A Little Word Called Love

Part 9: The Savior

As the sun was rising from the coastline Jorge's eyes were blinking open. The boat was still standing still; going along with the waves. Lilith was already up staring at the sunrise from where she fell asleep next to Tiffany and BB. Smoke could be seen rising from the city along the horizon. 

"What city is that?"

"Fort Myers and Cape Coral."

"It almost looks in ruins."

"Well we wasted enough time last night," Jorge went to raise the anchor and go up to the wheel. Before he could Lilith had to say "Thank you Jorge. Zargo would have wanted it."

"Too bad he couldn't be here too," he continued to go up to the wheel.

BB and Tiffany were slowly beginning to awaken.

"I thought I wouldn't wake up," BB groaned.

"Is it normal for your eyes to feel this way?" Tiffany complained.

"We did something we never thought we would do last night," Lilith explained to them "and it was awesome." She was still looking towards the sunset as the boat started to move again.

"I'm glad injectors can't swim," Tiffany realized.

Jorge yelled from the wheel "We should be at south Florida by the afternoon."

Lilith grabbed her camera and began recording "July 14th, 2021 at around 7:03 AM and last night was probably the best night of my life. A night like this was so perfect that I shouldn't even have to explain it. All I'm saying is that weed was involved and we had a great time. We should be at the south side of Florida by this afternoon. I would just like to point out how amazing this sunrise looks." She turned the camera around "I have been staring at this since I woke up like 30 minutes ago. Anyways I'll keep it pointed there for a few seconds while I just say I hope the boat doesn't act up on us. Lilith out."

*AFTERNOON*

"Okay patrons we are officially on the south side of Florida about to pass the smaller islands that connect to the mainland," Jorge yelled so the entire boat could hear while he was sitting down trying to keep the boat stable.

John was on the top of the boat above Jorge when he noticed a reflective light glare in his eye. He wanted to investigate what it was so he used the scope on his rifle to see what it was. His eyes widened when he yelled "EVERYONE GET DOWN!" An explosion burst from the source of the light when a sudden rise from the water exploded right next to the boat. The entire boat rocked when Jorge stood up and put the boat in full throttle with no knowledge of what it was. He didn't notice how close to the reef he got; a few bumps swayed the boat. Everyone escaped out on the deck and Tiffany screamed "What the hell was that!?"

"Artillery Cannons!"

"What the fuck?!" Garrus was shocked to hear.

John lied down to try and get a prone shot while the boat was speeding and bumping into reefs. He stabilized his sight to see two people. One a tall man in a red leather coat with long black hair and sunglasses and the other was a dirtier looking person manning the cannon. Another shot from the cannon erupted disrupting John's focus while unbalancing his shot. The shot landed on the other side making the boat lean to the left more for a second. John quickly collected himself he then aimed at the person on the cannon. Right at the same time he fired they fired too. The bullet hit the person on the cannon while their shot cripples the boat by grazing the back causing them to soon around the water halfway around making Emily, whom was limping, fall off. Garrus immediately went in after her. The boat stood still until Garrus and Emily quickly rushed back on board.

"I'm docking on one of the islands!" Jorge said "We need to asses the damages!"

John looked through his scope one more time to see the other man wave at him with creepiest smile then walk away. "They are gone," John informed.

Damien was still shocked "Why did they shoot at us?"

Lilith was still gripping on the railing with her life "That was way too intense..." She stated.

"What did you see John?" Garrus said trying to catch his breath soaking wet.

"A man in a red leather jacket," John paused "I took out the gunner though right at the same time he fired and hit the boat."

"What about the man?" Damien proceeded to question.

"He walked away before I could get a good look at him."

"Why do you think they shot at us?" Tiffany then wondered.

"Territorial purposes maybe."

Jorge then yelled from the wheel "Try and assess the damages John and see what we have to work with."

John rushed to the back where the projectile hit "Well we are lucky we are still afloat. I can't really see anything from here. We must dock first."

They docked in a ruined bay when John noticed a sign on the dock as he repeated what it said "Key Largo Bay Marriott Beach Resort," he then noticed the sign underneath it that was put there surrounded by infector heads as he repeated that too "The Savior conquers, The Savior does not regret, The Savior will punish."

Damien was confused "The Savior?"

BB then stated "Sounds like some religious bullshit to me."

They then leaped off the boat onto the barley stable wooden dock. Once again armed they walked down it to see debris scattered everywhere.

"What hospital are we going to exactly to do this 'cure'," Garrus doubted.

Tiffany responded with "University of Miami Hospital. They have all the equipment there that I need. I studied there for about a year so I should know."

"Well this should be a fun trip up there..." Emily said.

The roar of an engine stopped everyone in their tracks. Jorge stopped inspecting the boat to stand up and draw his magnum. Everyone else's guards were up until the source of the sound got closer and closer until everyone either had their eyes down the sights of their guns or their weapon held close to their face. A giant truck rolled in front of them on the street which was perpendicular to the dock. The drivers side door opened; feet could be seen landing on the ground from the other side. The person started to walk around the front. John began to walk forward in front of them followed by Jorge and Lilith. Their guns were aimed at his head.

"Who the fuck are you?" Jorge asked.

It was the man in the red leather jacket "Answer the damn question!" Lilith commanded.

He held his hands up by only bending his elbows he then responded in a dark tone "The Savior."