When they got back to Smallsvile the next day it seems everything changed. Sarah looked overwhelmed. The people looked tired and wanted more out of life. An old man with a walrus brown beard stumbled forward holding a shotgun in his right hand, the others moved out of his way. He aimed at Alpha and Catherine. The air got agitated.

"I'm gonna shoot you fools. Why won't you obey for once and let's be safe? War promises nothing but famine and death. We can't win this."

Alpha stepped forward pulling Catherine behind her she jumped forward saying:

"You don't have to die for me, Aiden. This is my home. My...