What should they do? People were living what they considered their happiest lives each day, but in these tumultuous times, what happiness could there be? It was merely a form of escape. They knew all too well that if things continued this way, although they could now seclude themselves in the mountains and forests, it was only because the human race's army was still there to protect their homeland. Once the war was lost and the whole world fell into darkness, there wouldn't be any place for them to take refuge. When that time came, it would be too late for them to regret not having taken their chance!