The Guardians: The New Homefront Volume 2 by Steven Bird

Author:Steven Bird [Bird, Steven]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction, Dystopian, Post-Apocalyptic
Amazon: B00L826G5W
Publisher: Steven Bird at Homefront Books
Published: 2014-06-22T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 21: Moving On

The next morning on the Homefront, everyone was busy with the preparations for the move of Mildred’s livestock. Griff had volunteered to stand watch at the Homefront, as well as to begin construction of a temporary holding pen for the cattle. They had decided on an area where the cattle could graze until they got adequate fencing up for a larger, more permanent area, and Griff wanted to have it done before the cattle arrived. Once they got everything settled in, they would gather the necessary materials, some of which would have to be sourced from the Thomas farm’s existing fence, and begin construction of an area more suited for free grazing.

Going on the run to the Thomas farm from the Homefront was Evan, Jason, Mildred, and Judith. Being her closest peer and having been there when tragedy struck, Judith had become Mildred’s close friend. She knew that Mildred might have a tough time going through her and Ollie’s things, so she wanted to be with her to lend her support. For security reasons, it was decided that the others should stay on the Homefront in addition to helping Griff get the livestock area ready for the arrival of the animals.

They said their goodbyes and good lucks as Evan fired up the old Ford tractor and Jason attached the hitch. Jason helped Mildred and Judith aboard the trailer and then Jason climbed up himself. Sarah walked over to the trailer as Jason leaned down and gave him a kiss. She handed him his rifle and pack and wished him luck. Molly and Evan said their goodbyes and she lifted each of the girls up to Evan, who was sitting up in the driver’s seat, and they each gave him a hug and kiss. He slid his rifle into the homemade scabbard that he recently made and mounted to the inside of the tractor’s rear fender. Molly and the girls stepped back while everyone at the Homefront waved and wished them all good luck with the cattle and for a safe trip. Evan let out on the clutch, and with a jerk, away they went.

The trip to the Thomas farm was uneventful. It was a beautiful fall morning without a cloud in the sky. It was cool but comfortable. The perfect day to drive the cattle, Evan thought as he scanned the area for threats. Mildred and Judith gazed at the changing color of the leaves and the beautiful rays of light that shined down through the branches. Mildred thought that perhaps God was showing them favor after all they had already gone through.

Upon arrival at the Thomas farm, Evan stopped just short of rounding the corner to the driveway, keeping the tractor behind the visual cover of the surrounding foliage.

He shut the engine off to listen to their surroundings as Jason hopped off the trailer and darted off into the woods to get an assessment of the situation before exposing themselves on the open driveway. After a

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