I stared at him for a moment, but I walked up to him and bent down to his level. You okay? I ask him as I place my hand on his arm. The boy looks up at me, tears brimming his eyes. The fear was written all over his face. I saw them back from the back way, he says. I heard them say this is the only way in.

I stare at him for a moment but sigh, you all were courageous, I say to them with a small smile. You all would make amazing warriors someday.

They all looked up at me and gave ...