Chapter 9: Intel

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1 year later, location: L.E.A.F base.

A Rock Pea was rushing from the entrance to the leader's office on the fourth level. He was a messenger by one of L.E.A.F's agent who's currently spying on the zombies. He looked like he couldn't wait any longer to tell the leader the news that he has got.

Opening the office door, he stepped inside.

- You have news for me?

- Yes leader.

Hailey Edwards was sitting at her working desk. She had been on the edge of her seat for the past couple of days waiting for these news to come in.

- Sit down and report.

The messenger sat down next to her. He took out a file and handed it to the leader. Opening the file, Hailey started reading what was inside. What she read really confirmed her concerns. The zombies are planning to siege Time Park. If they succeed, they'd go back to the past and exterminate the plants. They would win the war before it's even started.

- You may now dismiss.

The Rock Pea walked out of the office. Hailey was left alone thinking.

The zombies are going get their strongest forces to attack Time Park. But due to separation of troops, they can only come in smaller waves and rely on the teleporter to transport them to the battlefield. This is the plants biggest advantage, if they can prevent the zombies from constructing the teleporter, they might stand a great chance of winning. But doing that requires them to take a great risk and accepting high casualties. Should they do it? The question keeps on sticking inside Hailey's mind like an annoying chewing gum.

Jason was at the shooting range as usual. He's like the plant in the whole base who spent the most time here. And because of this, his accuracy and shooting speed were amazing. Eleven out of twelve bullseyes in nine seconds is an awesome record.

He was too focused on practicing that he didn't even notice Anne standing right behind him.

- Jason.

He jumped back a few feet, standing in a fighting position.

- Woah! Easy now tiger!

Seeing Anne, he was relieved. He had always put his guard on since he joined the base.

- What brought you here Anne?

- Oh just checking what are you up to that's all.

She replied with a shrug. She definitely didn't just be here to check on him. No, she's here because she wanted to spend more time around him without him knowing it.

- Well... shooting practice, as always.

- You know, you should really spend more time on other activities too. You spend like three hours here every single day! Don't you feel a bit bored?

Jason had never let anyone known his true intentions for practicing his fighting skills this much. He knew Zombies forces are strong and hardcore so he trained not for self protection but to protect the others, especially his family or what's left of it. He had not once forgotten about the promise he made six years ago. It's still burning inside his mind and heart as a reminder of his parents' death.

- No, how can I be bored by this?

- Uh... probably by doing the exact same thing everyday.

- ...Nah, I'm not bored by it!

Anne was confused. What the heck can his motivation be for training this hard? Seriously, he spent three hours here every single day doing the exact same thing: practicing and more practicing!

- Okay... suit yourself man. Just call me when you need something. And by 'something' I mean medical assistances.

- Sure.

She left him be. She knew that he wouldn't have listened to her anyway. He had changed a lot since their sprouthood. He's now hard-working, more responsible, and downright stubborn. Since when did he change his personalities? Why does he need to train this hard? Where's the old quirky Jason that she know and... love? Her mind is starting to get full of questions about him.

- What do you think about this colonel Henson? Even if we gather all the troops from the whole state it won't be enough. They are bringing zombies from all over the region here, about thirty thousands of them, we're vastly outnumbered!

Hailey was literally freaking out.

- Relax commander! Overreacting the situation won't help. Now, we do have choice to wether or not make an assault their teleporter.

The two leaders of L.E.A.F keep on with their discussion in how to defend Time Park. But it seemed like the discussion wasn't solving any major problems that they were about to face.

- Yes, that choice is available but if we fail the assault we are bound to lose.

- I'm afraid so. Though it seems like our best chance, I'm not too sure if we should take the risk. What do you think commander?

- I think the best we can do is to make the best defense we can possibly make and hold them off. After all, they'll come in much smaller waves so it wouldn't be too hard to do that.

A concerned look showed up on colonel Henson's face.

- I'm not approved of that too. But anything you order, we will do it commander. Hope you'll make the best choice!

The colonel left the leader's office and walked towards his. When he was inside, he locked the door and pull out his phone.

- Hello Henson, what do you need from me?

- Do me a favor and report to me every single plan that the zombies are planning throughout the assault on Time Park will you?

- Of course, I'll tell you anything we know.

- Thanks James! You're a live saver!

He hung up, opened the door and walked outside to his car. He had a plant that he wanted to meet.

Jason was done with his training and heading towards the cafeteria to have a delight afternoon snack. He was just a couple of meters away from the cafeteria door when someone patted his back. He turned around to see a really familiar face.

- Mr Henson! I'm glad to see you here!

The Pops Cob smiled in return.

- Me too. Look Jason, I have something to discuss with you in person so why don't we find a private spot?

- Maybe the rooftop garden?

- Perfect.

They walk up to the garden. Nobody was around which was great for Henson.

- So what are we discussing?

Jason asked with a bit of impatience in his tone.

- Something extremely important.

- Like what?

- The Battle of Time Park. Jason, I... no we need your help.

Done! Another cliffhanger there for you guys! :P I'm incredibly sorry if the chapters are getting short since the ending to the story is near and I don't want to reveal too much of it.
Anyways, until next time my friends! Asiandude's out! ADIOS!