this chapter is a little shorter than what i normally set them at, but it works better for what happens in the following chapter. enjoy!
The Wastelands
Chapter 2
Zoe slowly made her way through the pitch black building. She could barely make out the high rafters near the ceiling and all of the windows seemed to be boarded up.
"Come and get us, blondie!" The one they called J.P. yelled out.
"I take it as I'm going to have to hunt you down myself, seeing how you're all cowards," Zoe replied sarcastically.
She knew that she was at a disadvantage. While she could not see clearly in the dark, vampires had perfect vision. She pocketed the stake, knowing that she would need both hands to take them on.
Zoe slowly began to make her way through the building. She could hear it creaking and groaning all around her. As dark as it was, she could at least make out the sillouttes of objects so that she wouldn't bump into anything.
"Where are you?" She muttered.
"Here I am!" Kouichi slammed her into a wall, pinning her against it.
Zoe kneed him in the stomach, getting him off of her. She went to strike him again, only to hit air. He seemed to vanish right before her.
A small smile played on her lips. "Figures why you would bring me here. Afraid that I might be too much for the four of you?"
"We thought it would be more fun here!" Kouji called out. "Why, are you not having any fun? 'Cause we sure are!"
Maybe I should get out, she thought. This is their turf, and they were at an advantage. They had led her here purposely because of it. She had to make it subtle, though. If they knew she was trying to leave, they would block her in. She slowly backed up, circling around trying to find them. She heard their snickers above her and ducked just in time. One of them had hung from one of the lower rafters and attempted to kick her. Before she knew it, all four of them were on her.
Zoe could hear their teeth mashing together, trying to get to that artery in her throat. She raised her shoulders as much as she could, trying to protect her exposed neck. Lying on her back, she thrust her legs upward. As she had hoped, she gave two of them a good kick, sending them backwards. She sprang up, trying to rely on her hearing more than her sight. One of them lashed out at her, grazing her arm. Her sleeve protected her from any injury.
"Stupid leather!" Kouji complained.
Something struck Zoe in the head, making her fall to her knees. Tommy tried to jerk her jacket off of her. She elbowed him in the stomach, making him let go. But Kouichi grasped it and pulled it off of her, throwing it across the room. She knew she was in a bit of trouble now. Not only were all of her stakes in that damn coat, but now her arms, shoulders, and some of her chest exposed. Had to wear a spaghetti-strap shirt today, she cursed herself. By now her head was spinning, but she still felt alright as far as pain went. She stood up, only to bend backwards to avoid being hit in the face. Her hands were on the floor and she kicked upward, turning into a handstand. J.P. groaned in pain as he stumbled away from her. Zoe grabbed Kouji's neck between her ankles and jerked it, breaking his neck yet again.
"OW!"
"Rip this bitch apart!" J.P. yelled.
All four of them, even Kouji with his neck bent all funny, jumped up onto the rafters. Before Zoe knew it, large pieces of wood began to fall from the ceiling. She jumped and dodged as best as she could, missing most of them. One or two only grazed her. More and more fell, getting larger and heavier than the previous ones.
"Dammit," she hissed, rolling out of the way. Suddenly one landed on her shoulder, cracking it.
Zoe cried out in pain, clutching it. She could feel warm blood spreading under her hand. Her shoulder seemed to have popped out of its socket as well.
"We got her!" Tommy yelled. "Keep it up!"
Another one slammed down on Zoe's knee, making her fall to the ground. Tears were in her eyes as she tried to crawl away. To her horror she heard a loud crash. She looked up to see what appeared to be most of the ceiling falling down. Knowing that she could not get away, she did the only thing she could do. She covered her head and prayed for the best. Boards of wood crashed onto her, burying her beneath their weight. Zoe's breathing was restricted and she struggled to take in some air. All she could breathe in was dust, so she began to cough. With each cough, she could feel her ribs threatening to crack beneath the weight on her. Finally, unable to breathe, she started to lose conciousness. Just before she passed out completely, she heard the door slam open, banging loudly against the wall and vaguely saw a dark figure approaching her. After that everything went dark.
chapter 2 is all finished. let me know how you're liking this story so far and chapter 3 will be coming out in a day or so. until then read and review ;D
