Dystopia Box Set [Books 1-4] by Cooper DJ

Author:Cooper, DJ [Cooper, DJ]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Post-Apocalyptic | Dystopian
Published: 2020-02-09T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 22

“The Relay”

“All Tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent.”

-Thomas Jefferson

The knock came right on time, when they opened the door Gerald stood in the doorway a look of horror on his face.

“Quickly.” He said.

They followed silently into the night, not even sure of where they were going. As promised they were lead to a group of four wheelers waiting to take them out of the territory. John turned and shook Gerald’s hand, thanking him for all their help.

The coordination needed to pull off such an effort was staggering John at one point had explained to Amy. The first day brought them to the edge of the territory at the southernmost point. What they witnessed was what Dickie called amazing.

There were cache points all along the trail. They stopped for breakfast and fuel where they were given coffee, eggs, bacon, grits and hash browned potatoes. Snacks and drinks were handed out and drivers were changed four wheelers fueled. Again at lunch the same thing, hot soup and sandwiches with lemonade.

By the evening meal they were all exhausted but still could not stop. They were fed a hearty stew with fresh biscuits and more coffee. They were each given a small sack with snacks and supplies for the evening. At the edge of the territory they were told to camp until the next territory’s relay was to begin.

They camped two days before they could safely travel through the territory. During the two days of camping again, they were provided with meals and essentials. They were instructed to have no fires or flashlights and to remain in camp and as quiet as possible.

During the second evening a patrol was spotted walking the power lines and the group then understood the caution of their benefactors. At one point Amy asked one of the men guarding the camp his name.

He kindly refused and said, “I’m sorry ma’am but we don’t want to know your names and you can’t know ours. We don’t even know where you are going except our specific leg of your route. Don’t be offended if we don’t talk to you much this is for your safety and ours. If anyone is questioned none of us can give any information.

Amy went to John saying, “I’m not sure if I should be grateful or terrified.”

John reassured her saying, “I know babe, but I believe they are truly working this to best help us while insulating themselves.”

Dickie overhearing them told her that he agreed with John. They were instructed to have all gear packed at all times in case they had to leave quickly. This was also part of the reason food was provided, they could not cook and gear remained intact except when in their tents.

They had all been saying goodbyes to Mandy and Julie, Aaron and Mary for two days, but this morning the time came, they were first to head out.

Jules was struggling more each day as her insulin became almost useless.

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