Reaching Althea

They shut the box closed, not knowing the piece of parchment would be a tool for at least a dozen people to find their loved ones.

It also saved even more lives by virtue of giving hope.

The group soon finished cleaning up the resting place, making sure that it was as near as to how it was when they got there. 

However, they had not finished packing up when they heard running footsteps coming in their direction. 

There were no yells or screams though, and their pace indicated they were simply in a rush and not being chased. So, although the soldiers were guarded, it was not so tense.

A group of about fifty people were running to their location and they flinched when they saw it occupied. "We're just using a small part." One said from the get-go upon seeing their physiques.

The soldiers didn't mind of course, but they were a bit surprised at the naturalness people arrived here with, despite their apparent tension.