Chapter 40: The Reason They Fight

—Our friend has made his choice. —It was not the answer we wished for. —And yet, his answer is our pride. —If our friend chooses to fight, then we shall fight as well. —If he fights for the children, then we shall fight for him. —We take pride in the fact that he is our friend. —And we shall strive to be worthy of him. —Our tears have long since run dry. —Our cries of sorrow have faded into silence. —There is no more need for tragedy. —Now, let it…