Ravers

Chapter 5

Mia's head had been scattered sleep eluded her and the thought that wouldn't leave her mind was that they had to leave it was no longer a question it was clear and had been in the days that had passed it was almost November the snow would start that would cause them even more problems they couldn't survive the winter to many variables to contend with they also couldn't wait any longer hearing the emergency broadcast for days on the radio and with no contact with the outside Mia was certain things had to be bad and that no one was coming up this far she thought all this as she started packing and taking everything to the basement Greg helped hauling everything heavy Mia grabbed the gray gym bag from the basement she lined it with two plastic bags and all their medical supplies fit inside it wasn't much and then Mia knew that they needed to get supplies before leaving the cabin.

Nick came downstairs rubbing his eyes "Is dad here yet?" "No", Mia smiled and hugged him, made him a bowl of cereal with the last of the milk, she was throwing the garbage out when her mother walked in the kitchen with her bright blue robe and her hair still wrapped up in curlers Good morning

Mia smiled to herself and said Good morning, coffees in the pot ma, im just going to run this bag out.

Taking the garbage out gave Mia time to think about how she was going to tell them what her plans were without having them panic and she was trying not to sound panicky.

Greg was sleeping on the couch. On her way by she tapped his arm, he rubbed his eyes Cant a guy get some sleep?

Mia said No, group discussion and he sat up with a huff and followed Mia into the kitchen Okay everyone lets talk about some things first we only here that emergency recording and we have no new information also we haven't seen or heard from anyone. Now we cant stay here.

Rose stood, And ,why not this is probably the safest place for us Mia.

Mom its almost November the snow is coming we cant survive is what Mia had planned on saying instead she said We could be stuck here with the snow its unpredictable.

Rose sat down. Now we gathered things and we will need supplies so Uncle Greg and I are going into town.

But didn't they say to stay in your homes maybe that's not a good idea. her mother motioned to say more, before her mom could say anything else We need to go mom, we need to see what we can find. While we are gone and for the remainder of the time we are here we are all moving into the basement.

Why?, nick blurted out.

Because we shouldn't make it obvious that we are here just in-case, we don't know exactly whats happening so lets just take extra per-cautions, alright

Nick said okay

Mia walked over to Nick and hugged him Youre growing up so fast I know its a lot to handle and its a little scary but we are going to get threw this. Now, lets grab everything and get you guys set up downstairs we need to get to town and I want to be back before sundown.

Greg was pacing around the van I don't feel good about this. he was holding a mask Mia had gotten when the flu was going around and Nicks h doctors office handed them out she had grabbed extras and thrown them in the first aide kit just in case. Mia rubbed her forehead and said Yeah neither do I just get in and shut up. starting the car Mia looked at the radio. Greg turned it on the same emergency broadcast played some channels were just silent.

Mia turned and headed towards the main road Look. Mia said pointing at the trail of smoke That's Mr. Davis's cabin Mia could picture the large stone chimney the pattern of stones stuck in her mind.

Greg, we should check on him when we get back.

Greg shrugged his shoulders Sure.

Heading towards the nearest town there was no traffic not one other vehicle on the stretch of road in all directions it was just empty they came to an intersection in one direction the highway was visible nothing it was just wide open all around them. Looking around Mia asked where is everyone?, Did this whole place get evacuated and no one told us?