|
Aila had already had it set in her mind that this young women would be helping her even if she didn't want to. But, the fact that she seemed willing was a plus. Aila let go of the young women's hand and bid her to follow her through burned streets. As they walked deeper and deeper into the town it became very aware to the young women that not many places were spared. Shoppes, homes, building of work, were all taken by the massive fire. It also was brought her eyes of home much pain and suffering the people of Archadoon had suffered and were still dealing with.
Children wander the streets alone and wearing tatter clothing. They walked by one girl who sat with her knees pulled close and her head down. Alia stopped and walked over to the young girl. She knelt by her, spoke to her, then helped her to her feet.
"This is Sue, she has a cut on her hand, you will help me fix her up when we get back to the tents. Hold her hand, smile at her and tell her your name. She has lost her family, be kind to her." Alia said when she rejoined the young women she left standing in the streets.
Walking on they finally made their way to the tents. As they walked in and made there way toward the back the injuries of the people helping grew. It started from minor cuts and bruise, to broken bones, to deep wounds and lost of limps, to fatal and barely living.
"Now one is turned away. I strive to help each and every single person and I will train all who ask. I live here and am on call at all times, as you will be. You may sleep there" She added as she pointed to a cot in the corner next to her own. "Take Sue up front, find her a cot and give her something to eat and drink, the food rations can found near the front. Put you things away and meet me to begin your training."
|