No Comfort by Derek Slaton

Author:Derek Slaton [Slaton, Derek]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: zombies
Published: 2018-07-18T04:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER SIX

Ricky pulled into the school parking lot and right up to the front door. Principal Dan rushed out of the tent, worry etched on his face as everyone bustled out of the vehicle.

“How did it go?” he asked, raising an eyebrow at the group in the back.

“We were able to save Donny and clear out the supermarket,” Mary explained. “Ran into some militia though.” She motioned to the duct-taped prisoner that Sparks and Jeff were unloading from the bed of the truck.

“Is that a prisoner?” Dan asked, noting the eyes and mouth were covered as well as his hands being bound.

“Yep,” Sparks replied as Jeff heaved the still unconscious guy over his shoulder. “Figured it would be in our best interest to get some information on these assholes. Numbers, location, etcetera.”

“There’s a mostly empty classroom just as you enter,” Dan said. “It’s across from the front office and the only classroom before the main lobby area. If anybody is in there tell them I said to find someplace else.”

The redhead nodded and led her group inside.

“You need to get some people down to secure the supermarket,” Mary insisted, hanging back.

The Principal furrowed his brow. “I thought you said it was clear.”

“It’s clear of zombies, but we think one of the militia boys sent out a distress call before a zombie got him,” she explained.

He pursed his lips. “Alright, the teams clearing out the east side of town just got back,” he finally said. “I’ll send them over right now.”

“What about us?” she asked. “Ricky and I can help out.”

“No, I want y’all to stay with Sparks,” Dan replied. “Hopefully you can try and convince them to stay. It looks like we’re going to need the help.”

Sparks finished duct taping the prisoner to a chair in the center of the room. She saw the tip of a tattoo peeking out from under his shirt sleeve, and rolled it up, lips twisting at the sight. She straightened.

“Ricky, watch him for a minute, will you?” she asked.

Ricky nodded. “Sure thing.”

Sparks grabbed Jeff’s arm, pulling him outside into the hallway.

He stared down at her. “What’s up?”

“Recognize his tattoo?” She asked.

He unconsciously rubbed the German military tattoo on his bicep. “Every time I look in the mirror,” he replied.

“Do me a favor,” she said, “stay out of sight while we interrogate him. I don’t want him knowing that you are working with us.”

“Whatcha thinking?” Jeff asked, crossing his arms.

“I’m thinking that those matching tattoos might come in handy if we get into a tight spot,” she said.

“You’re the boss,” he said, “I’ll hang back.”

“What have you found out?” Dan asked, approaching with Mary and Rufus.

The redhead turned to him. “Just about to start. You want to sit in?”

“These guys have been murdering my people, so yeah, I’d like to hear what he has to say.” The Principal nodded.

“I don’t think this chat is going to be for me,” Mary spoke up, face pale. “Can I go check on Chuck? I want to see how his arm is doing.

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