Barren

Chapter 2

I feel this immense aura from behind but it's a human for crying out loud. How much could it do to me. First, let's at least look at him. As I turn around I see it... Not what's in front of me,but what's lying inside my brain. Laying in the bed of my forgotten memories. It's horrific. I hate it. It's not this exact creature in front of me, it's so much worse. It killed everyone close to me. everyone I love. Even mother... I'll never forgive them. Never...
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"ALEC! Wake up! Are you alright? How'd you even do that to it? You killed that Radiator instantly. What are you?" Leo said with tension.
Someone's calling my name. I don't want to answer I hate those creatures, just let me sleep. There's no reason for me to be alive now that everyone I love is gone. Go away.
"Do you think Charlotte would let you die like this? Huh?! I doubt it! She loved you! From what I heard anyway.. I can't say I heard right but there's no way you can die now!"
"I remember now. Charlotte.... I love you and you're my reason to keep kicking."
I shoot up from the ground. Standing tall.
"Where? Where is Charlotte, Leo?" I say desperately.
"You're the only one that knows Alec. but I take it that you've gained a lot of your memory back though."
"Indeed. I need to remember what happened to her."
Where are you Charlotte Silver? Wait for me to remember. I'll find you soon enough!
"By the way Alec, how did you kill that Radiator like that? That was top notch and almost inhuman. I guess you're proving useful like I'd hoped."
"I don't know what I did. All I know is that I hate the things you call 'Radiators'. I wanted it gone so I closed my eyes and swung as hard as I can and next thing I know I'm waking up next to you."
"A fine way to wake up, I'll add. I approve of your energy Alec. I hope we can stay friends."
*Shake Hands*
"What do we do now though, Leo?"
"Well, we have to go to a village named 'Crete'. There's nothing worth anything here. this place is abandoned and we need food. it's a good five miles northeast. Good thing I can fix automobiles, cuz' I have a dirt bike just calling our name to ride."
"How do you
Know how to do that? Nobody else I've ever met knows how to rebuild any kind of motors like that."
"My grandpa had an old book and some knowledge about this so I learned how. It's like a sixth sense to me now, haha."
"Oh that's very useful. When we have time, do you mind teaching me?"
"Not at all. It'll be fun, even."
"Awesome! Thanks a lot!"
"Don't mention it. We should get going though. Radiators roam at night, so we need to get to Crete ASAP."
"Alright, lets go then."