Unceasing search

With the fence open and the soldiers too busy with the walkers, André and the others managed to get in and hide behind one of the trucks.

⁃What now? How do we get into the building without being mistaken for a walker? - Murilo said pointing to the filthy clothes.

⁃The building doesn't have only one entrance, let's sneak up to that side - André said pointing to the left side of the building. - and look for a door.

As they prepared to run, a soldier appeared to take cover behind the truck. Confused, he didn't act immediately, giving Murilo enough time to take the gun away from the man with one hand and punch him with the other. Before the man fell to the ground the blue-eyed boy pulled him back to his feet and pressed him against the vehicle body, Guilherme pulled the gun and knife from the man's waist to disarm him.

⁃Where are the prisoners?!

⁃I-I d-do-

⁃Get straight to the point and answer me! Where are the prisoners?! - André asked holding the man's face so that he looked at him.

⁃Th-they- on the court! They're on the first floor block, it's at the back of the building! I swear!

⁃How many soldiers are there? - Ana asked.

⁃N-none. Everyone was called in to help with the dead. Taking care of the prisoners is the least of our worries.

⁃Really? Never imagined. - Murilo said and then immediately punched the man, knocking him out.

⁃Okay, let's find this block. Keep that rifle Murilo. - André said taking the pistol that Guilherme took from the man.

⁃No need to say it twice.

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While the shooting persisted outside, Amanda watched the man in front of her. They needed to take him down somehow, the only problem was that he wouldn't think twice about shooting if they tried something. The brunette was still sitting on the floor along with Sasha who had calmed down, Danilo was standing still giving the man an ugly look.

⁃You better stop staring at me like that if you want to keep that eye. - The soldier named Anderson said.

⁃You have already proven that you would have no problem doing this. Seriously, how can you live with yourself?

⁃Shut up. - The man ordered starting to get angry.

It was at that moment that Amanda noticed. She thought she was imagining it, but it happened again right away. Kaique's fingers had moved. Nothing more than a spasm, but enough for an escape plan to pop into her head.

⁃Continue. - She whispered to her friend. - Get him closer.

⁃What are you whispering? - Anderson asked.

⁃T-that… that if your family saw you now, they would be ashamed. - The boy said following the plan. - They know? Do they know you are a murderer? Who kills innocents without blinking?

⁃I told you to shut up!

⁃Oh! They know, right? They discovered what you really are and abandoned you.

While the soldier was distracted by Danilo, Kaique's body moved more and more behind him. If Sasha noticed she was smart to keep quiet, while Danilo continued to insult the man.

⁃Who would be with a monster like you?! You are worse than those things.

⁃I told you to shut up! - The man said losing his patience and heading towards the boy. - You kids have no idea-

Now the man was face to face with Danilo, his left hand going to the boy's throat while the other held the gun, right in front of Amanda. Taking the chance, the girl grabbed the object with her hands still tied and pulled it as hard as she could, pulling it out of the hand of the man who was surprised.

⁃Push him! - She yelled at the guy with the glasses.

Danilo did so, using all the strength in his body against the man to send him toward the walker who had just opened his eyes. Anderson steadied himself in place, forcing his legs not to move, ready to punch the boy. Sasha, who was just watching, finally forced her body to move and lifted her leg, kicking the man in the shin, making him lose his balance. With one last push Danilo threw him on top of the walker who, even having no idea what was happening, sank his teeth into the man's neck. He screamed in pain and despair trying to get rid of the monster that didn't want to let go of him no matter how much he struggled. The three faced the scene almost feeling guilty about how satisfying it was. Amanda stood up and approached the man who had stopped moving, a huge pool of blood surrounding them.

Kaique-well, the walker took one more bite of the man tearing at his flesh and looked at them. Still chewing he got up and tried to walk towards her, but the chain around his neck prevented him from getting any closer. Amanda looked once more at her former teacher and went towards the table that, in addition to the papers, also had a knife. Putting the rifle aside, she picked it up and went to Danilo who was helping Sasha to her feet. After freeing her hands she did the same to them.

⁃We need to get out of here and find the others, I'm worried about Isa. - Amanda said taking the gun from the table and handing it to the boy.

⁃This place is huge, where do you think he took her? - Danilo asked as he opened the door and checked if there was anyone in the hallway.

⁃I don't know, I just know he went upstairs.

⁃ I-igor… we have to find him too. - Sasha said right behind them.

⁃Right, he must still be on this floor. Let's find him first.

The three walked down the now abandoned hallway to look for their friend as the gunfire and screams continued in and out of the building.

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André was the first to open the court's doors and be impressed by what he saw, dozens of people trapped in cells scared of the gunshots. Murilo pushed the boy running through the cells and looking everywhere looking for his friends.

⁃Amanda! Danilo!

⁃Where's Isa?! Isa! - Guilherme yelled looking for his girlfriend.

André followed them looking for his sister's face, but no matter where he looked, she wasn't there. None of them were.

⁃They are not here. Shit! - Murilo yelled in frustration.

⁃They must be in another part of the building. - Rodrigo said calmly as he took a picture of the cells.

⁃How can you take a picture of this? - Ana asked shocked.

⁃I am a photographer, this is what I do.

⁃Drop the camera and help open the cells, we need to help. Lend me your metal bat, Murilo. - André said taking the object and forcing the lock of one of the cells open. - Are you all right? Go in that direction, there are no soldiers there. - He told people who thanked him.

⁃T-thanks boy, but there are more people upstairs. - A thin, dark-skinned old man said.

⁃More people? About our age? Which floor?

⁃Yes, but I don't know which floor they took them to. I'm sorry.

⁃Okay, thank you. Amanda must be there.

⁃Let's go then. - Murilo said heading to the exit.

⁃What?! We have to get these people out of here first. - Guilherme said taking the metal bar from André and opening another cell.

⁃But-

⁃Murilo I also wanna find Amanda, but Gui is right. We need to save these people.

The boy looked at all those cells, all those terrified people who had nowhere to escape. The boy closed his eyes, snorted and went to a cell and, using the barrel of his rifle, opened it.