Rage of Rattus Norvegicus by L. S. O'Dea

Author:L. S. O'Dea
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: horror, dark fantasy, fantasy, Science Fiction, Genetic Engineering, grim dark, disturbing series, mutant, hybrid, chrimera
Publisher: L. S. O'Dea
Published: 2018-11-18T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 22: RUFUS

Rufus leaned against a tree, watching as the sun disappeared. “The Guards should settle in for the night and we can get some rest.”

He, Lee and Prin had been hiding in the woods for days. Guards were everywhere but they tended to stop searching at night as if afraid of what they’d find in the dark. Honestly, he couldn’t blame them. He’d seen tracks and smelled things that he couldn’t explain.

“We should move deeper into the forest,” said Lee.

“We can’t. Not right now.” He glanced at Prin who was finally sleeping.

She’d been exhausted after they’d escaped. They’d pushed her as much as they could but she needed to rest. Every day, they’d slipped through the bush, traveling for hours to avoid the Guards. No food, little water and constant stress had taken its toll on all of them, especially her.

“It’s not safe to stay here too long,” said Lee.

“It’ll be fine. We’ll move if we have to but right now, we can’t. She can barely sit up.”

“We need food.”

“We need a lot of things.” His brother was getting on his nerves stating the obvious.

“I’ll go into the city and find us something to eat.”

“You’ll never get past the Guards.” They’d seen three teams of Guards, scouring the forest between them and the city.

“Yes, I will.” Lee grinned. “You know me. I’m practically invisible.”

“We should stay together.”

“And starve? Prin needs food.”

He didn’t like this, not at all, but there was no other choice. “Okay, but don’t let anyone see you. Get some food from the trash and then get back here.”

“Got it.” Lee jumped to his feet.

Rufus grabbed his arm. “Be careful and make sure we’re not surrounded when you return. If we are, run.”

“I won’t leave you. Either of you.”

“This time, you may have to because if we get captured, we’ll never escape the laboratory again and you know it.”

“I’ll help you—”

“No. If you leave, only come back if it’s safe. It’s time to grow up, Lee. We may not get to stay together forever.”

“I can’t agree to that.” Lee jerked free from Rufus’ hold. “I can’t.”

“Then sit down.”

“No. You’re my brother not my master. I’ll go and get food and come back.”

“Lee, listen to me.”

“I’ll be back in a few days. Stay safe.” Lee darted into the brush.

Rufus wanted to shout at him. No, he wanted to go with him. Anything was better than watching his little sister get sicker and sicker, but they couldn’t both leave. He ran his hand over her forehead. She was burning up. He prayed food, water and rest would help, but he was pretty sure she needed more than that.

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