“I guess you’re right, just don’t be surprised if we return and he ended up killing everyone,” Markus said
“Shut up, go get your stuff ready and go to bed,” Martin said as he grabbed his bag all geared up.
“Ok, calm down, I am just thinking of the worst case scenario,” Markus said as Martin walked away.
Martin arrives at his tent, falling on his bed, he doesn’t want to sleep, not just yet, up and waiting only for his brother Bobby. Falling asleep and waking up every few minutes, this has been going on for almost an hour, Martin figures that it’s enough and reaches out to his bag grabbing two pills, not meant for sleeping its simply to relax.
“I hear you and Markus will be leaving tonight,” Bobby said.
“It seems so; I have been waiting for you,” Martin said.
“For what reasons, couldn’t you just look for me? Bobby asked.
“Nah, you know me, too lazy for that, listen up, what I am about to tell you is extremely important,” Martin said, staring at Bobby.
“Sure, I’m listening, what’s on your mind? Bobby asked.
“This little parade of happiness, these people have going on, won’t last, not for long anyways,” Martin said.
“It makes me freaking sick, I need to get back out there,” Bobby said.
“Don’t worry, we will pop this little bubble soon, we just need to give it some time, with a reason to do so,” Martin said.
“Then what the hell do you want to talk about, why bring this up if we need to wait,” Bobby said angrily.
“For our safety, one of their members fell sick and I was listening to this guy babbling about it, he thinks that guy might have contracted the virus,” Martin said.
“What, the guy that fainted this morning?” Bobby asked twirling his beard.
“Jip, that’s the one,” Martin said.
“So what should I do about that? Assassinate him with a paper peashooter?” Bobby asked sarcastically.
“Just listen, you won’t be assassinating anyone, just keep an eye on him, if he starts going mental then put the idiot down before he harms anyone,” Martin said angrily.
“What if I lure him to do something, maybe temp him to attack me, then I have the reason to put him down,” Bobby suggested.
“It won’t work,” Martin said.
“Why is that, mister smart guy?” Bobby asked.
“That Danny is a real softy, he won’t be able to hurt a fly and as long as that’s the case you will not touch him and make us guilty,” Martin said, rubbing his nose.
“Sure, sure, you expect me to sit here and wait while he is sick?” Bobby asked.
“Just do what I tell you, if you as much as lay a finger on him, I promise I will skin you alive,” Martin said.
“Fine, just relax god damn it, I will keep an eye on him,” Bobby said.
“Good now we are making progress,” Martin said with a smile.
“How long do you want me to babysit this guy?” Bobby asked.
“I will be away for an entire week, though we will have the needed equipment here in three days, three days that you will have to be on alert, after that still keeping an eye on him, but he might just have something common,” Martin said.
“No problem, hell did you see the breasts on that Emma girl?” Bobby asked.
“You will never change will you?” Martin asked.
“Don’t judge me; I have eyes, eyes that I can use to look where ever I want,” Bobby said.
“And hands to touch whatever and whenever you want, I know,” Martin said before Bobby continues his sentence.
“Right, that’s my motto,” Bobby said laughing out loud.
“Ok, shut up and leave, I need to get some sleep,” Martin said.
Martin waits for Bobby to leave the tent, relieved to finally get some shut-eye before he goes on that mission, hatting the fact that it will take an entire week, it’s so long not to mention boring as hell. Nothing ever really happens that’s fun or exciting, its kill a few and find a way to carry all those things back to a van or a boat, simple ways to get it back to the Fort.
Later that night William has his list finished, everything that Emma could have ever wanted is written down, he was ready to leave, ready to find whatever needed to fix Danny, there is no time to waste. William wakes up Markus and heads straight to Martin which is still fast asleep, William struggles to wake him but managed with a splash of water.
Still tired, Martin got up, just to get up took a lot of effort, he grab his bag and starts following William to the boat, loading his gear with everything ready to go, Martin zips up his jacket and leans backward trying his last attempt to get more rest.
Martin fell asleep even though Markus woke him, Martin felt that his nap session was way to short, it felt like mere minutes even when it wasn’t, he starts to wonder about that pills he took, it sure as hell can’t be minor medication to simply relax from stress.
“Martin, get a grip man,” William said.
“What’s wrong with you?” William asked.
“I took these pills, it’s meant for relaxing, now I just feel so tired,” Martin said.
“We don’t need this right now, snap out of it, let's do what we came to do,” William said worried that Martin isn’t up for it.
“No worries, I can handle myself let’s just go, the walk will help me,” Martin said giggling softly.
“Fine if you fall behind then that’s your problem we won’t stop,” William said as he walks off with Markus”
This reaction makes Martin wonder what leader William really is, because to him he seems like the guy that only want benefits for himself. If he doesn't change, he will force my hand to take some serious actions against him, it will be the perfect opportunity to take over his little operations.
Arriving at the hospital, they are given the order to split up and look for various equipment, William strictly requested, that they all meet back in the reception within two hours. Martin can’t believe this; William must really be desperate to save Danny, because normally he won’t risk any one’s life for anything.
Martin can almost say it clearly; William is a selfish bastard that will always take care of his needs first. Martin searches for the equipment and finds a few of the devices needed; he continues searching as he thinks of a plan to eliminate William.
Arriving at a locked storage room, Martin struggles to get the door open, making a lot of noises, alerting two dogs that were wandering aimlessly in the hospital, feasting on dead patients, as soon as they heard the noise, they started charging to the source of the noise.
Luckily for Martin he could see them come around the corner on the far end of the hall, Martin starts to run and the safest place he could hide was in the laundry room. He slammed the door shut and dived between dirty sheets, it still smelled horrible some still having blood stains on them. Only after hiding he realized that there is a piece of pipe that blocked the door from closing, it’s too late to get up now the dogs is already there growling. Martin ready his weapon knowing if he fires, it could alert more of them including more infected to show up on the hospitals door steps.
Martin aims his rifle through a gap through the bundled up sheets, where he was hiding, trying to make as little movements as possible, ready to fire. The dog’s drooled intensely and growled louder before storming the pile of sheets; Martin only managed to fire one shot, knowing that he missed.
Martin struggles to defend off the bites; least the bundle of sheets is thick, making the dog bites soft enough unable to cause any serious injuries. Martin knows that if he doesn’t make a plan and fast the dogs will eventually get him, he can already feel the bites getting harder as they make their way through the sheets.
Martin grabs hold of the dog that reached him first, holding it by the neck as it bites toward Martin’s face; he close his eyes as the bites are way too close to his face. Martin could feel and smell the dog’s bad breath. Martin heard one gunshot that echoed through the hospital
s hallways, next thing Martin saw was the sheets being removed; William stabs the dog on the side, grabbing it firmly as he cuts open the throat of the dog.
Blood runs out fast with some slight gushing over Martin’s chest, running down his neck, still holding on the dog firmly until it stopped moving.
“Walk it off, we found what we came for,” William said.
“Thanks, if you didn’t show up, I would have been dead for sure,” Martin said smiling.
“No problem, besides can’t lose anyone, we need to stick together and take care of each other for as long we can,” William said as he helps Martin back up his feet.
“That’s true; it’s rough out there even when it doesn’t seem like it,” Martin said.
“You can only expect the worse around every corner,” William said, tapping Martin on the shoulder.
“Go get yourself cleaned up and meet me in the reception, we will go find a room, barricade it and rest there for the night,” William said.
“When are we going to set up?” Martin asked
“We will rest for the night and tomorrow we shall start packing up everything we found then head back,” William said.
Cold was the night in the hospital room, but it was the best sleep Martin have ever had in the last few days, William still awake, very concerned over Danny’s health, worried that something serious is wrong with him but not for one second William believed that Danny might be infected. Only much later that night William fell asleep, struggled a bit and had to kick Markus a few times in order for him to stop snoring, it’s not loud but still very annoying.
“You made it back with all the equipment?” Emma asked.
“We sure did, no casualties with everything you requested,” William said.
“William, I am sorry, but he got worse he might not make it,” Emma said.
“What do you mean? You said three days, I got here with everything!” William said being very upset.
“William, I will still try, he isn’t gone yet, all I am trying to say is, I am just a nurse and a good one but don’t expect too much from me,” Emma said also upset over the fact Danny was a good friend.
“Get everything there and I will start immediately,” Emma said trying to be confident over the situation.
“Can I go see him?” William asked with tears.
“I am afraid not, I need to get started straight away, I can’t have you in my way,” Emma said
“Rather try and get some rest,” Emma said.
“I can’t, we need to go back and search for more supplies,” William said.
“You know, you don’t have to go, we still have enough for a few weeks,” Emma said.
“The faster I go and do this, the faster I can return and be there for Danny,” William said.
“Maybe in the time he needs me most, unless I arrive here too late, none the less the trip will keep my occupied,” William said as he rushes out.
The three return to do what they said, two extra days to continue the search for more supplies, William is tired and very emotional, he ends up being extremely silent and allowed Martin to lead the way to where ever he believed is more resources.
After a few hours since their departure, Bobby checks in on Danny, he puts on a glove and feels his forehead, realizing that he is ice cold, sweating like a pig, his veins are thick and the blood running through them very dark.
Leaving Bobby to ask Emma many questions, also with a dirty plan, that he just needs to execute, he continues inspecting Danny opening his eyelids, it's yellowish and bloody, this gave Bobby a slight freight but he kept himself calm, he remove the glove and throws it into the trash can.
“What do you think you’re doing?” Emma asked in a high tone.
“No, what do you think you’re doing? Bobby asked angrily.
“I am treating him; I am the doctor, after all, am I not? Emma asked.
“In that case, I am checking on him and no you’re not, you are just a nurse,” Bobby said sarcastically
“I am the closest you will get to the doctor, you don’t have,” Emma said angrily.
“I highly doubt you will even qualify as a doctor, anyway, to me it seems that this guy is done,” Bobby said smiling.
“What exactly do you mean, by he is done?” Emma asked in a high tone, angrily.
“He is infected, he is dying,” Bobby said with a smile.
“You don’t know that for sure,” Emma said.
“How many signs do you need to realize that, give me a gun and I will put him out of his suffering right here and now,” Bobby said still smiling.
“That won’t happen, I am still going to treat him and make sure before jumping to silly conclusions,” Emma said.
“Fine, we will just have to see what the people think about this, I will go inform them right now,” Bobby said.
“You’re such a child, go on, run and go tell them, no one will touch Danny while I am here,” Emma said.
“Really, well since you are here, listen carefully, you can easily disappear,” Bobby said as he rushes out angrily.
Emma is frightened and fears for her life and the safety of her family, she has no choice but to talk to William about this, as soon as he returns. William is still going to be at least 30 hours, it’s not that long, yet it’s long enough for that idiot to do something horrible.
Bobby is angry; he walks with his back straight and fast while he talks to himself, very clear sign that he is very angry. He walks making a lot of noise, calling out to everyone to join him for an important little story.
“Come now, hurry up, there is much important info I need to share with all of you,” Bobby said shouting as the people find spots to sit down.
“You see, I am a very caring person, someone that don’t care about myself but cares for everyone here,” Bobby said with slight laughter.
“I care, I really do, but some here like William and Emma doesn’t care about you, they just care about themselves,” Bobby said.
“What type of leadership is that?” Bobby asked out loud.
“Stop wasting our time, get to your point Bobby!” Samantha said shouting with a few people agreeing.
“The point, sure I will get to the point, one of the people they care for fell ill a few days ago and what they have been hiding is that he is infected,” Bobby said with a smile as the people seem stressed and shocked.
“He is pretty much already dead, in a coma for almost two days now,” Bobby said explaining to them.
“His cold, his eyes dry, yellow and filled with blood,” Bobby said as all of them talk to one another.
“That’s all, now if you don’t, believe me, go check and you all will see the truth,” Bobby said, as most of them got up marching to the tent where Danny is getting treated.
The group of people marches to the tent with Bobby alongside them, they confront Emma wanting questions, Emma tried to explain everything but no one believes her, except her mother and daughter, the group drags her out of the way.
Before they can enter Bobby stops them all, asking for permission to execute Danny, the group don’t think twice and all come to an agreement that they are all endangered and the risk is too high, he must die. Emma cries out loud and begs them to listen, but there is absolutely no response. this little angry mob has made up their minds.
Bobby requests one more thing from the people, he sends them all away so that he can do this in peace without disturbance, he want to give the man some peace and quiet before he dies. Bobby promised that he will reveal a well-done job within an hour, to Bobby’s surprise they seem pretty much alright with the unusual request and some is already walking off.
Bobby enters the tent and sits next to Danny that’s slightly awake, he heard most of what was said yet he is still weak to talk, Emma is held back by her mother, also believing that it might be better this way, there is no reason to risk any lives for just one person, it might be sad, still it isn’t worth it.
“Do you know what I am going to do
with you?” Bobby asked.
“Please,” Danny said very softly.
“What’s that? I couldn’t hear what you said, oh never mind you just relax, you will be fixed in no time,” Bobby said laughing.
“Firstly, I am going to take this knife and well castrate you, then circumcise you slowly, don’t worry I will burn you, I don’t want you to bleed to death,” Bobby said laughing loudly.
“I will then proceed to excise that thing inside of you,” Bobby said with a big smile.
“If that didn’t work, in other words if that don’t kill you, then I will decapitate your head from your body while you breathe,” Bobby said laughing out loud.
Bobby dragged Danny to a chair and tied him down firmly before he continued to pull down his pants; he then proceeds to tie down the chair firmly to avoid unwanted injuries. Even though Danny was weak and still dizzy the first cut was extremely uncomfortable, waking up his senses slightly, he could feel it was a very small cut, he could also feel the blood running down his legs.
Bobby proceeded with his so-called operation and applied pressure in order to push the testicle through the small cut. The pain was unbearable, leaving Danny to moan intensely with immense pain, Bobby then made the final cut and placed the testicle in a small container, he then repeated this painful step for the second testicle.
Finally, it’s over; Danny is wide awake and feels a heavy burning sensation, he sweats heavily due to the pain. Bobby starts with the second operation the burning cut was unbearable, Danny could feel against his legs that he is bleeding heavily.
As Bobby starts with the final operation, he makes a slight cut and stops midway just coming to terms that the best way to fix Danny is to chop off his head that’s less work and much faster. He laughs like a deranged maniac, it last only a few seconds before he got beaten over the head multiple times.
“God, what did you do to him,” Emma said shocked.
“Danny listen to me, this is going to hurt, I have to give you a few stitches,” Emma said very concernedly.
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