[h3]The community of Independence celebrates together in recognition of their mutual accomplishments and in honor of their Mayor...who has fallen ill. This celebration was designed by her for the community and though it is sad that she is not among her people for the event, she is in the thoughts and smiles of all of her supporters throughout the evening. Food has been devoured, drinks have been had...more drinks have been had, and a few hours of fellowship and revelry with your neighbors and friends has done good for your souls.

It is as the evening begins to come to a close and many begin putting their children to sleep that we pick up on your characters. You all find yourselves sitting around a scrap-metal fire pit; some with food or drink in hand, others conversing about the events of the day or your Mayor's potential health. It is then that you all hear the sound of singular gunfire. One shot ringing out in the area loudly. It was clearly fired close by. Just as your instinct pulls you to react in whatever way it would you hear more gunfire. This time in a burst. Then there is a third and final sound as an explosion echoes from the direction of the main gate. 

Chaos erupts around you as dozens of civilians and survivors panic and run towards their homes. Some folks go for their weapons and jump into action, but most flee to some semblance of safety. What about you all? What is it that you do?[/h3]