The alliance horns sounded at dawn and the full force of the Kane line rolled forward.
Nora stood at the front and raised her arm. "Hold the center until my signal. Blake, right flank ready. Drew, left flank tight. Kids, stay on the high rocks. Limited roles only. Signals and listening. Prove the readiness we trained for."
Blake checked his line. "Right flank set. We move as one with you. Complete unity."
Drew called from the left. "Left flank locked. No gaps. We fight at your side the whole way."
Lily waved from the rocks. "Colors clear on the first ridge. Enemy still in the low camp. I flag the shifts."
Tim added, "Voices show they expect a small raid. Not this. I call every change."
Nora nodded once. "Good. Alliance leaders, follow the plan. Slow advance. No early charge."
The fu
