"So, is everyone good?" I asked. "That was a helluva hike through the woods." I cracked a smile and scooted towards the fresh fire Joe and Em had made. 
I placed my stew near the edge of the fire in an attempt to heat it up. No one likes cold food... Even if you are running for you life in the woods. 
"Glad we're safe now though. I couldn't bare to stay there any long-" I heard very faint explosions in the distance. Gunshots could also be heard if you were quiet enough. What I was hearing had to be coming from camp. The small invasion of our previous base had begun.