The Scorched Earth
The dawn broke over the settlement, but I felt no warmth. I stood on the roof of the council building, my eyes scanning the horizon. The sky was gray, heavy with clouds. Somewhere out there, Antonius was gathering his forces. Somewhere out there, the next battle was taking shape. But I wasn't going to wait for him. I was going to find him. "Aldric." A voice came from behind me. I turned. It was a young man named Aurelius. He'd joined us a few months ago, a refugee from one of the Outland settlements. "The scouts are back. They've found Antonius's location." "Where?" "The old military base. In the eastern sector." "Then we go." "Alone?" "No." I looked at him, my eyes cold. "We go together. Everyone who's willing to fight." --- The meeting was called that morning. We gathered in
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