Chapter 7: Standing Guard

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Date: June 9th, 2032

Time: 9:00 AM | -09:00 hrs

(Jonathan p.o.v)

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- I followed Issac closely as we approached the main gate to the fort I began to look at the massive fort in front of me and realized there was barbed wire and UV lamps laid out along the wall, no doubt to protect themselves from the outworld -

As I inspected the wall further, I noticed a few individuals patrolling the perimeter. They seemed to be dressed casually, like Issacs but also carried plate carriers and holsters. It was clear that they were soldiers of some kind -


-I couldn't help but feel the weight of the guards' eyes on us. Some of them continued on with their patrols, but others seemed to be watching us closely. I tried to act casual -

-Looking back for a quick second, I saw Miles on the edge as he clenched his axe tightly, his eyes fixed on the men standing on the fort's walls then he looked at me. Sensing his anxiety, I gave him a reassuring nod, and he seemed to relax.

- We had finally reached the main gate, and when we did, the gate opened up, revealing  a group of armed individuals with rifles and assault rifles -

????: " Stop! " - One of the men ordered -

-We froze as one of the men, who appeared to be the group leader, approached us slowly.-

-I saw the man wearing a tan vest with the word "SHERIFF" printed in white letters on the front. He was also dressed in a green deputy uniform.-

- Issac was the first one to speak as he began to walk forward -

Issac: "John, what's going on? - Issac asked with a tone of irritation in his voice. -

- The man named John pointed his finger at me -

John: " That what's going on" - He says, stopping a few feet from us -

Jonathan: " The Fuck you mean?" - I asked -

John: " Your UV lights, You got bitten," - Mentioning my UV glow sticks -

Jonathan: " Thanks for reminding me, John. I always carry my UV glow sticks with me to stay safe and protected," - I say with a hint of  sarcasm -

John: "Yeah, no shit, it's also there to prevent you from fucking turning," - He argues back -

- Issac steps in between me and John stopping him from further arguing with me -

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