Personal Narrative: The Resistance

The Resistance

It all started when Isis took control over the Earth. My bones were shivering. I was hiding with Bill and Rick in Bill’s basement that nobody knew about. We could hear footsteps. Bill was hiding under the air hockey table. Rick was hiding under the bed. I was hiding in the dryer. I heard gunshots. The door slammed. “We were all alone. It's just us.” I said. “I bet you miss Katlin the most.” Bill said. “Shut up Bill.” I said. Bill and I started to fight, but we were really just wondering what would happen next. Rick ended our feud. We heard a helicopter leave the area. We got out of the basement. It looked deserted as far as the can see, but in reality we knew we were not alone.

So what now? Rick asked. I just shrugged. How about we check out the school. Said Bill. So we went to the school. As we went into the school I got chills down my back. We saw someone walk out of the office. We

Shelly and Katlin had a tent and Bill, Rick, and I had the other. Later we were sitting at the camp fire. Have I ever told you guys that I think of you guys as family? I asked. What? Everybody asked. What? I said in a scratchy voice. In the morning we all were just sitting around and Shelly asked if we should just give up? I mean we're are just a couple of kids. She explained. NO! I said walking towards a giant rock. As I put my right foot on the rock I said; I'm going to fight. I'm going to fight. Now, this is easier for me because I'm used to it. The rest of you are gonna have a tougher choice. Look, I don't want to sell it to you; it's too ugly for that. It's ugly, and it's hard. But when you're fighting in your own backyard, and you're fighting for your family, it all hurts a little less and it makes a little more sense. And for them, this is just some place, but for us? This is our home. Now is not the time to quote Red Dawn either, said Rick. Sorry I