Life After Death

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They started in the market place located in the far right corner. Rows and rows of shops made of cloth, wood and metal were lined up. Jason looked in awe, they had shops for everything, clothes, weapons, amour, food, supplies, furniture and so much more!
He got to meet the blacksmith, weapon maker, clothes designer and wine maker.

Their next stop was the common area, it was in the middle of the place, surrounded by all the other shops and tents. There were multiple couches and chairs with tables in-front of them spread out across the open area. People sat, talking, reading, smoking and playing bored games. Two little kids ran past him, around 5, they were playing. Something he hadn't done in 12 years! Kasy lead him over to a round table with chairs surrounding it, three men sat in them."Jason, this is Craig, Marcus and Carlyle. They're our some of our supply runners" One of them stood up, he had a red,button up flannel shirt and a backwards red cap. He looked to be around his early 20's and was clean shaven. "I'm Carlyle, I'm the leader of them" a man behind him shook his head. "Marcus is shaking his head isn't he?" The other one, Craig, laughed. "Well, y'all get on!" The man said, "Y'all have a lot to cover!"

Kasy lead him outside next, there was a huge open space with a big garden in the right corner, that's where they went first. "Jason, this is Libby" a women in about her 50's with a pink crop top and red hair tucked into a cap looked up at him, "Hey sugar!". She reached to shake his hand "I'm in charge here! It's hard work, but we need to feed everyone!" She picked up a wooden hoe that was laying on the ground "You enjoying the place so far?" She digging a small hole. "I-I love it! Never thought I'd see people again!" "We all thought that, have you met my husband and daughters yet?" Kasy chimed in, "No, but that's where we're going next, c'mon Jason".

They walked to the other side of the garden were a man and a girl where working. The girl stood up and waved, "Dad! He's awake!" The man stood up, he was tan, clean shaven and wore a white tank top. His daughter looked around 15 and had braided brown hair and wore a pink flannel. The man walked towards him "I'm Matias, and this is Venessa" he put his hand on her shoulder. "Hi!" The girl said happily, "Hey". "Welcome to your new home, if you're staying. Are you?" Jason nodded. "Laura! C'mere!" A young woman, maybe 22 or 23 with long red hair and blue eyes walked up. She was gorgeous. "H-h-hi" Jason stuttered. The girl smiled, "Hi, I'm Laura" she stuck out her hand, Jason shook it "I'm Jason" "I work in that guard tower" she pointed in the far left corner, where a rickety old tower was plopped down. Jason didn't say anything, he was to embarrassed. "Alright lover boy!" Kasy said "let's meet the leader".

They walked inside, past the open area and up some stairs. They walked up to a metal door and Kasy knocked. "Enter!" A voice said. She opened the door to reveal a man sitting in a desk, he had grey hair, wrinkled skin and was wearing a dirty suit. "Oh hello!" He said, "I'm the leader Harold" "Hi" Jason said. "Well, take a seat, let's talk." He said opening a folder and grabbing a pen. Jason sat, Harold clicked the pen. "So! How long were you out there?" "About 12 years" "that's quite a while!" Harold said while jotting down on a piece of paper. "Have you ever killed anyone?" "Y-yes" Jason said sadly. "Why?" Jason started to tear up. "I had to- so he wouldn't turn" he closed his eyes. "I'm sorry." Jason nodded without opening his eyes. "Wanna take a break?" Harold asked. "No,it's fine.." Jason opened his eyes. "How old are you?" "24, I was 11 when it started." "That's sucks, having to grow up out there" "yeah, it really does".
"How many of the undead have you killed?" Jason thought, "I dunno, I lost count." Harold clicked the pen. "Well! Welcome to your new home, Kasy! Take this man to his dorm.

His room was outside, pass the garden. It was in an old storage container. "It's small but cozy" Kasy said while handing him the keys, bathroom is 4 doors down to the right, you can shower there and even give your dog a bath. "Thanks" Jason nodded at her then turned to unlock his door. When he opened it, Mayo jumped off the bed and ran towards him. "Hey girl!" He shut the door behind him and crouched down to greet her. She happily licked all over his face, "I missed you!" He said petting her. "I'm tired, what about you?"

Mayo laid on-top of him that night, she fell asleep quickly, but he couldn't, what Harold asked was stuck in his mind. "Have you ever killed anybody".
He couldn't stop thinking about who he had killed, and as he was, a tear rolled down his face.