Mystic (10k fanfiction - Z Nation)

Chapter.2 - Trust and Regret

-- Sara's POV --

Maybe I shouldn't have rushed to save these people.I let my guilt get to me.These people might of never spared my life,or taken a chance like I had today,if I was in their situation.But it was too late to go back now,wasn't it? I had to put the tiniest ounce of trust into this stranger,who was now landing feet first on the ground next to me.

There were only a couple Zs around us.Me and 10k stood with our backs to each other,spiking the scattered Z that saw us.
"We need to make noise," I said to him as he turned to face me again.
He looked so calm.His eyes were the perfect shade of green,and his tossled black hair complimented his pale complexion nicely.I couldn't help but take him in.He wore a short sleeved camo shirt,he also had some sort of makeshift armour covering his shoulders and elbows.Crossing over his chest was an empty belt for ammo,and a rifle over his back.He wore warn out army pants that held a few knives and a...slingshot?
I averted my gaze then.
"Follow me." He said and started walking in the oppisite direction of the Zs.
I sucked in a deep breath,preparing for some sort of betrayal before I followed him.

He broke into a stealthy jog in which I followed behind.
Was he running away? Abandoning his people?
I jogged faster so I was next to him, grabbing his arm and pulling him to face me.
"We need to get them away from your people," I stared directly at him, "You can't leave them,"
He stepped back,releasing my grip on him. "I would never abandon them," He paused, "Just trust me,okay?"
I didn't want to,but I nodded.
"Get ready to run." He said as he lifted the slingshot.
I steadied myself, putting all my weapons back into their places.There was a loud crashing noise and I noticed that 10k had shot something straight through the window of the nearest building to us.
He tugged on my arm as the Zs turned to us, "Over here!" He screamed.
I started walking backwards beside him, "Hey!" I yelled, picking up a rock and throwing it in their direction.
More and more were running towards us now.
"Time to go," 10k said as he spun around and sprinted in the direction away from the Zs.
I grabbed his arm,stopping him instantly, "Now its your turn to tust me,"
Without hesitation,I turned on my heel and ran down the tight alley way next to the building he shot at.

Our only real hope of staying within the perimiter and alive was the Sherrifs station.I knew it still held ammo and other weapons,but I didn't know if it could help us.
It was only a mile away at the most,we could make it easily if we kept the pace.
I dodged all the nooks and crannies in the alley way easily,and judging by 10ks steady pace behind me,he did too.
The station was in view now,and nothing surrounded it to my surprise.
"Hey," I said to 10k,who was keeping pace beside me now.
"Yeah?"
"We have to get onto the roof,otherwise the interior will become a death trap."
He nodded, "How?"
I chuckled, "Its a good thing we're in shape, just follow my lead."

I broke into a hard sprint as we neared the station even more.I scanned my options on how to get to the roof sucessfully.There were no labbers,but the doors roof was nearer to the ground and was at a jumpings reach for someone who could pull their own weight.If I could get onto the landing,I could easily step onto the main roof.
So,with that hidiously theormatic plan set in my head,I threw myself as high into the air as possible,easily landing my shoulders onto platform.I started pulling myself up just as 10k landed on the other side.We both managed to pull ourseleves up at the same time,landing us in an awkward face to face position as we stood to our feet.

"What now?" 10k asked me as we made our way onto the main roof.
I walked over to the edge to study our position,and cringed back to see countless Zs were pileing up around us.
I pulled my rifle over my back and hesitantly handing it to him, he only gave me a weird look in return.
I rolled my eyes, "Someone has to get inside,I know my way around so it should be me.But you might as well make yourself useful and cover me as best you can."
He reached his hand out,but he didn't take the gun,he took my free arm instead.I was a light but needy grasp that sent shivers up my spine. "I want to help,"
I pushed the rifle to his chest,this time he did take it. "Then help, when everything is clear...or clearer,come find me.There might be ammo in there for your rifle,and more."
He nodded, "How will you get in with all those Zs at the front?"
I smirked, "My dad was the sherrif,I know this place inside out. There's a window just above the basement at the back,I can get through it."

Trust.Thats what I needed to invest in him.It was hard,but I managed to get myself moving to the back and sliding myself down the wall until my feet felt its way onto the window ledge.There was a sudden growl below me,and something tugged at my pant leg,I braced myself before looking to see a Z about to sink its teeth into my femur.
"Shit-" I went to kick at it, but it hit the ground with a loud gun shot to the head.I looked up to see 10k smiling down at me.
I smiled wide at him and nodded a thank you before I slipped myself through the window and into the dark room.

Maybe trust wasn't so hard.

-- 10k's POV --

I still didn't understand why this complete stranger was helping us.It wasn't exactly out of the norm for people to throw themselves our way when they hear about Murphy,but she helped before she knew...

I sucked in a deep breath as I watched her slip inside the window effortlessly.I started making my way back to the front, where I began shooting at the endless Zs.
The numbers grew lesser with every bullet, but there were just too many.I wanted desperately to go into the station with Sara, I felt useless on the roof, but I knew she was right.
Thats when I heard the click of the rifle,telling me I'd run out of bullets.
Shit.

-- Sara's POV --

Finding the ignition room was easy,and I nearly fell to the floor with glee to see the weapons cabinets were still locked.
I guess my brother was right after all..

There was a sudden bang from behind me and I instantly gripped my knife in a fatal position,ready to kill.
I gasped when 10k dodged around the corner,his neck inches from my blade, "Whoa," he said with a sly smirk.
I propped the blade back into my pocket,giving him a warning look. "What are you doing here?"
He handed me back my rifle, "No ammo,"
I sighed and slipped the gun over my back again, "Start looking around,"
He nodded and started searching the oppisite side of the room.

In about ten minutes of steady pelt searching, we managed to find five rounds of ammunition each for our rifles, two rounds for my revolver, a gas mask, a bullet proof vest, and a loaded hand gun.
10k pulled himself onto the desk,sitting comfortably, "Why didn't you raid this before now?"
I turned to him as I pushed the handgun into my belt, "Its a long story,"
"Its the apocolypse, I think we have time,"
I tried to smile, but hearing the Zs still out there only brought sorrow, "Not now,I will tell you the story of my tragic affairs after we aren't dead,okay?"
His lip turned up in a daring smile, it sent shivers over my body, "Fair enough."

As I turned around and headed into the main office area, I remembered something my brother had said on that dark night that seemed so long ago, and a spark of hope found its way into my core.
I started running,then,running towards our last hope.
There was the untouched desk,to my surprise.I hesitated to bring my hand over the drawer,not wanting this hope to die inside me,but needing to fulfill my anticipation.
There was a lock,like he said there would be.Beside me,10k lifted his gun to the lock,but I lowered it with my hand just as quick, "You don't want to do that," I said as I reached for my long bladed knife.
I handed it to 10k,assuming he had more upper body strength as I did,and he did.He effortlessly broke the fragile lock and opened the drawer.

I swear, I could have kissed him for showing me exactly what I needed to see.
We both stood there,staring blankly at the deadly device inside.
It was not one,but two,functioning grenades.

Thats when the front door gave way,sending in all the Zs from outside.