Warped

Chapter 2

And so we ran.

We were pretty good at it too, but so were they. The screaming would get quieter, louder, then quiet again. Once I caught a glimpse of one. It had black skin to the point that it looked like it had been set on fire previous to meeting us. It's eyes were nonexistant, it had long, black, singed-looking hair almost like a mane, and it had the build of a lankey, starving human. It had hands that were bent at what I thought were odd angles until it got on all fours and I realized their usefulness. They also had claws and large slightly pointed ears. I decided to call them Banshees. "This way!" directed Bex, pointing to our left. Everyone turned left. To my horror, te left was in the path of an incredibly large animal. My horror suddenly melted away when Bex directed us left again and the creature attacked the Banshees, seeming utterly unaware of our existance. We then continued running until Bex told us to stop. "How did you...?" I couldn't finish bcause I was so out of breath "'Know?" Kindle finished for me, also panting. "I...uh..." Bex started to reply, then stpping a minute to pant "Just did..." he trailed off. "Well, It's certainly good thing you knew or those Banshees--I mean monsters would have caught us." I replied. "Yeah," Kindle chuckled "and I'm pretty sure they didn't exactly plan on cuddling with us." Everyone sort of laughed. "Hmm..." said Mom "That's not a bad idea." "What?" I asked curiously. "Naming the mutants," she replied "It would make them easier to discuss. What did you call them? Banshees?" I nodded. "How fitting!" Smiled Yenellda, who then looked at Bex. "I'm sorry I ever doubted you." She looked into his eyes and added in a dead serious tone "And I never will again." They hugged for a few akward moments. "That's touching and all, Mom," teased Kindle "But we should probably find a place to set up camp."

The next day Bex gave us the all-clear to stay, so Kindle, Mom, and I went scouting for the nearest food sorce. Sadly, Mom decided we should climb a nearby hill for a better veiw. A very steep hill. "Mom..." I groaned "did we really have to climb this mountain?" She gave me that look that meant she knew I knew the answer. I sighed. Kindle groaned. "We were in the middle of a field with almost no vegitation aside from grass, and this HILL," mom put lots of emphasis on hill, "was the obvious choice." "I get it, Mom." I groaned. She glared at me again. When we were only a few yards from the top, I noticed something. "Concrete?" I thought in confusion. I picked a small bit up, then continued walking as I examined it. "What's that?" Asked Kindle. "Concrete..." I muttered in reply, deep in thought. Suddenly, Mom stopped and I bumped into her. "What the heck?" I asked in anger and confusion. Kindle grabbed my arm and helped me up. "You NEED to take a look at this!" He said as though it was crucial to my survival that I see whatever he was looking at. I looked up and gasped. "Is that...?" I began, lost for words. "Yes!" Said Mom in excitement, "A city!"