The general assembly had ended, but I didn't leave the hall.
I stayed behind with my parents, grandparents, and uncles—seated in a circle, silent, the energy from the meeting still lingering in the air.
Several minutes passed before I finally spoke.
—We need to grow even more.
Everyone looked up at me.
—No matter how much stronger we become… with the people we have now, we won't survive another wave like the one we saw.We need more.More people.More powerful individuals.
They all nodded slowly.
They knew I was right.
Nicolás was the first to speak.
—There are still some we can train —he said—. A few have awakened basic abilities. They show potential.
Pablo nodded.
—And not just adults —he added—. Some kids are already showing signs of great power.Sofía, for example…
—With a year of training —he continued—, she could be as strong as I am now.
I looked at him.
I remembered the Sofía from my past life.The berserker.The abomination slayer.
And I knew that Pablo wasn't exaggerating.
My father looked at me closely.
—What are you thinking, Diego?
I thought for a moment, then replied without hesitation:
—We need to recruit others who are still surviving out there.
The air grew tense.
My grandmothers were the first to react.
—It's too dangerous —said Roxana.—It's not worth the risk —added Berny.
I nodded slowly.
—You're right. It is dangerous.But it's also necessary.
I wasn't speaking from impulse.I said it because I knew.Out there, hidden among the ruins of the world…were others like us.
Survivors.Awakened.Potential allies.
My father furrowed his brow… but he saw the logic in my words.
—What are you proposing?
—A squad.Not a big one.Just enough to move quickly and stay safe.
—Who would go?
—Me.My aunt Romina.My uncle Pablo.Two experienced squad captains.And… Grandpa Patricio.
Everyone turned to look at him.
He simply nodded.
Rodrigo lowered his head and thought for a moment.Then he looked up and addressed those mentioned.
—What do you think?
Romina spoke first.
—If it's for our future… I'll go.
Pablo smiled.
—It's time I stepped out again.
The two chosen captains glanced at each other and nodded.
Patricio, as always, said little.
—It's necessary.
And just like that, without unnecessary words,without drama…
The Search Squad was formed.
A mission born from risk,but fueled by hope.
Because if we truly wanted a chance to survive…
we couldn't face the end of the world alone.