Days have passed as we settled down here, it does feel like home but my home is yet to be reformed.My true home will be that peace and harmony I shall commend for my one true love.
We've had some of the people here help us set the home more nicely and modern for such a cruel world.We had photos and posters set up and some framed, we had new furniture in as I wonder where the hell they get this stuff, I mean most of it does look outdated and kinda of messed up but it'll manage.We've also seen some of the activities that take place here, some endure in the street boxing and on an area in this little park has a basketball court.Just yesterday, Jordan was out there playing a 3 on 3 with some of the kids around here, Bill and Sue watched him play; they lost that game by one point.
Well in present time, I got up at 6:30 am, yes I can't believe it either.Someone in this place fixed it all for clocks to work, time is back to its old concept, it is a May 25th, a Thursday, it's a new year.I didn't it was a new year, the days I counted since Scarlett's death calculate her death on May 12.I got up and looked around my room as I know she would've loved it here.I had a shelf attached to the wall as it had that wooden carving, an origami swan, an old photo of me and Scarlett and what I was able to still have is our old high school yearbook.I went into my closet as this place somehow managed to get its hands on a lot of clothes from old fashion stores.I didn't care much for the designer things that were offered, I mainly went for coats and jackets and denim pants, all mainly Ralph Lauren.I put on a button up white collared long sleeve shirt and a black coat, I also attired some chino cloth pants, I lastly added on some 3 striped socks and black work boots.I haven't felt such comfort in this world in so long, I got out of my room.I walked downstairs and headed outside as I smelled the fresh air, a great release.I went to meet up with Anton as he'd likely be at the front gates, waiting for me.I walked the streets as I see nobody's awake yet, I see Anton with a couple of men.
"Hey kid, you ready ?" He asked as I still felt tried but replied " yea, you sure this source of yours is right ?" He laughed as we got in the van,
"Well this source- Alan never failed us before…."
We drove off as we made it to an area that's about an hour away from the town.We got out as Anton said
"The church should be around here …."
We were on a scavenge for two specific things, books and bullets.You see with Jim, his philosophy is to educate the youth now and show them action later.We walked up this road in group as we saw some zombies approach.
"You're up man …." Said Anton to a boy who had Molotov's ready, the group of zombies approached slowly as the kid aimed and threw, it was a flawless crisp that occurred.
"How many more we got left kid ?" Asked a man as the boy replied
"We got two left …."
We kept walking past them nonchalantly, horde of zombies dying slowly seemed so overwhelming.It silent for a while until we heard cries for help,
"Help me !- help !" We all ran quickly to the sound as Anton said
"It's This way !"
We ran a bit more as we finally saw him, I didn't get a good look at the guy but we saw about half a dozen of the dead trying to get at him.We all sprayed down the zombies as he backed away, it silent as he turned; this just got so much more insane.This face is one I'd never forget, it was one of those men, fate has given me my peace.
"Christ, thanks guys, Jesus…I would've been one of them…." He said as Anton asked
"No problem, do you need help to get somewhere or are you with any friends …."
I didn't hesitate, he didn't even get to answer as I approached him and knocked him out with my revolver.
"Christ, what the hell man -! " said a guy as Anton added on
"Are you fucking nuts, the hell was that for …"
we all stood for a moment as I caught me breath and said
"Scarlett man….it's ….."
Anton nodded and said,
"Say no more man, do what you gotta do …."
Half an hour later we made it to the church and had the man along with us.We looked around the church to see it was clear.
"We'll be outside, you have your fun kid …" said Anton as I had the man tied up to a chair I found in an office of the place.He stood there in the center of the church as I had prepared a song, with help from the tech support at Shyneville, they managed to help me play music once again.
I played "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood " by The Animals, a close song to me and Scarlett.
The beginning played as you'd get the perspective of the man, he looked around to see nothing as he was gaged.He breathed heavily as he yelled for help,
"no one is coming for you …." I said as I lowered the music a bit and continued to speak.
"You probably don't remember me or what you did, but know this won't be for no reason …."
I pulled out Paisley and began to swing at his knees, you hear the cracking as I then take a knee and hit his ankles.He is suffering yet I don't feel satisfied, I took off the gag as he tried to plead with me.I didn't hear it, I took a couple swings at him as he fell on with the chair.A Polaroid picture fell out as it took me a moment to notice it, as I was picking him back- I went to get the photo.It was such awful memory, it was a picture of him next to Scarlett's body, the same one I was first shown.I was infuriated as he said
"Please don't, please I didn't even do anything to her, just took a picture ….! Please -" I began wailing at him at the top of his head.I had no mercy as I kept going until I knew for sure he breathed no longer.The hammer got stuck in his skull as I had to take it out with such force.The song started to end as I laid on the floor and felt such grief.It took a moment until I heard a voice that I thought I'd never hear again.
"Hey James, if you're still alive…report back to the hotel dumbass….."
it was Cliff, I checked the man's body ad I saw a radio on him.I was hesitant as I ran out, the men were all standing there as they quickly followed.The van was now parked more nearby as Anton asked
"The hell happened?" I yelled back
"I know where they all are ….hurry someone start this car …."
The driver got in as they all followed in,
"Where ?" Asked Anton I quickly pulled out a map and said
"There at a hotel, I'm assuming it's this one,
The Walsh Hotel ….."
Anton thought it was crazy but he still went along with it.
"Alright, what are y'all waiting for, let's go !"
We drove as one of the men in car went on to send a radio signal back to the town.Some of the men were told of my story and some were interested in helping, we'd hope now more than ever; they join us on this fight.
We arrived as we parked a good distance away but we had our eyes on the place.
"Theres dozens of them, Jesus …" said a man as Anton asked
"What are we gonna do Bruce ?"
I took a moment as I said
"Kill em all-" Anton laughed as he said
"Well we can't just do that, there's less than a dozen people with us …we should wait for backup- how much longer they said ?"
A man answered "about 5-10 minutes …"
Anton smiled and said
"You see….now let's just wait a bit "
Anton looked at me and felt it right to say
"Hey kid….how about this, you want to kill so badly…imma give you that chance …."
Anton ran up to them in the middle of the road as I too slow to stop him.
"Wait !-" I was gonna follow but a man stopped me, I stayed back.
Anton approached as some of men saw him,
"Hands up !" Yelled on as multiple people aimed at him.He was nervous but he had the confidence,
"Hey whoa, calm down- one of your guys, he was attacked, he didn't make it…."
Out of the blue, Cliff exited a hotel room with such anger as he walked down the steps and headed towards Anton.They we're face to face as Cliff breathed heavily in such an angry mood.
"I'm assuming you're in charge …."
Cliff scoffed and replied
"You said one of ours died ?"
Anton looked around again as he said
"Yea…."
Cliff checked him out as he said
"Well I guess you can replace him then …."
He welcomed him with open arms as Anton felt awkward.They took a few steps as Cliff said
"Let's welcome him in boys…."
Anton felt a bit cool in this situation until Cliff struck him in the head with a crowbar, Anton fell to his knees as he laid on the floor.The men laughed as I just couldn't look on No more.It felt more right as I saw back was arriving,
"You Motherfucker!" I yelled as they all turned, the rest of the men followed as we went all out, I started to shoot at Cliff but he managed to survive.It was an all out assault as Cliff fled in a vehicle like a coward, he left these men to fight a battle they had no part in being in.Backup really helped as the numbers were more even, Bill and Sue arrived ready to kill.
We were in a gun fight for a couple minutes until the firing ended when most of the men surrendered, they weren't winning this.I slowly walked up to Anton as he still laid on the floor, he was dying slowly from such a hit.I just can't help but lose another friend,
"No, you'll be alright man …" I said as he held on to my jacket and replied
"It's alright…..this world failed me…..but you kid….you never seize to make me proud…."
He slowly fell over as I held him for a bit, I was destroyed by this as I couldn't stop.I got in one of the vehicles as the rest followed and some stayed to capture the men who surrendered.I shall kill this coward once and for all.