{ Shino's POV }
" Is Felix still alive? "
Joel asked us.
" Keep your voice down, we're just inside a tent and there's a lot of people outside that can hear us. "
Dorothy whispered.
She went outside and then Bill went near me.
" I hope that they're fine...I don't want these new rulers....a lot of people died yesterday and I'm scared that we'll be the next one to die... "
Bill said and I tapped his shoulder.
" You don't need to worry about them, they're alive and I am a hundred percent sure that they will come back here and save us. "
I calmed him down and I sat at the chair.
* I won't let those bastards hurt my friends, if that happens, I've got few rounds left. *
I checked my handgun and hid it in my jacket.
Then Dorothy went inside the tent again.
She brought a few pieces of bread.
" Here, let's share with this. I've brought 4 pieces. We will cut it into four pieces and the bigger ones are for the kids and the smaller ones are for the adults. "
She started cutting it and distributed it to us.
* The kids will be : Bill, Joel, Alix, Marko, Marco.
The adults will be Me, Dorothy, Roberto and Helen. *
Someone went inside and looked at us.
All of them didn't noticed the girl but only I did.
" Here, take this piece. "
I handed it to her and she took it.
" What is your name- "
Before I could ask her, she ran away.
" Oh you're done already? "
Joel asked me.
I nodded.
Then Azul went inside.
* The demon is here. *
" You, and that old hag. Come with me, it's your time to watch at the tower. "
He pointed me and Roberto.
" But we- "
Roberto said and Azul went towards him.
" No I'm sorry- "
Azul punched his stomach and Roberto kneeled down.
" Guard or I'll kill you. "
He said and went outside.
I went near Roberto and helped him.
" C'mon, I'll guard in the tower. I'll let you rest when we're there. "
I said to him and we went outside.
" Thank you Shino...I really thank you. "
Dorothy whispered to me and she went back inside.
* I'm doing this because they're my friends and I want to repay my debt... because it's my fault that Chris got caught... *
We went upstairs and I let Roberto sat at the chair.
" Here, take this one. "
I handed him a bottled water and we talked.
" I- I really hope that Chris is still alive. "
Roberto said.
" Yes, I hope that they'll come back. Felix's probably sacrificed his life to save him but he failed. "
I said.
* Well I hope that I'm wrong. *
Then someone went upstairs.
" Oh, Chandler. What do you need? "
Roberto asked him.
" Well I'm bored so I chose to go here. "
He said and yawned.
* This brat...he really makes me wanna kill him. *
" Oh, the nerd boy's here. Hello Shino! "
He laughed and tapped my shoulders.
" Don't touch me. "
I removed his hands and stared at him.
" Woopsie! "
He laughed again.
I was about to attack him but Roberto stopped me and changed the topic.
" Oh, you can join us here if you want? "
Roberto asked him.
" Nah old hag, I'd rather sleep than work here with you guys. "
He said and opened the door.
" By the way, Azul is a great leader than the other one. What was his name again? "
He said and stepped outside.
" Apologies Roberto. "
I whispered.
" What, don't do that! "
He whispered and stopped me.
I removed his hand and pushed Chandler down.
He fell slowly and the people saw him.
« Fucking shit! He's bleeding! Call Azul! »
" You messed up kid... "
Roberto whispered.
" Prepare pops, I'll distract them and you go back at the tent. "
I said to him.
We saw Azul heading towards the tower and we hid inside.
I looked at my handgun and prepared it.
" You've got a gun?! Why didn't you told us? "
I covered Roberto's mouth.
" Shush! "
I whispered.
Then we heard someone walking upstairs.
" Now! "
I said and we opened the door.
I aimed at one of Azul's guard.
Then he went slowly near me but I kicked him.
Roberto escaped and went back at the tent.
* Good. *
Then I heard gunshots. They were aiming at me.
I dodged it but I'm not that good so I got shot.
* Dammit! *
I grabbed a towel and pressed it down at my wound.
I looked behind and saw them chasing me.
* Shit! *
Then I bumped into someone.
" Kennedy? Move! You're in the way- "
He punched me and I fell in the ground.
" Good. Now tie him up and bring him inside. I'll handle him myself. "
Azul commanded and he went in his place.
I stared at Kennedy and whispered to him.
" I'll fucking kill you Ken. I thought you were my friend. You'll fucking pay for this. "
He didn't replied neither made a reaction.
Then he brought me inside.
" Good, you may go outside. "
Azul said and he sat at the chair.
He laughed and stared at me.
" Why? In all of people why my cousin? "
Azul asked.
" He said some words that made me hurt him. It's his own fault. "
I said.
He laughed.
" Oh so he hurted your feelings? What are you a little cupcake? "
He said and opened his drawer.
I saw him grabbed a knife and stood up.
" His life is 50/50 right now you see. If he survives, I'll let him decide your punishment. But for now, I'll be the one to give you a little punishment alright? "
He whispered at me.
Then he ripped my hoodie.
* Fucking idiot. *
" Oh this is your favorite glasses right? "
He asked.
" No- Not that one please! "
I begged but he doesn't care.
He pulled it and threw it at the ground.
" Grab it if you want. "
He said.
I was about to reach it with my shoe but he smashed it.
" Oop- I didn't did that on purpose. "
He said and he laughed.
* That was my mom's gift..... *
Then he went back at his chair.
" Not so cool now huh? You look bold now. Without a hoodie and a glasses... "
He said and someone went inside.
« Boss! Please come with me right now. »
" Why? What happened? "
He asked but the guard's in a rush and went outside.
" I'll be back little scaredy cupcake. "
He said and went outside.
I tried to reach for my glasses but I couldn't.
Then I fell.
* Fuck! I can't stand up...I'm tied. *
Then I heard the door opened.
I was scared that maybe Azul would finish me when he sees me like this.
" Here, I'll pick it up for you. "
A person said.
* Huh the voice is too feminine... this isn't Azul then. *
I looked behind and saw the girl.
" Oh- it was you. "
I said.
She fixed my position and talked to me.
" Yes, my name's Monica. "
She introduced herself.
" My name's Shino. "
I said.
" What a beautiful name...I saw what you did earlier. "
She said and stood up.
" I'm sorry...but it's his fault because he talked bad about Chris and I couldn't help myself but to push him.. "
I explained to her.
" Of course I know that. I heard everything. "
She said.
" What? How? "
I asked her.
" I'm just chilling below the tower and of course I can hear everything. "
She explained.
" I see...then you believe me? "
I asked her.
" Why wouldn't I? "
She said and searched something in her bag.
" I suggest you go outside now. "
I said to her.
Then she pulled something in a case.
" Here, take this instead. "
She hid it in my pocket so Azul couldn't see it.
" You look handsome without the hoodie. "
She said and smiled.
Then her face went towards me and whispered.
" Don't cover that handsome face again I suggest. "
And she kissed me.
I couldn't react then she stopped.
" Later Shino. "
She announced and went outside.
* She just kissed me- Am I dreaming or am I already dead? *
I smiled and Azul went back inside.
He dragged me outside and I saw Roberto tied up and kneeling inside the circle where a lot of people can witness.
* Ro-Roberto? *
He pulled me and brought me inside the circle too.
" What the hell will you do?! "
I asked him.
He stared at me and punched my face.
I can see a lot of people watching us and I can see Monica too.
" You fucking killed my cousin bitch. You'll pay for this. "
He said and kicked my stomach really hard.
" Doesn't hurt me idiot. "
I told him and smiled while enduring the pain.
" Oh that doesn't hurt you? Well probably this old bitch would feel it. "
He said and punched Roberto.
" No! Don't hurt him! I'll do anything just- Don't involve him here! "
I begged but I couldn't do anything because I'm tied up.
He pulled out his handgun and aimed at his head.
" No don't! Spare his fucking lif- "
I shouted but he pulled the trigger.
" NOOOOOOO! ROBERTO!!!!!! "
Dorothy screamed and went inside to hug his body.
" Roberto..... "
She whispered and cried.
I saw Marko and Marco standing there in shock. They were crying.
" You think I'll kill you? Hell no. That job will be done by the infecteds outside. "
Azul laughed and 4 of his men grabbed me.
" Yep, bring him there. "
Azul commanded.
Then Azul went towards me.
" Please say hello to Chris and Felix in hell. "
Then they dragged me outside and threw me inside a car.
" Where will you fucking bring me?! "
I said but they won't answer.
Then someone turned their radio on.
" Hello? You guys can hear me right? "
Azul asked.
« Yes boss. »
" Shino, don't worry. I'll end your miserable life. You'll probably live for a day but you can't survive in that location. "
He laughed and turned his radio off.
« Sleep tight kid. This'll be a long journey. »
Then he knocked me out.
« What?! That's not possible! I thought you brought an extra canister full of gas? »
I can hear them arguing and I opened my eyes.
* Where the hell am I...? *
« The brat's awake. »
I fixed my position and looked at the window.
" Where the hell will you bring me?! "
I asked them but they won't answer.
The outside is too foggy. I saw a few of a survivor walking.
« There's some survivors? »
They laughed and continued to drive.
« They'll just die later on. »
A few hours of driving and they stopped.
They opened the door and threw me outside.
« There you go. That's your payment for taking Chandler's life. »
And they went inside and drove back.
* Shit...I'm all alone here.. *
I saw a car and went inside.
* I can probably stay here for the night...
If I didn't pushed him, Roberto should be still alive.....I'm an idiot....forgive me Roberto.... *
Then someone knocked at the door.