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two wounded men. Lucky for them, they weren’t too heavy.
“If any of you get tired, let me know,” Finn offered. They smiled and nodded.
As we walked , the blaring sun beat down on us. I could barely breathe, and could feel my body slowly become more and more dehydrated. We stopped every so often just to rehydrate. My skin was starting to burn. For thirteen years I wanted to feel the sun on my face, but I never expected it to hurt like this. It was brutal, and hotter than Hades. All I wanted was some shade, but there was none for as far as the eye could see.
I st arted to get a headache and became nauseous, and knew it was because we were getting dehydrated, but my head injury was probably playing a factor as well. I looked around and could tell everyone else was feeling the same, and yet no one complained. I assumed they were fighting their own demons, trying to stay positive.
After hours of walking, one of the patients began moaning, then the moans turned to screams. The sun was becoming too much for him. Even though he was covered with a thin sheet, his exposed areas were becoming very red, and appeared to be blistering.
We stopped for a few moments. Dr. Fox found some salve and rubbed it on his arms, and bandaged them up. Next, he had him swallow a few pills. We were all suffering. I could tell the soldiers carrying the injured were glad for the short rest. The sun was high, and we still had miles and miles to go before we made it into the town.
We carried on, and the dark specks became more visible. It would be at least a few more hours of walking until we would reach the small town. At least, there were no signs of Arvies around. They would be insane to come out in this kind of heat. I just hoped we would be able to make it into the city and find shelter before the sun started to set. The fear of Arvies coming with the darkness was the only reason why my blistered, weary feet kept moving forward.
We were going along fine until one of the soldiers carrying a patient dropped to the ground. The patient rolled off into the hot earth, and started screaming as his skin touched the hot sand.
The soldier was limp.
Dr. Banks and the others ran to his side, and checked his vitals, while the soldiers picked up the patient and laid him back on his stretcher.
“He’s alive, but weak. He’s badly dehydrated. Everyone, drink as much as you can. It’s better to do it now. We can worry about finding more water once we get into the town,” Dr. Banks said.
We all grabbed our canteens and drank. My parched body was thankful. The small amount of water seemed to bring my body back to life. I still had a throbbing headache and felt a little dizzy, but the water helped.
The doctors made sure the patients and soldiers were well hydrated before we moved on.
Finn had taken the weak soldiers spot, carrying the injured.
Tina turned back to me, her face was red and tears welled in her eyes. Her body was shaking. “I don’t think I can make it.”
“Yes , you can,” I urged, knowing if her mind gave up, her body would quickly follow. The mind could either make or break you. We needed to stay focused, and not allow our minds to be weak.
Tina had never been pushed far enough to test her true grit. I could see it wearing on her. Fear, exhaustion, desperation, pain…it was painted in her red, swollen eyes. She was starting to fall apart, and if I didn’t do something to help her, she would crack.
“ Tina, look at me. I know you can make it. We have to get to the town. Once we do, we can rest and call for backup.”
“Abi, I can barely stand. My body is shaking so badly, and I feel like I’m about to pass out.”
“Then lea n on me. I’ll help you.” I pulled her to my side and wrapped my arm around her back for support. “We’ll do this together, alright? Hell, I’m not leaving your ass here, so you better pull yourself together and get moving.”
Tina cracked a smile and nodded.
I turned back. “Dr. Banks, is
“If any of you get tired, let me know,” Finn offered. They smiled and nodded.
As we walked , the blaring sun beat down on us. I could barely breathe, and could feel my body slowly become more and more dehydrated. We stopped every so often just to rehydrate. My skin was starting to burn. For thirteen years I wanted to feel the sun on my face, but I never expected it to hurt like this. It was brutal, and hotter than Hades. All I wanted was some shade, but there was none for as far as the eye could see.
I st arted to get a headache and became nauseous, and knew it was because we were getting dehydrated, but my head injury was probably playing a factor as well. I looked around and could tell everyone else was feeling the same, and yet no one complained. I assumed they were fighting their own demons, trying to stay positive.
After hours of walking, one of the patients began moaning, then the moans turned to screams. The sun was becoming too much for him. Even though he was covered with a thin sheet, his exposed areas were becoming very red, and appeared to be blistering.
We stopped for a few moments. Dr. Fox found some salve and rubbed it on his arms, and bandaged them up. Next, he had him swallow a few pills. We were all suffering. I could tell the soldiers carrying the injured were glad for the short rest. The sun was high, and we still had miles and miles to go before we made it into the town.
We carried on, and the dark specks became more visible. It would be at least a few more hours of walking until we would reach the small town. At least, there were no signs of Arvies around. They would be insane to come out in this kind of heat. I just hoped we would be able to make it into the city and find shelter before the sun started to set. The fear of Arvies coming with the darkness was the only reason why my blistered, weary feet kept moving forward.
We were going along fine until one of the soldiers carrying a patient dropped to the ground. The patient rolled off into the hot earth, and started screaming as his skin touched the hot sand.
The soldier was limp.
Dr. Banks and the others ran to his side, and checked his vitals, while the soldiers picked up the patient and laid him back on his stretcher.
“He’s alive, but weak. He’s badly dehydrated. Everyone, drink as much as you can. It’s better to do it now. We can worry about finding more water once we get into the town,” Dr. Banks said.
We all grabbed our canteens and drank. My parched body was thankful. The small amount of water seemed to bring my body back to life. I still had a throbbing headache and felt a little dizzy, but the water helped.
The doctors made sure the patients and soldiers were well hydrated before we moved on.
Finn had taken the weak soldiers spot, carrying the injured.
Tina turned back to me, her face was red and tears welled in her eyes. Her body was shaking. “I don’t think I can make it.”
“Yes , you can,” I urged, knowing if her mind gave up, her body would quickly follow. The mind could either make or break you. We needed to stay focused, and not allow our minds to be weak.
Tina had never been pushed far enough to test her true grit. I could see it wearing on her. Fear, exhaustion, desperation, pain…it was painted in her red, swollen eyes. She was starting to fall apart, and if I didn’t do something to help her, she would crack.
“ Tina, look at me. I know you can make it. We have to get to the town. Once we do, we can rest and call for backup.”
“Abi, I can barely stand. My body is shaking so badly, and I feel like I’m about to pass out.”
“Then lea n on me. I’ll help you.” I pulled her to my side and wrapped my arm around her back for support. “We’ll do this together, alright? Hell, I’m not leaving your ass here, so you better pull yourself together and get moving.”
Tina cracked a smile and nodded.
I turned back. “Dr. Banks, is
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