The Undead
Arriving At The Guardians' Place
Being on the road for such a long time can wear on your muscles. I radioed to the guys and told them about a rest area that was coming up and I thought it would be a great idea to stop and stretch our legs. Every few miles, I would glace into the mirror and see my son either sleeping or just being quiet and looking out the window. I know he doesn’t try and show that he misses his mother but I know he does but he’s trying to be tough like the rest of us. I pulled off the road and into the rest area where I parked and the others parked right beside me. I got out with Charlie and stood around as the kids ran around us.
“How far are we from The Guardians?”
“From the directions Johnny gave me, we should be seeing the markers soon.” I said bumming a smoke from Brian. I lit up the stress relieving stick and breathed in the intoxicating smoke before blowing it out through my nose.
“That’s good. Should we radio them and tell them how close we are?”
“That might be a good idea. Johnny! Get on the radio and see if you can reach The Guardians and let them know how far away we are to them.” I said yelling over at Johnny and he immediately sat back down in his car and got on the radio. I kept my eyes on the children and it was kind of strange that we hadn’t seen any Strays or Packs in a while. Maybe they’re all out west.
“Matt! They said that they’ll be ready for us by the time we get there.”
“Alright. We better get going.” I said throwing the cigarette away and we gathered up the children and started back to driving again. A few minutes after leaving the rest area, I seen the first marker and it was just the color the girl on the other end said it would be. I followed the road and turned on a few other roads before going through a town with 2 or 3 abandoned cars. I continued to drive and when I got over a small hill, I seen the black and green markers going all the way up a driveway and I knew we were here. I stopped just outside of their driveway and honked my horn 3 times.
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After getting the radio call from the man, I sat at the window checking over the land as Felicity was getting dinner cooked. I got up from my place and went into my room where I checked my machine gun and put a new bullet belt into it and made sure it was locked and loaded. I heard 3 honks from a car and I grabbed my keys before running out to the front door and opening it. I pushed the button and motioned for them as I walked off the porch as they drove up to the house. The cars stopped a few feet away from me as I approached the cars.
“You can bac…” I said stopping in mid-sentence when I came face to face with the man who was driving.
“You’re M. Shadows.” I said in complete and udder shock.
“Yeah I am and you are?”
“I’m Serenity. Welcome to my home.” I said smiling.
“It’s nice to meet you Serenity.”
“Same goes to you. You can back your cars in the garage over there. I’ll get some people to help carry your things in if you like?” I said pointing over to another garage.
“Thanks but I think we can manage with our things. You can just show us where we can sleep. Oh and can dogs come into your home?”
“Yes. We’re so happy to have you all here. After you get everything loaded into the house, I’ll give you guys a tour.” I offered.
“Sure that would be great.”
“Alright…well I’ll leave you alone for the moment.” I said walking away and going back into the house. I left the front door open so they could carry their things in. I made a bee line for the kitchen where Felicity was busy in preparing the dinner.
“Felicity you aren’t going to believe this.” I said leaning against the counter.
“Did those people call and say they weren’t coming?”
“No they’re here but…it’s Avenged Sevenfold.” I said smiling and crossing my arms over my chest.
“You got to be kidding?”
“No I’m fucking serious. Matt Sanders and the rest of them will be walking through the front door any minute with their things.” I said and she left the food as it started to cook and peeked out the door as I heard the sound of boots hitting the hard floor. She spun around fast towards me and her eyes looked like they were about to pop right out of her head.
“Oh shit! I think I just had a fan-girl moment there for a second.” I shook my head and left the kitchen so she could continue in getting the food prepared. I showed each of them where they would be bedding down until the days would get warmer and they were thankful. I saw the children come in with their things and when they saw the other 2 kids, they went over to them immediately. At least their kids aren’t snobby or anything.
“So where do we bed down?” I turned around gasping and holding my hand to my chest.
“I’m sorry I didn’t mean to frighten you.”
“It’s perfectly alright.” I said smiling.
“So where do we sleep?”
“Oh right! You and the others will be sleeping over there. I’m sorry but it’s just temporary.” I said pointing over to the wall where I had laid out bedding.
“Why only temporary?”
“I like everyone to stay down in because it will take too much fuel to heat the whole house so it’s easier to have everyone sleep here in the living room.” I explained and he nodded. I watched his eyes go over to a little boy and he smiled.
“Do you really want to help me?”
“Of course.” I said nodding.
“Can you help me bring in the kid’s stuff?”
“Sure. They seem to be getting along with the others alright.” I said smiling as I followed him back out the front door.
“You have a beautiful home Serenity.”
“Thank you Mr. Sanders.” I said blushing. What the hell is wrong with me? I really need to quit having these stupid fan girl moments.
“Please call me Matt.”
“You can call me Jimmy!” I heard a voice say before an arm draped across my shoulder.
“Jimmy, lay off the girl and help the others get our stuff in.” Matt said laughing and he bounded off towards the SUV. I couldn’t help but shake my head as Matt lead me towards the direction of Jimmy. Matt opened the back seat door and starting handing my back pack after back pack. I took them into the house after my arms were full and placed them down into one of the makeshift beds. I went back out as Matt passed by me.
“Hey Serenity? Can you help me over here?”
“Sure.” I said and I walked around the car and over to Jimmy.
“What do you need help with? I asked sticking my hands in my pocket.
“Is there a place for all these?” I watched as he popped open the trunk and it was filled with weapons.
“Where did you get all of these?” I asked picking up one of the Uzi’s.
“We raided a Military base, several gun shops, and one armory. We wanted to be prepared with whatever comes our way.”
“You sure are…I’ll show you where to store the weapons but keep some with you while you sleep. I do.” I said patting the holster on my side.
“Colt .45?”
“How did you know?” I asked smiling.
“I know a little about weaponry.”
“Let’s get these into the house. Oh and before I forget, spread the word around that after everything is settled in I’ll need to discuss something with everyone.” I said and he nodded. I grabbed an arm load of guns and ammo boxes and guided Jimmy through the house and down to the basement. God I need to stay focused. I don’t need to be distracted.
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After I helped the boys from Avenged Sevenfold get everything put into the house and finally got over my little fan girl moment, we all sat around the fireplace and ate dinner. The guys loved Felicity’s cooking and the children who I learned were Charlie, Damien, Stacey, and the twins Jaden and James. They were really cute and funny kids and you could tell which kids and or kids belonged to whom. They looked like little twins of all of the men. When everyone was finished and I had taken their plates, I had Matt gather up his band and children. I had already explained everything to everyone else and they got the point and didn’t give me any trouble about it and I was grateful.
“There are some things you all need to know about the property here.” I said leaning against the wall.
“What is it?”
“First of all, I’m very glad to have all of you in my home with us and it’s an honor to even be talking to you guys right now but there are some rules you need to follow.
First: No one goes anywhere alone…ever.
Second: This key ring is only for emergencies only. The house is riddled with bombs and so is the yard. I’m the only one who has one because I know the controls.
Third: Because the yard is riddled with explosives, no one is allowed to go out into the yard at night. If you smoke you do it on the porch or in the kitchen with one of the windows open.
The Fourth and Final thing is…you don’t piss me off and always be prepared. That means make sure your weapons are loaded and you have extra ammunition in case you run out. Are there any questions?” I explained everything that would happen while living here and showing them the key ring.
“No questions with me. How about you guys?” I looked at everyone as they shook their heads no and I smiled.
“I have a question though.” I said sticking my hands into my pockets.
“What’s the question? You may just get a sarcastic answer.”
“Do any of you know how to hunt?” I asked timidly.
“We all do. Do you skin and gut your kills like we do?”
“Yeah I do. No offense but you all don’t look like you would know something like that.” I said looking down at my hands.
“None taken and I know we don’t but we had to learn. I mean except for Zacky here. His dad used to take him hunting all the time.”
“That’s really cool. I would have never guessed but it’s not my place to be asking about your personal lives. I’ll be taking first watching tonight. You guys get to have the first night to sleep.” I said smiling and picking up the shotgun.
“It will be awesome to get a good night’s rest for once.” Synyster Gates said as he got down on his bed along with the others. I nodded before leaving them and making my way through the path of people that littered my living room floor. I grabbed the CB off the window as I sat down in the chair and turned it on to see if anyone would answer. Every channel I hit there was nothing but silence so I shut it off. I sat the radio down on a table, which I had put beside the chair earlier in the day, and slowly rocked back and forth in the chair with the shotgun laid on my lap. Every so often I would pick up binoculars and look through them to make sure there wasn’t anything off in the distance and there wasn’t. I would really have to watch when spring starts and from the way the days are going, it won’t be long before March is here.
I got up from my seat in the chair and walking through the crowd of sleeping people and going into the kitchen to make me some coffee so I wouldn’t fall asleep before someone could relieve me. All we had was instant which wasn’t half bad but I would rather have the real stuff instead of the fake. I checked the entire perimeter from the windows and there was nothing so I went back to my chair. I really think at least 3 people should be on watch during the day and night. It would make looking over everything better.
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I felt a tap on my shoulder and I looked up to see Dante who was fully awake and ready to take the watch until the morning. I handed him the shotgun as I stood to my feet.
“Remember to wake me if you see any Strays or anything else for that matter.” I said rubbing my tired eyes.
“Don’t worry Serenity. You get to bed and get some sleep.” I nodded and made my way to my room leaving the door open as I took off my holster and laid it down on the end table and slipped into bed. I pulled the warm covers up to my chest and it didn’t take long before I was asleep.
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I was shaken awake and when I opened my eyes Dante was standing over me.
“What’s going on?” I asked groggily and still so tired.
“There’s a pack heading this way! They’re after a young boy his mother and she looks to be pregnant.” I jumped out of bed and grabbed my keys. I went through the people and over to the door flinging it open. I saw the people enter the road and I switched off the mines in both the driveway and the yard.
“Over here!” I yelled and they came running as fast as they could.
“Dante this button reactivates the mines. Once they are on the porch activate it back. I’m going to stop them before they get to the house.” I said showing him the button as I handed him the keys. I jumped over several people as I went to my room and grabbed the machine gun from its stand. I wrapped 6 belts around my body and ran as fast as I could out to the front door where the pregnant woman and boy were ushered into the house. Dante switched back on the mines and I propped the machine gun onto the banister and loaded the belt into the weapon.
I looked up and seen the Pack in the middle of the road and I unleashed a barrage of gun fire onto them. I watched their bodies fall to the ground deader than they already were until I had every last one of them killed. I stood up and looked through the binoculars and see they were all dead. I grabbed my weapon and went back into the house where everyone was up and looking at me for answers.
“I’m sorry I had to wake all you up. There was a Pack outside chasing these 2 people. Are you two alright?” I said and then turning to the people my sister was looking after.
“We’re fine. Thank you for saving us. I didn’t think I would be able to last running that long.”
“I do what I can. What’s your name? I’m Serenity and that’s my sister Felicity.” I said introducing myself and my sister.
“My name is Dakota Alexander and this is my son Dominyk.”
“It’s very nice to meet both of you. I don’t mean to pry but how far along are you Dakota?” I asked sitting down beside her.
“Almost 9 months. I’m supposed to have my baby in March.”
“Wow…congratulations. Where is your husband?” I asked quietly.
“We got separated during the attack on our home just a few miles from here. I haven’t seen him. Has he come this way by any chance?”
“We haven’t seen anyone else but you and your son.” I said shaking my head.
“I need to go look for him.”
“You can’t do it now. You’re almost to your due date and you need all the rest you can get.” I said keeping her from standing up.
“I’ll go out myself in the morning at first light with some people and look for him. All you have to do is write down a description of him, his name, and what direction you may have seen him run off too.” I said standing to my feet and grabbing a pad and pen from the mantle and handing it to her. She began to write as I sat back down. She handed me the pad and pen and I studied the description she wrote down along where she said he ran off too.
6’5 245lbs solid muscle with long black hair. Wearing a Camaro Muscle Car shirt that’s a black cut off tank. Right shoulder had a picture of Dominyk when he was a baby along with date of birth under the picture. His name is Jackson.
I stuck the paper into my pocket and looked around at the people who were awake.
“Who is going with me to find Dakota’s husband?” I asked looking around.
“I’ll go.”
“Me too.” Jacob said raising his hand.
“Anyone else?”
“We 5 will go.” Matt said looking at his band mates as they nodded.
“Good. The sun will be up in about 2 hours. Everyone get back to sleep and I’ll be around in the morning to wake up the ones who are going with me.” I said getting to my feet and grabbing the machine gun and taking it back to my room. There’s no way I’ll be able to get back to sleep so I’ll just get things ready to take out of the house.
I set the machine gun on the bed along with the bullet belts and going over to my closet to get changed. I grabbed a pair of black jeans and a black tank and quickly changed into the clothing. I picked up a duffle bag full of emergency supplies and extra ammo, hand-held weapons, walkie talkies, and knives. I took the bag out of my closet and set it down on the bed with the other stuff and slipped on my combat boots I had stolen off of a dead female soldier and laced up the strings and made sure they were good and tight. I didn’t want them coming undone if I had to run.
I left my room and went down to the basement where I grabbed 7 belts and laid them down on a table. I put my belt on and attached different types of grenades and filled each pocket with extra bullets. I took the belts and extra weapons up to the main floor of the house and set them down on a coffee table that set against the wall near the door before going into the garage and grabbed several cans of gasoline and loading it into the back of my truck. I got into the driver’s seat and turned over the ignition to see how much gas I had and it was almost empty so I turned off the truck and grabbed a can and filled the tank full. I made sure the Machine Gun that’s welded to the bed had enough ammunition in case we encounter a large pack and it did but I put 4 more boxes of belts and 10 cases of .22 and shotgun shells into the bed and some in the cab of the truck.
When I was satisfied with everything, I went back into the house and over the people who had went back to sleep. Dakota and Dominyk are counting on me to bring back Jackson.
“How far are we from The Guardians?”
“From the directions Johnny gave me, we should be seeing the markers soon.” I said bumming a smoke from Brian. I lit up the stress relieving stick and breathed in the intoxicating smoke before blowing it out through my nose.
“That’s good. Should we radio them and tell them how close we are?”
“That might be a good idea. Johnny! Get on the radio and see if you can reach The Guardians and let them know how far away we are to them.” I said yelling over at Johnny and he immediately sat back down in his car and got on the radio. I kept my eyes on the children and it was kind of strange that we hadn’t seen any Strays or Packs in a while. Maybe they’re all out west.
“Matt! They said that they’ll be ready for us by the time we get there.”
“Alright. We better get going.” I said throwing the cigarette away and we gathered up the children and started back to driving again. A few minutes after leaving the rest area, I seen the first marker and it was just the color the girl on the other end said it would be. I followed the road and turned on a few other roads before going through a town with 2 or 3 abandoned cars. I continued to drive and when I got over a small hill, I seen the black and green markers going all the way up a driveway and I knew we were here. I stopped just outside of their driveway and honked my horn 3 times.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~SERENITY’S POV~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
After getting the radio call from the man, I sat at the window checking over the land as Felicity was getting dinner cooked. I got up from my place and went into my room where I checked my machine gun and put a new bullet belt into it and made sure it was locked and loaded. I heard 3 honks from a car and I grabbed my keys before running out to the front door and opening it. I pushed the button and motioned for them as I walked off the porch as they drove up to the house. The cars stopped a few feet away from me as I approached the cars.
“You can bac…” I said stopping in mid-sentence when I came face to face with the man who was driving.
“You’re M. Shadows.” I said in complete and udder shock.
“Yeah I am and you are?”
“I’m Serenity. Welcome to my home.” I said smiling.
“It’s nice to meet you Serenity.”
“Same goes to you. You can back your cars in the garage over there. I’ll get some people to help carry your things in if you like?” I said pointing over to another garage.
“Thanks but I think we can manage with our things. You can just show us where we can sleep. Oh and can dogs come into your home?”
“Yes. We’re so happy to have you all here. After you get everything loaded into the house, I’ll give you guys a tour.” I offered.
“Sure that would be great.”
“Alright…well I’ll leave you alone for the moment.” I said walking away and going back into the house. I left the front door open so they could carry their things in. I made a bee line for the kitchen where Felicity was busy in preparing the dinner.
“Felicity you aren’t going to believe this.” I said leaning against the counter.
“Did those people call and say they weren’t coming?”
“No they’re here but…it’s Avenged Sevenfold.” I said smiling and crossing my arms over my chest.
“You got to be kidding?”
“No I’m fucking serious. Matt Sanders and the rest of them will be walking through the front door any minute with their things.” I said and she left the food as it started to cook and peeked out the door as I heard the sound of boots hitting the hard floor. She spun around fast towards me and her eyes looked like they were about to pop right out of her head.
“Oh shit! I think I just had a fan-girl moment there for a second.” I shook my head and left the kitchen so she could continue in getting the food prepared. I showed each of them where they would be bedding down until the days would get warmer and they were thankful. I saw the children come in with their things and when they saw the other 2 kids, they went over to them immediately. At least their kids aren’t snobby or anything.
“So where do we bed down?” I turned around gasping and holding my hand to my chest.
“I’m sorry I didn’t mean to frighten you.”
“It’s perfectly alright.” I said smiling.
“So where do we sleep?”
“Oh right! You and the others will be sleeping over there. I’m sorry but it’s just temporary.” I said pointing over to the wall where I had laid out bedding.
“Why only temporary?”
“I like everyone to stay down in because it will take too much fuel to heat the whole house so it’s easier to have everyone sleep here in the living room.” I explained and he nodded. I watched his eyes go over to a little boy and he smiled.
“Do you really want to help me?”
“Of course.” I said nodding.
“Can you help me bring in the kid’s stuff?”
“Sure. They seem to be getting along with the others alright.” I said smiling as I followed him back out the front door.
“You have a beautiful home Serenity.”
“Thank you Mr. Sanders.” I said blushing. What the hell is wrong with me? I really need to quit having these stupid fan girl moments.
“Please call me Matt.”
“You can call me Jimmy!” I heard a voice say before an arm draped across my shoulder.
“Jimmy, lay off the girl and help the others get our stuff in.” Matt said laughing and he bounded off towards the SUV. I couldn’t help but shake my head as Matt lead me towards the direction of Jimmy. Matt opened the back seat door and starting handing my back pack after back pack. I took them into the house after my arms were full and placed them down into one of the makeshift beds. I went back out as Matt passed by me.
“Hey Serenity? Can you help me over here?”
“Sure.” I said and I walked around the car and over to Jimmy.
“What do you need help with? I asked sticking my hands in my pocket.
“Is there a place for all these?” I watched as he popped open the trunk and it was filled with weapons.
“Where did you get all of these?” I asked picking up one of the Uzi’s.
“We raided a Military base, several gun shops, and one armory. We wanted to be prepared with whatever comes our way.”
“You sure are…I’ll show you where to store the weapons but keep some with you while you sleep. I do.” I said patting the holster on my side.
“Colt .45?”
“How did you know?” I asked smiling.
“I know a little about weaponry.”
“Let’s get these into the house. Oh and before I forget, spread the word around that after everything is settled in I’ll need to discuss something with everyone.” I said and he nodded. I grabbed an arm load of guns and ammo boxes and guided Jimmy through the house and down to the basement. God I need to stay focused. I don’t need to be distracted.
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After I helped the boys from Avenged Sevenfold get everything put into the house and finally got over my little fan girl moment, we all sat around the fireplace and ate dinner. The guys loved Felicity’s cooking and the children who I learned were Charlie, Damien, Stacey, and the twins Jaden and James. They were really cute and funny kids and you could tell which kids and or kids belonged to whom. They looked like little twins of all of the men. When everyone was finished and I had taken their plates, I had Matt gather up his band and children. I had already explained everything to everyone else and they got the point and didn’t give me any trouble about it and I was grateful.
“There are some things you all need to know about the property here.” I said leaning against the wall.
“What is it?”
“First of all, I’m very glad to have all of you in my home with us and it’s an honor to even be talking to you guys right now but there are some rules you need to follow.
First: No one goes anywhere alone…ever.
Second: This key ring is only for emergencies only. The house is riddled with bombs and so is the yard. I’m the only one who has one because I know the controls.
Third: Because the yard is riddled with explosives, no one is allowed to go out into the yard at night. If you smoke you do it on the porch or in the kitchen with one of the windows open.
The Fourth and Final thing is…you don’t piss me off and always be prepared. That means make sure your weapons are loaded and you have extra ammunition in case you run out. Are there any questions?” I explained everything that would happen while living here and showing them the key ring.
“No questions with me. How about you guys?” I looked at everyone as they shook their heads no and I smiled.
“I have a question though.” I said sticking my hands into my pockets.
“What’s the question? You may just get a sarcastic answer.”
“Do any of you know how to hunt?” I asked timidly.
“We all do. Do you skin and gut your kills like we do?”
“Yeah I do. No offense but you all don’t look like you would know something like that.” I said looking down at my hands.
“None taken and I know we don’t but we had to learn. I mean except for Zacky here. His dad used to take him hunting all the time.”
“That’s really cool. I would have never guessed but it’s not my place to be asking about your personal lives. I’ll be taking first watching tonight. You guys get to have the first night to sleep.” I said smiling and picking up the shotgun.
“It will be awesome to get a good night’s rest for once.” Synyster Gates said as he got down on his bed along with the others. I nodded before leaving them and making my way through the path of people that littered my living room floor. I grabbed the CB off the window as I sat down in the chair and turned it on to see if anyone would answer. Every channel I hit there was nothing but silence so I shut it off. I sat the radio down on a table, which I had put beside the chair earlier in the day, and slowly rocked back and forth in the chair with the shotgun laid on my lap. Every so often I would pick up binoculars and look through them to make sure there wasn’t anything off in the distance and there wasn’t. I would really have to watch when spring starts and from the way the days are going, it won’t be long before March is here.
I got up from my seat in the chair and walking through the crowd of sleeping people and going into the kitchen to make me some coffee so I wouldn’t fall asleep before someone could relieve me. All we had was instant which wasn’t half bad but I would rather have the real stuff instead of the fake. I checked the entire perimeter from the windows and there was nothing so I went back to my chair. I really think at least 3 people should be on watch during the day and night. It would make looking over everything better.
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I felt a tap on my shoulder and I looked up to see Dante who was fully awake and ready to take the watch until the morning. I handed him the shotgun as I stood to my feet.
“Remember to wake me if you see any Strays or anything else for that matter.” I said rubbing my tired eyes.
“Don’t worry Serenity. You get to bed and get some sleep.” I nodded and made my way to my room leaving the door open as I took off my holster and laid it down on the end table and slipped into bed. I pulled the warm covers up to my chest and it didn’t take long before I was asleep.
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I was shaken awake and when I opened my eyes Dante was standing over me.
“What’s going on?” I asked groggily and still so tired.
“There’s a pack heading this way! They’re after a young boy his mother and she looks to be pregnant.” I jumped out of bed and grabbed my keys. I went through the people and over to the door flinging it open. I saw the people enter the road and I switched off the mines in both the driveway and the yard.
“Over here!” I yelled and they came running as fast as they could.
“Dante this button reactivates the mines. Once they are on the porch activate it back. I’m going to stop them before they get to the house.” I said showing him the button as I handed him the keys. I jumped over several people as I went to my room and grabbed the machine gun from its stand. I wrapped 6 belts around my body and ran as fast as I could out to the front door where the pregnant woman and boy were ushered into the house. Dante switched back on the mines and I propped the machine gun onto the banister and loaded the belt into the weapon.
I looked up and seen the Pack in the middle of the road and I unleashed a barrage of gun fire onto them. I watched their bodies fall to the ground deader than they already were until I had every last one of them killed. I stood up and looked through the binoculars and see they were all dead. I grabbed my weapon and went back into the house where everyone was up and looking at me for answers.
“I’m sorry I had to wake all you up. There was a Pack outside chasing these 2 people. Are you two alright?” I said and then turning to the people my sister was looking after.
“We’re fine. Thank you for saving us. I didn’t think I would be able to last running that long.”
“I do what I can. What’s your name? I’m Serenity and that’s my sister Felicity.” I said introducing myself and my sister.
“My name is Dakota Alexander and this is my son Dominyk.”
“It’s very nice to meet both of you. I don’t mean to pry but how far along are you Dakota?” I asked sitting down beside her.
“Almost 9 months. I’m supposed to have my baby in March.”
“Wow…congratulations. Where is your husband?” I asked quietly.
“We got separated during the attack on our home just a few miles from here. I haven’t seen him. Has he come this way by any chance?”
“We haven’t seen anyone else but you and your son.” I said shaking my head.
“I need to go look for him.”
“You can’t do it now. You’re almost to your due date and you need all the rest you can get.” I said keeping her from standing up.
“I’ll go out myself in the morning at first light with some people and look for him. All you have to do is write down a description of him, his name, and what direction you may have seen him run off too.” I said standing to my feet and grabbing a pad and pen from the mantle and handing it to her. She began to write as I sat back down. She handed me the pad and pen and I studied the description she wrote down along where she said he ran off too.
6’5 245lbs solid muscle with long black hair. Wearing a Camaro Muscle Car shirt that’s a black cut off tank. Right shoulder had a picture of Dominyk when he was a baby along with date of birth under the picture. His name is Jackson.
I stuck the paper into my pocket and looked around at the people who were awake.
“Who is going with me to find Dakota’s husband?” I asked looking around.
“I’ll go.”
“Me too.” Jacob said raising his hand.
“Anyone else?”
“We 5 will go.” Matt said looking at his band mates as they nodded.
“Good. The sun will be up in about 2 hours. Everyone get back to sleep and I’ll be around in the morning to wake up the ones who are going with me.” I said getting to my feet and grabbing the machine gun and taking it back to my room. There’s no way I’ll be able to get back to sleep so I’ll just get things ready to take out of the house.
I set the machine gun on the bed along with the bullet belts and going over to my closet to get changed. I grabbed a pair of black jeans and a black tank and quickly changed into the clothing. I picked up a duffle bag full of emergency supplies and extra ammo, hand-held weapons, walkie talkies, and knives. I took the bag out of my closet and set it down on the bed with the other stuff and slipped on my combat boots I had stolen off of a dead female soldier and laced up the strings and made sure they were good and tight. I didn’t want them coming undone if I had to run.
I left my room and went down to the basement where I grabbed 7 belts and laid them down on a table. I put my belt on and attached different types of grenades and filled each pocket with extra bullets. I took the belts and extra weapons up to the main floor of the house and set them down on a coffee table that set against the wall near the door before going into the garage and grabbed several cans of gasoline and loading it into the back of my truck. I got into the driver’s seat and turned over the ignition to see how much gas I had and it was almost empty so I turned off the truck and grabbed a can and filled the tank full. I made sure the Machine Gun that’s welded to the bed had enough ammunition in case we encounter a large pack and it did but I put 4 more boxes of belts and 10 cases of .22 and shotgun shells into the bed and some in the cab of the truck.
When I was satisfied with everything, I went back into the house and over the people who had went back to sleep. Dakota and Dominyk are counting on me to bring back Jackson.
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