Wolf in sheep's clothing

The boy with black power and his blond-haired friend came up the stairs carrying three bags each with snacks and drinks.

- Don't you think it's a little weird that André hasn't returned yet? What time is it already? 9 o'clock? - The blonde asked.

- Maybe he already knew our plan and left.

- Without his girlfriend?

- Come on Silvio, if you could save 5 people would any of them be your girlfriend? Too much trouble.

- What if he finds a firearm outside? Then we're fucked, there are some crazy people who kill mercilessly out there.

- You look like Kaique, all paranoid. - Matheus said when they reached the third floor.

- Kind of hard not to stay paranoid now a days.

- You're right. - He said with a laugh. - But seriously, I can't wait to get out of here, I never thought I was going to say that but I'm crazy to brush my teeth.

- And I would die for some shampoo.

- Nothing like the end of the world to make you value personal hygiene. - He said making the two laugh as they arrived at the door of room 313. Matheus rested the bags on the floor and gave a light knock on the door. - Dinner time! Stay away from the door and don't try anything!

- Fuck you! - They heard Danilo shout back.

- Ok… here we go.

He opened the door and saw that none of them were close to them, some were sitting in the chairs in the back. When he saw that they would not try anything, he opened the door to deliver the food.

- Has André and the others returned? - Ana asked anxiously.

- Not yet and in my opinion they won't be back. - Matheus replied leaving the food by the door.

- What do you mean by that? - Isa asked.

- Come on, you guys are smarter than that. If he wanted to be back he would be already, he probably already planned to leave.

- You better shut up before I break your teeth! - Guilherme said getting up from his chair.

- Take one more step to see what happens! - Matheus said raising the improvised weapon that Guilherme himself created.

- Come on, Matheus, we already did what we had to do. - Silvio said pulling his friend.

Matheus said nothing more and just closed the door, locking it. Igor and Danilo went to the door, Danilo letting his immaturity show by showing his middle finger to the door before picking up the bags. Guilherme turned to Ana and saw that she was still thinking about what the boy had said.

- Hey, André would never abandon us. He certainly wouldn't abandon you.

- I know ... but it's hard not to think.

- We just need to go down the street now.

The man called Gomes guided them down the street, sometimes going ahead to get rid of some walkers. He didn't have to worry about drawing attention since he was also covered in blood and guts. André offered to cover himself as well to help, but the man said it was not necessary, not only was the darkness of the night hiding them, but there were also so few walkers that he had nothing to worry about. They were leaning on a car waiting for him to get rid of two others so they could continue. They were too close. Only one more block to the college. André felt his heart beat faster with each step he took.

- There, we can continue. - Gomes said putting the kitchen knife in his belt.

- Thanks again, I don't know how to repay you for that. - André said.

- No need boy, we are happy to help.

- And I want to help by thanking you, do you need food? We can give some of what we have-

André stopped talking when he heard a familiar sound, but this time it wasn't walkers. It would be nice if it was.

- No. No, no, no!

- Hide! - Gomes said.

They managed to throw themselves behind a car before the camouflage-printed truck appeared completely on the other side of the block. He was in no hurry to drive, they were probably on patrol without worrying about the two walkers who appeared and tried to grab the truck. André hoped that by a miracle, no one inside the college would hear the deafening noise of the engine in the middle of the night.

- Here! Please help us!

But nothing was that easy. As soon as the screams started the truck stopped and two soldiers wearing masked helmets, waistcoats and all kinds of protection that didn't leave their skin exposed came down from the back carrying rifles. They dealt with the 4 walkers who walked slowly towards them, each direct shot to the head so high that they made the five jump in fright. André heard the sound of the metal gate opening and looked out the side of the car.

- Thank God. We were waiting for you! - The black-haired girl named Isis said going to them. - You have no idea how much-

- Stop! Put your hands on your head and kneel slowly! - The soldier shouted, pointing the rifle at her.

- B-but- Why-

- HANDS ON THE HEAD AND KNEEL! - He shouted again scaring the young woman.

Startled by the gun pointed at her, she raised her shaking hands to her head and knelt, letting some tears escape. Another 6 soldiers got out of the truck while the one who shouted went to her aiming at her head.

- How many of you are there? - He received only sobs in response. - Answer me! How many of you are in there?!

- What's happening?

André recognized that voice, it was Kaique coming with the other students on the third floor. He was confused, where were Ana and the others?

- How many of you are there? - The same soldier repeated going towards Kaique.

- Why are you doing this? We are not infected. I demand the minimum of respect-

Before finishing the sentence the soldier hit the butt of the rifle on Kaique's face causing the man to fall to the ground howling in pain.

- Does anyone else want to say anything?! Huh?! - The impatient soldier threatened, the students and teachers crouched in fright. - Will someone say how many of you are here now?!

- We are i-in… s-sev-venteen… - Matheus said afraid to face the soldier.

- 17? Where's the rest?

- T-there are 6 locked in a room on the third floor and another 4 w-went out this afternoon. - Silvio replied pointing to the building.

- Where did they go?! When are they coming back?! - The soldier asked as three of them went towards the building.

- I-I don't know, they were supposed to be back already.

The soldier repeated all the information on the radio attached to his vest and then he went quiet listening to the orders.

- Okay, whoever I say goes to that wall and put your hands and forehead on it!

He looked at the faces of the people kneeling one by one.

- You. - He said pointing to Isis who was still crying.

- P-plea-se-

- Shut up and walk! You. - Hhe said pointing to a short boy with a shaved head.

Hiding behind the car, André still organized his thoughts on what was happening. Why were Ana and the others locked in a room? Why was he choosing people, as it seemed, randomly? What was he going to do with them? He heard his sister ask the same question and Gomes gave the answer.

- They are choosing lab-rats.

- What?! - Murilo whispered screaming.

- It's always like that with large groups, they divide, kill half and take the other one to their station.

- Let go of me!

Everyone turned their attention back to the military who brought their friends, Danilo being the only one who fought against them.

- Want to get shot here and now kid?! Kneel and stay quiet! - The soldier threatened pushing Danilo to the ground, the others following straight ahead.

- You. - And the other soldier continued to choose people, the wall already had 5 lined up.

- Why were you 6 locked in a room?

- What do you think? Detention. - Guilherme replied irritating the man.

- Think you are funny, hun? Go to the wall. - The soldier said giving permission for the other to push him to the wall.

- We gotta do something, André, they are gonna kill Gui! - Rodrigo said scared.

- I'm trying to think of something, but I don't know how ... - André got more desperate when Ana got up and went towards the wall.

- It's simple.

Amanda said attracting everyone's attention.

- We create a distraction.

It was the only thing she said before getting up and running towards the soldiers.