Ready Or Not

Several hours later I stand next to Chip on the finished wall as the burning bodies below become nothing more than ash. "What was that earlier?" Chip asks while watching the sunset. I grow with worry as the sun gets lower and lower. "I'm not entirely sure but I've read about some horrible things that come out at night."

"We were safe before because they were too large to come through the door but the door continues to grow, allowing more and more of these things through. All I know is that it's not going to be good..." I say clenching my fist.

I was really hoping Gus would be done by now... Without those towers, we are going to like sitting ducks. "Are you planning to stay out here all night?" Chip asks turning to look at me. I shrug my shoulders and say "I don't feel comfortable... I want to keep an eye on things but..."