章 538: The Red Scream (2)

The group led by Airon emerged from the dark forest, venturing into an unknown path. Uncertainty filled the air as none of them had explored this route before. Tall, dense trees cast eerie shadows that grew more intense as they moved forward.

Airon, who had already taken a seat in the backseat of the car due to the cold, said, "I'm not sure where we're heading, but we must press on. Let's check the map and see if we can find any landmarks that might help us."

George in the leading Humvee said, "Yes, we'll need all the help we can get in this situation. I hope the map is detailed enough."

As Airon unfolded the map and held it up to the dim moonlight, the cold wind blew around them, sending chills through their weary bodies. The nighttime ambiance was gloomy and mysterious, creating a sense of unease within the group.

Bild, who was driving the rear Humvee carrying Airon, said, "It's cold tonight. Feels like we're walking through a bad dream."

Airon smiled faintly and said, "Indeed, Bild. But we must keep going. According to the map, there's a village a few kilometers from here. If we can reach it, maybe we can find shelter and gather more information about what's happening."

Daryl, who was scanning the surroundings with binoculars, remarked, "I hope the village isn't as infested as the places we've seen before. We can't afford any more unpleasant surprises."

As they continued to advance, darkness closed in around them, enveloping them in its cold and desolate embrace. Every step was cautious, as they knew danger lurked around every corner. However, hope and determination propelled them forward amidst the uncertainty.

"This gloomy weather sends shivers down my spine. Feels like we're trapped in an endless nightmare," Victor spoke in a weak voice.

"Stay calm, Victor. We're in this together, and we'll watch out for each other. We'll find a safe refuge, I promise."

As the duo of Humvees traveled along the dark roads, a sense of unease and tension filled the air. Suddenly, small and blurry figures appeared in front of the leading vehicle. They were children, standing in the midst of darkness like living shadows.

"Careful! Stop the vehicles!"

George's loud shout alerted everyone, and those who were dozing off tightly gripped their weapons, thinking they had encountered enemies.

The brakes screeched, and the convoy came to a sudden halt. Everyone's heart raced, alarmed by the unexpected presence of those mysterious children. Without wasting time, Airon and the others got out of the vehicles, surrounding the children in a protective gesture while scanning the surroundings for enemies.

"Stay calm, we're here to help you. Where are you from? Where are your parents?"

The headlights of the Humvees illuminated the surroundings, providing visibility in case any enemies were hiding in the bushes on either side of the road.

The children, in a state of expressionless shock, didn't respond to the questions. Their empty and lost eyes reflected deep terror, as if they had witnessed unimaginable horrors.

George, who was near the driver's seat on one side of the Humvee, pointed out, "They seem traumatized. I can't imagine what they've been through."

"Something has caused them great harm. We must try to calm them down and find out what they know."

Airon, with patience and compassion, knelt in front of the children, seeking to establish a bond of trust. "We're here to protect you, but we need to know what has happened to you. Can you tell us anything?"

The children remained silent, their gazes fixed on some distant and macabre point. The atmosphere grew increasingly heavy and somber, as if the darkness itself whispered unsettling secrets to them.

Daryl, holding a weapon, said, "I don't like this, Airon. These children have experienced something horrible, and the fact that they can't speak is worrisome."

"Perhaps we should take them with us to the village and seek help there. If there are walkers, as they say, we need to be prepared."

However, as the convoy started moving again, the children began to show signs of panic and desperation. Their high-pitched, trembling voices rose in a heartbreaking chorus.

"Don't go! Monsters! They'll kill us all!"

"No, let me get off! The village is a nest of nightmares!"

Their screams filled the air, piercing the hearts of those present. The uncertain fate of the town unfolded before them like a deadly trap, concealing indescribable terrors.

"We must listen to the children. If the town is filled with monsters, we must be prepared. We will proceed, but with extreme caution. The truth lies at the end of this dark path."

With a sense of immersion in darkness, Airon's group continued towards the town, aware of the horrors that might await them in that cursed place. Their hearts pounded with the weight of uncertainty and the hope of finding answers amidst the shadows.

...

In the early hours of the morning, after taking turns sleeping to regain strength, the dim light of dawn filtered through the dilapidated buildings of the town. The two Humvees cautiously advanced through the deserted streets, while Airon carefully surveyed their surroundings. Something was not right.

"This doesn't feel right. There's a strange atmosphere in this place," said Airon, sitting in the front Humvee.

The decrepit and dust-covered buildings seemed like empty eyes, staring fixedly at the group with an unsettling presence. Airon noticed that some of them bore signs of recent damage, as if they had been attacked or violently destroyed.

"What could have happened here? It's as if a catastrophe has struck this town."

"It's as if life suddenly vanished. I see no sign of movement."

As the group continued to advance, Airon noticed something even more disturbing. Through broken windows and partially open doors, he caught glimpses of moving shadows. Pale and disfigured figures glided stealthily between the buildings, vanishing into the darkness in the blink of an eye.

"Watch out! There's something out there!"

The members of the group became alert, gripping their weapons tightly. The eerie silence was broken by their cautious steps as they moved through the empty streets and ruined buildings.

"I'm getting a chill down my spine. I don't like this at all."

"Pay attention to every shadow. We don't know what awaits us here."

Airon, with his senses heightened, examined every detail around him. As they ventured further into the town, the whispers of the wind intertwined with their thoughts, creating an atmosphere of suspense and fear.

"We're in unknown territory, surrounded by dark secrets. Let's not let our guard down, but we need to get out of the vehicles and cross the town on foot to reach the main road and reach the border of our territory."

Airon's group continued their advance, facing the unknown and the uncertainty that surrounded them. The town seemed to hold its deepest secrets, and Airon was determined to uncover them, even if it meant facing the worst of nightmares lurking in every shadowy corner.