Chronicles of the Apocalypse: Across the Ruins (2024)

Chapter 15: Quench Thy Thirst

Later on, at the side of the Myrmidon, Margaret is leaning on the side of the train as Marcus approaches her.

Margaret: What?

Marcus: You did good....

Margaret: We did good....

Marcus: Saving those people....it's who we are....

Margaret: It's gonna take a while, Marcus....

Marcus: Saving people like that....maybe we'll both get some closure out of it.

Margaret sighs.

Margaret: Maybe....

Marcus: You know; I envy you.

Margaret: Why?

Marcus doesn't say anything for a while, but then looks out at the moon and then speaks.

Marcus: You got to say goodbye. You stayed with him til the end. I didn't get that with Vivian.....I wish I had....but you did. Joseph died happy....he didn't die in pain....he died knowing you loved him.

James looks at Savannah playing with Kayla, before he spots Cassandra looking out into the moon as she smiles. Suddenly, Rocky walks up next to James.

Rocky: Pondering the question, huh? Kids?

James looks to Rocky, startled.

James: Dude....give someone a fucking warning next time.

Rocky: Sorry...couldn't help, but notice that you've got the look of I want kids...then and your staring at your girl with a very pretty gold liner....So, I'm gonna make two assumptions; either A; you're looking at the moon ready to howl or B; you are ready to impregnate that woman.

James: When you put it like that, sure....

Rocky: Well....here's some advice to you, brother....

James: Oh, fuck me.

Rocky: Don't do it, my guy. Don't do it. Seriously. I wanted to marry Faith, but she bitched too much. Seriously, man. All she did was want me to pull out the question, but I'm just like "it's the apocalypse. We're gonna fucking die anyway. What's the point in getting married? Like, seriously? I'd just prefer the head, honestly".....and even she left me a suicide note that resulted in her saying that her sucking my dick was disappointing, that means that she enjoyed the rest of the sex. Then she complained about "why don't we have kids?" Well, I told her; this is the wasteland. It's all about the sex now. Also, fuck them kids. Once you got one, then two come in, then a litter. Trust me; when I was a kid, I once interrupted my parents doing the doggy style position and my Dad delivered a full black mama ass whooping.

James scratches his ear, uncomfortable.

James: Fuck me, man...do we have to talk about your parents sex life?

Rocky: I'm just saying, man. My parents made my sex life was glorious. Their teachings meant something.

James: I get it. No strings attached....but....that doesn't mean I need to be scared of marriage or kids. We've been together for a decade so, I think it's time.

Rocky: Yeah...well, it's your funeral, my guy....just good luck with the married life, my guy....and pray for you guys....make sure that you're sure.....Can I hug you?

James: No.

Rocky: Bring it in, dude.

James: Dude....I just said no.

Rocky awkwardly hugs James.

James: You can let go now.

Rocky continues hugging James.