Impure

7 - Noises - Max

Max was a fast, strong runner. He could run long distances quickly without becoming tired. The only problem was that his arm hurt every time his foot touched the ground. His arm wasn't strong enough to hold still in the condition it was in so it was swinging around dangerously. The pain in his arm affected his ability to run because it distracted him and took his concentration off of running.
The diseased were having trouble keeping up and every few minutes one or two would give up and stop chasing him. He ran for about half an hour. He was still a few kilometres away from Daniel's house so he didn't want to do anything stupid yet, just incase he needed a place to run to cover.
He continued to run. He had a natural ability at running long distances at a fast pace without becoming tired or energy-drained. And apparently, so did the diseased.
Freak was managing to stay by his side. They had spent more then half an hour running from the diseased and there were still five left. Even with Max's good hand, he wouldn't have a chance against all five. Then it came to him. "I think it'll work," Max said to Freak. Freak barked back, as usual. As Max ran along he would quickly bent over, grabbed a stick to use as a projectile and threw it backwards in an attempt to knock off the diseased.
He hit one. He knew because he heard a moan, then a thud when it hit the ground. He looked back aswell, just to make sure. Four diseased left. He stopped in his tracks, formed a fist with his hand and hit one directly in the nose with his left hand. The diseased fell down instantly. Max quickly turned around again and tried to keep running but one of the diseased grabbed hold of him. Freak jumped at the diseased and bit it's right arm. The diseased let go and Max and Freak started running again.
Two diseased left and Max didn't have the energy to fight them both, and he only just had enough energy to keep running.
He tried to pick up another projectile to throw but tripped during the process. He rolled over just as a diseased leaped towards him. He put his foot out and kicked in straight in the face with all his strength. It's head went back and it's neck split. It's head had almost came completely off and Max couldn't help but vomit. Freak bit the other ones leg and kept it grounded a few metres away. The diseased weren't very fast without both legs so Max and Freak still had a few seconds to get up and run off.
They ran for a few minutes before stopping, being to tired and assuming they had lost the diseased. "Freak. Do you think they're weakened. Like, their skin and bone aren't as strong as ours." Max asked. Freak barked, as usual. "We could use that to our advantage." They continued to walk towards Daniel's house.
Max walked up the driveway of Daniel's house. He kept an eye out for diseased incase there was anymore. He walked up to the front door of the house and called for Daniel. "Daniel! Oi Daniel!" He called. No reply. He let himself into Daniel's house, hoping that he would be home.
The first room into the house was the kitchen. On the kitchen bench laid a bag, three knives and a BRNO 222 rifle. A note from Daniel was next to it. 'I've prepared a bag of supplies for you and laid out some weapons. The weapons are just some basic combat knives and a BRNO 222 rifle. Ammunition for it is in your bag. You'll find some long lasting food and some water in your bag. Feel free to take any clothes or anything else you want.' Max smiled, "Thanks," he said before grabbing the bag from the counter.
The first thing he did was go to Daniel's bedroom to find some clothes to wear. He found a pair of navy jeans that would keep him warm during the winter. He removed his pants and put the jeans on. Perfect fit. Next thing he found was a black shirt for hiding in the darkness at night. He also found a black sweater to match. He put the shirt on and the sweater in his bag of supplies.
He started going through his bag of supplies to see what things he had in it. He pulled out the ammunition, then a few more things. Sleeping bag, flares, flare gun, hatchet, folding shovel, flashlight, batteries, a few hundred feet of rope, duct tape, clothing, toiletries, a lighter and a pocket knife.
He searched Daniel's room a bit more and found a few more things such as motor cross gloves, beanie and a bandana. He packed as many more clothes that he could into his bag and a few of the supplies he had bought along. Then moved on, to search for his friend.
He left Daniel's house after retrieving his weapons. Freak was still by his side. He walked the streets for a while before starting to hear a few loud noises. Sometimes voices, sometimes gunshots and sometimes just random noises. He started to walk towards it, curious to find out who, or what, it was.