Captain Aceti / air (BEING EDITED ATM)

Chapter 40

Tyler's POV

Jerome left to find Mitch a couple days ago, since then I've been in charge.

Not much happened, questions and rumours were spread throughout the camp but none caught my attention.

Everything was going fine until one of our soldiers spotted a tall figure lurking outside of the fence.

They said it look like a human, but taller, thinner, and more.... zombie like.

Of course, I didn't see it, and neither did anyone else, so I didn't believe him. He could have been seeing things for all I know.

Anyways, after a day, I got tired of babysitting everyone and decided to go find Jerome - or Mitch.

So I left Rob in charge, knowing he's the most mature one out of them all and left.

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I wandered around the forest, making sure to not get lost- which wasn't very difficult, by the way, since I was familiar with the scenery.

And eventually I stumbled upon a small village, but what I saw was tragically horrifying.

Houses were on fire, everything was being destroyed, and tall, thin creatures ran around, killing anyone that got in there way.

They were exactly as the soldier described them.

It was horrific and I should have done something, but I knew that these people were of no use to me, and it wasn't my problem. So I quietly and quickly left, making sure not to run into any of those.... Things.

I continued searching, and thankfully didn't run into any foe.

After a while, the sky began to grow dark, informing me that I needed to seek shelter somewhere for the night; so I swiftly wandered around the forest, looking for anything that could be considered 'shelter.'

But as I walked I noticed, what looked like a body, laying on the forests surface.

I scanned my surroundings carefully, searching for anything or anyone.

After I confirmed that I was alone, I ran over to the body and kneeled beside it.

Oh shit.

Just wait until Jerome finds out....

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Jerome's POV

I was this close to getting Mitch back. How does someone just vanish like that? It's bizarre really (and very frustrating.)

I decided to call it a night (knowing Seto or this H.B guy could kill me out in the open.)

I'd look for Mitch more tomorrow, so I headed back to the camp.

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No body dared to talk to me, knowing I wouldn't be the most welcoming person at the moment.

So I decided to just keep my distance from everyone and headed inside my dorm, that was until Rob burst in, panting heavily.

"Ca-Captain Aceti, outside n-now." Rob exclaimed, grabbing onto my wrist and hauling me onto my feet.

He let go and sprinted out of the house, me following close behind.

He lead me towards the center or the camp. It was becoming dark, but I was able to see everyone was gathered in a circle around something.

What is it now.

"What the hell is goin-" I pushed through everyone, making my way to the front and my words got caught in my throat as I saw the sight before me.

Tyler was kneeling on the ground, performing CPR on Mitch- who was unconscious.

"Ty- wha- how?" I couldn't even form a complete sentence as I kneeled down in front of Tyler.

"I went to look for you, but then I found Mitch. He was unconscious when I found him. He's still breathing, but barely. He needs medical attention right now." Tyler said.

I scoffed angrily, why is he outside in the cold?!

"Preston, get the first aid kit and bring it to Mitch's room." I yelled, Preston nodded his head before running off.

"Let me take him." I mumbled.

Tyler stood up and backed away, giving me space to pick Mitch up.

I carried him bridal style and quickly walked towards our dorm.

"Please be okay, Mitch." I whispered quietly, making sure no one heard.

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I lied him down on his bed and waited for Preston to arrive.

I examined Mitch carefully, and confirmed that he was in fatal condition.

Blood was dripping from a huge gash on his head, bruises line his arms, and possibly more places that I couldn't  see.

I tugged the jacket he wore off and  hesitantly pull up his shirt,

and the sight was horrifying.

Deep cuts lined his abdomen, huge black and blue marks evident on his ribs.

I stared at his wounds in furry and shock.

Seto is going to pay for all the damage he's done to me, Alec and everyone else. I'll make sure of it.

He can't and won't get away with doing this to Mitch. The only person I've ever truly loved and felt a connection with.

If it's war they want, it's war they'll get.

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s/o to Sam for helping with this chapter.