Truce: A sequel to the squirrel boys.

POV of Chip:

Life in a pit is boring.

Really boring.

And also cold. And uncomfortable. The food is of poor quality, and basically we're all crammed in a tiny hole in the ground eating stail buiscits. It was decades earlier when I had commited my life to serving in war. And here I am, getting cramps in a tiny hole instead to running in a battlefeild, where I belong.

As usual, my friemd Kafu is sitting in the best seat. The once ignorant child is now sitting in a place of leadership. He directs our troops on where to go.

And to think that I saved HIS life once.

Ugh.

Anyway, over the years, I lost more and more of my friends until the rivers ran red with their blood. I had their legacies to live up to, as they've trained me over the years. I now seek new recruits to teach, as they did. Even I still had a lot to learn, and they could've taught me.

That is, until Lemon... It.. it just hurts to think about...

POV of Kafa:

Dear children:

''Yes, I won't be able to make it this year. I'm sorry to say that the war is just too busy, and I can't go home yet. Holly, as always, you are responsible for placing the star on the tree. Edmund, I expect Santa Paws to be blown away by your decorations agian this year. Talking, help take care of Ma for me. Try and keep the spirits of the family high, as if I never left you.''

''I'm sorry I couldn't make it this year. Know that I am alive and well.''

I love you,

Kafa.

Is it okay for a leader to cry?