Fights were breaking out and the frequency and volume of their growls and groans had increased. We’ve had to listen to three of them being eaten in the last fifteen minutes. Anthony and Clara covered their ears while Melanie held them, but I knew the roars and devilish screams easily pierced their thin little hands. Anthony was in a constant state of petrification, whereas Clara fought to keep herself from trembling. I hadn’t seen either one of them cry for quite some time. While it saddened me to know that two children were having to acclimate to such a hellish new reality, it also gave me a sense of comfort because I knew it meant they were getting stronger. I wanted to be more interactive with them, but I just couldn’t think of anything to say that wasn’t either a blatant lie or too harsh of a truth. They were past the point of believing comforting lies. I knew it wouldn’t be long before they were ready to hear the whole truth and start learning to defend themselves.
What do You think about Trying To Survive (Part 1)?
