Running Alive

Chapter 1.7

In the morning while eating...

Julia: What are we gonna do today?

Ghiel: *spreads a map* We're leaving this place for good.

Connor: Wait, what? Why?

Ghiel: The winter is is just around the corner and eaters are heading north so that's why we must head there before they do.

Joyce: Why would they head there?

Luke: Because eaters can't live in cold places that's why they're gonna head north cause it's warmer there.

Zayn: So when are we leaving?

Ghiel: Today.

Micahel: TODAY?! Can't we just leave like tomorrow?

Luke: It's getting more dangerous the longer we stay.

Sandra: So I guess we're packing up now, right?

Zayn: Well, yeah.

They went to their rooms and packed up. After that, they went to the living room again.

Luke: *points at the map* We're here, right? And we're gonna go here. *points to another place on the map*

Ghiel: but first, let's search for supplies. We'll need them while heading north.

Joyce: Roger that.

They left the house and walked to the city. In tthe city, they saw a car and decided to go near it.

Joyce: Ghiel, can Connor and I check this if it's still working? This will help us move around places in no time.

Ghiel: Sure. Just be careful.

They left Connor and Joyce and went ahead to a market near them.

Sandra: Guys, let's get everything we need in this market and load it in the car that Connor and Joyce found.

Zayn: Great idea!

They went inside and split up to get some items.... After that, they went outside and something unexpected happened...

Joyce: *from afar* AAHHHHH!

Julia: Oh no! Connor and Joyce is in trouble!

Luke: Let's go!

They ran as fast as they can and saw a curly-haired guy pointing a gun at Joyce.

???: Oh, so there's more of you. You're trying to steal from us, aren't you?

Connor: Hey! P-put the gun down!

Ghiel: Sir, we're not stealing anything from you. we're just looking for useful items and a vehicle because we're heading north!

Luke: We're very sorry if we caused trouble sir! W-we're gonna leave the supplies if these are yours!

???: You sure you ain't robbing us?

Zayn: Yes and we're not that type of people.

???: *lets go of Joyce* Very well, let's talk inside my hiding place... Hey, I'm also sorry, for what I did to your friend. I'm just trying to protect my guys inside...

Ghiel: We understand.

???: By th way, my name's Harry.

Then Ghiel and the others introduced theirselves. When they got inside Harry's place, there are seven other people inside.

Harry: *to his group* Guys, these are friends.

???: Hey.

Harry: Guys, introduce yourselves!

Then his group introduced themselves. A girl named Shara. Another girl named Alyssa. A blonde guy named Niall. A guy with a bandanna on his head named Ashton. A guy with a Scottish accent named Calum. A guy with a striped shirt named Louis and a guy with a big muscular body and beard named Liam.

Harry: So Ghiel, right? Why are you heading north?

Ghiel: Well, the winter is coming and we need to get to a warm place as possible.

Niall: Why?

Julia: Because eaters can't live in cold places so that's why there may be a hoarde of eaters going north so they can dwell in a warmer place.

Harry: Ohh... Can I ask you something? If uhhm... It's okay for all of you.

Ghiel: Sure! What is it?

Harry: Can we go with you there? Because we have some troubles here.

Zayn: What?

Harry: Some guys have been robbing us for three days... Then yesterday, they left a message. In the message they said whenever we tried to leave this place, they're gonna kill us.

Luke: Wait, wait, wait... We'll let you come with us but how did they know that you tried to leave?

Liam: One time, I was fixing our van and the others loaded their things and then I saw a black figure that looks like he's spying on us. I told Harry and then some guys from the buildings around us shoots us with arrows and from that day, we can't leave in fear that someone here would get hurt.

Ghiel: This is a very dangerous place. Yeah, you should come with us.

Harry: Aww thanks guys! Gee, I never thought people like you are kind. *smiles*

Ghiel: How can we leave if someone is spying on us?

Niall: I know! Louis, Liam, Zayn, Ghiel and I will hunt down that spy tomorrow.

Julia: That's dangerous! Is there a better idea?

No one though of one and so...

Louis: So we go with Niall's plan I guess.

They agreed and ate then went to sleep...