The Ultimate Ultimatum

Change or die, our battle cry. As timid souls faced this demise, new courage grew. Fear pierced our eyes, go back we said, she shall not die. An evil demon claimed ours for his, a demand which struck our faith with courage. Wisdom claimed hope and reason. Rising from ashes our claim is this, from us her life shall not be taken.

(word count 62, not including title)

Look both ways. It is what you think it is,
but mind the gaps where secrets hide .