Chapter 25: The Treason
A day till Serenity's downfallThe list of casualties was much higher after the last raid of military and many people were left mopping around grieving for their loss or helping to bury the bodies. The eastern field had basically turned into a graveyard.
Ben stood over a wooden cross with the words "Sarah "Angel" Jones" carved into it. He'd left a flower on the grave. He had no idea what she would like but he managed to find some wild flowers in the field around him.
"You two were close?" A voice asked, and he felt a hand on his shoulder.
Ben glanced round it was Sam.
"Sort of…I only really met her where I was injured…so we'd grown close over the last few days."
"I see."
Ben moved his hand up to his other arm and rubbed the bandage that covered the wound.
"The bastard that stabbed her better be prepared to suffer the lowest ring of hell for what he's done, I intend to be the person who sends him there."
Sam couldn't help but laugh. Ben instantly frowned at him, the first time in a while showing hatred on his face.
"I'm sorry I just can't believe you actually believe in that stuff after everything that's happened."
Ben opened his mouth and was about to give Sam a torrent of abuse in response; he'd had enough of the teenager's sharp tongue and attitude.
"Ben," Hawk shouted "Can you give us a hand over here"
Ben turned in a huff and walked over to the man he clasped onto his rifle encase the military decided to show there face again.
"Yeah walk away idiot" Sam whispered.
Ben glanced back sure that Sam had said something but he continued walking.
X
Around midday the bodies were buried and they were all gathered in the meeting hall now.
Hawk, Neil, Ben, Sam, Tractor and Warren were on the stage now.
They had become the leaders of Serenity over the past days proving themselves in battle on more than one occasion.
"We need to formulate a plan." Hawk said trying to keep everyone who'd been assembled in the hall.
They'd lost over a hundred people in the past few days, many of them their best fighters. Plus the whole scavenger squad.
"Why don't we strike these bastards back before they get us again?" A voice cried out from the back. It was followed by several other agreements and shouts.
"We could, but right now we need to get re-organised before a counter strike is even considered." Hawk protested.
"Why don't we leave few people here till while we attack back, they could have it sorted for when we got back." The same person suggested.
There were several "YEAH'S!" followed after it.
Hawk glanced down to Ben who was sitting on the stairs he defiantly looked more part of the group now, as he was wearing proper clothes. His jeans were dirt but then again they were designed for working in. He was wearing a clean red t-shirt with his bandoleers over the top of it. He'd donned a pair of boots now. He'd even washed his hair and trimmed it. He wore his leather jacket now he leant on his rifle.
Ben shrugged his shoulders. "I agree with them," he said nonchalantly.
"Me to" Neil replied. "I'm killing those bastards."
"Besides, we all know that they're keeping many people prisoners there to make them do work we might as well free them" Tractor added.
Hawk sighed; he really didn't think it was the best idea. However once people had got revenge in their sights it was hard to stop them.
Hawk could sympathise with everyone in the room. He understood what Neil and Ben were feeling.
"Okay, We'll start planning it today, and in we can set into operation tomorrow." Hawk agreed.
X
Everyone had exited the meeting and people were now walking around and getting onto various bits of business for the day.
Sam however had snuck into one of the tunnels again and was standing outside by the jetty.
He'd received a text telling him to be ready for a phone call at 3:00. He glanced at the clock on his arm. It was 2:55 he then flicked open the phone and turned it on. The screen buzzed to life.
He took a while to relax in the sea breeze as the boats creaked and groaned from their position on the jetty.
The phone then started buzzing.
He answered quickly.
"Sam?""Yes, I'm here"
"Good, this is Captain Author, I have some details for you concerning our next plan. We need you to play a major part in this plot though."
"That's fine, I'm ready to show these bastards what they should've done a long time ago" Sam growled.
"Good, I knew you would be reliable. Any way at 1'oclock tomorrow our plan will come into operation. We have a scout team in the city close to you're position the plan is to lure a large horde of the undead to you. This is were you come in, we need you to open the gates of Serenity and let them in."
"Let the undead in?" Sam gasped, "How am I…" he began to ask.
"Don't worry we've planned to arrive with some choppers and land a various points in the compound and extract people to safety, we don't want every one there dead. Just the ones who are causing us trouble." Author explained.
"There will be a chopper waiting for you on the roof of the main barracks. Get there as soon as you've opened the gates."
Sam couldn't help but laugh the plan was so simple yet it would be so effective.
"Just like the Trojan horse?" he said
Author on the other side laughed. "Just like it. I will see you when you arrive here…Captain"
Sam got goose bumps when Author referred to him as Captain, a title he was going to enjoy at his new home.
"How will I know when to open the gates?" Sam quickly asked
"Text" Author responded.