Free Infestation Chicago: A Zombie Survival Series (Volume 2) by Nathan A. Smith Page A

clearing an area was remove all furniture and valuables. This meant he was claiming this area and preparing to extend the perimeter of ‘Haven’ to this point.
    “Let me go.” Holiday whispered sternly. “We have to help them.”
    “There is no way to.” Sam said looking into Holiday’s eyes terrified. “ He has an army.” She said sadly. Holiday let out a breath of frustration and swung the door open. They headed upstairs as quietly as possible.
    Outside David’s eyes met with Destiny’s. His face filled with worry and fear. A vehicle turned the corner down the street and headed toward them. On top of it was Corporal Kelly. He was on a seat tied to the vehicles roof. The vehicle was an Oldsmobile style of vehicle, it was moving very slowly. Beside it jogged at least ten men dressed the same as the men around him. David inched forward toward Destiny attempting to speak to reassure her. He was stopped by the sudden yelling of the men around him.
    “We said don’t move!”
    “Freeze!”
    “Don’t do anything stupid!”
    They all spoke at once, clearly not trained in how to handle this situation. Eventually the Oldsmobile rolled up beside them and the Corporal stared at David smiling.
    “Look what we have here!” He said with great enthusiasm. His gaze turned toward Destiny being held by the man. “Two of you eh?”  The Corporal was somewhat disappointed the others were not there as well. He stood up and jumped abruptly off the car, stumbling awkwardly when he hit the ground. “So … where are the others.” he said approaching Destiny. She only shrugged.
    “No idea who you are talking about.” she said sarcastically.
    “The traitor and the cowboy.” Corporal said not amused by her comment. He pulled out his revolver and placed it to her head. “Anytime ...” He persuaded .
    “We got separated.” David said unsteadily. Corporal turned his head toward David and lowered his gun.
    “That a fact?’ he said surprised. “Why don’t I believe that?”
    The Corporal pointed the gun back at Destiny’s head. “Let’s try this.” he said slightly laughing. “Either one of you tell me where the traitor is and I’ll let you both go free.” His head turned back and forth looking from Destiny to David and back again. “I won’t even look for your cowboy friend.” He finished, moving the gun once again away from Destiny.
    “Why?’ Destiny snarled. “So you can rape her again?” Some of the men near the car looked at each other confused , muttering softly.
    “Ignore her.” Corporal said loudly. “She is just trying to justify treason.” He paused , sticking out his tongue and biting on it softly. He then shrugged. “So be it.” He raised his gun to Destiny and cocked the hammer back.
    “No!” David yelled quickly lunging forward. A single shot rang out, echoing off the buildings.
    David had been shot him in the stomach by one of the Corporal’s surrounding men. The Corporal began laughing as Destiny screamed and burst into tears. David fell to the ground holding his wound and coughing. Corporal looked at Destiny and stopped laughing.
    “You know we could use someone like you in our community.”  He smiled and placed his finger on her cheek. “In a few days you will see it is better than being out here … alone.” He gesture d with his hand above his head and the man holding Destiny dragged her to the car. She cried and struggled to free herself but was unable to. Her grief was nearly overpowering her ability to think. “As for you,” Corporal continued while kneeling down beside the barely breathing David, “I am afraid we cannot commit any resources in helping you.” David stared angrily up at Corporal Kelly looming above him. “Don’t worry about her,” he spoke quietly while pointing at Destiny. She sobbed loudly from the back seat of the car. “We will get her a job in our community suitable to a woman with her … assets.” He smiled briefly then stood up.
    David