The Undead Chronicles_Book 1_Home and Back Again by Patrick J. O'Brian

Author:Patrick J. O'Brian [O'Brian, Patrick J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Zombie Apocalypse
Publisher: Fideli Publishing, Inc.
Published: 2017-11-07T05:00:00+00:00

Seventeen

“Duck,” Sutton ordered calmly, but firmly, as he aimed the sidearm just over Metzger’s right shoulder.

Not wanting to suffer a bullet wound, or deal with temporary deafness, accompanied by a ringing of his ears, he dropped to his knees, plugging his ears with his forefingers.

Instead of a deafening blast, however, he heard a sound not quite like the movies where a brief high-pitched noise cut the air. This shot was definitely quieter than a firearm fired with no modifications, sounding more like a quick popping noise. Looking up almost immediately, he saw that Sutton indeed held a nine-millimeter pistol with a silencer attached to the end. Behind him, he spotted a zombie lying permanently dead on the ground, which must have crossed the road, and the yard, after hearing or spotting them opening the barn doors.

“Thanks,” he said.

“Don’t mention it.”

“Where does one get a silenced weapon?” Metzger felt compelled to ask.

“I have several,” Sutton said, replacing the weapon into a holster modified to house the weapon and its extension. “The problem is they require special ammo to keep them this quiet, and I only have so much left.”

“Because you’ve shared it with the dead heads?”

“You could say that.”

Metzger dusted off his jeans as Sutton began shutting the barn doors, securing his treasure trove once more. A bit surprised he hadn’t heard the zombie’s approach, Metzger figured it was far enough away that he would have put it down if Sutton hadn’t.

“How long are you staying here before you move on?” he asked.

“How long are you?”

“We’ll be heading out in the morning,” Metzger answered.

“That was my plan as well. I was going to take Gracine a little further, but she’s safer going with your group.”

“When were you planning on breaking the news to her?”

“Soon. But I guess it’ll have to be tonight.”

Sutton walked over to the grave, resuming his digging not far from the two recent graves he provided for the couple who formerly occupied the house. Metzger couldn’t fault the man for wanting to protect his remaining family, and despite his hardened exterior, Sutton exhibited mostly good morals.

Deciding few options presented themselves to keep his mind occupied, Metzger wanted to fetch the remaining items left in the Cessna before curious travelers looted the plane.

“I’m going to take the truck down to the plane to fetch the rest of our gear,” he informed Sutton.

“You need any backup?” Sutton inquired, though his tone indicated that he wanted to finish his current task.

“No. I’ve got it.”

Metzger walked to the house, first checking on Albert, finding Samantha and Luke keeping vigil over him. He could see the trio conversing, so he moved forward, seeing Jillian in the living room with Vazquez. He was lying on the couch with his head propped atop a pillow, appearing unconscious at first glance.

“How is he?”

“He’s okay,” Jillian answered. “Just resting.”

“I’m heading down to the plane to get the rest of our stuff.”

“Want company?”

“I’ve got it,” he said assuredly.

Truth be told, Metzger wouldn’t have minded some backup, but he needed the others to stay at the house.

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