Mini Story 1

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  I couldn't tell you what exactly caused the world to end, all I can say is I need to get back to her. My name is James Dean and this is the story of how I traveled hundreds of miles to find and save my friend.

  I was with my sister, mother, and aunt when everything went to hell. People were eating each other, stores were being looted, buildings on fire, and people just trying to survive. I was able to contact my father and my friend before communications went down, I just hoped I could get there in time to save her. I started my journey from Florida to Texas when my family decided to leave with the military, I took what supplies they could give me and left. I had food and water that would last me for a few days, an AR-15 with half a clip full of bullets, a large knife strapped to my side, and my phone for some music. 

  I took my moms beat up car that had a full tank of gas after things decided to calm down. It took me some tries until I could get off the crowded highway and into the back roads. I only stopped to sleep for a few hours and savaged here and there when I ran out of food and water. I ended up finding a load of supplies that I loaded into the trunk of the car along with a full five gallon gas can. You can never trust people around here and when I came across people I kept them at a distance, I would help them with supplies if they needed it but nothing else. After a couple of days I finally made it to Alabama, unfortunately I ran out of gas and had to leave the car behind. I collected my camper back pack and filled it with the supplies I could fit into it, my AR-15 that now had a full clip, and a 12 gauge shotgun I found while scavenging an abandoned gun shop. 

  After a few hours of walking it was starting to become dark, I took refuge inside an abandoned car and tried to get some sleep. After an hour passes by, I am awoken by screaming and laughing, staying silent I carefully look out the car door window. Three males are chasing a female grinning and laughing as she runs in fear, problem was her leg seemed to be bleeding making her limp as she ran. I watched the scene unfold thinking whether I should save her or save my bullets and go back to sleep. The female ends up tripping on something and falls with a thud, I could hear her crying as the males approached her their eyes full of evil and lust. I watched with disgust as they picked the woman up by her hair and dragged her to a near by car, it was within shooting range but I took my time waiting for my chance to strike. 

  The middle male took out his knife and proceeded to cut off the females shirt, you could tell their plans as the busty female whimpered and shook. I took aim when they all surrounded her grinning as they unzipped their clothing. I counted to three and shot off three shots, glass shattered, a scream sounded, and three thuds could be heard simultaneously. I waited ten seconds before exiting the car and approaching the dead bodies of the males. The female was in shock as she tried to cover herself and stop shaking, I took off a jacket of off the middle dead male and covered her up before looting their bodies. I found ammo for my shotgun, another full clip for my AR, food that I gave to the female along with a large knife, and a grande. 

  I stood up after I was finished and started walking away, I could feel a hand grab the back of my jacket. Looking behind me, I saw her holding my jacket as she looked down her jacket now covering herself. Sighing, I gave her a back pack I found near me and told her to follow me if she wants, I then continue walking and soon heard foot steps behind me. A couple of weeks later I pass through Mississippi and Louisiana before finally making it into Texas. I was a few days walk to my old home and hoped she would be there. As we traveled I learned the female's name and what happened before the world ending and how she got into the situation I saved her from. Her name was Faith, she was an attorney and was in the middle of a murder trial when it all happened. She ran home to get her husband and they went on their way taking his truck and what food they had on hand.

  After a week they were stopped by a group of men seeking travels to California. They told them to hop into the bed of the truck and would take them as far as New Mexico. During the night after driving for hours, the men tried to kidnap Faith and the truck. Her husband killed off three before being stabbed in the heart, she ended up running as fast as she could but was shot in the leg when she got onto the highway. That's when I stepped in and, as she says it, saved her from a life of rape and torture. I shrugged and after going through the states and getting what supplies we found, her leg had healed some and she had a rifle. We haven't encountered anyone else and I was grateful as I knew she would probably be a problem. We decided to take a break in an old house off the side of the road, upon entering we found some clothes and medical supplies. I changed and laid down onto the sofa glad to get off my feet, I slipped off my shoes and started to read my book enjoying the silence. Faith was upstairs doing whatever she wanted, I did not care what she did just as long as I could enjoy this silence 

  I soon pass out and wake up to the sun just barely peaking over the trees. I see Faith asleep on the love seat across from me, her breathing slow and her face seeming peaceful. I smiled softly before slipping off my shoes and standing up stretching my back and smirked as I heard the satisfying pop. Stepping outside, I could smell a fire burning and frowned, I scanned the area and could see a house on fire. I quickly ran inside and grabbed my AR and shook Faith awake, shushing her, I pointed to the fire and she nodded. We grabbed our supplies and went out the back hoping to avoid the person who caused the fire. After a couple of days we finally make it to my old home, it hasn't changed a bit. Knocking on the door four times then whistling, the door opened to her. I smiled brightly and pulled her into a large bear hug in which she returns. I introduce her to Faith and explain how we met, she eyes Faith before letting us inside. I went to my fathers safe and opened it. Smiling I pull out the the sniper rifle he has left me along with three full clips. 

  Starting the secret generator, I let the electricity pour through the house making the girls laughing and smile. I chuckle and wait until the gas heats up the water before taking a shower then letting the girls gave a turn. Once everyone was cleaned up, I decided to make dinner on the gas stove, I could hear an old movie playing in the living room making me smile. After putting food onto plates I hand each female one and sitting down next to her. She smiled and snuggled into my side as we watched the movie. After they both feel asleep, I cover each one with a blanket and turn off the generator saving the gas for when we need it. I don't know how long we will stay here but as long as I have her I can survive. As for Faith she is welcome to stay with us for as long as she likes just as long as she helps find supplies and can keep her cool.



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