Chapter 4 "Battle Stations"

"Get a medic!" Grant screamed. Grant's medical staff started to carry Mack and George to the medical tent. "How's your leg kid?" The medic named Christopher asked. "It's fine. Just heal Mack," George answered. "He's not waking up," Chris said. "We've got to get this bullet out!" Grant ordered. "We're trying our best sir," Chris replied. It was two hours later when the surgery was over. George and his mom were waiting eagerly for the news. "Mack... was a good man," Chris said slowly. "That's why God spared his life." "No way," George said in surprise. "Just don't continue on your journey until Mack is fully healed," Chris said. "You guys can camp out here for a little while." "Thank you so much!" Mom said. "You guys can go in and see Mack now," Grant said. "Hey kiddo, how's your leg?" Mack asked. "So good I forgot I was shot," George said. "How's your spine?" "Very sore." We can't go on our journey for a couple of months." "I'm expecting a couple of battles too," Grant interrupted. "Nothing you can't handle, General," Mack said. "Sir, random people are at the top of the hill with muskets," the corporal told Grant. "They waiting for a fight?" Grant asked. "Most likely sir." "Battle stations!" Grant ordered. "Charge!" The leader of the other side ordered. The leader was wearing a white mask to cover up his face. "George! Mrs. Tucker! Get in Mack's tent in the back of the camp!" Grant ordered. "C'mon George," Mom said. "Get in, get in," Mack said quietly. George, Mack, and Mom were waiting in the tent for the battle to be over. All of a sudden, everything got quiet. Mack, George, and Mom were waiting in the tent scared to death. The leader with the mask came in the tent. "Hello," he said. "What do you want?" Mack said angrily. "You tell me, Mack." "Lewis?" What are you doing?" Mack asked. "Coming back for my slaves you traitor," Lewis said. "I see you lost three of them. George is hit, and you seem pretty injured yourself Mack. Looks like you're not doing to good." "Lew, you got two options," Mack said. "Get out of my way, or I'll kill you. And you know I don't want to do that." Mack had a gun hiding under the covers.
"Kill me!" Lewis laughed. "You're so weak Mack, you have been your whole life." "I'll tell you one more time. Get out of my way, or I'll kill you." "Drop the gun," Grant ordered. General Grant came in from behind with a gun. "Sorry Grant. I can't do that, but you can." Bam! Grant shot Lewis because Lewis tried to kill him. "Lewis!" Mack screamed. "I'm sorry Mack, he attacked me."