A Gathering Storm

Their first task was to prepare the community for what lay ahead. They initiated a program of mass training, teaching people how to defend themselves and how to survive in the event of a full-scale attack. The once peaceful town transformed into a fortress, its people united by a common purpose.

As the days turned into weeks, the threat grew more palpable. Strange occurrences began to happen with increasing frequency. Animals behaved erratically, and the earth trembled at night. People reported seeing strange lights in the sky, and whispers of an impending doom spread through the community.

Maya and Agnes knew that the final confrontation was inevitable. It was a matter of when, not if. They had to be ready.