The Encounter in the Woods

Ankara, Carina, Cassie, Gem, and Leo.
"Who's there?" I screamed. My head was pounding and the earth was spinning wildly.
"I said who's there?" I raised my pistol, prepared to defend myself against
someone dangerous. One of Them.
"Its just us. Don't hurt us, please. Please don't hurt us!" The voices begged. I turned the corner slowly, an huddled in the dark were two young kids.
"Who are you and how did you survive?"