Rabid

[cuzyeahboi]

"I know that, fire-arms smart ass. But I have this," She said, flipping the knife. "And that," She pointed at the shotgun, "Isn't what I have been training with for 11 years, I started fire-arms a year or two ago."

[Blaiiine]

"Do I need to pull this truck around and hit someone with my ring hand?" Blaine said loudly, still watching the road. He grumbled for a moment before returning to the music and the road.


"I got a few scratches, myself. Didn't exactly plan on jumping through that window." Tyler replied, turning to face Kai. He took a drag off his cigarette, then putting it out on the bottom of his boot.

[cuzyeahboi]

She smiled, "Me neither, but I think it may have been necessary," She said, obviously joking

[Blaiiine]

"Yeah, doors are extremely overrated." Tyler replied, laughing. "So, you okay? Like, with David and all the other shit?" He asked, in a quiet tone. The street lights, even if they were rare, were still working which occasionally broke the darkness in the truck.

[cuzyeahboi]

She nodded silently as the light flew across her face. The rare glimpse of her face showed pain and sadness. Better than no emotion.

[Blaiiine]

"I'm sorry.." Tyler whispered, holding Kai's hand. Another flash of light showed his face, painted with understanding. "It'll get better." He said, smiling.


Blaine, driving in the middle of the two lane road, was busy talking to Holly to hear anything else.

[Inb4Cloaker]

Victor listened to the conversation between the two about firearms. Victor looked over at Alan again and said, in a more morbid tone of voice;


"What...or whoever is waiting for us there may be worse than what we just left."


Somewhat stretching out in the bed of the truck, he looked over the shotgun he was given curiously. Victor had some experience in shotguns before, but not as much as he did regarding handguns. Zipping up the backpack again, he slid it over towards Alan to allow himself more room and offer some snacks.


At this point, Victor was so low in the truckbed that he couldn't quite see anything other than the sky and various trees passing around him, much less the road in front of the truck. Blaines driving did make him slightly nervous, but its not like there is any traffic to worry about. Right?

[Blue Fox]

"Dude, why would you say that?" Alan asked Victor in consternation.

He reached into the bag and pilled out an individually-wrapped rice square. He frowned slightly, the snack reminding him of the delicious jerky he'd left behind.

"You don't know what's up ahead. How could you?" His tone wasn't antagonistic, but skeptical. Vic sounded like he already knew what was going on - like he'd been there already. What he knew, and the information he was sharing, didn't seem to add up. It made Alan uneasy.

[cuzyeahboi]

Kai nodded, a brief smile crossed her face and she sat back, putting the shotgun down. She looked up at the stars, her eyes catching the occasional gleam.

[Blaiiine]

Blaine slowed down, passing a few burnt out cars. Speeding back up, they drove past a sign reading "Rest Stop". Rolling up his window, he turned back to the others. "Keep an eye out, guys." He said, before looking back to the road.


Tyler sat back up and locked his door, then grabbing his rifle. He watched the window, looking at the abandoned cars gathering at the side of the road.

[Inb4Cloaker]

Victor realized he had said too much, or said too little of something he wasn't supposed to reveal just yet. Pretending as though he was just joking or being cautious, Victor shrugged and smirked at Alan.


"Ah, just worried about what is ahead. I've seen some stuff, can't be too careful. A bunch of homes secluded homes with a rough hillside and good view wouldn't be-" Victor stopped speaking, a bit too suddenly. This time, his face did give away the small bit of concern he held. Although this time, the canine wasn't worried for what approached.


Upon seeing Blaine open the window and alert them of an upcoming rest stop, Victor leaned up and readied his shotgun, preparing for whatever danger may be approaching. Well, that's what he told himself anyways. The canine didn't meet Alan's gaze again, and instead seemed focused on the road ahead.

[Blue Fox]

As Victor's will to carry on the conversation dissipated, so did Alan's.

He sighed and simply nodded.

"Whatever you say, man. I just... hope you're wrong...." His gaze shifted past the wolf and ahead in the direction that the truck was going.

Click! Gun safety: off.

[cuzyeahboi]

Holly opened her knife and laid it on her lap. Kai turned her shotgun's safety off and checked the chambers. Full

[Blaiiine]

The truck came to a stop at the rest area, which looked almost unphased to what was happening in the world. Blaine shut the engine off, the headlights dying and bringing the darkness back. "Alright, let's go in groups. Victor, you're with us. Alan, you go with the others." He said, hopping out of the truck. He slung his shotgun over his shoulder and kept the bat in hand.


Tyler climbed out shortly after, pulling his coat back on and checking his rifles' magazine. "Okay, we'll take the ranger station nearby," He said, pointing to a guide sign reading 'Ranger Station Irene'.

[cuzyeahboi]

Holly got out, holding her knife in her right, the rifle in her left. Kai stepped out after Tyler, her shotgun up and ready to shoot. A large bag's strap slung across her shoulder.