Outbreak! Virus 'Z'

Chapter 7: Slipping into InSaniTy(?)

Batter's P.O.V.

While waiting for the others to come back, I played with my little brother. When they returned the first thing I noticed was that the bandages in Gaby's right hand were soaked in fresh blood. The second thing I noticed was the two large packs they had carried in. Gaby set down the one she was carrying and plopped onto the ground near me. I grabbed her hand an took of the bandages. Her wounds had reopened. I clicked my tongue as fresh blood pumped out. I pulled out the bandages I always have in me and set them down. A grab a towel from the table and use it to clean up the blood. I then put on the bandages. Gaby muttered a thanks as she she held her hand. "What happened?" I asked. "What happened was that Gaby saved our a**es by getting these packs. They're full of precious gold!" Weapons, food, medicine, and other goodies!" Larry spoke up. "Where's Jorge?" I asked. "Gone." Gaby said with no emotion. She seemed a little out of it recently. Constantly zoning out, speaking to herself. To be honest it's freaking me out. She constantly has a strange aura surrounding her. She's zoning out right now.

Gaby's gaze snapped up to the packs as she reached out and grabbed one. She frantically looked through it. She stopped rummaging and smiled. She pulled out a very nice looked sword in its scabbard. She got up and handed it to Emma. "Oh my god! I thought it was stolen for forever. " Emma exclaimed. She held the sword close to her body, obviously overjoyed. Gaby walked back to the pack and pulled out a crossbow. She tossed it to Larry. "Awsome! I love this thing!" Larry happily spoke. Gaby pulled out a metal fan and gave it to Malisson. She smiled. Gaby walked over to the other pack to give the others some smaller weapons. They all looked brand new and shiny. Honestly I was kind of jealous. Gaby then pulled out a bat with barbed wire on it. She walked over to me an placed it into my hands. "I want you to have this." Gaby spoke softly. "I-I don't know what to say! Thank you!" I couldn't contain my appreciation. Gaby smile and patted my shoulder while she slipped a pocket knife into my hand as well. She gave Cathy a machete and a pocket knife. Gaby gave Jennifer I weapon similar to Malisson's metal fan. Plus some throwing knives. Gaby tossed Brandon a pocket knife to which he grunted a thanks. That's probably as friendly as they're getting. Gaby went back to the pack and pulled out...brass knuckles that had spikes on them. Of course, I mean it's Gabberdink. What was I expecting.

By the time we were done sorting through all the items in the pack it was late. We all decided to go to sleep early today since we just so happened to come across a miracle. I took first watch since I wasn't really that tired. While looking out the window on the look out for raised I heard whimpering. I looked over towards all the sleeping forms. The noise was coming from Gaby. Worried I snuck up to her. She was talking in her sleep. She kept repeating to same things over and over again. Words like 'no' or 'stop please' or 'it hurts'. My worry getting the better of me, I attempted to shake her awake. Her eyes snapped open as she broke out into a cold sweat. "Are you okay? You kept talking in your sleep and I got worried." I whispered. She paid no mind to me as she began to laugh weakly. "Hah haha ha n-nooo." She seems to still be half asleep. I slap Gaby across the face as she snaps out of her trance. "W-what h-h-happened?" Gaby stuttered, she was shivering. "I should be asking you that!" "N-nothing just a b-bad dream. " Gaby spoke sounding as if she was trying to reassure herself more than me. I sighed and told her to get more rest she nodded and went back to sleep. Once I knew she was asleep I woke up Larry for him to take the next watch.

-Le time skip of a week-

Archer's P.O.V.

Gaby has been freaking me out. She's constantly forcing herself to do something. Almost as if, if she stopped moving she would disappear. Whenever I ask her what's wrong she just says that she's fine and that nothing is wrong. I getting sick of it. I know something is wrong because of what I saw/heard yesterday. Gaby was in the bathroom. I needed to use it but what I witnessed was just, too, I don't know. Gaby was looking at her reflection, no not just looking at it but also talking to it. She said, "You know you can't keep hiding this from them right? I know, but what will they think of me? They're your friends, they won't mind. How would you know, huh, I'm a freak! No you're not, just special. But they might be scared of me and... shut up and listen to me! *whimper* You are not a freak, you are amazing, if they are really your friends then they will accept you for who you is, plus if they do hate or fear you you still got me! Okay, I'll tell them, just not right now. Good, now go away, someone might see us!" After that she rushed out of the bathroom. It was weird. Well I hope she explains herself soon because that is the weirdest thing I have seen her do and Gabberdink has done a lot of weird things around us.

The next day Gaby called us all in for a meeting. She looked really nervous. Once everyone's attention was drawn to her she took a deep breath. "I have a difficult confession to make." She gulped audibly. "I have a case of D.I.D., also known as multiple personality disorder. " Everyone was silent. "Your joking, right?" Brandon spoke. "That is the stupidest excuse for acting so weird I have ever heard in my entire life!" "Hey fata**, I hate to break it to ya but this is as true as how much you weight. I mean seriously! I bet you broke a few world records with your weight!" Gaby threw back at his face. Brandon's eyes widened at the insult. "Why you little!" He lunged at Gaby. Aimed to grab for her throat. She took a step to the side letting Brandon face plant into the wall. "I bet five bucks he made a hole in the wall." Gaby said to everyone. When Brandon removed himself there was a noticeable hole in the wall. "Ey! Pay up!" Gaby cheered. Brandon growled. "This doesn't prove anything about you having D.I.D.!" Brandon yelled. "You want to bet you piece of s***, f***ing retarded a** fatso who's mother ************** and *********** with a bucket of ******************** with 15 year olds ********************* all wrapped in a taco of ********************* for a ****************** worthless waste of space!!!!" Holy hell! I didn't think Gabberdink would ever cuss out someone like that. Bobo had to cover up her little brother's ears so that he wouldn't here the string of cuss words. Brandon was left wide eyed again. Even Gaby looked surprised at what she had just said. "Uh, surprise?" Gaby asked more than said. I tried to contain my laughter while Emma's jaw dropped down to the floor along with Cathy and Malisson's jaws.

To be continued...

-note- I apologize if I have offended any readers with the mention of D.I.D. But I honestly feel like I might have it. Please don't hate me. 😣 -pancake out!