Alive

Close Call

I woke up around 7:30, since i'm not in  any hurry I decided to sharpen my katana. I sat at the kitchen table and sharpened away, until I heard voices outside. I shot up and looked through the curtained window. It was two people both male, one looked the same age as me the other looked old enough to be his father.

 The younger one looked over and seen me, i dropped to the ground fast but it was too late. I looked up again and they were running towards the house. I shot up and ran for the upstairs. I heard them hitting the door trying to get in. My heart was racing, then the door broke.  I ran into the room where I had slept and shut the door and locked it.

I hid in the closet and stayed quiet, I would have went out the window but the jump was too high. I have to sneak around them. I heard movement and more voices, then someone called out, " We dont want to hurt you, we only want to help. We will give you sanctuary." I dont believe them. I heard them try to open the door " She is in here." I heard the faint whisper. With one kick the door flew open. 

I took a deep breath. Controlled my heartbeat and waited. " Check the closet." he said i heard the footsteps get closer then the door knob turned. I readied myself to attack when he opened the door. He opened the door and I kicked his stomach as hard as I could, causing him to buckle to he ground. The older guy wen to pull out what im guessing was either a gun or a knife, but I jumped over the younger one and kicked it out of  his hand. 

I spun around and kicked higher almost reaching his face but he blocked it, I threw a punch and got his throat. He coughed and stepped back, I threw another kick hitting his stomach causing him to buckle. The other one gathered himself and got up, I turned to face him he looked scared. I spared him and ran grabbing my backpack I left at the table and left, I kept running until I had to stop.

I studied martial arts when my family lived in Kyoto and Hong Kong. My father was in the military so we moved around a lot. 

I ran about a mile before I stopped to take a breath. I heard a twig break behind me, I drew my blade and turned around but before I cut anything I heard a yelp. I caught  myself, it was a dog. I put my  blade away and squat down to pet him. He was a blood hound. I looked at its collar that had his info,  his name was Drax. " Are you alone too?" I asked almost expecting an answer.

" Do you want to stay with me Drax?" I asked him, he wagged his tale," Ill take that as a yes then." I smiled and got up. " Come on boy." I patted my thigh, and he followed. I went inside my bag and pulled out a mask that I wear when I sleep in certain places, but I now think I should wear it more because those guys now know what I look like. I put it on and put my hood up, Drax walked next to me. 

We stopped around twelve to eat since I didn't eat this morning. I split my food with him. He rolled over and I rubbed his belly. He was really cute, but he hasn't barked at all, he is smart. After we ate we left again, walking down empty streets, killing some of the dead that were too close, i passed by cars, checking them for anything useful. We came up on a car that looked like it was n decent shape, I opened the door and the keys were still in the ignition.

I looked inside to make sure nothing was in it and there wasn't. Drax jumped in and sat in the passenger seat, I sat down and tried to start the car, it took a couple tries but she started. I sighed in relief and shut the door. Putting it in drive we took off. I set my bag on the floor and my sword next to it. I looked at how much gas there was in the tank, there was about 3/4 of a tank left. 

We drove for a while, Drax went into the back to lay down. He started to whimper and paw at something. I pulled over to see what it was, it was a bag. I tried to pick it up with one arm but couldn't it was too heavy. Finally I was able to bring it to the front seat to open it, inside was some food and a pistol with extra bullets. I wasn't too happy because I dont really like guns, they are too loud. 

I looked back at Drax "Good boy" I told him and he layed down. I started to drive again, I grabbed a granola bar that was in the bag and broke it in half and gave part to Drax. He took it with joy and layed back down. I remembered my parents getting me a dog for my birthday one year, when I was I think seven. I was so happy I named her Sadie. I had her for about seven years when she died of cancer.

When the sun started to go down I pulled over and locked the car so no one can get in easily. and opened another can this time it was ravioli. I ate half and gave the rest to Drax. After we were done I crawled in the back and used my bag as a pillow like always  Drax lied down on the floor next to me. I just me this dog today and we already trust each other which is weird.

I patted his head, " Good night Drax." I said and fell asleep.