Untimely Reflection (Drabble)

He stood at the walls, watching in horror. The vast numbers of the enemy daunted him. Such evil, vile creatures with one desire: to see all men dead. He thought of his wife and daughter, safe below. He would never see them again.

Turning, his eyes fell upon the cadre of strangers. What was their reason for being here? They had forever to withdraw, watching the progress or downfall of men. And, yet they fought beside the younger race. What would draw a race that lived forever to battle?

Suddenly, he knew. And, turning with renewed courage, , met his end.