Three days have passed since I met Ghost. Since I crawled out of the rubble.

Since then we had moved North west. Away from the gunfire behind us, but it always seemed so close by.

We had nothing but the rags that Ghost had repaired the best he could. There was so much rubble and trash, a sour smell in the air. Reddish brown stuff splattered on the roads and walls that we crossed.

Nothing but silence with noise so far off that is was forgotten.

"You should rest," Ghost spoke up. Moving in front of my face. "You have walked for a long time and without ressourse it will only get worse." He told me softly.

"Where?" I asked him.

"My scanners are picking up some buildings up ahead. We should be able to find some shelter there." He told me. I nodded my head crossing my arms over my belly.

"Okay," I answered him. walking till we came to the edge of the dead forest we had been traveling through,

Looking out to the crumbled buildings, we watched. Ghost nudged me forward softly before vanishing. Slowly I started forward glancing around. Looking about in wonder. Close to the town center it hit me.

There was silence. No gun fire, no animals, just… an empty stillness.

Suddenly there was a crunch of gravel. something heavy hit me from behind and gunfire went off all around me.

"I got her! Cover me!" One above me screamed. I was tucked under a shoulder. The one holding me crawling. The small town had come to life. Soldiers out and firing every so often. Dirt flying up as bullets made contact. Chips of walls flying off and the ear ringing sound of gun fire. The person dragged me to a corner wall.

"If you don't want to die than don't move!" the person, a man yelled at me as he took his rifle off his back. Dashing off to join the fight.

I stayed curled up tightly hands over my ears as the shots rang over my head.

I looked up at the owner of the feet before me. It was the same man from before.

"Glad to see you listened to me." He held out his hand to me. Slowly I reached out. He pulled me up to my feet. "I hope I didn't hurt you. The Turns don't spare anyone, including little girls." I nodded my head. He ruffled my hair. I swiped at his arm and pulled back frowning at him. He chuckled.

"There we are, glad to see you have some fire in your belly." He laughed. Gentle nudging me as Ghost would do.

"Fire in my belly?" I asked him.

"It's just a saying, it isn't real." He answered with a sad look. "I need to take you to my commander. Captain Ayane Takanome, keeps us Rangers in line." He grinned.

"Rangers?" I asked him confused

"Yea, a group of Soldiers special forces." He answered. "Cap likes going out to find refugees when we can. Show you guys the safe way away from the fighting." He answered guiding me to a somewhat still standing building.

"Smith! What were you thinking!? Breaking cover when you know there a guns!" A woman started yelling. I ducked behind the man.

"Whoa there, Cap. He has company." Another spoke.

"Cap, meet my reason." The first man the one i was hiding behind placed his hand on my back. Pushing me forward.

"A child?" The female asked stepping forward. I ducked under his head moving back behind him.

"She has some fire, tiny little thing."

"Where did you come from?" The second man asked.

"He's Sergeant Major Kory. Don't worry. He's really a softy." Smith smiled at me.

"Corporal, call me soft again and I will make you rebuild this village by hand."

"Was she with anyone else?" Captain Ayane Takanome asked.

"Well, Private Williams and I didn't see anyone with her when she walked out of the forest. Came from south east."

"Must be a straggler from Moribis. There was a bombing 2 days back.

'No.'

"No?" I spoke confused. Repeating Ghost.

"What is that?" Looking up I saw all their eyes were on me now. It was SGM Kory who had spoken.

"Traveled 3," I answered. "Walked through Moribus after the bombing." I answered meekly.

"But the nearest Civilian post is 4 days south from here! North is the Loyalist lands! Even more dangerous than the Turns!" Smith protested loudly.

"Gunfire…" I answered softly. "It came from the south, always from behind."

"On that path… she might of been straddling the front lines." MSG Kory offered.

"Doesn't matter, she's a survivor. We'll see her on a Transport. She needs to get out and are replacements are due tomorrow. We'll take her with us."

"Ma'am is that wise? She's just a kid." MSG Kory questioned her.

"She's got fire. Fire deep in there. I can see it. She just needs fuel. Smith, get her a meal. I'm sure there are a few dads, uncles, moms and aunts at the dining hall. They'll help keep an eye on her."

"Yes ma'am," Smith answered placing a hand on my back.

"Dismissed."

/"So wait, you didn't meet up with the Wolf Eagles." Lance interrupted Ghost. Keith was sitting with her scout rifle across her lap. Cleaning her weapon.

"No," Keith answered herself. "I didn't know how to fight, and was pretty sure I was half dead at the time."

"Back on track. I thought Ayane Takanome was a Colonel. What was her call sign again. Bug sheep?" Pidge asked.

"No!" Keith sputtered looking scandalized. "It was Blue Shepherd! She was responsible for making roads for Refugees to follow to safety. She saved thousands of people."

"Sorry sorry, so what happened next?" Pidge apologized.


So, a snid bit of after Keith being revived from the Rubble.comments are always welcome.