The Final Wanderer by Ross Ray

Author:Ross Ray
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: zombie, skeleton, wanderer, medeval

Hidden patches of moss pulled on Robin’s feet as he marched back to Camp Cai. On one occasion Robin fell over entirely―nearly spraining an ankle―but even a fracture could not stop the optimism beaming from within.

The forest branched out, revealing a wall with thin rope dangling off the side. As Robin climbed, he noticed the moon’s absence. He quickened his pace, and just as reached the top, a pair of chubby hands latched his wrists and pulled up. Robin’s legs tore along the wall but the true pain was in the sockets of his arms as they nearly disconnected. Before he could shout, the hands slammed him into the hay originally used to escape.

“Real cute, Robin! Real fucking cute!” Bainter’s foot met Robin’s chest. The prince heaved with the blow. “Where were you? Where’d you run off to? Where’s your weapons? It’s nearly daybreak! Desmond would have my head if he found out I let someone on my squad run away―even a runt like you.” Robin’s rhythm returned. He tried to stand but felt only the force of Bainter’s heel. “I don’t think so. We’re not done here.” Robin flattened on the hay, too pinned to do much more than squirm. “I’m in charge here. I make the calls. You’re not going anywhere until you tell me―”

“BAINTER!”

Both kids froze as the echo came to a close. Desmond was approaching. His arms were crossed, feet stomping, vision narrowed.

Robin used Bainter’s silence to his advantage, hissing forth, “If you tell Desmond I was over the wall, I’ll kill you, Bainter.” The captain looked down, more confused than alarmed. “I don’t know where, I don’t know when, but if you mess this up for me so help me God I will turn the rest of your life into an even more pathetic excuse of an existence than it already is.”

Bainter lifted both lips and feet when Desmond arrived. His smile seemed poisonous to Robin, as if the young captain had no true desire to play along with Robin’s ploy or even acknowledge the threat that was dished. Robin meant what he said, and Bainter’s arrogant underestimation is what scared Robin the most.

“What is this?” screamed Desmond. “Both of you, now! Explain!” Robin scurried to his feet while Bainter spoke.

“This little guy just threatened to kill me. He said he was going to start with my family, then work his way up to me. He’s sick. I don’t even know why he’s here.” Desmond scanned over the captain, and then glared to the prince.

“Bainter was attacking me for not wanting to kill zombies. I had to threaten him.” Robin jumped from the hay and stepped to attention. “I refuse to back down from someone as stupid and irrational as this loaf. It goes against my nature.”

“Big words for someone so weak,” sneered Bainter. He too hopped from the hay, but before he could finish his insult, his opening mouth met Desmond’s fist. The cadet captain flung back to the hay. He flashed his hand to his dripping nose, trying to hide the blood.

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