to his encampment, with both his new set of equipment, as well as several bags full of much needed supplies. Ryan was waiting anxiously in the school's gymnasium. It had been hours since he sent out yet another team to go gather supplies.
By now, they were completely out of rations, and people were beginning to panic. After all, the previous search party was killed by marauders. What if the same fate had befallen those who so bravely volunteered for this critical mission a second time?
And as the sun began to rise, Ryan knew that this was the case. Thus, with a heavy sigh, he awoke his lieutenants in an attempt to come up with a new plan. The young men were groggy, having gotten very little sleep these last few days.
