The Purge: Savior In The Shadow

4 - Commencement

"Give me that." Rafi turned around and pointed his finger on the ground, gesturing for her to pick up the wood board. She picked it up and took out her hand, Rafi quickly taking it. "And... we're safe." Rafi sighed, relieved he locked all the doors and windows.

7:00

They all sat on their black, leather couch and watched the TV. Rafi grabbed her hand tightly, hoping nothing will happen. Her face was puzzled on what he was doing. Eventually, she got the message and smiled, quickly returning the gesture.

"It's not unusual that traffic is heavier this day for this year's Purge will b-"

The alarms blaring through the TV interrupted the news, the sound slightly deafening to hear. They all looked at each other nervously. Notably, Rowan leaned closer to her, trying his best to stay calm. They looked at the screen and saw the logo of the New Founding Fathers.

"This is not a test. This is your emergency broadcast system announcing the commencement of the Annual Purge sanctioned by the U.S. Government."

"Weapons of class 4 and lower have been authorized for use during the Purge. All other weapons are restricted."

Rafi looked at the safe on the wall, containing a handgun. Half of him was relieved, knowing if they were in danger, he can use it for self-defense. The other half of him hoping it will just stay in the safe.

"Government officials of ranking 10 have been granted immunity from the Purge and shall not be harmed.

"Commencing at the siren, any and all crime, including murder, will be legal for 12 continuous hours."

Emilia sighed, knowing she wouldn't be able to get sleep because of the screams that will haunt the night.

"Police, fire, and emergency medical services will be unavailable until tomorrow morning at 7 am when the Purge concludes."

"Blessed be our New Founding Fathers and America, a nation reborn. May God be with you all."

They all looked outside the window, listening to the sirens blaring around the city. Normally, they wouldn't get scared of sirens blaring through the emergency alarms but this one is different... for it signifies the start of bloodbath.

Inside the city of LA, all participants started to roam through the city.

One sniper was on an apartment rooftop, holding his sniper and started to look for targets.

A group of teenagers cackling hysterically, flamethrowers on their hands.

A school bus filled with shirtless men shouting and laughing sadistically, ready to shoot people's heads out.

A lone wolf with a syringe on his hand, planning to force himself into someone.

"Don't worry, we'll be fine." Rafi said to Rowan, trying to be optimistic as best as he could. Oh, how wrong he was.

To be continued...