Into the Mist by Peter Servidio

Author:Peter Servidio [Servidio , Peter]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-07-25T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter 7

Kylie's scanned the tattered journal, one of many they had discovered during their early journeys through the wasteland. The flickering light from the dying fire cast eerie shadows on her curly brown hair as she traced the words with a dirty finger. Jason, his green eyes filled with curiosity and concern, leaned in closer to catch a glimpse of what caught her attention.

"Look at this," Kylie whispered, her voice barely audible over the howling wind outside their makeshift shelter. "It mentions a secret military facility that might have information about the source of the deadly gas and...a possible solution."

"Really?" Jason's crooked smile was tinged with disbelief. "We've heard stories like this before, Ky. What makes this one any different?"

"Nothing, but we can't afford not to check it out, can we?" Her determination was unwavering, even as memories of past disappointments fluttered through her mind.

"Alright," Jason conceded, rubbing his hands together for warmth. "We'll leave first thing tomorrow. But we need to prepare."

In the dim glow of the fire, they began their meticulous preparations. Kylie examined their gas masks, ensuring the filters were still functional and free of debris. She knew all too well the consequences of a faulty filter in this toxic world. Jason, meanwhile, rummaged through their meager food supply, rationing out enough for the journey ahead.

As Kylie packed the food into their weather-beaten backpacks, she couldn't help but feel a pang of hunger. They'd been surviving on scraps for so long, but she pushed the feeling aside. Once they found the facility and unlocked its secrets, there would be time for feasting.

"Got your weapon?" Jason asked, slinging his homemade spear over his shoulder. Its crude design belied the lethality it had demonstrated in his skilled hands.

"Right here," Kylie replied, patting the hilt of her knife that hung from her belt. She had become proficient in close-quarters combat, an essential skill in their hostile environment.

"Good," Jason said, his eyes scanning the dark corners of their shelter as if expecting the Mutated Creature to emerge at any moment. "We don't know what we'll find out there, but we need to be ready for anything."

Kylie nodded, her thoughts drifting momentarily to the creature and its twisted, gnarled form. Its influence over Jason still haunted her dreams every night. But she pushed those fears aside, focusing instead on the task at hand. They had a long journey ahead, and the hope of finding answers was all that kept them moving forward.

"Let's get some rest," Kylie suggested, her voice heavy with fatigue. "Tomorrow, we start a new chapter in our journey."

As they settled down next to the dying fire, Jason reached out and squeezed her hand, a silent promise of support and loyalty. The flame flickered one last time before surrendering to the darkness, leaving them to face the uncertain future together.

***

Kylie's breath fogged the inside of her gas mask as she and Jason trudged through the desolate wasteland. The sun beat down on their backs, stinging their skin like a thousand angry wasps.

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