New Hope Alliance (Book 1)

Chapter 12. ''Computer.''

The bus finally stopped at the base, thank god. I finally got off with the scout, the Tanks came rolling in, parking near the Stock Cabin. We got calls from the Radio on the bus on the way home about the California's. Something about Factions coming together to bring back one of the cities. Honestly, it sounds nice but knowing we're deep in Alaska... I beg to differ how we are to make it there. Once I started to relax in my Cabin, I got a call from Barbell about a Computer. He said to ''Meet him at the Entrance of the Village.'' And so, I did. He was leaning on the Wooden wall, looking at the sky. ''Barbell.'' I introduced. ''Garin...'' Barbell coughed a bit, holding a very Tanky Laptop. He turned to my direction, but kept his face at the sky. ''I need to tell you something.'' Barbell said, getting the last cough out. ''Take your time.'' I said, patting his Shoulder. ''There is a Man. A very rich Man. Not far from here. He wants this Computer.'' Barbell said. He then turned to face me, ''Whatever you do, Do NOT let the man get his hands on the Laptop. I don't care what you do, destroy it if you have to. But if he obtains the Laptop, our world is doomed.'' Barbell finished, giving me the Laptop. ''Inside, there is most of his Information and Locations. Keep that Computer safe.'' Barbell said, sending me off. This Computer must've been special or some shit. It can't be to the point of some Millionaire-Guy wanting it all to himself. Odd.

Once I got home and settled down on my kitchen table, I began to read the Files. It went as Followed: ''Domonious Gray worked with the US Military as a High Ranking Official for most of his life,'' Oh. Okay??? ''He spent a good part making NUCLEAR WEAPONS for the US Military and Nuclear Control center.'' Um... Well then... ''That all went to shambles when he was Accused of working with the Hacker group called ''The Red Syndicates''.'' Oh shit. ''He was booted out, leaving him in extreme anger and vengeance. This was believed what lead to what is now, the Broken States of America.'' HE caused this? Did the ''Red Syndicates'' and Domonious cause this at the same time?? Whatever happened, it certainly didn't end well for us. It seems he probably did work for the Red Syndicates and the US Military at the same time. Who knows, not until I see him head on of Course.

 A chilling voice came from behind me... ''I know what you're thinking.'' I screamed, falling out of my chair. ''Who the hell would be in my house!?'' Oh. It was Draid. He held his hand out, allowing me to use him to lift me up. I did so, being lift easily. Draid moved over to a chair, sitting down. He had a cup, drinking some of my Orange Juice. ''Hey Dipshit, I made that..'' I said. ''Just sit.'' Draid ordered. I don't want him to fucking shoot me in my own god damn house. I had really no choice but to anyways. I pulled out a chair, sitting in front of the Laptop. ''Domonious is your real threat.'' Draid said, Looking over at me. ''What? I thought it was you guys.'' I questioned. ''Nope, its Domonious.'' Draid said, Chuckling. ''Then why... How... What...?'' This shit is really fucking confusing. ''We were trying to block you guys from entering his territory. We knew if he got his hands on you, he would force Barbell to give up the Laptop.'' Draid answered. ''We only killed some of you to try to catch your attention.'' Draid lifted his legs onto the table, letting out a sigh of strain. ''What about Stephanie's Faction? Why did you guys-'' I was cut off by him already answering. ''Oh, yea, About that. We did that because of a past Dispute. Nothing new.'' Draid said. ''Oh...'' I sighed in relief. ''Are you against that guy? Domonious?'' I asked, tapping my finger on the laptops keys. ''Yes. But what are we to do? I told my people we are to not mess with him. I'd rather not stress over it.'' Draid mentioned. ''Why not fight for us?'' I asked. 

Draid looked at me like I was crazy. ''Your people hate us. How could we?'' Draid asked. ''I could bring you and address it to Barbell?'' I asked. ''Before you do, please, follow me.'' Draid scooched out of his chair, walking to my door. ''Oh and... Lock that Laptop in a safe. Keep it clean.'' Draid finished.