Just Survive (Complete)

Chapter 64

Ashley decided to take advantage of the freedom Neegan had privileged her with and found Bethany.
"Any word of the escape plan?" Ashley whispered, glancing over her shoulder. Bethany just nodded.
"In two days! All of the women against Neegan are going to barricade in the children's wing. We'll be able to keep the kids safe! "
"Great..." Ashley murmured and glanced nervously around her once again. Everything had to come together; everything.
"What are you going to do with him?" Bethany asked softly.
Ashley didn't need to ask who she meant.
"Kill him, probably," she replied coldly.
"Every woman Neegan has hurt in some way wants him dead! Every woman he has imprisoned has lost someone they loved in some way or another!" Bethany stated, anger rising. She stepped up to Ashley.
"And now you have the chance to exact justice for every one of them! You're free to fight for your freedom; free to kill Neegan and all his henchmen! " Bethany finished firmly. Ashley nodded grimly; she would not be one of his victims! Not this time! But first, she had to rescue the girls and the rest of the prisoners...
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Kelly kept Jenny close to her, preparing for the escape that was brewing. As soon as the sun set, everyone had gone to bed. Most people slept in shifts; some stayed awake, and others went for a few hours before heading off to bed themselves. Kelly and Jenny had been asleep for almost three hours, waiting for the perfect opportunity. Bags had been packed, food smuggled in for rations for the several days' journey. Jenny and the youngest children and babies were oblivious to the danger that lay ahead.
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"Hey! Wake up! It's time!" Shane whispered to Colby as he stirred next to the campfire. Colby sat up slowly, rubbing his eyes.
"What time is it?" Colby asked tiredly.
Shane checked his watch. "11:20"
"Fuck, we better hurry," Colby murmured. They stood up and made sure they had everything before leaving the camp. Zach headed to his vantage point.
"Get our family out of there! We don't know how many guards will be watching." He ordered.
Colby looked at the two men; one his brother, the other who had become an ally and father figure.
"Zach, Shane; if something happens to me, look after the family!"
"Don't worry about us," Zach assured. "If you're gone, we'll protect them with our lives."
"I know you'll do the same for Ryan," Shane added. Colby nodded, giving them both a weak, forced smile as he headed towards the culvert with Shane.
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The escape in the men's cell block had just started.
The men who had helped them earlier were guarding them. One had taken the keys and unlocked the cells, digging out the stashed weapons. They were able to slip out unnoticed and made their way through the hallways, following the signs of the escape until they came to the section where the guards were partying on a Friday night; unaware of the armed mob headed towards them. As soon as the alarm sounded throughout the prison, the guards turned around just in time for a couple of rounds of gunfire to hit each of them. The guards were immediately thrown onto the floor and motionless. After taking care of their immediate assailants, the prisoners got more weapons together.
Ryan and Tyler were freed last, going with a group of men to get Shane and Colby inside.
They made it inside undetected and joined the rest of the rebels.
They worked silently and quickly. They took a few guns from the bodies and got the hell outta dodge. They went back into the main part of the prison and began searching for the exits while still being aware of their surroundings.
"The other group has Neegan's men cornered!" Ryan reported, pulling one of the doors shut. The other men quickly followed suit and sealed the door. They were in the women's block now, splitting up to get the vulnerable out of danger.
"Kids! It's okay! We're coming!" Ryan called out as a guard ran up to them and pulled the cover off of a door. Colby spotted Kelly in the crowd, holding Jenny. She looked up and met his gaze; she was scared to death. Colby ran to his sister's side, resting his hand briefly on Jenny's head; his baby girl.
"Is Ashley in Neegan's building?" He asked desperation in his voice. Kelly nodded her head yes with tears rolling down her face
"Take the kids and get Jenny out of here!" Colby told her, looking at Jenny as long as he could.
"Please, Colby! Stay alive! Come home!" Kelly begged tearfully as she hugged him. Colby held her tightly.
"Bring Jenny home. Go!"
With a nod, Kelly grabbed Jenny's hand and began leading her away.
He didn't look back as he went to find Ashley. He was going to rescue her or die trying.
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As the rebels stood firm, a fierce determination etched on their faces, Neegan's eyes blazed with fury. He scoffed at the demand to surrender, arrogance oozing from every pore. "Or what?! No one leaves this place breathing!" he spat, raising his weapon to strike.

But fate had a different plan in store for the tyrant. Just as Neegan's finger tightened on the trigger, a deafening explosion rocked the corridor. A bomb, hurled with precision, tore through the ceiling, unleashing chaos and devastation in its wake. Neegan was thrown to the ground, his henchmen falling around him in a macabre dance of death.

Despite the carnage, Neegan's defiance remained unbroken, his eyes glinting with malicious resolve. The rebels, undeterred by the blast, closed in, ready to face the showdown with the ruthless leader who thought he was untouchable. The stage was set for a battle that would determine the fate of all within the prison walls.