Fear and disbelief spread through the newcomers like a plague when Lisha announced that those on the right were to leave. The words struck harder than the harsh cold air outside fortress four.
Those that were to leave look at each other wide eyes that were a mixture of shock and fear. They wondered why they were the unlucky ones on the list of those being thrown out.
What made the other group more special than them?
"Why?" One voice rose.
"Please reconsider!" Another begged.
More begging and pleas rose but all fell on deaf ears and Lisha continued urging them to start moving to the trucks immediately.
And then the tone changed as resentment took over. The ones who were meant to leave glared at the ones who were staying.
"If you are to chase us then all of us must go." Someone bellowed. "We all came together so we all leave together."
Those that were staying gasped.
