Radio Nowhere by Lee Beard

Author:Lee Beard [Beard, Lee]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Apollo-Nyx Publishing
Published: 2017-04-11T05:00:00+00:00

Soon, Cleo and Roseline carried the large pot of chili out and set it in the middle of the long table. Caprie passed out paper bowls just as Wyatt and Xavier returned and took their seats. Drake, at the head of the table, ladled some chili into his bowl. “I guess I’ll start with a bit of Fly’s history: After some website’s claim that a vaccine was found at the research center here spread, it turned into complete chaos,” Drake said, passing the ladle to Wyatt on his right. “Military vehicles and soldiers appeared within hours, and they put up blockades at all the roads leading into town in an attempt to keep people from storming the city.”

“Was it true? Did they actually find a vaccine?” Millie asked, taking the ladle from Wyatt.

“No,” Drake said after a moment. “We don’t know why those of us who survived did, but we did without the help of any vaccine.”

“So,” Zach began, “How does this place work?”

Caprie piped up. “Oh, it’s really cool. Drake set it all up and had it running weeks before any of us showed up. Tell ‘em, Drake!”

Drake smiled serenely. “It’s simple, really. I knew right away that I wanted to establish Fly as a haven for anyone who wanted to join. Basically, we all pitch in and do our share to make the community run, and use everyone’s strengths to our advantage. For example, Caprie can memorize and compute numbers very quickly, so she’s our lead at the Warehouse; Wyatt is very strong, so he’s our heavy lifter; and Cleo is incredibly diplomatic and objective, so she helps with the creation and encouragement of our rules. Our rules are ones that we all abide by, and infractions are noted on Cleo’s clipboard. Any intentionally broken rules will be dealt with by the rules committee, and if the crime is severe enough, the offender will have to be exiled.” Drake’s face was solemn. “But,” he added, “We haven’t had any problems with that so far!”

“What are the rules, exactly?” Millie asked, glancing at Zach.

“Most are based on basic human decency and common sense,” Drake explained, “For example: respect your neighbors and their property, help one another as much as you can, and make smart, safe choices. All others are for everyone’s own safety; keep your radio with you at all times, use the buddy system, and don’t roam around by yourself after dark.”

Cleo spoke up from across the table next to Wyatt. “Most of us have the rules memorized, but the full list is posted at the entrance of every building we use, right next to the schedules.”

“Ah, yes. Thank you for reminding me,” Drake said, “Shortly after Cleo and Wyatt arrived, we sat down to create a schedule that makes the most out of every day available. Monday through Friday, minus Wednesday, we scavenge for supplies and sort them in the warehouse. Wednesday and Saturday are maintenance, cleaning, and sign-posting days, where we leave messages in the surrounding towns beckoning people toward Fly.

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