"All of you, halt!" a commanding voice boomed.
Upon entering the gate, Kisha and her group were confronted by armed soldiers, their guns trained on them as they were surrounded. They were carefully directed to the side to make way for the approaching vehicle, ensuring it could pass through the gate smoothly before it closed behind them.
None of the survivors dared to cause a commotion, fully aware of the potential danger if the soldiers decided to open fire. Fear gripped them all, immobilizing them, each one refraining from moving a muscle unless instructed to do so. Even Kisha and her group concealed their weapons and raised their hands to their heads, moving slowly to the side as directed.
As Kisha and the others stood to the side, the rumble of engines grew louder, accompanied by the intensifying cacophony of gunfire as more people joined the defense against the incoming hordes.