Chapter 28

Dammit, we can't let her get away we need to study subject zero! I thought to myself. I needed to come up with a plan and fast. I pace my office damn I need to think before anyone understands this. That's it, that's my plan I will send in our special forces to capture and bring her to me so we can study her then applied it to our troops. Our troops would be unstoppable with this. I just needed a sign-off from the chief of staff. I left my office in search of that man.

I woke up to a Jade cuddling into me and a loud Tabi. I groan out and throw a pillow at her to shut her up. She just laughs and jumps on me. I groan in some pain and try to catch my breath. "What the fuck Tabi," I said in a low voice. "Get up mommy and time to train!" she yelled. I felt Jade get up and huff out in annoyance. I wanted to do the same until I felt a pair of soft lips on mine. I smile and open my eyes to see Riley smiling down at me. "You promise her to train when you can baby so get up and train after you eat," she said. "Yes Riley I'll be up in a second," I told her and got up. I change clothes and wash up. Tabi grabs my hand and we made our way to the lunchroom to get some food. After eating some food, Tabi and I went to the weapons room to get her bat. It was a nice day so I told her we would be training outside. We went outside and the sun was shining brightly. I told Tabi that we were going to run and do our normal routine and she nodded. We ran about ten laps before she could anymore and we did our pushups and sit up and she pushes past her limit. I was proud of her for growing stronger every day. We did some pull-ups and some yoga moves.

After that, I told her that we were going to do some hand to hand combat. I know that she was training with this because Claire told me about how she would train her sometimes. I ask her to show me what she learned from Claire and she did. She knows how to throw a punch and how to do it the right way so she doesn't break her hand. I ask her to show me some of her moves if she had any. She laughs and said watch this and throw the one-two in boxing and some uppercuts. I clap my hands but told her not everyone fights like that. She asks me what I meant so I showed her. I picture myself fighting someone and close my eyes. I put my hands up and took a fighting stance. I breathe in and out and throw some punches. I did what Tabi did but throw in a ¾ uppercut and some kicks. It wasn't anything but I just wanted to show her that not everything she will fight will be a growler or a ticker, there were going to be some people that wish bad on her. When I was done she looked like she wanted to try. So I showed her how to kick. Then after some more hand to hand combat I told her it was time to use her bat. I wasn't going to let her hit me with it because even for a little kid she had one hell of a swing and it hurt.

I let her swing at me but I dodged every one. She made have a great swing but she was still just a kid, but she was a kid trying to live in hell just like me. I was lost in thought when I felt her bat connect with my side. I let out as a gasp for the small amount of pain I felt. I smile at her and told her good job. I told her to take a break some we can eat and she nodded happily. We went into the lunchroom when I saw Jimmy and Victor head out. "Hold up guys where are you going?" I ask them. "Some airdrops are nearby and we were going to head out in groups to get them," said Jimmy. "Alright be safe," I said and watch them walk out. I wanted to go with them but I was still healing. I still limp a bit but not as much and I can put all my weight on it but I still wasn't clear by Kelly or Riley to go. I sigh and listen to Tabi talk about how much she wanted to go out and fight but knew she couldn't until she was older, but then she changes the topic and talks about Cameron. I laugh at her and tease her for her crush but she didn't understand it and I told her I would explain it when she was a bit older. I find it cute. After we ate I told her we are going to practice how to hold a weapon. She got super excited and I told her to calm down or we wouldn't do it. She calms down and I took her to the weapons room.

I already had my Beretta M9 on me but I got an M16 rifle and a shotgun for her to try out. I knew this was a bit heavy for her but I wanted her to get the feeling of holding one so when she was older she would understand the value of it. We went back outside and I told her that she wasn't going to be firing so there wasn't going to be any ammo. She looks at me and understood. I took out my weapon from my thigh and empty it. I showed her how to hold it and to aim. But before she did, I set up some glass bottles for her to aim at. When she was ready and older I would let her shoot at them. After showing her how to use it I show how to use the M16 and it was a bit too big for her. But she soon got the hang of it. Then after that, it was getting dark but I still show her how to use the shotgun. I told her that I was going to show her how to clean the weapon and take them apart. Soon it was dinner time and some of the guys were back from their trips to the airdrop sets. After eating and talking to some of the people that came back to question them on what they got and if they saw anyone. They answer me and told me what it was food and medical supplies and that they haven't seen anyone except the dead. After dismissing them I took a tried Tabi and put her to bed. I had things to take care of and I needed to talk to Sally and Claire about it. So I call for them to meet me in the office.

"Alright, I call you here today because we need to train everyone so they know how to protect themselves. And when I say, everyone, I mean everyone that is here, look I know what you're thinking but if they have a fighting chance they will live longer even if it's hell out there, outside these walls," I said and look at Claire and Sally. "I understand," said Claire but Sally didn't answer me. "I get it but why would they train if they can say here their whole life?'" she questions me. "One day these walls will fall and I don't want anyone within them to fall with it, soon kids are going to want to go outside and see it for themselves, they are going to get older and want to help out and do something, just like Tabi. she is a fast learner and wants to help out but she isn't old enough yet," I said. I look at them both and waited for an answer. "I think it's a good idea and I will train and help those who already know how to fight but I will also help those who want to learn," said Claire. Then I look over to Sally and waited for an answer. " I agree so I will help them as much as I can," she told me. I smile at them and told them what will happen tomorrow but for tonight was to rest. After those two left, I was writing some more plans down when I finally finished and went to my room. I saw Riley and Tabi asleep. Tabi was wrapped in Riley's arms holding her close. I smile at them and change out of today's clothes and went to lay beside them. I kiss both of them on the forehead and Jade came walking into cuddle up beside me. I thought about the next time I would take jade out with me when I went outside these walls. She had been in here all day but has free roam of the place. Soon I fell asleep pull me under and I close my eyes and dreamt of my family and the friend I made here. I mean I still dreamt of Allen and blue eyes but I was with peace. I accept what I did and let it be.

I wake up before my alarm and got ready for the day. But before I could even get up Hallie and Sarah came running into our room yelling. I got up and yell at them to speak one at a time and not to yell. It was too early for that and I wanted to get ready and eat before I start my day. Then Hallie speak up and said " There is an air force plane flying overhead and dropping supplies but then someone well from what I can tell drop out of it too!" she said in a rush. I stood there looking at her in shock. Was the government finally sending some help or at least a way for us to reach the outside work? I quickly got ready and said bye to my girls and saw Claire rushing out of her room as well. We follow Hallie and Sarah outside and they pointed the way in which the soldier landed. Claire and I rushed back inside to grab our grab and a fruit bar and ran back outside to the girls opening the gate for us. We ran past them and follow the way they point. It was somewhere off towards central park o it wasn't that far from us. Claire and I ran until we saw a guy in an army uniform pointing his weapon at us. "Whoa, there dude relax we saw you and thought you could help us," I said to him. I couldn't read his name tag. He lowers his weapon and asks " are you sick?" and we both shook our heads no. she sighs with relief and packs up his stuff. They were three cases with him and I radio for Jimmy to Zac to meet us to help carry to supplies back.

When they reach us the took one case while Claire and I, with the help of the still nameless soldier, help us with the other two. He asks us a lot of questions. "What's going on here?" "What is this sickness?" and whatnot. We answer best we could and told him our first few months of how it happens and how we live day to day now. He told us his mission was to collect samples and to establish communication with the outside for us. I was happy to hear that.

We ask us more questions about how we live and came to understand what happened to us. "How are you still alive?" he asked us. I didn't really know how to answer that question. "Jackie finds my brothers and me and taught us everything we know," said Jimmy. I look over to him and smile. "She helps bring my family and me together again, I'd do anything for our leader," said Claire and I blushed at her words. "So you're the leader, but you're so small and don't look like much but I guess I shouldn't judge a book by its cover." said the nameless soldier. I just look at him and as we got closer and closer to the school my skin started to burn. "Ah fuck," I said I felt a freak nearby. "Claire takes care of this I'm going, a freak is nearby," I told her. She nodded and I went running towards the freak. It was a ten-minute run until I finally saw the freak. I stop and let myself go in my own freak state. I breathe in and when I let it out I felt my body grow in heat and I felt stronger. I was going to take this freak down fast.

It saw me and came at me trying to grab me. I dodge all of its attempts and pull out my new machete and cut deep into its arm. But before it could cry out in pain I went and brought my machete down into our head. It was over and done with. I finish it and radio the guys that it was over. I started to make my way back to the school when I saw something from the corner of my eye. I took out my weapon and point to where I saw something. When I started to move closer to whatever it was I saw that it was Stacy. "Stacy what the fcuk! What are you out here?" I question her. "I need you to come with me now," she said. I look at her and didn't question it. We made our way past the school and I yell out to Luke who was on watch that I was going to check on the seven. We ran until we saw the science building come into view and climb over the fence and into the window. "We need to move and we can stay here but we also need some of the stuff in here," she told me. "I'll radio for the guys to come help out," I told her. "Thank you," she said. "Pack up guys and I'll send my team to get the rest just take what you need," I told the seven. They nodded and lead them outside. It was a cool spring day and this was the first time some of them left the room on the fifth floor. They got all their paperwork so they can study the virus and their other things. Soon we were at the school and I told everyone who they were and I step them up on the second floor in the high school. We tore down all the walls so we can connect the two buildings together. The room I place them in was a science lab. Not like the one, they are used to but it will have to do. They set up the things and I had some of my guys bring in bed and cots for them to use.

After I told the guys to go out and get the stuff, I went in search of the navy guys and the army guy. I only knew two of the four names from them and the army I still didn't know his name. I find them in the high school on the first-floor resting. It has been a few days since I last saw them and they are looking better. "Hey we need to talk," I said to them. A female stood up and I notice the rank on her chest. She was the most senior of the group being a sailor petty office and with the others looking to be E-1s. "I need your help to train my people so they can protect themselves," I said to her. "I think I understand what you want and sure we would help you out and I also heard we got a new guy but I don't trust him, also my name is Zoe nice to meet you and I know I am sounding way off and everything I'm saying but that's Blake she is from Queens and that there is Joey and Hector," she told me. "Nice to meet you all so now let be friends and start helping people," I said. Then I went in search of the nameless soldier.

Ten minutes later I find him and Claire talking. When I got near Claire continue to talk about the first few days of when it all started. She went out on a call and when she and her partner were close a van blows up. It was near union square 14th street in the morning. I thought to myself that was mere hours before I went out to when I was there. So it took a few hours for the dead to come back but I didn't stop her from talking about it. After she was done telling him. I went up to them and sat down. "So tell me your name and why you're here," I said. "My name is Fredrik Hicks and I am a spec op for the army and my mission is what I told you before in the park," he said to me. I just didn't believe him. Zoe had a gut feeling and so did i. I didn't want him here any longer then he has to be.

He wanted to be shown around but I needed to hold a meeting with the other two leaders so I let Claire take over. Io radios the other leaders and told them we would meet at BMCC. when I round the corner I saw my girls. They both look tired and sweaty. "Hey mom we work out," said I tried Tabi. "yes this little one is going place, also I know there was a freak nearby thanks for telling me," said Riley. She looks a bit mad at me so I just said sorry but told her about the meeting I just set up and ask her to come with me. After she rested a bit, we got ready and set out to BMCC. it was getting late but we move there quickly. When we made it there I saw some people on watch and walk right in. they all know me as the person who fought a freak and lived. We made our way up to the top floor. We were greeted by Ken and Lucy. "So what's up to Jackie," said Lucy. "uh we may have a problem but I'm not sure of it yet," I told her. "What kind of problem," said Ken. "well the army sent something here but I'm not sure if it helps us or not, my gut is telling me he's going to fuck something us," I said. They both look at me and thought about what I said. "I really don't see a problem then if he is actually here to help then he will," said Ken. "but if they really want to help why only send one guy to do a job that takes more the twenty" I shoot back. "Jackie's right this feels off if our government really want to help we would be getting more aid and more troops than one person," said Lucy. we talked about this some more until Ken said goodnight and left.

However, Lucy and I talk more about what may or may not happen. Both Riley and Beth left us to talk. "I think they know what this is but don't care," I said. "Maybe if this could be something that we all thought wasn't possible and they need more time," said Lucy. "it's been close to five months now and it's almost May first" I point out and she nodded her head. We talk some more until it was late in the night and we find our way to where our lovers were and said goodnight. After talking, I wasn't tried. I was worried and bothered. I didn't like the feeling I had about the Hicks guy. He was up to no go and so were the people that sent him here. I was still thinking when I felt a pair of soft lips touch my neck.

I pull Riley closer and kissed her. Her lips were soft and amazing to feel. She deepens our kiss and straddles my hips. My hand started to travel up into her shirt and I felt her soft skin under my hands. She moans a bit and I took that and slide my tongue into her mouth. We fought for control and I won. I flip us over and she was now laying on her back. I started to grind my hips into her while her hands went into my shirt and cupped my breast. I moan at the contact and took off my shirt. I started kissing her neck and got mad that her shirt was in the way so I took it off of her and continue my way down. She was wearing a sports bra and I pull it over her breast and took her nipple in my mouth. I suck and I felt her hand grab my hair and pull me closer. My other hand started to travel down until I reach her waistband. I slowly unbutton her jeans and tease. Riley let out an annoyed sigh and grabbed my hand. She guided it to where she wanted it. I wasn't going to let her off easy I wanted to tease her. I stay over her underwear and tease her but slowly and softly pushing one finger into her. She moans out in annoyance again and I laugh. She let out breathlessly that it wasn't funny and that she wanted me. " I fucking want you, Jackie," she said looking me in the eyes. Without warning, I move her underwear aside and push two fingers into her. To keep her from being loud I kissed her and I felt her moan into my mouth.

I started the tempo of moving painfully slow. I watch her as she whimpers in pleasure. I look down at her and I saw nothing but bliss. I wanted to feel her more. I wanted her to say my name. So I did just that. I started to work my hip into her to add to the slow speed then started to go faster. She started to lose it. She dug her nail into my back and I hiss in some pain. I started to get a bit rough with her and she bit into my neck. I started to move faster and faster until I felt her tighten around my fingers. Then she came for me. She bit into my shoulder hard so she wouldn't moan. I lay back down with her eyes closed and took a deep breath. Then she opens her eyes and look up at me and kissed me. She kissed me slowly and then biting my lip. She was asking to enter and I let her. Our kiss became hungry for something more and she flips us over again. I let her take control. She grinds into me and pull my sports up and took my hard nipple into her mouth. I groan and pull her closer to me. Unlike me, she didn't tease I didn't notice that she undid my jeans until I felt her two slender fingers enter me. I gosh in surprise and close my eyes enjoying her. She started moving slowly pushing deeply into me and almost coming out fully. Fuck she was teasing me now and I bit her. She got the hint but didn't do anything about it. She teases me and I was in her control now. I move my hips to match her tempo and she started to move faster and faster. She kisses me and I kissed her back hungrily. I wanted her. I started to feel the build-up and I could tell she could feel it too. She started going faster and right when I was about to she stops. I whimper and only saw her smile.

Then I felt her add another finger and I moan out. She kisses me to keep me quiet. She started working for her hand again and in no time I felt the build up again. Riley started to get rougher and I love it. I bit into her neck hard and drew blood as I came. I heard Riley moan out when I bit her and release her when it wasn't strange anymore. I couldn't keep my eyes open. "Wow" was all I said and cuddling into Riley. This was the first time we had done it and it wanted to go again. But we were both tired and fall asleep.

My alarm went off and I woke with a slight jump. I felt some pain but then I remember what happened last night. Even if I didn't I was in a sports bra that was pulled up and with my jeans undone. Riley had my teeth mark on her neck and some hickeys and I knew I had some too. After getting ready and waking up Riley went were greet by Lucy and Beth. Beth pointed at Riley's neck and she looked away and blush. I look lucy over and saw a hickey and did that same. Lucy blushes and looked away as well. Looks like we weren't the only ones having fun last night.

We had eaten with them and then left to go back to the school. Halfway there we came into contact with some growlers and took them down. It was easy and simple really. We also took the time to look for some places that were raided or that we haven't look at. We would radio in the place and address to those who already had the time to go out and get them and we also sent some information back to Lucy and Ken. as we got closer to the school I saw Hicks leaving it." What's up Hicks" I said to him. "Nothing just want to explore a bit," he said. And then I notice that Claire came out as well. "What's up Claire," I said. "Nothing just going with him, he wanted to see the area," she told me. She looks bored but the look in her eyes told me something different." alright well I'm the leader so let me show you around myself" I said and he nodded. But I stop Claire from going and I kiss Riley and told her I would see her later.

She smiles and left while Claire and I look over to Hicks as he started to wander around in front of the gate. "Come on Hicks let's go explore," I said and started walking away from him. A few hours have past and it was started to get dark soon. "Let's head back the freaks like to come out and play," I said. Claire agrees with me and we started walking back home. We went up north along the island then went to the east side. We didn't go near inwood but we were close to the Bronx by the time we started to walk back. We started walking back and Hick would not shut up. An hour later we were in the middle of central park and something felt off. I look at Claire to see if she felt the same way. Hicks was Quiet and I didn't like it. He has been here for a day and I could tell something was up. I thought he was helping but something in me is telling it's the opposite. After a few more minutes of walking, Claire went down. I look over and saw Hicks with a silencer on his weapon and aiming at me. "Too easy this is why women shouldn't be in charge," he said. I just look at him. "This is echo two I got the package," he said. "Echo two we are reading," said some disembodied voice. "Alright now just be a good girl and get down on your knees," he said. I just stare at him. He had a headlight so I showed him what I was. I release my breath and I knew my eyes were blood red now. "What the fuck are you?" he said. Before he even knew what happened I slit his throat with my pocket knife and helped Claire get up. "AH fuck that hurt," she said. "I know but try getting shot inside of in the vest," I said. She just shook her head and smile. "Well I just killed a soldier," I said. "yeah you did so what else is new," said Claire. "Nothing we're in hell so we've seen it all haven't we," I said. "Trust shit I heard today," she said. We walked back to the school but before we did we strip Hicks of his gear to use for our own. When we made it back to the school that asks use where Hicks was. So we told them the truth. He tries to kill Claire and take me. I ask where his things were so I could get a better understand of this situation. Hallie showed me where his things were and I went through it.

A half-hour later I find something in a folder. I look it over and got mad. I call Claire and Riley and ask them to get Ken and Lucy here right now. Then did what I ask and when they came back they saw a hole in the wall. "What's up love what's going on," said Riley. I'll wait to explain everything" I said. Soon Lucy and Beth were here and so was Ken. "what's the matter," said Lucy. "yes, what the fuck is so important that we are here in the middle of the night," said an angry Ken. I throw the file on the desk and told them to read it. " by order of the chief of staff To execute the order of 13 and capture of Jackie Rivero in connection to the bombing of January 10th, 2015. this order is to be executed by Frederic Hicks staff sergeant of the United States Army Special Operations unit Green Beret. This order is to be executed end right of the subject to be alive for questioning anyone who remains in the way will be terminated and looked at that terrorist of the state. this order is to be 72 hours long in the call sign Echo 2 for Hicks's new radio for pickup by helicopter. This order will remain in Black Ops and will be destroyed once the soldier returns to Washington DC no further order for evacuation will be commenced ." so this is how they taught to do things. Well, they have another thing coming. I waiting for Ken and Lucy's response to this. And to my surprise it was Lucy who said " to fucking hell with this!" and Ken just agree with her. " why were they trying to take you away? Is it because you got bit and never change but still kind of did but still human?" ask ken. "Yes but I am not the cure and nor is Riley," I said. "Well fuck them we made it five mouths without and we can last," he said.

"Stay the night and go to your people in the morning," I told them and left. Today was a long day and I was mad to all hell but I wouldn't let Tabi see that. All I knew was the government try to take me but fail hard. Nothing was going to take me and if they did they have to kill me. I went up to the roof to calm down before I went to bed. Sometime later I was back inside and in my room with the love of my life and my adoptive kid and dog. I just wanted things to be good and not bad but for now, we gotta make do.

Damn it! We lost her and he was our best! I am not going to send more people after her and this is what she can do. I need subject zero but I also need to start phase two. I call my earn boy " phase two is a go" and I watch from my office as the L.A shipper yard blows up in flames.