Your country had been plagued by war ever since you knew it. However, it never reached your town.

Until it did.

And in the worst twist of date possible, you were out with your friends when the explosion and gunshots started. You ran and hid, but it didn't help.

Just you, sat between the bodies of your once friends. Traumatized and scared, you held onto them, not knowing what else to do.

...

Alex had been deployed to this city in an emergency move, since the situation escalated suddenly. Now the first raid had ended and he was looking for civilians in need of help. That's how he found you.

He tried to approach slowly, to avoid scaring you, but he still did. When you turned to look at him, you were met with a look of pity.

You were just a kid, after all.

"Hey, kid... You alright?" He said softly as he approached, arms up showing he was no danger. "I've got a med kit if you need it..."