The Horsemen of the Apocalypse
Part 2
The next morning came way to fast, but I woke up with the quiet sound of Bree breathing beside me. She looked stunning, calm and sweet. Not knowing of the constant danger that is our life while she slept. Peaceful looked good on her. Too bad the only semblance any of us got of peace was while we slept. Trying not to disturb her, I get up and pull on a pair of jeans. Stepping out of the tent I realize I must've overslept, everyone else was up and bustling to do their chores. The Andersons were cooking breakfast for our group. Rayne was on lookout, under close supervision of Joseph. Luke and Whitney were checking and repairing the equipment. Drake was twiddling with his radio, looking to find any other survivors. No luck there. I approach Joseph and Rayne.
"So how did you two love birds sleep last night?" I ask jokingly.
"Yeah, as if I could sleep with a gun pointed to my face all night." Rayne says.
"That a boy." I clap Joseph on the back. "Can we trust her?"
"Well the rest of the camp seems to like her. Even Whitney said hello to her. Ya know Jason… We could use another gunner. I mean you won't let Bree gun with us, which I totally understand." Joseph says as he wiggles his eyebrows. "But when it comes down to it, more protection is best."
"I agree, give her a .22 pistol. We can afford to lose that if she turns up AWOL. And it may not hurt as bad if she turns on us. Keep an eye on her." I say as I walk to the center of the camp.
"Okay people, Last night on our patrol we came across some Raiders. We rescued Ms. Rayne from them, who they had held captive and… marked her. She will be staying with us. Now you guys know what a Raider team means. A raider camp. Too many for us to take on so we close down camp now and we get going within the hour. Put the weapons in the hummer, other supplies in the mobile home." I yell to my camp.
The whole camp began to bustle around to pack up camp. The objective was to make it seem like no one had been there or at least cover any trails they may leave. They didn't want to leave anything that could be tracked to where they were going. Joseph kicked dirt over the campfire to prevent fires, and hide smoke.
"Okay is everyone packed up? Is everyone ready to go? Everyone is here; okay let's get on the road." I say as I get in the back of the truck.
Some time later I wake to find that it was really dark outside. Bree is asleep with her head on my shoulder. She looked so sweet when she was asleep.
"Hey boss, we got a problem here, this upcoming town is swarming with Croats. Drake has picked up on a radio signal he wants to see you." Luke says as he pulls the jeep over.
I step out of the jeep taking care not to disturb Bree. As I walk to the mobile home I check my gun to make sure it was ready to fire, it was. Damn Croats give me the creeps. For those of you who don't know what a Croat is, it is a human infected with the Croatoan virus, it is a supernatural blood-borne virus. The virus is demonic in origin but Pestilence amped it up to where whole cities can be infected quickly. Before this time it was used once in Oregon 2002 and before that in 1590 on Roanoke Island. Croats usually stay in the confinements of the city but some have been known to wander.
I open the mobile home to see Drake excited with a bunch of electrical equipment surrounding him. "I think you should hear this Jason." He says as he holds a pair of headphones out to me. "I picked up this radio signal from the Police Station about 30 miles up the road."
I hold the headphones to my ear. "I don't hear anything."
"Just wait you will." Drake says as he leans back.
All of the sudden radio static comes through and I hear a woman begging for help.
"What do you think Jason?" Drake asks concerned.
"It could be a trap but Croats can't talk, could be a demon but I doubt it because well who would they be working for. I say we, as in me, you, Luke, Joseph and Rayne go in and investigate. The others set up quiet camp and if we can bring the woman back it's a success. If we can't we move on. Tell the others I'll go set up." I say as I walk back to the jeep.
"Okay guys we got a possible victim needing help, maybe we can adopt another straggler. She is at the police station and it is probably surrounded by Croats. What is a good strategy here?" I ask as I get back in the jeep and look among my gunners.
"Well we could go in guns blazing and hope it works out." Joseph says with a smile.
"Let's call that plan B."
"Well we can set the .50 caliber back on the top of the jeep, have three of us on foot patrol in front of the jeep and let the .50 sweep up behind us. We make an opening, run in, rescue, run out hop in the jeep head back here. What do you think?" Luke asks.
"You know what? That will work. Drake you can drive the Jeep. Luke you get on the .50. Me, Rayne and Joseph will be the foot troops. We will head out immediately. I'm afraid this is going to be a tough mission but there is possible a woman to save and I can't just let a survivor die. Let's go." I say as I lift the .50 caliber and set it onto the jeep mount.
I load my shotgun and stand in front of the jeep ready.
A/N So this was somewhat of a filler chapter. How are ya'll liking it so far? Read and Review it will be much appreciated.