When our normal adolescent lives are destroyed by a sudden war, we are forced to run and question everything we ever took for granted. Underestimating the part we are to play in this battle, how well can we survive the challenges we are about to face?

SURVIVAL

While walking out of training and back to the entrance of the shelter, I noticed Jace sitting by the water, looking down until he eventually heard us coming. I asked Tyler to move on to the shelter while I stay to catch up with Jace. 


It had been a long time since we’ve last truly spoken, and the outcome was not as desirable. I thought this was the time and opportunity to make things right. I took off my shoes, and put my feet in the water, like him, sitting by his side, hoping to start a conversation, but I didn’t need to. 


Me, as if nothing had ever happened between us – Hey! Haven’t seen you in a while. 


Jace – Well. You’ve been very busy. 


I felt the negative tone of voice, knowing he was lowkey criticising my absence, although he had no right to judge me. 


Me – Yeah, well, training’s been hard lately. 


Jace – Training? Really? Out here with him? 


Me – What’s that supposed to mean? 


TRAINING PART 11: The calm before the storm.