As the chaos settled down on the base, the residents started coming out of their houses and hiding places. Many had not witnessed the fight, but they heard the sounds of clashing.
They did not stay idle, many went around, finding out ways in which they could be of help. They ferried weapons to the collection center for tallying and fixing.
They checked on the young, old and sickly residents that were prone to falling ill as a result of fear. They brought water and simple fruit for the soldiers, injured and hungry.
Medics bolted to the huddled survivors, their hands quick at treating their injuries. As they attended to the gravely ill.
Even children were helping out, like Earl who was leading a group of teenagers to bind cuts, press gauze against the wounds, clean cuts with saline water and dress injuries.
