32 Overdue Peace 6yr

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The gunshots, explosions and bombing sounds in the distance caused Maggie’s face to turn pale. She unconsciously went near Colleen and clutched her arm tightly, seeking comfort.
“Don’t worry, it’s gonna be okay,” Colleen comforted her.
She kept her opinion of Maggie’s naivety to herself.
Her beliefs did not stop her from providing comfort to her peers when they needed it.
Or should it be comfort to herself instead?
The concentrated gunshots and explosions were a scene Colleen had forgotten for almost three months. She’d only experienced it during the occupation of the city by the rebels.
But now the terror was back once again.
Something very serious must have happened.
Colleen’s heart skipped a beat as she thought of Kieran.
His odds of getting into danger must have skyrocketed under the circumstances
“Such a worrisome fellow!” Colleen thought to herself silently.
A sudden knock on the door startled her. She held her gun tightly as she asked in alarm, ”Who is it?”
“It’s me, Colleen!”
The familiar voice filled Colleen with surprise and joy.
“Kieran!” she said loudly as she opened the underground storage door.
Kieran fell through the e