After It Happened (Book 2): Humanity by Ford Devon C

Author:Ford, Devon C. [Ford, Devon C.]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: Post-Apocalyptic | Dystopian
Published: 2016-04-17T06:00:00+00:00

SURVEILLANCE

The second boy on his scrambler bike found his friend in the road. He thought he had crashed to start with but as he turned him over and called his name he saw a black stain on his clothing where the bullet had punched through his chest. His lip trembled, and he fought back the urge to cry. His fear and sadness turned slowly to anger; anger at the murder of his brother and the invader who had come and shamed them all.

He took what he wanted from the pockets and bag of his now deceased brother, taking over the heavy burden of his mission.

He would follow the bastard back to his home. He would not be caught out like his friend who was chosen above him. He would bring the news back to the king and he would be rewarded.

He followed carefully, stopping to scout ahead and waiting for movement in the distance. Twice more he saw the big off-roader stop, and twice he held his position in silence until the bastard had given up waiting and driven on again. He felt more confident to stay closer after there was no third stop, no longer fearing a bullet as he rode along. He cut his engine as he rolled down the hills after them, crossing over into the next country with no regard for territory or boundaries.

For hours he shadowed their moves, always staying far enough behind to not be seen. He followed the sound and the smell of the vehicle at times when the views were obstructed, only to have to catch up when the geography allowed. It was hard work, but he stayed with them until he lost the Land Rover on a stretch of road. He went ahead before doubling back, sure that they had to have turned off somewhere within a mile stretch.

He stopped his bike and listened. He heard animals, machinery, a small burst of laughter drifted to him on a breeze; gone as soon as it was recognized.

This had to be the place, he thought. He waited, hiding himself and his bike in some trees. He did not have to wait long until he was rewarded with the sound of another vehicle. A big, black Discovery rolled along the road past him. It was a piece of artwork, with bigger wheels and custom roof rack and bumpers; someone had spent a lot of money on that. He laughed to himself, like any of that mattered any more. He watched as the big truck turned into a junction towards the noises he heard. A prison; that’s where they’ve set up shop. He waited longer, to be thorough. Another Land Rover came in shortly afterwards with a girl driving two others. This place was well equipped, he reckoned.

He started his bike and retraced his steps, having to stop to fill up his tank using the hosepipe he carried just before crossing into his home country. He rode fast, trying to use the last of the daylight to get back, finding the wreckage of his friend’s dropped bike still where he left it.

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