Book 1- Notes From A Long Island

Chapter 10: The Man Who Invented The 21st Century

July 4th, 2020

The convoy made it to Wading River by late afternoon. We had spent nearly the whole day looking for a monster free hotel where everyone could stay. Fortunately, we found one near Calverton National Cemetery and not far from Wardenclyffe. Some of us made plans to go check out and do a recon of Wardenclyffe before dusk. While everyone got unpacked, I found a room for myself and Moriko to share. She was not kidding about never leaving her mate's side. Since Plum Island, I had a lot of time to think. I am Moriko's life partner and mate now. That could be why she has been upset and not really talking to me. She was jealous and envious of my relationships with the others. Maybe. She has gotten really possessive and close to me as well. Yet, her love, passion, and intimacy for me, had not gone away, or changed. The regret of copulation and conception was still kind of hanging over her, like a foggy cloud. I was confused but I enjoyed her company nevertheless. All the while also trying to make her feel at ease and not stressed. Once we had the room in order, we just laid down on the bed naked, holding hands.

It was not surprising then that she mounted me, sliding my hardness inside of her, and made love to me like nothing was wrong with us, and our situation. This one was a quickie; she orgasmed and I finished inside of her again. She then stayed on top of me, holding herself up on my chest, panting, and stared into my eyes again. I went to open my mouth to say something to her but she quickly put a finger to lips.

No.

To continue to keep me quiet, Moriko bent down to kiss me on the lips. With so much passion and love in those kisses, they intoxicate me with a glorious high. The love I had and felt outweighed my confusion in why she was acting like this. I did not speak a word when she eventually rested on my chest, cuddling up to me and caressing my chest. I just rubbed her back and stroked her cheek. After a few minutes more of just enjoying our moment, she got off of me to become serious again. Her armor and swords sprouted on her.

"Come on Abe-San", Moriko said, getting me out of bed, "Let's go meet up with the others. I want to see this Wardenclyffe for myself."

I got dressed and followed her to the lobby. Waiting there already was Firestarter, Hunter, and Zach. Everyone gave me hugs and kisses but when Firestarter's kiss lasted a bit long and had some passion to it, I felt Moriko get uncomfortable and try her best at hiding her other emotions. To keep her secured, I wrapped my arms around her and rested my chin on her head. She embraced me back and I could already tell that she felt a little better. None of the others seemed to notice.

"Are we waiting on the rest?" I asked when the silence started to become deafening.

"Yes", Zack responded first, "Most are outside deciding how best to protect the perimeter once we go."

I nodded, then thought of something. Hunter, shouldn't you be outside with them?

Yes, I should be. Hunter looked incredulous. But Death and Famine said that I should wait here for you. That I should have trust in the reason why, but they told me not exactly why. He gave me a look.

I shrugged, but thought of why. Back at Plum Island, Death, Famine, and eventually Pestilence told me to find those who I can trust to bring with me to look for my daughter. Moriko already knows and is attached to my hip, but I know that I can trust her. As for the rest, I know that I can trust Hunter and Zack. Along with Moriko, they both have been there since the beginning. Firestarter on the other hand... Not as attached to me as Moriko is currently, but still attached enough, I am sure that Firestarter would not do anything to ruin our relationship. I guess this is Death, Famine, and Pestilence telling me who I should bring with me. I looked around to make sure that no one else was around to hear. So I told them about the life I had before all of this started for me, about my daughter, and my plan to look for her on the island. Zack and Hunter looked shocked but Firestarter and Moriko looked... indifferent? Neutral? Hiding being upset?