The El Paso Invasion by Derek Slaton

Author:Derek Slaton [Slaton, Derek]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Zombies
Published: 2019-02-18T05:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER SEVEN

“That trail will take us close to where we need to go,” Rogers motioned to the path between the dense copse of trees.

Everyone readied their weapons after shutting the doors to the vehicles, and the detective studied his compass against the map in his hand.

“The last half mile or so is going to be a bit rougher though, since we’ll have to go off the path to reach the warehouse.” He folded the map and stuffed it into his pocket with the compass and checked his own weapon.

Angel sneered. “Oh, so you’re a boy scout, now?”

“Eagle scout actually, but why split hairs?” Rogers shrugged.

Rodriguez started towards the path. “We’re wasting time, let’s move.”

The thick trees provided good shade from the sun, but reduced visibility. Every snap or movement in the woods set the group on edge, forcing them to raise their weapons until they were sure it was an animal or a falling branch instead of a zombie or a cartel enemy.

“This hike is not going to be good for my health,” Stevenson muttered as a squirrel skittered across a thick branch overhead, kicking down dirt and leaves on his head.

As time wore on, they grew numb to the forest noises, the background noises not freaking them out so much, and were able to move at a brisker pace.

Rogers pulled out his map as they passed a marker on the trail. “There’s going to be a pretty deep gorge in a half mile or so. Once we cross that bridge, it’ll be time to veer off the path.”

“We seem to be making good time,” Rodriguez commented.

“I’m impressed,” Rogers agreed. “Even your big fellas are keeping pace. Usually guys that size don’t have much stamina.”

Stevenson grinned. “It’s all that crossfit, right big guy?”

The two guards simply grunted in acknowledgment, and the others chuckled. As they came around a bend, however, the group froze at the sight of torn-apart camping gear on the path. They raised their weapons and took defensive positions as Rogers and Rodriguez moved forward to inspect the scene.

There were no bodies, but there was blood everywhere, shredded tents dripping crimson. Tent pegs and unused matches floated in a pool of blood directly in the middle of the path.

“What do you think?” Rogers asked quietly.

“I think we need to move with haste,” Rodriguez replied just as quietly, and reached down to dip a finger in the pool. “It’s still lukewarm, so this happened recently.” He wiped his fingers on an empty backpack.

Rogers turned and waved for the others to follow quickly, and they scurried forward silently. They shuffled as quietly as they possibly could, and met a lone zombie staggering out of the trees. It took off towards them at a run, and one of the hulking bodyguards turned and grasped the creature by the neck. He used its momentum to spin, lift and crash it hard onto the ground. The corpse thrashed around violently, limbs flailing, but the guard held fast.

Angel began to aim his gun, but Stevenson pushed his arm away, drawing a knife instead.

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