Adventures With The SMG4 Crew

The Wastelands (part 5/5)

Armed with my revolver and a lever-action shotgun, I hopped into the bed of one of the three trucks the ten of us were going to take. It was basically night out, but it wasn't going to deter a group of friends who wanted to rewrite the wrongdoings. Kapi hopped in the truck bed next to me, as Tabi and Daniel hopped in the truck left of us. Luna pounded her shadowy fist on the trucks as we kicked dust behind the rear tires towards the dune of where the giant scorpion was.

Kapi: Dude, I'm pretty beat up and dented. Goddamn my leg's still numb. I hate doing this while injured, but I want to help, I REALLY do.

Me: You're an idiot for joining, but I must tell you that you've got guts, kid. Hard to believe you're going through on this.

Kapi: Yeah yeah I get it. Shut up, Jake. I feel extremely sick from all the meds they shoved in me. Hey, did I ever tell you what Damien did to me? My dance pad is fucking... well...

Me: Let me guess, short-circuit from having too much fun? He already told me. I got a joke for you by the way, what's pink and blue and white all over?

Kapi: Oh go fuck yourself, I ALREADY KNOW!

Me: HAHA, I knew you'd get it.

Kapi: I got a joke for you too. What's orange and badass but also a bitch?

Me: You say my girlfriend and I WILL rip your throat out!

Kapi: No no, I was just saying trying to break open an orange to eat. I wasn't referring to your girlfriend. If I WAS, I would've said "What's orange, a squid, and badass?"

Me: At least we can agree on that. Toss me that radio, I'm checking in on everyone.

The cat tossed me the handheld radio, and I kept flicking through the static until I found the radio channel that everyone else was connected to. Well, at least the trucks were connected to it, not exactly EVERYONE.

Me: If anyone can use the radio, respond to me, Over.

Meggy: Hey, Jake, I forgot to tell you all the exact plan we were doing. We're going in, venturing to the core, and finding that switch to fix this place. On that note, we don't actually know where it is, so we'll split up in groups when we get there, about two or three. That way, we both have each other's backs and can help when anyone needs it. Okay hey, PULL THE FUCK OVER DAMMIT!!

And with that, all the trucks skidded to a stop right in front of the entrance to the den. Sliding the lever open on my shotgun and loading a few rounds in, I clicked the chamber closed and hopped over the side of the truck. I held my gun at the ready as I clipped an under-barrel flashlight on my gun and pushed the light button, illuminating the ground in front of me.

Me: Darkness. It's all dark and scary in there. I'm getting gut wrenching just LOOKING at this.

Tabi: Now ain't the time getting your boxers in a knot, Jake. Keep your head up and stay wary of what happens around us. Now I have a flamethrower, don't stand in front of me.

Me: I'll stick to your side, and I'll keep your left cleared. Anybody got the Russian's right side?

Daniel: Sure fine. I got the LMG, and my GOD I hate holding this thing without a strap over my shoulder. Alright, ready for what's next guys?

Kapi: I can't exactly SAY I'm feeling the greatest, but if it means saving the whole world, I'm fucking doing it. Call it repaying an old favor. *ahem* DANIEL, you still haven't paid for those repairs yet.

Daniel: Shut up, Cat, I'll give the money to you after this shit's cleaned up.

Meggy: Ummm... GUYS?? FUCKING RUN!!