Chapter-2
At the top of the hill in the backyard I turn around and look at my home for the last time. All of a sudden memories of my family wash over me. Memories from before Cindy and Alex found me. Those were the good days. The days before everything went wrong. I push the memories to the back of my mind and bring the task at hand to focus. The letter said that I would find more people like me in a clearing in the woods. I turn back around and start walking in the direction of the woods. Sounds from crickets chirping and leaves crunching beneath my feet are the only things that break the silence of the night.
Up ahead I saw a flashlight and heard two voices coming towards me. I quickly slipped into the brush that was off the path I was on and waited in case they were militia who were patrolling the area. I crouched lower as they were a few feet away from me. Sure enough, they were two militia soldiers. After they pass and are out of sight I left my hiding spot and continued towards the clearing. I looked up at the clear night sky and the moon above. After walking for a few more minutes I saw the edge of the clearing. I quickened my pace as reached the edge. As soon as I reach the woods I'm on my own. As soon as I reached the clearing I saw maybe twenty other teens who looked to be around my age, maybe older. I walked over to a middle aged man who was holding a clip board.
"State your name. You just left the life you knew behind so you can start over if you choose." He said in his deep voice. I thought for a minute before I made my choice.
"Call me Roxie."
