Chapter 2
The Big Move
"Claire, I'm hungry." Kmart complained.
It was like the hundredth gasoline station they turned upside down for food and all they were able to get were just a couple of canned goods. Fortunately, the gasoline station has a large freezer full of drinks.
"Here, take this." Claire handed Kmart the last of the canned goods.
The leader went back to Chris who was about to turn the big freezer down.
"Need help?"
"No, thanks. I got this." Chris boasted.
"Really, huh?"
"Watch and learn."
Chris took out a hammer and hit the lock once, twice, thrice but nothing happened. Claire laughed while watching her brother gets frustrated.
"Tough lock." Chris exclaimed.
"Yeah right. Tough luck, bro."
"Shut up Claire."
Alice noticed the two having fun so she decided to approach them.
"Hey, what's all the fun? You need help there?"
"I got this covered, girls. Just relax."
"You sure?"
"Of course."
The two ladies watched as Chris tried to beat up the lock. Finally, he gave up.
"Can I try?" Alice asked.
"All yours. But I'm telling you, that is one tough lock."
Chris handed the hammer to Alice. With one full swing from the blonde, the lock dropped on the ground together with the shattered glasses from the door of the large freezer.
"Oh, sorry." Alice apologized.
The two Redfield's jaws dropped upon seeing the lock droped on the ground.
"Uhhmm, I think you were hitting the wrong spot Chris. Here, take this, you look tired." Alice said and handed a bottle of soda to him.
"Thanks." Chris responded, still looking at the lock.
Claire petted his brother on the back while trying to stop herself from laughing. The redhead stood up and headed to the vans to tell the people about the drinks.
While everyone is enjoying their drinks, Claire decided to talk to Alice.
"Can I talk to you for a while?"
"Sure. What is it?"
"I think we already swept the entire city, including the supplies."
"Are you thinking of hitting the major cities?"
"I don't know, but we have no choice. I can't let this people die here. We've come so far."
"Then, let's do it." Alice said smiling.
Claire was surprised with Alice's quick response.
"Do you think it's the right decision?"
"I'm not good in making smart decisions, Claire. If there is someone who knows what's best for this convoy, it's you. No matter what decision you make, we'll always be here to support you."
"Thanks Alice."
"You can still think of it."
"No. I made up my mind."
The leader suddenly started walking back to the convoy. She called the attention of everyone.
"Uhm. As you all know, we are totally running out of supplies. We've already turned the whole town upside down and so, I have to make a pretty hard decision. The reason why we are surviving this whole world overwhelmed by the undead, is because we are avoiding the major cities. But this time, we're taking the risk. I just can't let each one of you die here, without doing anything."
Claire closed her eyes and waited for violent reactions. Then, she felt a hand on her shoulder.
"I told you we're here to support you." Alice smiled at Claire.
The leader looked at the people she was protecting all the time. They were all smiling, cheering, saying they can do it. Tears suddenly poured down her cheeks.
"So, when are we planning to hit the road?" Chris asked.
"As soon as you get your ass ready for this is gonna be one hell of a trip." Claire responded.
"Sounds good." Alice grinned.