Why Are We Here Na Novels & Stories

"Exactly. If we make it, we can regroup, organize, and strike back. But we’ll have to move fast. The longer we stay here, the more likely we are to be found." Adrian nodded. "Alright. Let’s do it." "Let’s gear up," Ayesha said, already heading toward the weapons locker. "We don’t know exactly who we’re dealing with yet, but we’ll be ready for whatever comes." Neera followed her, but her voice was hesitant. "What if this is it? What if we don’t make it out of here?" Ayesha stopped, turning to face her sister. "We will make it out. Because we’re not running from this. We’re ending it. We’re ending this war once and for all."

I guess it doesn’t matter in the end, does it? “There is no denying or escaping what is meant to be.” I focus back on her, the one who brought me here. “What do you want?” I whisper, and I hate the way my voice shakes. But who am I kidding? I’m sure she can see through me. She knows how afraid I am. “What is the point of this? Why do I have to die? Why do any of them?” “They are in our way. They are all in our way. And in order for us to have what we deserve, what was stolen from us—our lands, our autonomy, our power—we need the use of our fighters. Our army.”

“You have everything that everyone envies.” “Humor me.” I rolled my eyes humorously. “Tell me about it.” “I know you’ve fully acclimated to life in the US, but you know it was only temporary, and your life and home are here in Serevia. You are Serevian. You have to be grateful that you’re blessed with these privileges and a great opportunity to help people. Most people don’t, and we’re in this position not to exploit it. We’re here as a symbol of unity, to act as a national identity, and to do our job. I know this is not an easy task, but a lot of people are looking up to us.”

Rancid asked. “Teenager, he wasn’t a child,” Anita replied. “Don’t get all judgmental, he wasn’t innocent.” “I suppose not, everyone we kill deserved to die, that’s why we live here.” “Yeah, and it looks like we’re going to do that soon enough, die. I heard sirens, I know the National Guard is here.”

I was just being honest and beside I don’t see any other reason why they would be here. “We came because Ethan told us the truth. We came because you’re our daughter” Nora answers, tears filling her eyes.

“Even if it can be…useful? To the nation, or whatever? I mean, isn’t that why we’re all here?” “Is that why you’re here?” I consider it for a second, really wondering if I am. But then… “Well,” I say, looking off into the distance a little bit. “Yeah, I suppose that’s why I am here.” Jackson sits quietly, listening. “I mean,” I continue, “you know my connection to the royal family, right? We’re all incredibly privileged, of course, but I hope that we use our privileges to help people as much as we can. I am here at the Academy for me, but I do hope that in the end what I do and learn here really can help our nation. Especially in this terrible war.”

Nate stammered. “Yes. And pack an ‘our get along shirt.’” “Why?” Nate blinked fast. “Because we’re going on a men’s trip with the two Bloodrose cowards, and we are all coming back as bestest friends.”

“You still haven’t asked why we are here.” I would have, as soon as I stopped being blown away. “Why are we here?” I voice trembled slightly and I cleared my throat. “To make you mine. In every way.”

Just warmth. And the quiet, sacred promise: We’re still here. And we’re not done yet.

And not when we still had something worth saving. “Because right now, we are more than just ready for whatever it is to come…”