It was their first apocalypse; they were winging it.

They quickly saw that somebody needed to save the world. With perhaps as yet unmerited bravado, they said, 'sure! we can do that -' and they were on their way, cheerful to have a chance to contribute as a team.

The first time they all were held flat, facedown to the floor, they did entertain some doubts. Perhaps they had bit off more than they could chew.