Surviving Earth: Makayla's Journey Read Online Free Page A
Author: Cora A. Murray
as if he was someone who can aid in the day to day responsibilities of looking out for his sister and brother.
Chapter Five
Standing just inside the door, I see Tessa with a death grip on Gage, fright clearly evident in both their eyes. They will have to do a lot of growing up as we make this journey together.
Blu reaches a hand down, offering to help me up. "Thanks for those saves." I say.
Tilting his head slightly he says, "You're welcome. I couldn't let you become zombie food, now could I?" He laughs as he turns to head back inside. Just as he reaches the backdoor a brave zombie crawls from under the house, grabbing for Blu's neck. Before he can take a bite, Gage raises the shotgun, blowing its head clean off. Brown blood and brain matter are thrown across the yard, covering both Blu and I in it's disease-ridden nastiness.
Looking at the doorway both Tessa and Gage wear shocked expressions.
"Bring me something to clean this off with. Blu, come wipe your face and please tell me your mouth and eyes were shut.”
"They were. I think. I tried to turn my back, but it happened so fast." He says with a deep frown on his young face.
Gage, with Tessa hanging onto his arm, walks outside with the same soiled blanket from before. Using my katana I rip it into pieces, handing some to Blu as I clean myself up. The last thing we need is for one of us to contract the zombie virus!
Hours later we are all settled in the truck with our merger supplies rolled up in the back. I'd been able to syphon enough gas to fill the tank, which surprised the hell out of me, but I knew it wouldn't last long. My Glock rests in my lap, the last three bullets loaded. We need to find some more supplies and fast. My eyes keep casting to Blu, I am ever watchful for any signs that he or I were changing. So far we are both fine, but I know it takes a couple days for the change to complete. The first sign is a high fever, the second is becoming almost unresponsive, and the third is dying and awakening as a flesh eater. So far both Blu and I seem ok, but who knows what the next few hours will bring.
Pulling to the side of the road, I get out to stretch. No sleep for two days is wearing me thin, but I know I have deep responsibilities now. Blu, Gage and Tessa have slept as the miles went by and I'd been left with only my thoughts to keep me company. The carnage of the earth is visible everywhere along the way. Avoiding the sinkholes, wrecks, and cars abandoned on the sides of the road; it’s taking us much longer to reach a safe resting place for the night. I know I have to get a few hours of sleep or I'll be no good to anyone. Resting my head on the steering wheel, I think I just need a moment of sleep.
I awake a while later to complete darkness, Tessa is mumbling, "They are out there. We need to leave."
That's when I hear the moans and their distinct movement. Sliding the key into the ignition, the truck roars to life just as a zombie's face presses against the glass. Blu and Gage awaken as we take off into the night, running over zombies where they stand in the road, the crunch of bone sounding under the tires.
Glancing in the mirror I see three frightened faces, all looking at me for answers. "I'm so sorry, I needed to rest my eyes for a few. I didn't think I'd sleep the day away." I say throwing a hand against my head. Damn what an idiot, I should have woken Blu to watch over us, I just couldn't stay awake one more second.
"Mak, it's ok. We're ok. You got us out of there in time." Blu says as he reaches out to pat my back. The young man I met just two days ago has grown into a man overnight and he is ready to help me take on what struggles we will have to face.
The truck speeds through the night as the eyes of zombies glow from the distance. As long as we stay on the road, the truck between them and us, we'll make it through this night.
Reaching the outskirts of a small town just
Chapter Five
Standing just inside the door, I see Tessa with a death grip on Gage, fright clearly evident in both their eyes. They will have to do a lot of growing up as we make this journey together.
Blu reaches a hand down, offering to help me up. "Thanks for those saves." I say.
Tilting his head slightly he says, "You're welcome. I couldn't let you become zombie food, now could I?" He laughs as he turns to head back inside. Just as he reaches the backdoor a brave zombie crawls from under the house, grabbing for Blu's neck. Before he can take a bite, Gage raises the shotgun, blowing its head clean off. Brown blood and brain matter are thrown across the yard, covering both Blu and I in it's disease-ridden nastiness.
Looking at the doorway both Tessa and Gage wear shocked expressions.
"Bring me something to clean this off with. Blu, come wipe your face and please tell me your mouth and eyes were shut.”
"They were. I think. I tried to turn my back, but it happened so fast." He says with a deep frown on his young face.
Gage, with Tessa hanging onto his arm, walks outside with the same soiled blanket from before. Using my katana I rip it into pieces, handing some to Blu as I clean myself up. The last thing we need is for one of us to contract the zombie virus!
Hours later we are all settled in the truck with our merger supplies rolled up in the back. I'd been able to syphon enough gas to fill the tank, which surprised the hell out of me, but I knew it wouldn't last long. My Glock rests in my lap, the last three bullets loaded. We need to find some more supplies and fast. My eyes keep casting to Blu, I am ever watchful for any signs that he or I were changing. So far we are both fine, but I know it takes a couple days for the change to complete. The first sign is a high fever, the second is becoming almost unresponsive, and the third is dying and awakening as a flesh eater. So far both Blu and I seem ok, but who knows what the next few hours will bring.
Pulling to the side of the road, I get out to stretch. No sleep for two days is wearing me thin, but I know I have deep responsibilities now. Blu, Gage and Tessa have slept as the miles went by and I'd been left with only my thoughts to keep me company. The carnage of the earth is visible everywhere along the way. Avoiding the sinkholes, wrecks, and cars abandoned on the sides of the road; it’s taking us much longer to reach a safe resting place for the night. I know I have to get a few hours of sleep or I'll be no good to anyone. Resting my head on the steering wheel, I think I just need a moment of sleep.
I awake a while later to complete darkness, Tessa is mumbling, "They are out there. We need to leave."
That's when I hear the moans and their distinct movement. Sliding the key into the ignition, the truck roars to life just as a zombie's face presses against the glass. Blu and Gage awaken as we take off into the night, running over zombies where they stand in the road, the crunch of bone sounding under the tires.
Glancing in the mirror I see three frightened faces, all looking at me for answers. "I'm so sorry, I needed to rest my eyes for a few. I didn't think I'd sleep the day away." I say throwing a hand against my head. Damn what an idiot, I should have woken Blu to watch over us, I just couldn't stay awake one more second.
"Mak, it's ok. We're ok. You got us out of there in time." Blu says as he reaches out to pat my back. The young man I met just two days ago has grown into a man overnight and he is ready to help me take on what struggles we will have to face.
The truck speeds through the night as the eyes of zombies glow from the distance. As long as we stay on the road, the truck between them and us, we'll make it through this night.
Reaching the outskirts of a small town just
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