Gen Y by Baileigh Higgins

Author:Baileigh Higgins [Higgins, Baileigh]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Zombie Apocalypse
Publisher: Independent
Published: 2019-01-30T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 12

Once they arrived at the school, Chas and her friends were made to stand in front of the blackboard like naughty children while the adults took their seats. The only upside was the fact that Sergeant Brown didn’t join them. The Major had sent him off on an errand the moment they arrived, and Chas was happy to see him go.

Now, she shifted from side to side while trying to avoid her mother’s angry stare. Despite their earlier heroics, Vivienne had not forgiven them for their antics, and Chas was certain a severe punishment awaited them.

“So, tell us exactly what you did,” Vivienne commanded.

In a faltering voice, Chas told everyone what had happened during their trip, leaving nothing out and including the petrol bomb story. Vanessa and Dean added a few details here and there, ending with their return to base.

Major Brown didn’t bother to hide his derision. Throughout the story, he snorted, rolled his eyes, and even laughed a few times. “You’re not taking this stuff seriously, are you? They’re lying. They’re just trying to get out of being punished.”

“We’re not lying,” Chas said, her fingers itching to punch the smirk off his face.

“How would I know? You don’t exactly have the best track record,” he said.

Chas gritted her teeth together as anger flooded her veins. She was pretty close to physically attacking him if he didn’t back off, but her mother’s gaze warned her to keep her mouth shut.

“That’s enough, Major,” Vivienne said, her fingers drumming on the tabletop. “Both Sergeant Alvarez and Private Paige testified to the truth of their story, and neither of them would have any reason to lie. It would be too easy to catch them out by asking the other soldiers who were also there.”

“Maybe,” Major Brown grumbled. “It still doesn’t change the fact that they snuck out of the base in one of my supply trucks, placing their lives in danger and worrying all of you. They must be punished.”

“I agree. As proud as I am of you three for saving the day, what you did was still wrong,” Vivienne said. After a moment of consideration, she added, “I’m putting you three on clean-up duty at the infirmary for a month. Every day after school, you’ll report to me for duty. Once you’re done, you’ll report to Lala, do your homework, eat supper, and go to bed. No more sneaking around. Understood?”

Chas gaped at her mom, unable to believe she could be so cruel. Clean-up duty at the infirmary was the worst. It included emptying bedpans, washing sheets covered in blood and other stuff, cleaning up vomit…the list went on. “Mom! A whole month?”

“You heard me,” Vivienne said, her tone brooking no argument.

“Lala, please,” Chas begged.

“I’m sorry, hun, but this is what it’s come to,” Chas’ grandmother replied, shaking her head sadly.

Richard and Amelia nodded sagely, Emily looked stunned, while Sarah sniffed into her tissue. At least, she’s no longer sobbing like a baby.

Major Brown laughed and stood up, preparing to leave.

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