I Now Realize

Chapter 15: Hunting The Infected (part 6 out of 7)

Guys, I am so sorry at publishing at a slow pace, lately. I've been having writers block the whole weekend. I know what to write, it's typing the details that's my problem. I will try to publish/type chapters a little quicker.

The Blooder screeched in pain and clawed at Kiana at her shoulder. Alue quickly jumped on the Blooder's back, forming her fingertips into daggers, piercing into its skin to cling onto the Blooder. The Blooder only jumped like a bull would trample in fury and annoyance when a person is riding on its back.
"Throw me a blade! Anyone!" Alue still had her dagger like fingertips clawed into the Blooder's skin.
Kiana threw her onyx blade at Alue.
Alue ripped her hand from the Blooder's skin, making droplets of blood come out and caught the blade. She started slashing its back and shoulders, but not shredding its skin too deeply. She then put the metal part of the blade in her mouth to hold onto it. She then used her fingers like cat claws to turn around and started slashing the Blooder at its hind legs, weakening it.
Then, as Vegas ran towards the Blooder, she pulled the tip of her metallic rope from her belt, making it slither from her belt. She made a big loop and threw it where the Blooder's paw was at. She yanked the rope, firmly catching its paw.
Kiana then shot five tranquilizers at the Blooder's back, completely weakening it. The Blooder only growled, trying to resist the effect. Then it slowly fell, making a loud thud from its body weight. It slowly stretched its paw towards Vegas, struggling to attack her. Its eyelids fluttered shut and made no more movement...for now, that is.
"I can't imagine how it would be trying to fight more than two Blooders." Kiana retrieved her onyx blades and shook her head from her comment.
"I can't believe what you and Hugo did..." Alue asked Vegas, showing disappointment in her eyes.
Before Vegas could say anything, she thought twice and bit her lip, recognizing that she is also responsible for the epidemic...
"Another day to save. Let's go back to the base, girls." Alue carried the Blooder back to the hideout with Kiana and Vegas...

At the Hideout...
"You girls ok?" Sasha asked.
Kiana nodded. "Yeah, we're fine, brother."
Sasha glanced at the Blooder, wondering when it will wake up. He then looked at Alue and asked, "how are you going to analyze them?"
Alue crossed her arms and bit her bottom lip; thinking. "Maybe taking blood samples from them or make simulation tests to find out their weaknesses. If that doesn't work...then I have no choice but to kill them in silence and respect..."
Sasha made a stern look, not wanting that decision to happen. "How long will it take until the Blooders wake up?" He asked.
"Hopefully next day, before they do, we would need more tranquilizers to keep them asleep for now. It sounds cruel, but I honestly don't know what else to do." Alue shrugged in hopelessness.
"Hey," Jake approached Alue from behind. "We'll figure out something, ok?" He placed his hands on Alue's shoulders, trying to calm her down.
"I hope so." Alue leaned her head on Jake's face and sighed in stress. Then she sensed a little certain person trying to catch her attention. She turned her gaze to Hakeem, Blackraven's and Isaya's son. "Hey, Hakeem." She kindly smiled at him.
Hakeem smiled and waved at Alue. He raised his arms to her, "Up, please." He asked.
"Alright, you little bundle of joy." Alue carried Hakeem and saw Isaya walking towards her, holding a device that looked like a tablet.
"What's up, Isa?" Alue blinked.
"Hi, mom." Hakeem waved at Isaya, grinning.
Isaya waved back and smiled. "Hi, Hakeem." She turned her gaze at Alue, looking concerned. "Blackraven and I have bad news."
Alue, Jake and Sasha seemed both nervous and concered. They glanced at each other, wondering what's the situation right now. Then Jake looked at Isaya, waiting patiently for her to explain.
Isaya showed the device to them. "We have details on Astoroth and his allies..."