In A Few Worlds

Chapter 2: The Tower

"C'mon!" Said the boy. "Where are we going? And what's your name?" I said. "Name's Frank. And we're going to my groups main base. By group I mean me and two other people." Frank said. It was quiet until he pointed out a building. "That's where they are." He said. "Seems pretty big for three people." I said. "Yeah, well most of it is crumbled or caved in. We only stay on the first few floors." Frank responded. We approached the front door and he knocked. "Who's there?" Said another seventh grade sounding voice. " It's Frank. And I've got someone." I heard a clicking sound and the door opened. "Hey!" Said the opener of the the door. " I'm Casey, but the others call me Cass." This time it was a girl. "Hey." I said tiredly. "My name is Ray. I'm thirteen." "Come on in. You look hungry." Cass said. I gratefully took a granola bar. "So," I said with my mouth full. "Where's the other one? The other member?" "He's just resting. He did a lot of scavenging last night." Frank answered. "That makes sense." I said. "And his name is...?" "Shane." Said Cass. "How old are you guys?" I asked. "Same as you. Thirteen." Frank answered. "Frank," Asked Cass. "Where did he come from?" "I have no idea, and neither does Ray. He just appeared through this weird swirly hole. He doesn't remember a thing." Said Frank. "That really sucks. I wonder how that happened?" Replied Cass. "Well," I said. "I need to get some sleep." "I think we have an empty room upstairs. Frank, could you please show him the way?" Said Cass. "Sure thing." Said Frank. We headed upstairs and Frank showed me my room. "Here it is." He said, pointing at the door. "Thanks." I said. He left. I looked around. Nothing too peculiar. Just like a normal hallway. I opened the door. It seemed like it happened in slow motion. The thing that jumped at me was humanoid, but it was really decayed and bony, with fungi all over its head. I was guessing it was one of the infected. It tackled me and I screamed while keeping it away from me. I heard "I'M COMING!" From someone. Somehow, in all the commotion, I was able to grab my dagger and stab it. I stabbed it many times until I was sure it was dead. Cass came up. "What happened?!" She asked. "That." I said as I kicked it lightly. Frank came up. "We had no idea that was in there! We're so sorry!" He said. "It's okay." I replied. "Well, I guess I should get some sleep for real." "No kidding." They said together, out of breath. I went to bed, trying not to think about the earlier events. When I woke up I saw Shane. "Hi." I said to him."Sup." He said. "So, are we doing anything today?" I asked. "No, I think we're gonna let you settle in for a couple of days." Said Shane. "Thank god." I said. So then I just settled in for the next few days. Nothing really happened during that time. I really can't wait to go do something, I thought.