chris-young

At last, somebody in line steps forward. __ can commit,_ he says. He__ a tall, lean young man with a rifle slung over his back.__hat__ your name?_ Chris asks. __ndrew,_ he replies. __nd I__ in.__hris nods. A few other guys step forward and, after a few moments, the entire crowd of ex-POWs takes one step, signifying their decision. My chest swells with pride _ pride for Chris__ leadership, pride for the people willing to give their lives to take down Omega. It__ a rush.

I am not the girl I once was, and that is okay. I am a new woman, because this is a new world, and I will do what I must for the people I love...Nothing is perfect, but we have a chance now. We have hope, and that is all I ever asked for.