There was a scurry in the bunker as everyone packed enough just to survive the travel. On foot, we were looking at a day if we had no complications. I needed to protect them, and I sure as hell was ready to die getting them there. I stood in the supplies room, looking around. I changed into a clean t-shirt dress so it hid my claw marks . The children were scared enough as it was without looking at that, and I needed to wear something I could move in freely. I took a backpack and grabbed some rope, spare t-shirts for any shifts I needed to do and 2 other items. I turned around to see Benjamin watching me. “Thank you, Ellie. Even if we don't make it, we tried, " He said softly I walked up and placed a hand on his shoulder “You will make it, I will make sure of that." “The Elder Trib

