Chapter 1: Knocking on Death's Door

Sequel to Nanowrimo 2013 story Dishonor.
When Liv learned she had Tuberculosis she was stunned, horrified, and shocked. She had found a life and honor in her new village. She had found a purpose. She was a weaver. She had the orphan Jade to look after, and her weapons instructor and friend Dan. What was even worse though was learning that the only cure was back in the Wall of the city that had told her exile or execution, and the only way to get there was to cross the wastes covered in radiation. Problem was that if she went back she might be killed anyway, and she wouldn't get to see Jade grow up. But, she had never gotten that revenge in the city that she had wanted to get for so long...