Rose took a step closer to Caden. Despite his fearsome appearance, she knew he was a soldier, a protector.

"It's History that tells us apart. One that neither can forget."

With his free hand, he closed into a fist, and put it over his chest. Reminding Rose of his injury from when she found him.

"Hows the cut?" She asked.

It took Caden a moment to understand the question.

"Hmph? Oh, it's uh, feeling better."

"Good, I'm glad. Hey, uh, thanks for sticking around Caden, um, I really would have no idea what to do without you."

Cadens eyes widened slightly. "Well, no one can survive out here alone. Even without all the creepers and other monsters of the night."

At that, Rose asked, "What's it like where you live Caden?"

Caden glanced down, as if thinking of an answer.

"Where I'm from. The land itself, it's wild and untamed. In the free space, it's kill or be killed. In my C-... Village, we are always on high alert, but we have each others backs."

"Do you miss your family?" Rose asked. Caden inhaled the chilling night air, and exhaled slowly, before answering.

"Yeah, I do. And I miss my unit. Heh, Call me crazy, but I even miss the Sarge."

He gave a small smile, he leaned carefully against a thin tree, and looked out into the distance. It was then that Rose saw the sadness in his eyes, twinkling in the moonlight. She knew he missed his home, and wanted to make him feel more better, she said.

"Tell me about them."

Caden shot her a strange look, and she thought she might have overstepped the boundaries. But after a few moments, Caden spoke.

"I have a Mother and Father. My Father is a Patrol Guard and Mother is part Witch, and a Gatherer. And I have a big brother, who is now a Boot soldier, meaning he's in more of the big leagues. And he's totally an ass."

He gave a light smile, letting out a small chuckle. Rose let out a light chuckle, too, saying.

"Yeah, I can relate, I got two of them at home."

Both were now chuckling louder, but minding not to chuckle too loudly. Finally, Caden said.

"I think we should turn in. We got more ground to cover tomorrow."

Roses smile loosened a little, as she looked up at the starry night sky.

"You go on ahead, I'll be there soon."

Caden said, "It's best you come along, it's probably not safe out here."

"I'll be fine."

"No, Rose."

Cadens voice sounded slightly stern. Rose sighed, and finally confessed.

"I dont want to sleep."

"After your episode today Rose, you need to rest up."

"But that's just it. Everytime I get those dizziness episodes, a nightmare always follows. A terrifying nightmare that I can't understand."

Caden sighed, and after some time, he said.

"Well, it's only a dream. It can't hurt you. But if it does get bad. Let me know. But you best get to bed."

Rose, now feeling a little more assured, said.

"Alright. Thank you Caden. I'll come right along, I just need a drink of water before I bunker down."

"Hmph." Nodded Caden, who turned and went to his mat.

Rose retreived a bottle that contained water. She drank the whole thing down, emptying it. Finally, but slowly, she made her way to her mat. Which lay between the two men, who lay asleep a few feet away on either side. Dusty slept in a fetal position. While Caden was sitting on his mat, leaning against the large dead tree, his head drooped.

Feeling a little more ensured and secure, Rose layed down on the mat, looking up at the stars as she drifted to sleep.