Madeline Risk Getting to the Boomers on Her own

"I think I'll pass. I can look after myself." Madeline said with a huff.

"Its your funeral." George said "Sure is a shame to see a pretty gal like you get hurt. I'll be sure to look after your goods when you die." He held up his hands as if in giving up.

Madeline moved into a position to rush toward the gate. She took in a deep breath. Then ran. She sprinted to a shell hole. A sudden boom and ear shattering explosion landed near by. She moved up and rushed to another shell hole. Not even half way there.

She huffed and puffed as she sprinted, swinging her arms as she ran over the broken ground.

Then an ear shattering ring, a flashing bright light. Then...nothing.