Chapter 7 : Crisis in Haven III

"My name is Sergeant G. Granger. I am a member of the thirty sixth regiment under the command of captain Adler."

Granger says.

"Okay Sergeant Granger. Why are you here and what news do you have for us??"

Mulligan questions in a calmer tone.

"My unit is stationed at the walls of Haven South and we have gone on expeditions outside the barrier on scouting operations but the last operation we had, we found out that an army is headed here. An undead army lead by an unknown leader."

Granger replies in an ominous tone with the seated individuals wide eyed with shock at the news.

"What are you talking about, Sergeant?"

Keller asks taken aback by the news.

"Yes commander. An army is crossing the English channel as we speak and is headed for Haven.

They are armed with weapons used by the old world and are extremely dangerous as my scout party encountered one of their groups and they all but wiped us out.

I was dragged to their camp and there I met with their undead leader, he told me to pass on this message to you; I am coming to destroy all you hold dear. Surrender or be destroyed."

Granger reiterates with his words putting the leaders on edge.

"What the hell are you talking about??... An undead army marching towards Haven and they have a leader who is also an undead??..

I mean it's common knowledge that the undead are not capable of intellect, so how is it possible that this new army has a smart one as their leader, it doesn't make any sense."

Stanton yells with disbelief in his eyes.

"I speak the truth general, you must believe me."

Granger remarks.

"This undead leader…. Did he tell you his name??"

Mulligan asks with an upraised eyebrow.

"He called himself Adolf Hitler."

Stanton replies in an ominous tone sending chills done the spikes of most individuals whom had heard him speak.

"Wait??... How come you were able to make it all the way here??...

Why didn't you report this to your captain or even report to the government house in Haven South??...why come all the way to here to deliver such a serious news??"

Keller asks with her curiosity rising.

"Come to think of it; how long has it been since this happened??"

Advocate Dickson asks finally deciding to chime in as his own suspicions began to grow.

"That's because…. I'm one of them now."

The sergeant's facial expression immediately changes as a sick smile is etched across his face and he began to explode with laughter, taking everyone aback by his sudden change in behavior.

"What is the meaning of this??"

Janet asks in a scared voice.

"You will all die, die and become one of us."

Granger says in between gulps of laughter as he began to move around like a person devoid of his senses.

Soon enough he curls himself up and his body begins to expand.

"He's gonna blow, take cover."

Keller yells at the top of her voice with everyone around scampering to safety.

Sergeant Granger continues to expand until he is nothing but a huge ball of expanded flesh and muscle after which he explodes into a mess of blood and guts.

Everyone comes out of their hiding places with worried looks on their faces as they exchanged eye contact with each other.

"Get the Sanctuary on the line at once!!!!... We are about to face an imminent invasion."

Mulligan orders with a shout as urgency resonated in his voice.

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LOCATION : SANCTUARY, NEW VATICAN ( OFFICE OF THE POPE)

TIME : 8:00PM

DATE : 10TH FEBRUARY, 2077AD.

Pope John is seated at his desk going through some paperwork when a sharp knock is heard on the door, he stops what he is doing and turns his attention to the door, telling whomever it was to come in.

The door knob is turned and Kirei walks in with an urgency in his movement.

John sees this and immediately drops what he is doing to face the clergyman before him who had a worried look on his face.

"Your holiness."

Kirei greets with a bow.

"Kirei, you look worried. Hope all is well?."

John asks with concern on his face.

"Your holiness, I bring grave news."

Kirei replies with an urgency in his voice.

"What do you mean??... What news??."

John asks with an upraised eyebrow.

"Haven contacted us and they are asking for our help."

Kirei replies.

"Haven??.... Why are they asking for help, what could be the problem?"

"Haven is about to be invaded your holiness."

"What!!!"

Johm slams his palms on his desk and stands to his feet with shock on his face.

"Yes your holiness, it is as I have just said. An large army made up of the undead is matching across the English channel towards Haven as we speak."

Kirei reiterates.

"What… ..Who did they say is at the helm of such an attack??"

John asks.

"Your holiness, they reported that the leader is calling himself Hitler."

Kirei says.

"Hitler??... You can't tell me…."

The pope trails off as it dawns on him.

"Yes your holiness, there's a huge chance that it might be Adolf Hitler of WWII."

Kirei remarks.

"How long has it been since the barrier at Haven got strengthened??"

"To my knowledge they are actually due to be visited again."

"I see... We cannot let one of our cities fall, especially not Haven. Summon Alexander for me."

John orders with a loud and firm voice.

"Alexander??... The leader of the Vanguard of the Holy knights?"

Kirei asks with a questioning look on his face.

"Yes as it is anyways, both the Apostles and Disciples are out on missions. It would be best if we assigned him to this task as he and his team are well suited for such a venture."

John surmises taking his seat.

"I shall call for him at once."

Kirei replies after which he bows and leave the Pope to his thoughts.