* A few days after the incident in town, the inhabitants of Bigflo were gradually getting their lives back in order. Most of the militiamen had been locked up and others had fled. In the end, the invasion did not cause many victims, the inhabitants were not at their first attack so most of them had known how to take refuge. Midas had left his truck in the lake where the whole horde had followed him. Such brainless*.
-What luck you are passing by. A little more and this asshole was devouring us all raw. * Said Jacky *
-Still happy that he didn't eat Lorry, I missed her little dishes.
* To thank them for their help Jackson and his wife Lorry had organized a small festive meal in their garden. It looked like a family meal in every way, just like in the heydays *.
-It seems that Jesus turned water into wine. Well I guess Lorry has some of his talent for turning s**t into edible food.
* He almost took a drink which he narrowly avoided *.
-Calmos that was a compliment. * He laughed *.
* As everyone continued to devour their small dish, Lorry noticed that Siren had not touched her dish *.
- Something wrong my little one? If you don't like it, don't force yourself to eat.
-No it's okay, I'm just daydream. * She said, starting her stew *.
-It doesn't have to say your family has held up the shock since the cursed day. * Say Midas *.
-We did the maximum, it's true. * Jacky replied *. But above all, we remained united.
-May God give you many children.
-Are you a believer young man? * Lorry asked *.
-Everyone should these days. * He replied smiling *.
- By the way I saw you shoot you are doing well with a weapon. Who are these kids Clark ? * He asked *.
* For a moment a cold atmosphere runs through the table. Siren glanced at Midas and Clark, but the latter continued to eat as if nothing had happened *.
- They're nephews of mine. * He said *. I take them back to their mother.
- Seeing the uniform they put on, they were in the army. Are you peacekeeper?
-We left before the end of the training.
-You deserters. * Jacky yelled, clapping his fist *. f**k Clark, I didn't want any problem at home.
-Shut up Jacky. * he Said calmly *. Shut up. See where it takes you to ask questions?
* He sat down in his chair but his gaze was still sulky *.
-Here is very soft. We finish our shopping and we break. It will be neither seen nor known. If the Peacekeepers come to see you, you tell them everything without lying there will be no breakage.
-I would have preferred that they did not come in fact.
* Clark put the cutlery down and put his plate back in place *.
-It was great Lorry. Really. You can find clothes for the kids.
-Yes No problem. *She says*.
-Thank you.
* As he left Jackson gave him a jaded look, sighing. Siren looked at him suspiciously. A few days earlier she had seen him get rid of Dixon despite his broken rib. After the fight she kept aiming at him while he smoked a cigarette *.
-What are you ?
-It depends I have been unemployed for 10 years.
-Don't play this with me I'm not in the mood. Are you an Evo? No it's different.
-You think I'm on my first evo? 10 years that I walk in this twisted world obviously that I know how to fight. You on the other hand ...
* He turned and stared at her with a serious look she didn't know he had *.
-You're an inexperienced blue girl who just abuses her powers.
* She pulled the safety catch and got ready to shoot but he resumed *.
- You want to bet?
-Of course not. * He resumed with a relaxed air *. Rather help me lift the body.
* He walked over to Dixon as Siren watched.*
- I wonder what Midas finds you.
-Charisma. Kid * He said sarcastically *.
* Lost in thought in front of a mirror Siren was woken up by Lorry *.
- How are you gal?
-Sorry I was ....
-It is not serious. Anyone would shake after a horde attack no longer think about it.
-Um yes.
-So what do you think. It fits you like a glove. *She says*.
* Siren had put on forest green jeans and a black T-shirt with a pegasus logo. She also wore black leather gloves *.
-Class don't it. * Said Lorry *. This is the logo of our box.
-It's not bad I like it. * Said she smiling *. By the way I would like to know. Since when did your husband and Mr .... I mean my uncle have known each other.
-Oh that. They served together several times before the disaster. They had retired but the army called them back when it started to heat up.
-I suspected this guy is a soldier. * She thought *.
-But the pressure was unbearable. Jack wanted to desert and Clark helped him.
-Ah your husband is a ....
-Clark and Jackson are obviously not their real name. But don't tell anyone. * She said with a wink *. On the other hand, I wonder why Clark waited longer before deserting. Anyway, it all goes back 8 years.
* Siren ends up joining Midas in the living room. The latter had put on a red check shirt and black jeans as well as sports shoes *.
-How do you find me ?
-Playbooooy. * She said *.
-Yes I know. If I could I would marry me.
-That would give a weird category on PornHub. * Said a man who had just crossed the living room *.
* At first they did not recognize him. It must be said that with his bushy beard he was freaking out. But once shaved it looks like another man. Blue jeans, shirt with rolled up sleeves, he was dressed as simply as possible *.
-What do you want my photo? Let's move.
-What ... What?
* They were so surprised that they couldn't place one. They met at the Parking lot where Jackson was waiting for them. Dixon was strapped to the back of the Pick UP *.
-You are a new man. Laughed Jacky*.
-My ass. How is our man?
-As you said, I haven't given him anything to eat since then and he started delirious. He has become ultra weak.
- I suspected it.
-Are you sure it's safe to let him tie up like that? * Asked Midas *. I mean it's an evo.
-It's not an Evo. * Clark retorted *. It is a parasyte. A zombie that has retained his consciousness and is in full stage 3.
-From ... What? * Jacky wondered *.
-It can pass for an Evo given its strength, but the fact that it must eat to survive says a lot.
* He took his shotgun from the back and fired a bullet into each knee. Dixon screamed in pain as Midas and Jackson watched him startled *.
- Damn, are you sick? * Jackson yelled *.
- Kill me it will be better. Or he will.
- Don't worry, I won't kill you. * He said lighting a cigarette before getting in the car *. You come ?
* The young people did so without asking a question. Jacky gave him a bag full of stuff *.
-Clothes and food. I put the ammunition in the back seat.
-Thank you.
-Hey buddy. Don't worry, you'll find them.
-Yeah, I know. * He said *. Semper Fi.
-Semper Fi.
* He checked himself and Clark started his car with Dixon strapped to the back, his back scratching on the asphalt *.
* End of chapter *