The Last Human

7.

A/N please read to the end before comments.

Allen POV

I open my eyes only to be met with the ground. I try to move hand only to realize they're bound. I roll over onto my back, and sit up. I look around seeing Rita, and her boyfriend. "How's your muzzle bitch." I spit out.

Her jaw clenches, and she closes her fist. However she didn't even take a step before she was stopped. "Enough Rita take Dom, and check the dead in the back of the house." the one with the sniper rifle orders. I take the opportunity to get to my knees.

With my feet close to my hands I grab my tiny pocket knife. Once in my hands I stand to avoid suspicion. I flip the blade out, and get to work cutting the rope. Though luck it seems was not on my side. A gun is pushed into my back making me freeze.

"Give me the knife human, and I won't give your guts some fresh air." a voice orders. I open my  mouth to give a smartass response.

"I would hand the knife over. Even though you have a death wish please comply." the sniper states.

"Oh yeah why should I. Just cause you guys want me alive. Fuck you. You bastards took everything from me." I snarl.

"Is that what you think private Tagert Allen J? You truly believe we wanted to exterminate all of humankind?" a new voice questions. Turning I spot a furry standing on the porch next Betty's father.

"How do you know my name, and rank. I don't remember ever saying such a thing to you." I retort. At my lapse in guard the knife is ripped out of my hands.

"Well mr. Greenwater was nice enough to tell me you rank. As for your name I believe this is yours." she says smugly. She holds out my journal the one that kept me sane for so long.

"How did you get that?" I ask in disbelief.

"I'm sorry Allen I found it on you when you were asleep." Betty tells me.

"Listen Allen let's talk inside, and then you can try to run again." the lady offers.

Veronica POV

Allen stares at me for a few seconds before marching my way. As he passes by me he slams his shoulder into mine. I turn, and follow him inside followed by mr. Greenwater. Once inside I pull out a chair for Allen at the table. "Have a seat, and we'll get started." I offer.

"So do I get your name, and rank since you know mine?" he asks.

"My name is Veronica Danden, and my rank is captain. Now with that out of the way let's get to what I wanted to talk about. Have you encountered the reptiles like you did here before?" I finish.

His face twists with confusion "wait they aren't with you?" he asks.

"No I figured you asked corporal Rita that since she was in here." I state.

"I asked her, and she told me to eat shit. So I figured they must be a backup team." he tells me.

"The team you took out back there appears to be a mercenary hit squad. Since they didn't target us directly means someone wants to not survive." I state.

"What, and your not?" he asks snarky.

"No. I thought that was pretty obvious with us not letting you kill yourself." I state the obvious.

"Oh yeah I sure did realize you wanted me alive. Especially since your sniper put a hole in my leg. Yeah sure does feel like you want me alive." he retorts. At this my temper is being tested like never before.

"If we wanted you dead would we be talking right now. You think if we wanted you dead you would still be breathing. If we truly wanted you dead we would have scorched this planet." I'm snarling at this point.

A hand is placed on my shoulder by mr. Greenwater. "If I may captain. Allen from what she has told me there may be another group. Yes in the beginning we marched on humans like maggots on a corpse. We let nothing survive, but even so." he cleared his throat. "We soon came to a realization that our species are not so different. We both stand for what we believe is right. However as time passed we realized that humans cities were empty before we got there. Not evacuated, but slaughtered, and children were never found. In every engagement between our kinds we never had soldiers kill children. It is a line we never crossed, but now your the last human." He finishes.

Allen holds his head in his hands "you said the children weren't found?" he asked. I nod affirmative when he looks up. "Then they may be alive, and I won't be the last." he states with a sliver of hope, but as quick as it appeared it was gone. "You pieces of shit. Your just saying stuff I want to hear so I'll do what you want. Well fuck you, and go to hell." he roars.

I March out the back door, and begin searching the dead reptiles. I rummaged through every pocket for anything. When I search the one one eye I find a folded piece of paper. Opening it up showed a contract with a name, and logo.

I March back inside, and slam the paper on the table. "Here this was on one of the reptiles." I spit.

Allen POV

I scoot up to the table as best I can, and get a look.

Lieutenant perez

The contract is for a lone human the last adult. You are to incapacitate, and capture. However should the mission warrant it the target may be eliminated. If this should happen retrieve a blood sample. I do not accept failure so should you fail death is the price you'll pay.

P.S. Burn this letter after reading. Do not try to keep as blackmail.

'It says the last adult. Could she be telling the truth, or could this be a ploy?' I ask myself.

A/N: Hey guys no action in this chapter, but could there be someone working from the shadows. Hope you enjoy I'll get to work on the next chapter.