Howard paused for a reaction from the crew members. Everyone started disagreeing and arguing about how that was wrong and inhumane. “Now, I understand that you all think that it’s cruel and barbaric, but it might be our only chance at survival.” Howard argued, “I’m not sure if you guys have noticed, but out there are 3 deadly jeeps trying to murder us. These soldiers here are willing to give up their lives so we can live; can you soldiers accept their dying wish?”. Everyone was quiet now. The only sound heard was the roaring engine of the car. The troop members started strapping bombs to the bodies of the soldiers. The soldiers talked to the troop members while they got strapped with bombs. Telling them their last goodbyes, asking them to break the news to their families. Ash looked out the window to see how close the jeeps were on their tail. It was close but far enough for them to continue to …show more content…
The first wave of soldiers was dropped off. The truck quickly sped away to try to get away from the soldiers as soon as possible. People were fighting their tears as they heard the explosion in the distance. Ash looked back to see if the jeeps were still pursuing them. He saw 2 more left. Howard decided to not drop any more bodies for the time being in hopes that they surrender and he wouldn’t have to lose more soldiers. After 30 minutes, the jeep kept gaining on them. Howard gave the order for the second wave of soldiers to be dropped off. Everytime Howard gave the order, it looked like he was about to puke or pass out. The second wave of soldiers went off. Ash looked to the back of the truck, hoping that no more jeeps were out there. He was relieved to see only the night sky and the trees waving in the wind. He laid his head to rest, to try to unsee the horrors of his first