It was now afternoon, and the travelers stopped to make camp. The sun was already setting behind them. While Rose was getting out the sticks for Caden to start a fire. She could not help but eavesdrop on Dusty and Ambers convention. The two were setting down mats for everyone, including Llamita. Amber was the first to speak.

"Dusty why didn't you use the portal to reach Headquarters?"

Dusty fidgeted a moment before answering. "I lost the steel. Couldn't find it anywhere."

Amber sighed, "Oh boy, when we get to Sector Seven, we need to figure this out."

Rose stood there, completly confused. What's a Portal? Llamita was the first to fall asleep. Sleeping soundly near Amber, who was about to lay down on her mat. All had eaten, each had been given half a loaf of bread and some water. Soon, everyone was laying on their mats. The campfire was going out. Dusty and Amber spoke quietly to one another. Caden, who wore the black mask all day, eyed them, as if he was in deep thought. And Rose was looking at the picture of her family.

For Rose, as each day slowly went by, the farther and farther away she felt from her family. Were they even alive anymore? And not to mention the strange events happening all around them. But would she ever see them again? And what about Caden? He must miss his family so much. And they must be worried about him. Did her family miss her, if they even were out there?

She folded the picture and tucked it back in her dress. She then turned to Caden and asked. "Caden, are you okay?"

He turned his head towards her. "I'm fine."

Rose then said, "Only one more day, until we finally get the help we need. What are you gonna do when you finally get to be with your family."

He shrugged, "Get back to my duty."

Rose was about to lie down and it a night. Where Caden said.

"And maybe, if you want, you could come along. I mean, if things go strange or out of hand."

Rose smiled, "Really? You're-"

*Bwwwwwwoooooooooo*

Just then, a huge wind blew hard into the campsite. The wind was hard and strong enough knock everyone off their mats. It was quick enough to blow the campfire out like a candle. Everyone was blinded by the darkness of the night. Llamita gave out cries of fear. Rose struggled to get to her feet, until she felt a pair of large hands grip her shoulders and hoisted her up. Two lights were lit, and Rose saw that it was Caden who helped her up. The lights that were lit were from Dusty and Amber, who lit up two torches.

"What was that?" Asked Rose, with fear rising in her voice.

"It came from the south!" Said Amber staring in the direction of the wind. Rose looked to the south, and in the distance, she could see, a light? The light was no bigger than a star on a dark night.

"Sector Six!" Dusty exclaimed.

Just then, another blasting wind came from the south. Knocking everyone off their feet. It blew the torches out, and Llamita wailed even louder, her hoofs pounding the ground.

"We can't stay here, we have to go!" Said Dusty, lighting another torch.

"Everyone head North!" Shouted Amber. And just like that, everyone took off into the other direction. Heavy winds blew from the south, whipping past their ears. It was not long before another wave of wind sent everyone falling down. In a frantic state, Rose shouted.

"What's happening?!"

But then, came the next waves, this time, the wind was warm, almost hot. And the next thing Rose knew, her weren't touching the ground.

~

Rose woke up, feeling nauseous. She looked around, and found Caden trying to help her up. Two torches were lit, and Rose saw the aftermath. Amber was tending to Llamitas hind left leg.

"Luckily, she just sprained her ankle." Amber said to Dusty, who sighed and said.

"What the hell is going on?"

"When we get to Sector Seven, we will contact Headquarters." Said Amber.

"We need to keep going, I don't think it's a good idea to stay."

It was Caden who spoke. Which surprised almost everyone.

"Oh now you talk," commented Amber. "And I agree. Best to travel at night. Who knows what else might happen."

Amber and Dusty both helped Llamita to her hooves, Dusty supporting her hurt ankle. Amber leading her ahead, while holding a torch. Caden knelt down next to Rose, and helped her to her feet.

"Come, it's a long night." He said, holding his own torch. And so, the three pushed on in the wide vast plains, under the cover of night.