Afterlife

CHAPTER THREE

DOG’S P.O.V

It has just been Clove Asher and I for 2 ½ years until we got split up, and now Clove is trying to replace Asher with Jackson. How could she do this to me. Now she’s probably gonna name me Apollo cause that stupid man showed up and saved her when I could have done it all on my own. 

Asher gave me that name and if she tries to change it I will not listen to her when she calls out to me

“So it’s been you and Asher by yourselves for 6 years?” Jackson asked. I growled for my presence to be known. “And Apollo?”

“Dog.” Clove said “His name is Dog and he likes that name. Right.”  she turned to me and i responded with my tail wagging and me licking Clove’s hand. “See, so I am not changing his name. It’ll just be to confusing anyways since he’s used to Dog”

Off in the distance I heard rustling and I guess neither Clove or Jackson heard because they continued to chat. I crouched down low like I was a lion waiting to catch their prey. I growled loud enough so the people I was with could hear but whatever was out there couldn’t.

Clove stopped in her tracks and Jackson did the same pulling out his gun. I turned towards Jackson and nudged at his knife since it would be more ideal for the world we live in. “He’s right. Melee weapons are better.” Clove said pulling out her machete while I pulled out my sharp canines.

The rustling started again and this time biters came out but was followed by chains and then followed by a human. Next thing I knew I ran and tackled the human in a playful manner. I started licking their face and whimpering and cuddling into their arms. 

“Holy Shit.” Asher said petting my head. “I finally found you.”

“Omg it’s actually you.” Clove said running up to us and throwing herself onto Asher “I’ve missed you so much” at this point I saw tears come out of her eyes as she kissed Asher on his forehead.

Jackson must’ve killed the biters because I couldn’t hear their growls and shuffling around anymore. In the next moment I heard even more rustling all around us and guns being c****d. Then people came rushing out of the forest pointing guns at the four of us. 

“Guys it’s okay, this is the girl I was telling you about. The one I got seperated from.” he said, making them stand down. “God I missed you.” he said giving Clove a long passionate kiss.

“Alright kids. Let’s go.” one of the other women that was with Asher said to them. “And also. WHAT A CUTIE!” she rushed over to me and started petting me and giving me kisses. I returned by licking her face and running around her. “What’s his name?”

“Dog”

“Apollo”

“Dog” Clove, Jackson and Asher all said at the same time. I turned around and gave Jackson a death stare. “His name is Dog.” Asher said standing up while holding Clove’s hand. “Who are you?”

“I’m Jackson. Clove’s neighbor from 4 years ago. Before everything happened.” He said while sticking out his hand for a shake. I couldn’t resist the urge I had and I jumped up and clamped onto his hand and held on. “Aghhh What the f**k! Jesus Christ get your monster off of me!” He said and kicked me off.

I let out a loud yelp and saw Clove put the barrel of the gun to Jackson’s forehead and pushed him against a tree. “I swear to god I will blow your brains out right here right now.” she said to him. 

I got up and started to creep towards Jackson while Clove was still staring him down. Asher got his gun out as well as his new group but didn’t point it at him and  I continued to creep closer. When I got close enough to him I pounced onto his p***s. He screamed in agony as I dug deeper and deeper into him.

I ripped off his manhood and let him fall to the ground cupping himself trying to stop the bleeding. I looked up at Clove and saw her smiling widely. “We trained you well.” was all she said as I brought my paw up to my face trying to wipe off the blood. 

Clove beant down and started cleaning me off and i turned my head to see Asher’s group in two different states all the women were amazed and shocked while the men looked terrified and worried as he covered themselves from me.

When Clove was done I walked over to Asher and gave his hand a nice juicy lick. “Good boy.” he said getting to my level rubbing my head back and forth in a fast motion and I gave him a fat kiss on his nose.

ASHER’S P.O.V

“You have no idea how much I missed you.” I said kissing Clove’s forehead as we walked back to where my group has been camping out for the past day and a half.

“Sooooo, what’s your guys’ story?” Ava asked while carrying Dog.

“How the hell are you carrying a 120 pund dog?” Clove asked.

“I asked you a question first. Also he looked tired so I started carrying him. Were almost there anyway.” Ava responded.

“Well we have known eachother since pre school.” I said looking at Clove then at Ava “We actually started to get to spend more time together a month after everything turned to shit.”

“Then people from the school that stayed with us started dropping like flies.” Clove said in a cold tone. “They were too weak to handle themselves, too weak to handle the fact that everyone they ever knew or loved was going to die or was already dead. They didn’t know how to defend themselves without either me or Asher around.”

“And after that.” Ava asked

“When people went out on runs, only one or two would return, and we usually sent out five people at a time.” Clove continued “So, Asher, this other guy named Oliver and I would go out and always come back. You know why?” she asked 

“Because we knew how.” I answered. “After about a year and a half Clove, Oliver and I decided it would be best if we left them.”

“But the others wouldn’t survive without you three.” Ava said 

“Yeah but they were killing us. They were dragging us down and making us weak.” Clove said “We have to do what we have to do to survive.”

“So we left. We took the guns but left some weapons for the others to defend themselves. A few months later we were out scavenging and Oliver got caught on something. We tried to get him free but whatever he was stuck on wouldn’t let him grow and eventually biter’s came and while I tried getting them off our backs Clove was trying to get Oliver free.” I said

“Then the dead came up from behind and got Oliver. It was too late to save him and Asher and I decided to run.” Clove finished. “Then our relationship started about 2-3 months after that.” she said and Dog whimpered and shook his head like he was trying to lose a memory. This made us all chuckle. “It’s just been Dog Asher and I ever since.”

“Wow. That sounds...rough” Malia said from behind.

“Come on now Malia. It’s not cool to eavesdrop.” Ava said while setting down Dog. “He’s heavy.” she grunted.

“Oh come on. They were sharing.” Malia said “Wanna know what happened to me?” she asked but everyone knew she was gonna continue on anyway “about 3 years ago biter’s got into my home while my mom, dad, baby sister and… son were upstairs and I was in the basement.”

“Son?” Clove asked curiously

“I was uh- a teen mom.” Malia said as Clove nodded her head “But yeah, I was in the basement making sure the traps were still set up when I heard the screams. I tried to get up there to help but I was locked in. I was banging and banging when I heard gunshots and my little boy crying. I finally managed to open the door but when I got up there it was too late. They were all bitten. The first person I saw there was Colton, my son. He was bleeding everywhere. I ran to his side but the infection was already getting to him. I didn’t want him to be one of those monsters so I had no choice but to...shoot him.” she said finally.

Clove stopped and gave Malia a hug while Dog rubbed against her leg and purred like a cat.

“Were here.” Said Dave, he’s one of the guys I’ve been traveling with. “Go ahead and make yourselves nice and cozy tonight because we are leaving first thing tomorrow."