A former slave turned Union soldier must confront their past when captured by their former owner, now fighting for the Confederacy, leading to a dramatic choice between revenge and forgiveness, ultimately forging an unlikely alliance in the pursuit of freedom during the American Civil War at Gettysburg.
Protagonist: A former slave who joins the Union army to fight for freedom; Deuteragonist: A fellow soldier from a different background who becomes a close friend and ally, providing support and camaraderie during the hardships of war.
The protagonist's former owner, now fighting for the Confederacy, captures the protagonist during a skirmish, leading to a dramatic confrontation that forces the protagonist to confront their past and choose between revenge and forgiveness.
In the final confrontation, the protagonist chooses forgiveness over revenge, realizing that true freedom comes from letting go of the past. The deuteragonist helps the protagonist escape, and together they continue to fight for the Union cause, forging a bond that transcends their different backgrounds.
Twist: The protagonist's former owner, after capturing them, reveals that they have had a change of heart and now supports the Union cause. They join forces to fight together, showing that even the most unlikely of allies can find common ground in the pursuit of freedom.