The Walking Dead: Revelation

Season 2 Episode 5:
No Love Lost

It was the rise of the following day that Brittany's plans for Ian, Jenna and London to go on a very well needed supply run had come. Ian, Jenna and London all met up at 8am in the parking lot.

[Ian]: Alright, are we all ready?

[Landon]: I am.

[Jenna]: Same here.

Jenna was carrying her 1911, Landon and Ian both had an AR-15.

[Ian]: Alright then, lets inform the others and then head out.

The 3 walked over to Brittany, who was talking to Tim.

[Ian]: Hey guys, we're 'bout to head out on our run.

[Brittany]: Thanks for letting us know. Do you know where y'all are going?

[Ian]: Yep. My house. We had a bunch of food there. Plus there was a lot of cars, so if we're lucky there'll still be some gas in some of them. We're gonna take 1314 up to 242, 242 to Gosling, and Gosling to the apartments.

[Brittany]: That's kinda far, you sure?

[Jenna]: Heh, we're sure. We got this. 

London nods in agreement. Bailey walks over to the group.

[Bailey]: Here, you'll need these, unless you want to walk there.

Bailey hands Ian the keys to her vehicle.

[Bailey]: It's got plenty of gas to get there, but don't go wasting it.

[Ian]: You hear that, London? Stick on route, you're driving.

He smirked as he handed London the keys.

[Brittany]: Alright, you guys should head out. I'll let the others know.

The group hugged as they left to Baileys vehicle.

[Ian]: Alright London, you know where to go, right?

[London]: Yep. 1314, 242, Gosling, your apartments, boom.

[Ian]: Great. Jenna, you keep an eye on our rear, I'll keep an eye on our flanks. Remember, don't shoot unless it's absolutely necessary.

[Jenna]: Gotcha.

[Ian]: Alright, let's go!

The three teens started away towards Ian's apartments. All is going well. A few rovers here and there. Abandoned cars sprawled along the side of the road here and there. They took a right off 1314 onto 242.

[London]: Hey Guys, we're bout to cross the underpass. That's more than likely going to be the most populated area. That, or Gosling.

[Ian]: Thanks for the warning, London.

[London]: Yup, just as a thought, we've got a big group of rovers up ahead, I count at least 20.

[Ian]: (Sarcastic) Great... I guess we gotta push through.

[London]: Alright, brace for impact.

Ian and Jenna braced for impact, and London floored the SUV plowing into the group of rovers. Blood splattered onto the windshield as they ran through the group. Just as they were about to get through, one of the rovers got caught in the right tire well, locking the wheel and forcing them to crash into one of the support beams at a high speed.

[London]: Hold on!

The SUV rammed into the barricade. Landon's seatbelt failed and she flew through the windshield hitting the barricade head and neck first.

[Jenna]: London!

[Ian]: Jenna, go check on her, I'll cover you.

Ian took out the rest of the remaining rovers while Jenna checked on Landon.

[Jenna]: Ian, come here!

Ian ran over to Jenna and Landon.

[Jenna]: Ian, I don't think she's breathing... what do I do!?

[Ian]: First of all, you need to calm down, control your breathing. Second of all, I need to check her pulse and check for any broken bones.

Ian proceeded to check Landon's pulse. He lightly touched her head and neck area, checking for anything broken.

[Ian]: No... no no no! She's got a fractured skull, and her neck is broken... she's... she's gone.

Jenna and Ian put London in the rear seat of the SUV. They sat up front, Ian driving and Jenna in the passenger seat. Ian attempted to start up the vehicle 3 times before he was successful.

[Ian]: Alright... let's go.

They got up to Gosling before the vehicles engine started knocking, and a few seconds later the car stalled.

[Ian]: We're out of gas!?

[Jenna]: Well... this day just keeps getting better.

Ian and Jenna got out of the car. Behind them was a trail of gasoline, and a small puddle under the vehicle.

[Ian and Jenna]: Well there's your problem. 

[Jenna]: We need to keep on going to your house. Which way?

[Ian]: There's the sidewalk there. It's relatively covered by trees and foliage, so the chance we're spotted is minimal. We have to leave Landon behind... I'm sorry.

[Jenna]: I understand. Let's go.

Jenna and Ian kept to the sidewalk, only encountering rovers in the uncovered intersections. Within an hour they made it to Ian's apartment. The main entrance was covered by debris from the floor above caving in. They went around back, killing several rovers on the way. They made it to the back entrance, where Jenna and her parents would always drop him off after their dates. There was some debris blocking that entrance as well. Ian and Jenna teamed up and moved it.

[Ian]: Hopefully my key still works...

He pulled out the key and slowly opened the back door. They walked in. The security door was shut, and the staircase to the right to get to the upper floors had collapsed, blocking the security door from being opened.

[Jenna]: We need to try and move the debris.

Jenna and Ian worked on moving the debris for an hour before finally being able to get in.

[Ian]: Jeez, obstacle after obstacle... My apartment is right here. Be ready for anything.

Ian pulled out his key and slowly opened the door. They walked in slowly, seeing a lone rover. It turned around and looked at them. Ian looked right at it... it was his father. The rover started moving towards the couple. Ian was motionless as it got closer. When it was a couple feet away from them, Jenna kicked it in the chest knocking it back several feet stunning it.

[Jenna]: Ian? Ian!

[Ian]: Jenna... I need you to step out for a second. Please?

[Jenna]: But Ian, I-

[Ian]: Jenna, please.

[Jenna]: Ok. I'll be right there if you need me.

[Ian]: I know..

Jenna stepped out into the hallway. Ian turned around to face his father turned rover, who was standing again, walking towards him. Without thinking, Ian launched himself shoulder first into the rover, similar to the church movie he had performed choreographed fight scenes with Zach Golden, only this time it was serious. Ian tackled the rover to the ground, striking it in the forehead several times with his elbow. Ian got up, and waited for the rover to get up. The rover moved towards him, reaching his arm out as if to grab him. Ian countered by forcing the rover into an arrest position, and slammed it's head into the corner of the table. He slammed it's head several times until it was unresponsive. Ian took several steps back, before sprint-kicking the rovers head into the corner of the table, forcing the corner into the rovers head it and killing it.. Ian looked at the body for several seconds, then walked towards the door. He stopped several feet before the door, glanced to his right at what was his fathers sword. With a look of no mercy, he grabbed the sword,  raised it above his shoulders, and paused. He flashed back to the hell his father had put him through. He swung the sword perfectly, decapitating the rover without clipping the table. Ian remembered all of the good times him and his father had; driving from Arizona to Texas, the trips to the gun range, and everything else. He dropped the sword as a single tear dripped down his cheek. He walked to the door, wiped away the tear, and opened it. Jenna was right there waiting for him, tearing up. She ran though the door and hugged him.

[Jenna]: I know you had to do that yourself, but don't do that again!

[Ian]: I won't Jenna. Promise.

[Jenna]: Good. Well, there is a problem in that we don't have a vehicle now.

[Ian]: Not necessarily. My dad's work had a cargo van, that he always kept full of gas. If we're lucky, it'll still be there.

Ian looked for the keys. He searched the shelf where they usually were, without luck. He then searched the rovers pockets and found both sets.

[Jenna]: How can you search it so openly... without feeling?

[Ian]: Because... he was dead. It was him or us. I'll be back in a second.

Ian went out back and jumped the fence, and walked out to the van, got in, and checked the gas. He pulled the van up to the back door and walked back inside. Jenna was gathering bags and boxes of food.

[Ian]: We're in business, just under a full tank. We can go another 307 miles according to the gauge.

[Jenna]: Yes! Alright, let's load up.

The couple loaded box after box, can after can of food. Items including cereal, nonperishable canned goods, noodles, and the like. They also grabbed some plastic utensils, and loaded everything into the back of the van.

[Jenna]: Alright, that's all the food I saw.

[Ian]: Alright, that should last a while. Let's move on to weapons.

Ian grabbed his dads Walther P22 and all the accessories for it, including a silencer, 300 rounds of spare ammo, and a spare magazine. Jenna grabbed Ian's dads sword, and his set of daggers. They loaded all that into the van.

[Ian]: Ok. In my room I have like 12 more pocket knives, one dagger, and that one prop knife  from the Renaissance festival.

[Jenna]: But it's a prop... should we get it?

[Ian]: I think so, I mean it's un-sharpened, but the tip can still go through a head.

[Jenna]: (laughs) Ok.

The couple started loading the knives into a bag, when Jenna saw something on Ian's dresser.

[Jenna]: Hey... isn't that the wristband you bought at Schlitterbahn, at my birthday party?

[Ian]: Oh... hey it is.

Ian put the wristband on his wrist

[Jenna]: Man... that was a fun day.

[Ian]: Yeah, it was. We spent so much of our time there in the torrent river!

Jenna started tearing up. .

[Ian]: Jenna, what's wrong?

[Jenna]: I... I miss Kat. We were going to hang out the weekend after this whole thing started... but now... I don't think that's going to happen.

[Ian]: You know what, then lets go find her. I mean she's family to you, and anyone who's your family is mine. So, let's go find her. We have enough gas, it's just the potential for ro-

Ian was interrupted by Jenna

[Jenna]: Yes, lets go find her! But... shouldn't we notify the main group?

[Ian]: Eh, that's a lot of gas to go back and forth. Besides, it's better to ask for permission than to ask for forgiveness. Lets load up anything else we might need such as batteries and lights, and lets get to your cousins house!

The couple loaded the rest of the supplies; the van was now full of non-perishable food and weapons. Ian had make-shifted a holster for his p22. The couple hoped into the van. Ian sat there, just staring out the window for several seconds, until Ian started crying. Jenna leaned in and held Ian for several minutes until he calmed down. 

[Jenna]: It's gonna be ok, Ian. 

[Ian]: I... I know, Jenna. Thank you.

 The couple departed towards Jenna's cousins house. Along the way they had killed over 30 rovers using the vehicle and attacking them melee.

[Jenna]: Kats house is just up the road, take the second right, 5 houses down on your left.

They pulled up to a sight of horror; Kats houses' windows were shattered, the door was broken in, and there was bullet holes everywhere on the outside of the house.

[Jenna, panicking, in tears again]: No... no no no no no....

Ian parked the van and hopped out. He loaded a round into the chamber of his gun.

[Ian]: Jenna, stay behind me, and stay calm, ok? Now, ready up.

They walked up to the front door, with weapons drawn. The door was open, so they walked in. There were no signs of life so far. Ian signaled for them to go upstairs. They cleared each room upstairs, still nothing. They moved on to the last room on the bottom floor. Ian counted silently to 3 and kicked the door in. Laying on the floor near the corner was Katherine, covered in blood, unconcious. Ian and Jenna ran up to Kat.

[Jenna]: Kat? Kat!? Katherine!!

[Ian]: Both her wrists are slit, and so is her neck, but I don't think it hit the artery. Jenna, clear that table off!

Jenna ran over to the table and flipped it, wiping everything that was on it off to the floor. She reset it upright.

[Jenna]: Done.

[Ian]: Dang... nice.

Ian picked up Kat and carefully placed her on the table. Ian ran to the near by bathroom and grabbed several towels, varying from wash rags to bath sheets.

[Ian]: Jenna, keep pressure on those wounds, I need to find something to help stop the bleeding.

Ian searched through several dressers , finding several shirts to use as turnicates. He ran back to the room, Jenna trying to stop the bleeding. Ian wrapped 2 shirts around each wrist. Ian instructed Jenna to keep pressure on Kats neck. Ian did a physical check of Kat.

[Ian]: She has several broken ribs, I think her collar bone is broken, I'm sure she has internal injuries, and she more than likely has a concussion. We need to get her back to the group now.

On the way out, Ian saw a spraypainted sign, reading: “THE ONLY ONES SUPPOSSED TO LIVE.” Ian helped Jenna get in the passenger seat with Kat. Ian got in the drivers seat and booked it back to the youth center. It took them about an hour and a half to get back. The time was now 7:48PM

Ian sped into the parking lot, narrowly missing a couple of the cars. He ran up top to the student center.

[Rich]: It's about time you got back.

[Ian]: Brittany, Bailey, we have a medical emergency, get a table ready now!

Ian ran back down to the van, turned it off and got Kat out. He carried her up stairs, being closely followed by Jenna. Audrey opened the door for them, and Ian set Jenna on the table they prepared. Timothy was now by the table. Bailey started unwrapping the shirt bandages to see the wounds. Several people were now surrounding the table.

[Bailey]: Oh my, this isn't good. I need space! Ian, Jenna, Brittany, and Timothy, you guys stay, everyone else get away!

Brittany was grabbing some anti-septics ad cleaning agents while Bailey was unsuccessfully working on stopping the bleeding. Timothy pulled Ian and Jenna aside.

[Timothy]: First of all, where's London?

[Ian] She was lost. Something happened... I'll explain more later.

[Timothy]: Ok, so what happened with that girl, and who is she?

[Ian]: This is Kat, Jenna's cousin. We went on a rescue mission for her, found her in her house like this.

[Timothy]: That wasn't part of your mis-

[Ian]: I know, but I made it a part. She's family to Jenna and I.

[Timothy]: I understand. Can you tell me anything else?

[Jenna]: On the way out, we saw a spraypainted sign. It said something like “The only ones supposed to live” in all caps or something like that.

Timothy's memory carried him to what the shrill man was repeating over and over in the Police Department. 

[Bailey]: Guys, problem! Kat has too much internal bleeding, there's no way I can stop it.

[Jenna]: No... you have to! You have to be able to stop it! She can't die!

[Bailey]: Jenna, I'm gonna try, but if I can't, then I ca-

All of a sudden, Kat's eyes shot open. She was breathing very rapidly.

[Katherine]: They're... the only ones... supossed... to... live...

With that, Kat took her last breath.

[Bailey]: She's... she's gone. I'm so sorry Jenna.

[Jenna]: No... no!!!

Jenna pushed Bailey and Brittany aside and grabbed her cousins shoulders. Jenna was bawling.

[Jenna]: Kat... Kat!!! Katherine, wake up! Katherine!!!

Ian walked over to Jenna. Jenna grabbed his hand and pulled him outside onto the balcony. She held on to him, not letting go, crying until there were no tears left in her body.

They stayed outside for over an hour, Jenna crying and Ian singing the whole time. It was now dark. After a while, Jenna calmed down. 

[Jenna]: Ian... thank you. You've always been there for me... through thick and thin. You've put up with me in my absolute best, and my absolute worst.

After several seconds, Ian reached over and pat her head several times.

[Ian]: C'mon, lets get inside, it's probably getting late. I have no idea what time it is.

They hugged as they left each other to go to their rooms to sleep. The next morning, Ian and Jenna both got up.Timothy woke up before any of the others. Seeing that Ian was awake, he walked over to him.

[Ian]: Hey Tim, we need to talk.

[Timothy]: What's up?

[Ian]: We need to do something about the people who killed Kat. I know you recognized the writing on the wall. I'm not just gonna stand for someone attacking a member of Jenna's family, which I consider my family, and let them get away with it.

[Timothy]: As much as I agree, I can't authorize this myself. I need to talk to Rich before I can make a decision. I just can't make a decision like this on my own. We'll get back to you later.

30 minutes later, everyone started waking up. Some went straight to work, and a few people ate a very small amount of food beforehand. An hour or so later, Timothy took Rich aside and brought up Ian's idea to him. A few hours later, they called Ian and Jenna aside.

[Rich]: Not a chance. I'm not sending a group out to recon a group. They're armed to the teeth and all we have are a few teenagers.

Jenna moved forward as to confront Rich but Ian grabs her hand and pulls her back and she calms down.

[Ian]: So, you're refusing to help us?

[Rich]: Exactly.

[Ian]: Well, then you've left us no choice.

Ian looked at Jenna for one last approval, she nods her head and grabs his hand slightly tighter.

[Ian]: We're leaving the group.

Several of the youth members around gasped in shock.

[Rich]: You're what?

[Ian]: You heard me, we're leaving. We don't want to, but if you are refusing to help us  find the people who attacked someone who is family to Jenna, family to me, and family to this youth group, then you're leaving us no choice! We're leaving, and we're going to find those stupid idiots who attacked and killed Kat.

[Rich]: No, you're not, I'm not let-

[Jenna]: You don't have a choice! This is our choice to make, and it's what we're going to do!

Rich stepped closer to the Ian and Jenna. .

[Rich]: Alright boy, you leave, get out of here.

Ian holstered his P22. Him and Jenna started gathering their belongings, including both sets of keys to his vehicle, several knives, and one other gun. While Jenna was gathering the rest of their supplies, Ian pulled Brittany aside.

[Ian]: As you know, Jenna and I are leaving. I'm going to put this plain and simple. I need someone else I can trust to take over the role of second in command. That's you. I want you to take my place as second in command. You've shown admirable leadership abilities. Timothy needs someone like you to be his SiC. I already talked to him about it. He says if you want it it's yours, just keep it low-key.

[Brittany]: I would be happy to. I'll let him now I accept.

[Ian] Thank you, Brittany. It's been great working with you. We will be back, for sure.

[Timothy]: Hey Ian, come here for a second.

[Ian]: What's up?

[Timothy]: We are going to look into the people responsible as well. We'll let you know when we decide to do something about it. I'm going to give you guys some water, and one full gas can to help out.

[Ian]: Thank you, Tim. It really will help. We did manage to siphon almost a whole gas can from some 50 cars at the complex.

[Timothy]: Good, so you should be good for a fair while.

[Ian]: We are going to raid the lumberyard next door several times, just be advised.

[Timothy]: I understand. Godspeed, Ian, good luck.

[Ian]: Same to you.

Jenna and Ian met up where the stage used to be, Timothy summoned the group together.

[Ian]: Simply put, it's been great, y'all. We've re-built. But due to the abstinence of one man, we're forced to take drastic action in the form of leaving. However this is not goodbye, it's just “see you later”. You are all phenomenal people.

[Jenna]: I'm going to miss all y'all.

Ian and Jenna took turns hugging everyone there. The couple walked out the door and to the van. They got into the van, still fully loaded with all the supplies they raided from Ian's apartment. Jenna and Ian faced each other.

[Ian]: You ready?

[Jenna]: I am. You?

Ian leaned over and kissed Jenna on the forehead.

[Ian]: You bet. Well, let's get going.

The couple departed the church lot and headed towards Jenna's house. After 25 minutes, they arrived safely, having killed several rovers. The neighborhood was relatively clear of rovers. Ian pulled the van into Jenna's driveway, devoid of any cars that should be there. Ian and Jenna got out of the van. They unholstered their weapons and walked up to the door. Jenna unlocked the door with her key, finding a lone rover in the house.

[Jenna]: No one I know.

[Ian]: Good.

Jenna walked in and kicked the rover back, and Ian came in for the kill.

[Ian]: Here's to no more of that.

The couple started unloading all of the food, weapons, and all the other supplies into the living room. After that was done, they drove up to the lumberyard and got a bunch of various pieces of wood, and stuff to pin them up with suck as industrial nails, hammers, screws, hinges, and the like. They did this same thing 3 more times, gathering over 300 pieces of wood. Over the rest of the day, they totally fortified Jenna's house; all the windows were boarded 2 layers thick inside and out, the doors were fortified. They make-shifted a locking mechanism for each door. No one could get in unless allowed by an occupant of the house. They left the original locks on the house so they can lock it in the event they leave. The couple spent the next day organizing all of their goods and weapons.

[Jenna]: Let's put all the food into the master bedroom. We can use the rooms as storage areas for the time being.

[Ian]: Sounds good. If we eat sparingly, we've got enough food to last us several months.

[Jenna]: Welcome home, Ian.

[Ian]: Thanks, let's make the most of it.

They sat there on the couch for several seconds.

[Ian]: You can have the bed, and I'll take the couch, cus your couch is comfy. I fell asleep on it for like an hour one time.

[Jenna]: Alright, let's do that.

They moved Jenna's bed from her room to the living room close to the couch. It was now pretty late at night, so they started getting ready to sleep.

[Jenna]: Ian, I'm going to go to sleep now, you should soon too.

[Ian]: I will, but I'm going to make sure everything is secure. Night Jenna.

[Jenna]: Be safe.

After another hour of safety checks, Ian finally went to bed around 1AM. A few hours later, Jenna was awoken by a sound outside. She went over to the couch and nudged Ian.

[Jenna]: Ian?

[Ian]: J.. Jenna? Wh... What's up? Why are you awake?

[Jenna]: I heard a sound outside... it scared me.

Ian slowly got off the couch and grabbed a flashlight and a dagger. He walked over to the front door, slowly unlocked it and peeked out. 10 or so feet away he saw a stray rover. He stepped outside and stabbed the rover in the head. He shined the light around, discovering 3 more rovers in the driveway. One by one he took them out. He walked into the house and locked up. 

Ian stayed up on the couch, waiting for Jenna to fall asleep. After Jenna had fallen back asleep, Ian grabbed a few of the knives they had taken from his house, and the sword, and snuck out of the house and into the driveway, flashlight in hand. He set the sword on the hood of the van, and shined his flashlight around looking for rovers. About 20 feet up the road, the saw a group of 3. He let out a faint whistle, only enough to get the 3 rovers attention. He pulled out one of the knives and flicked it open. With expert precision, he threw it, nailing the first rover in the Eye. As it fell to the ground he flicked open a second knife. He nailed the second rover, about 5 feet away from him. He flicked open a third knife, but the other rover had gotten too close for him to accurately throw it. The rover took a swipe at him, which he dodged. He nailed the rover with a reverse heel kick, and then stabbed it in the head. He recollected the other 2 knives and walked back to the van. He set them down and grabbed his sword. Up the other side of the road, he saw another group of 4. He let out another faint whistle to attract their attention. He gently set the sword down and flicked open a fourth knife. He nailed the first rover. “Woo, 4 for 4” he thought to himself as he picked up the sword. Ian positioned himself in an offensive posture as the rovers approached. He lunged forward, taking out the second rover. He repositioned himself and readied to attack again. He lunged, nailing the third rover. Before he could pull the sword out of the rovers head, the fourth rover was already there. He turned his attention to that rover. The rover forced Ian onto the ground. The rover was on top of him, attempting to bite him. Ian got his right leg up and flipped the rover off of him. He quickly repositioned himself and grabbed his last knife. He lunged, killing the last rover.

[Ian]: I think that's enough for the night... that was too close... Jenna's gonna be pissed.

He recollected his weapons, and slowly snuck back into the house, securing the door behind him. Jenna was still asleep. Ian very quietly walked to the supply room, and set the weapons down. He went back into the living room, and layed back down on the couch. He fell asleep within minutes. He woke up to some noise coming from the kitchen.

[Ian]: J... Jenna is that you?

[Jenna]: Oh hey, you're awake. I have a question for you. What the heck did you do last night!? I saw the bloodied weapons in the supply room, and you're clothes are covered in blood!

[Ian]: Well, after you fell back asleep... I might have gone outside to kill like 7 more rov-

[Jenna]: And you didn't tell me?! Ian you could have gotten yourself killed!

[Ian]: I didn't tell you because you really needed the sleep. I could tell you hadn't slept well in days.

[Jenna]: It's not like you didn't need the sleep. What if you had gotten killed? Did you think about that? You promised that you wouldn't separate us again, and if you had died, what then!?

[Ian]: Jenna, I'm sorry. I really should have told you. Can you forgive me?

[Jenna]: Of course... just don't do it again, Ok? I don't want you to die. Now, come to the kitchen... I made breakfast.

[Ian]: I- wait, you made breakfast!?

[Jenna]: Just come here! Don't make me take what I said ba-

[Ian]: I'll be right there!

Jenna handed Ian a bowl.

[Jenna]: It's a bowl of mini ravioli, topped with a hefty sprinkling of parmesan cheese, cus I know you like it. It's from some of the stuff we took from your house. The cheese was unopened so it should be safe. I split the can half and half.

Ian used his fork and got a couple raviolis with cheese and ate them.

[Ian]: Jenna you're the best!

Jenna let a big smile cross her face as Ian ate all of his breakfast she made for them.

-Transition back to the youth center-

[Timothy]: Man... we lost our second in command, and another student, that's no-

[Rich]: It doesn't matter. It's their choice to die. The smaller numbers are good, it increases the chance of survival for my family.

[Brittany]: How dare you!

Brittany started walking over. Several of the youth members stared as she approached them with fury in her eyes.

[Brittany]: This is NOT all about YOU! We are all a family now! We need to help each other. We can't have someone helping one or 2 people specifically to survive, because that lowers the rest of the groups chance of survival.

[Rich]: All I care about is Christian and his survival. I don-

[Brittany]: Don't... even... say it. If you don't care about the rest of us, then you don't need to be here. Now, you can make a choice. Stay and help us all, or leave.

[Rich]: Oh, so now you're going to accuse me of not caring about you? What about Jenna and Ian? They left without reason!

[Brittany]: They left because of you! Quite frankly, you are an a-hole.

Rich McDowell stepped towards Brittany, standing about a foot away from her, looking down at her eyes.

[Rich]: How dare you, you little-

Christian rushed over and got in-between them, pushing his father away from Brittany.

[Christian]: Dad, these guys are my friends! They don't deserve to be treated the way you treat them!

[Rich]: Son, I'm jus-

[Christian]: I don't care! Remember when you told me if it was you or them, and I chose them?

[Rich]: ...yes, I remember.

[Christian]: I meant it. Do not treat my friends that way.

Christian stormed away. Rich backed away and went to some other place in the building. Brittany turned to face Timothy, who had a surprised look on his face.

[Timothy]: Well... that was eventful.

[Brittany]: Yeah... so, what do you think we should do?

[Timothy]: I don't know... Hey, did Ian talk to you before he left?

[Brittany]: Yeah. He wanted me to be the second in command. If you're ok with it, I accept.

[Timothy]: Of course. I'm happy you took the role. I really don't want Rich to have a spot of power.

[Brittany]: Neither do I... man... this is gonna be a problem.

-Transition to Jenna and Ian-

[Jenna]: Hey, let's walk up to 501, see if there's anything we can salvage from there. I know where the keys are.

[Ian]: Alright.

Ian grabbed his sword, and a couple knives for Jenna, as well as his P22. Ian handed Jenna her knives and his gun.

[Ian]: That good?

[Jenna]: Yeah, but why'd you give me your gun?

[Ian]: Because, it wouldn't hurt you to have it. Besides, in case you need to use it, it has the suppressor.

[Jenna]: Alright, but what about you?

[Ian]: I'll be alright, trust me.

The couple made their way to 501. Jenna unlocked the door and they walked in.

[Ian]: Living room looks clear. This is your domain, tell me where to go.

[Jenna]: Let's clear the rest of the house together, just in case we run into a problem.

Ian nodded in agreement. The couple made their way through the house. They made their way to the kitchen to see a lone rover. Jenna tapped Ian on the shoulder twice and then pointed to the rover. Ian nodded and pulled out his sword. He stabbed the rover clean through the head. Ian pulled out his sword and the rover fell to the ground. Jenna gestured for Ian to take point up the stairs. He took position outside of a door as Jenna tried to unlock it.

[Jenna]: Shoot... the key isn't working. Ian, plan B.

Ian nodded as Jenna pulled out the gun, and pointed it at the door. Jenna nodded, and Ian kicked the door open. Jenna ran in first, Ian following quickly behind her.

[Jenna]: Clear. Search the closets for anything useful.

Ian walked over to the closet as Jenna kept watch. Ian slid the closet door open, and a half decomposed corpse fell out onto the floor. Ian jumped back and the floor partially collapsed under him. His left ankle was caught and he fell backwards, landing hard on his left arm.

[Jenna]: Ian!!! Are you ok?

Jenna rushed over to Ian to help him up.

[Ian]: Y... yeah, I'm fine... I think? My ankle is bleeding a little, but it should be fine. We have some first aid stuff at home. I want to look at the corpse.

Ian started walking over to the corpse, but he stumbled on the way. Jenna ran over to help him up, supporting him as they walked over to the corpse. Ian pulled out his knife and cut several spaces open on the corpse.

[Ian]: Hmm... rate... of decomposition suggests this poor person has been dead for... about a month? Maybe a month and a half. The size of his ribs, collar bone, hips, and cranial shape suggests this person was a male, late 30's, white. Poor guy must've taken shelter here, only to die. Rovers must've pinned him in here. I think he died of lack of sustinence, dehydration or starvation.

[Jenna]: Woah woah woah, how do you know all of this?

[Ian]: I've watched too much of a show called BONES. It's a show about forensics where they investigate dead people and find the killer. I don't know exactly, but I've watched every episode, so I know some. Now if you could, help me up? We need to search the rest've the house.

[Jenna]: Of course.

Jenna helped Ian up and down the stairs. Once they got down stairs, they searched the kitchen and living rooms. After about an hour of searching, they pooled everything into a pile in the living room.

[Jenna]: Ok. We got a few batteries, lord knows if their dead or not. We got some kitchen knives, useful. Other than that this was a bust. Someone must've gotten here before us. Let's head back.

Jenna and Ian walked back, Jenna helping Ian along the way. Once they got home, Ian cleaned off his wound on his leg. A couple days have passed without incident at either place. Ian's ankle was feeling better. The time is 4:30PM

[Jenna]: Heyyy Iaannnn, guess what I found?

[Ian]: I don't know, what'd you find?

Jenna walked out of the garage with a frisbee.

[Jenna]: If you're up to it, I also have a soccer ball! C'mon, let's play some games!

[Ian]: Of course I'm up to it.

Ian and Jenna walked out into the street. They each were armed. Throughout the rest of the day, they played various games outside, and killing rovers when they would show, until they were tired. Jenna walked over to Ian, looking like she was about to pass out.

[Jenna]: Let's... go inside. You hungry?

[Ian]: Ravioli?

[Jenna]: Ravioli. 

[Ian]: Sweet. 

THE END