Land of Tomorrow (Book 4): Shadows of Before by King Ryan

Author:King, Ryan [King, Ryan]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Tags: Post-Apocalyptic | Dystopian
Publisher: Three Kings Publishing
Published: 2018-02-02T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 10 – The Alley

“Did they see us?” asked Joshua as they moved quickly away from the hill.

“They didn’t have to see us,” said Conrad. “All they need to do is look for a seven-foot-tall black guy.”

“And a bald-headed troll,” said Trailer.

“Let’s keep moving. Maybe we can get some distance from them,” said Joshua.

“But to where?” asked Trailer. “Are we looking to blend into crowds or find isolated locations where we can hide if need be?”

“Hey there!” said a voice behind them. “Stop! We want to talk to you.”

They looked back to see the two men in security uniforms and carrying batons coming down a side street after them.

“I think hiding is best at this point,” said Conrad. “We’re not going to blend in with someone chasing us.”

“Just keep walking fast,” said Joshua. “Don’t run yet. Maybe we can lose them.”

Turning down a narrow alleyway, they saw another smaller path at the end. They hurried down to the end and rounded the corner to find a blank wall. Looking around, they saw there was no exit. Nearby windows were boarded up. Only a small dumpster to one side provided any cover.

Conrad peeked back down the alley. “They’re coming this way,” he whispered.

“Stand over there,” Joshua told Trailer, pointing at the wall.

“Just out in the open?” he asked.

“Yes,” answered Joshua and turned to Conrad. “Get behind the dumpster here.”

Trailer shook his head, but backed up against the wall nevertheless. “I don’t think I like this plan.”

“Don’t worry,” whispered Conrad to Trailer. “Whatever happens to you, we’ll be fine.”

Trailer showed Conrad his extended middle finger.

There were voices from the alley, and then suddenly the two security personnel rounded the corner at the sight of Trailer.

“Howdy, boys,” Trailer said.

“There he is,” said one of the men.

Trailer smiled. “Here I am. What did you all want to talk about back there?”

“Where’s your two friends?”

“We split up,” said Trailer. “I don’t think they were as keen to talk to you as I was.”

“Let’s take this one in,” said one of the men. “We’ll put the word out for the other two.”

His partner nodded. “Turn around, get on your knees with your hands interlocked behind your head and lean forward until your forehead is resting on the wall.”

“Come on now,” said Trailer, “is that really necessary?”

“It is,” said the first security personnel, pulling out a large pair of plastic flex-cuffs from his belt.

“Damn,” said Trailer, turning around and getting on his knees. “I hate this part.”

Both men walked forward, and one was about to reach out for Trailer when his partner happened to glance to the left and saw Conrad and Joshua crouched down. “What?”

Conrad launched himself forward at the nearest man, pinning him to the ground, while Joshua lunged at the man with the flex-cuffs.

He dropped the flex cuffs and swung the baton viciously at Joshua’s head.

Joshua jerked his head back and stepped out of the way. He felt the wind of the swing on the tip of his nose.

The man looked to swing back in the other direction, but found there was sudden resistance.

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