Ward Z: Revelation by Cross Amy

Author:Cross, Amy [Cross, Amy]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Science Fiction/Horror
Publisher: ACBT Books
Published: 2015-02-16T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nineteen

“Property of Leadenford Hospital,” Lizzie read from the side of one of the yellow sacks. “Hazardous materials. Handle with care.” She turned to Beth. “Well, this doesn't seem shady at all!”

“Everyone!” Crystal called out as the campers assembled around the various sacks. Rain was still pouring down, and as the only person in possession of a torch, Crystal was careful to shine the light around each of the campers, picking out their faces one by one. “First, I want to assure you that the warnings on the sacks are obsolete. In order to minimize our use of plastic at Camp Everbee, we purchased some unused and very durable bags from a medical facility, but the bags were completely empty when we acquired them and they haven't been used to store anything dangerous. They contain nothing more than waste from the camp, but we can't have it here during the storm. Does everyone understand?”

“Waste from the camp?” Lizzie muttered, pulling open one of the large sacks and leaning inside. “This looks more like -”

“Please don't go poking about in there!” Crystal called out, waving at her. “You there, thank you! There's really no need!”

“This is ridiculous,” Lizzie continued, turning to Beth.

“The arks,” Beth whispered, running her hand across one of the sacks. “This is how we traveled to the promised land. The arks brought us out of danger and into the wild, where we could begin to take our rightful place.”

“You are on drugs, aren't you?” Lizzie replied, stepping closer and looking straight into her eyes. “Your pupils are a little off...”

“The Great Memnon was the first to emerge,” Beth continued, staring at the sacks with obvious happiness. “He led the way. As the strongest and fittest of us, he journeyed to find new strength. For now, he remains far away, still exploring the world, but when he returns, everything will be complete.”

“So let's all join together,” Crystal shouted, “and get these sacks down toward the river! If we work hard, it'll only take half an hour or so!”

A groan rose up from the other campers.

“And there's beer for everyone once we're done!”

At this, a sense of shock rippled through the group.

“Just the one,” Crystal continued, “but yes, I have a can of beer for anyone who wants one!”

“What the hell?” Lizzie muttered, turning to look over at her. “This woman wants to give free beer to a bunch of cancer sufferers, in the middle of a storm, in exchange for them helping move some sacks of waste?” She paused for a moment, barely able to get her head around what was happening. “Is everyone here even over eighteen? This is insanity! No-one's gonna fall for such a stupid bribe!”

She looked around and realized, however, that the offer had worked. The others were starting to get to work, pushing and pulling the sacks across the forest floor with Crystal using her torch to light the way.

“The last days of humanity,” Beth said, watching calmly. “In some ways, this feels strangely poetic.

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