Chapter 5 Dark

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Morgan called a stop, this is good. This overhang off
this hill will do. Peters first watch. Baldwin second
Then Owens. Dawson check the area out. Don't want to
Have some one next door.

Osborne I'm going to untie you, we are going to talk.
I'll decide after. If I let them kill you, or not.

Osborne moved his arms around some, so what makes
you think I'll talk?

Morgan laughed don't care if you do or don't, I'll turn them loose on you. Then we'll head to the rally point.

You got killed the first day out. So tell me what is our
real mission? Then he tossed the packet to him.

Dawson came back in , all clear Morgan.
OK guys chow then get some rack time.

Well Osborne? You need me. We've got to meet this
Priest. He is our contact, he'll help us. Get that Slave running drug king Pin Vasquez. We don't take him alive.

Why do I need you? Morgan I know the Priest personal.
Osborne you smell of rotten flesh from all the unnecessary deaths you've caused.

I'll not kill you. They might I'd do what Baldwin wants
Leave tied up Let the animals chow on you.

I'll think on it.

Baldwin laughed ya man we let the critters eat him.
Dude that's so harsh.

Dawson added I'll take his scalp, all that blood will bring them straight to him.

Peters yelled hell you got Jones Killed. Stupid Fuck!

Morgan looked around the small place, quiet guys.
get some rest. Dawson tie him back up arms and legs.

Morgan hung his poncho over his head lit a smoke.
Damn shit, I should leave the bastard. Then he took in
some hooch.

Peters rested the M60 on his lap. The sky was just turning the red and purple look just after the sun
Dropped off the horizon.

He left the long barrel.
With Jones in the shallow grave. Put the shorter barrel
on that was such a pain to carry around.

The small break in the canopy let him gaze in wonder
at the sky. He could hear the predators out hunting.

Leave Osborne tied up for them? My God we are no
better than him if we do. That is an interesting thought.

Peters smiled , how evil is man as a whole. I joined
to save lives but I'm helping to take them.
Dawson moved up next to Peters. Listen don't shoot me
got step around the side and piss. Here take this coffee
it's warm at best.

Peters grabbed the cup. Thanks warm is fine.

Dawson quietly slid back in. Sat down next to Peters.
He was gently stroking his new scalp. Not saying a word.

Peters asked. What's up? Dawson shifted his weight some. Am I, crazy? Peters didn't hesitate no man you're
not crazy. No more than myself or any of us.

Dawson kind of , laughed then patted Peters shoulder.
Thanks man. I'm no more crazy than you. That means
I'm sane, or close to it. Night man.

Peters nodded no night scares now.

He woke Baldwin. Man time already? Peters yepper,
I'll sit with you. For a few, till a think you are good.

Baldwin pulled out his coffee instant, and a heat tube.
Poured some water in his cup. Snapped the tube.
Placed it in the cup. When the water just started to
boil he jerked out the tube. He could feel the heat
through the bandana he had wrapped around his hand.

Baldwin looked out into the darkness, wow never ending
black. He took a drink, shit still a little to hot!

Baldwin said so Doc how's it shaking?

Peters new, Baldwin had something on his mind.
Same as you, wondering about that Fuck. Osborne,
what to do with him.

Baldwin leaned in close, dude he's nothing more than
a spook. Morgan will untie him, tomorrow just teaching
him a lesson. I should of killed him. Owens or Dawson
might. If they get an open chance.

Peters thought a moment. Hey why did you take this one?
Mean you are so short, you could of talked your way out.

Baldwin shrugged Hell why not. Let you guys take this
walk in the park. With out old Baldwin. Shit go home.
Don't have one, I'd end up signing another extension
not rotating out.

So I'll make sure my friends my only family get out.
At least try to make sure. Already let one die.
Fucking wizard got one.

Peters just smiled listen. You didn't let one die.
I for one am glad you are with us. Morgan needs all the people he can trust. Well think you are up and good.
I'm down for the night.

Baldwin nodded I'm good. Get some shut eye.

Dawson sat his shift. He loved the first or the last.
Meant he got the most sleep. No wake up then try to
sleep again. He heard Morgan moving.

Morgan stretched walked over to the opening.
Then around the side. Morgan mumbled much better
as He sat near Dawson. He lit a smoke close enough to sun rise it didn't make a difference.

Dawson handed him a cup of coffee. I just made it.
Had some earlier, thought you'd want some.

Morgan took a drink, listen Osborne is a nut case.
He's been in the Dark to long. I'm thinking we leave him
at the Vil we are going to. Finish this with out him.

Dawson stroked a scalp some, boss think you ought let
me, kill the bastard. Before we finish this. Always do it
at the village.

Morgan hit his smoke one last time. Depends on him,
if he ends up dead. I'll do it if needed. Wake every one.
I'll get us routed we leave in twenty.

Owens took point Dawson following. Morgan pulled on his web gear some, lets move only about two klicks
From here. Dawson moved and we're walking.


Dawson answered Roger that boss.




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