*People you'll meet*
Michael (Daniel Sharman). His little sister Willow (Willow Sage-Hart).
Emily (Brittany Anne Pirtle). Little boy, she rescued, Daniel (Benjamin Stockham)
- The Heart Never Lies -
It has been 5 months since Maggie left me for Ben. I think after about 2 months, I finally got over it. Yeah, it still hurts but Maggie is happier with Ben and he deserves her. She's wonderful and I know she will protect him. We are doing another scouting patrol for medication and more food that we are running low on. Maggie and Ben are partners and my new partner Michael (Daniel Sharman). He is really cool. He is my best friend. We found him one day with his little sister Willow, (Willow Sage-Hart), who was only 2 years old at the time.
"There is a pharmacy approxametly 2 blocks from here. We'll make it there, stock up with supplies and then head to the smart n final about half a street down" I explained showing Maggie,Ben, and Mike on the map. We all agreeded.
"We should split up. Make it easier. Ben and Maggie can cover pharmacy and we can handle the grocery store" Mike said, looking at me for permission. I debated for a minute. "Fine, but we meet you guys back at pharmacy right after". "Let's move out" Ben said. We all moved out on our motocycle's.
Ben's Pov:
It wasn't that far before we seperated and me and Maggie went to the pharamacy. "Cover me" I ordered, sticking up my gun in front of me, slowly opening the door. The door made a noise as it jingled as I opened it. I walked in slowly. It was pitch black. My left hand went to the side, until it felt for the light switch, flicking it on. The pharamacy was fully supplied, it looked like no one even knew it was here. I walked down the iles making sure it was clear before ripping open my bag and grabbing every single medication and jamming it in to me and Maggie's bag.
"Anne should be happy now that we got more medication" Maggie said, zipping up her bag. I zipped up mine and placed it back on my back. "Now if Hal and Mike have the same luck as us, we all won't be fighting over food selections no more" I said, smiling at her.
She walked over to a wall, and sat down, pulling her legs to her chest. I walked over andd sat next to Maggie. "You okay, Mags?" I asked, rubbing her hand with my own. "Yeah just got a little nauseous" She said, putting her head down on her knees.
"How long have you been experiencing this?" I asked. "A couple weeks. I'm fine, Ben. Don't worry" She said, grabbing my hand connected with hers and gave it a peck. "If it doesn't go away, we are checking in with Anne. Okay?" I ordered. She nodded and put her head down on my shoulder.
A loud banging on the door, shocked me and Maggie from our sleep we fell in to. I got up, putting my finger to my lips telling her to stay quiet. I grabbed my Ak47 and looked through the blinds, releaved to see Hal and Mike. I unlocked the door and opened it for them.
"How'd you guys do?" I asked, shutting the door. Maggie walked up next to me. "Ran in to a skitter but Mike took care of it, and we got some food that can last us about 3 weeks" Hal said, looking through the blinds. " We did pretty good. Fully stocked" I said.
"We need to get out of here before more comes" Mike said grabbing Maggie's bag and giving it to her. "Looks clear, let's go" Hal said. We all walked out of the pharamacy making sure the coast is clear. It was getting dark and we needed to start to head back. "It's to quiet" Maggie said, breaking the silence.
I was about to say something when we heard a trashcan get knocked over behind us. Hal motioned us to the side, to hide. We ran to an alley taking cover behind the wall. "Skitters" Hal whispered. "How many?" I asked. Hal studied for a minute. "About 7. To many. Have to wait till they pass" He said, going back behind the wall again.
We heard them knock over a couple more trashcans and other things as the skitters grew closer. The skitters passed us, without noticing us, thankfully. Mike took a step back, stepping on a glass cup, breaking it by accident, making a loud shattering sound as the glass broke.
The skitters stopped, hearing the sound. They turned, seeing us. Hal started to shoot as all of us started shooting as well. "I'm out" Maggie yelled, as we hit a fence that was behind us. "Second" Mike yelled. We killed 5 skitters so far, 2 more to go. "Shit, there's so many" Mike yelled. "Lucky there's no Mech" Hal yelled. "Weapon's Jam" I yelled, trying to reload my gun.
"Crap, my gun is out as well" Hal said, taking out his knives. "Duck" Someone yelled, as they fired their weapon. We fell to the floor, me on top of Maggie, protecting her. The skitters both yelled in pain as they fell to the floor dead. I got up, helping Maggie up as well as everyone faced the person that saved us.
It was a girl, probably 16, she had long blonde curly hair, hazel eyes, she had black leggings on, a white tanktop, combat boots, leather jacket and a scarf around her neck. "I saw that you guys needed some help" She yelled, putting her gun back around her back.
Hal started to walk to her. "Are you alone?" He asked. "Emily" A young kid screamed, running in to her and hugging her. It was a little boy, around 9 years old. She lifted him up and gave him a hug. "Just me and my little friend here" She said, putting the little kid down.
"My name is Emily and this here is Daniel" Emily said smiling. "My name is Hal, this is Mike, Ben, and Maggie" Hal said introducing us. She had dirt going down her forehead and cheeks. "It's just you two?" I asked, looking at them both. They were so young, I wonder how they survived. "Used to be just me, until I saved Daniel from skitters. What about you guys?" Emily asked.
"No, we have a big group full of survivors who are rebelling against the skitter" Maggie said. "You guys want to come back with us? We have enough supplies for you guys as well" Hal said. Daniel looked at Emily. "I don't know" Emily started. "Em's please" Daniel whispered, shaking her hand.
She looked at us. "We won't hurt you "Hal smiled. "Okay. We'll go" She said. "Here, I'll take Daniel with me on my bike" I said, waving to the little boy to come over to me. Daniel looked at Emily, still clutching her hand. "It's fine Danny, I'm right behind you" Emily said smiling as Daniel let go of her hand and walked over to me. "Your with me" Hal said smiling.