Chapter 29: 29

*smack* *punch* *flaming fist* *slap* *kick* *smack* *hadouken* *elbow*

A rain of punches and kicks suddenly assaulted my body.

“You f.u.c.k.i.n.g son of a bitch! How sick are you in the head kid? Doing a joke like that?! Have another kick!” Oscar exclaimed.

The group continued to lynch me and they now lifted me up and threw me to the pool.

“Wait! Wait! Wait!” I shouted.

*whoosh*

*SPLASH*

“Ack- blrggrrh” I went back first and immediately sunk at the bottom. The pool sloshed around as I swam to the other side. I lifted my body upwards the poolside and the water drips from my clothes. I’m soaking wet as they made a hearty laugh.

“What did he do?” Jenny asked.

Most of my people shook their heads but Allan answered, “They called him yesterday and he pretended to be dead, he snarled and growled in the radio.”

“That’s messed up.” Jenny said.

“I agree.” Allan replied.

“Hey Sky, better apologize to Kaley. She’s pretty shaken from what you did, she stood watch all night yesterday. She’s sleeping at her room now.” Oscar said.

“All night? I did too at the store yesterday. I’ll let her sleep some more first, I need to sleep too.” I said. My body feels heavy now and I really need to have some rest. My shoulders are aching and my eyelids are starting to fall.

I bid my goodbye to the group and I headed to my room. I also brought the box I took from the store, I let Rin handle where Allan and the rest could stay in.

I opened the door to my room and I was greeted by its darkness. I removed my shoe, vest and the rest of my clothes since it’s soaking wet then I let them occupy a small corner at the floor for now while the box I brought is placed inside my dresser. Sleep is all in my mind right now. I slowly crawled to my bed and hugged the huge pillow beside me though I never remembered having it placed there. It’s warm, soft, and it smells really good. I hugged it even tighter as I buried my face in it.

I can’t even tell how quick I fell asleep as soon as my body felt the touch of my own bed. I can’t even tell how long I slept for.

I woke up feeling refreshed while I made a few stretches and I made a few of my bones crack when I pushed against the folds of my knuckles and feet. I twisted my neck for it to crack then I looked for my watch on the floor and it says 2:36 PM. I tidied up my bed but I just found the three pillows I stacked together for my head. I can’t seem to find the other one that felt supple.

“Maybe it was this one?” I examined one of my pillows on the stack but I shook my head.

“Maybe I’m just really tired.” I said to myself. I nodded at the thought then I walked downstairs after equipping my weapons and knocking at Kaley’s room.

*knock* *knock* *knock*

“Kaley?” I called.

*knock* *knock* *knock*

“Kaley?” I called again.

*knock* *knock* *knock*

“Kaley?” I tried calling for her again.

No answer.

“She must be outside or something.” I said to myself.

I went outside and Zeus greeted me, he walks beside me as I head to the back in the pool area. I saw a few of them just chilling and I saw Allan talking with Ken. They were trading stories and I approached them.

“Hey Sky! Got some sleep? The others are still building the fence outside and Oscar led the scouting party though he brought more people.” Ken said.

I nodded then I gave a yawn.

“Your aunt told us to rest for a bit more first and the others are still sleeping.” Allan said.

“F.u.c.k! Sky! I forgot to tell you, we opened the back of Tiny and it’s loaded with two shotguns and a couple rounds of ammunition.” Allan exclaimed.

My eyebrows shot up.

“Oscar was so happy and he said you wouldn’t want those so he stored them in his armory. He called them SPAS-12s or something. The extra slugs are placed on the straps, it looked really cool.” Ken said.

We started talking about other stuff and I saw Rin and Olivia walk by. They saw me see them but they almost moonwalked away from the vicinity. They quickly back-pedaled and avoided my line of sight.

“What’s with those two?” I said.

The two looked at each other then they both shrugged.

“We saw Kaley earlier looking for those two and we saw her pull their ears as she dragged them upstairs.” Ken said.

“Why though?” I asked.

“We’re not really sure…they both have been silent the whole time and they won’t speak of it. Women stuff maybe?” Allan said.

“Is that so? Better not to talk about it then.” I said.

“Oh, right. Allan, I’m gonna need my gun back.” I said as I held my hand out.

“B-but, I already named it!” he started to protest.

“It already has a name. It’s called ‘My Gun’” I said.

“Can I have the black one at least?” he negotiated.

“Nope that’s ‘My Gun 2’. I’ll lend you one if you’re outside with the scouting party or if you are on guard duty.” I said.

“Did you just?” Ken muttered.

“Great! I’m gonna go outside now!” he said as he starts to slip past me.

“You’re supposed to rest right? Give it to me for now.” I said.

He droops his head low as he reluctantly gave it back.

I holstered it on my right torso and looking at the symmetry eases my mind.

“I’ll lend you a rifle later if you stay for watch duty at night.” I said.

His face lightens up then we continued on trading stories.

I left them after a few minutes and I stood at the catwalk. I jumped a few times and checked its durability. It holds perfectly.

I saw them now working on the second layer of the fence and they waved at me when they saw me up. I lifted myself up then I sat on the edge of the wall as I watch them work. I then looked at the ropes under me and I said to them, “Have you tested the ropes yet?”

“We only pulled on it for a bit but we never climbed on it.” Zeidrick said.

“I’ll test it while you guys work on the fence then.” I said.

I called Ken and Allan over as I checked each rope for damages then I threw all of them down on the other side. Since there are three ropes in each wall, we three checked it at the same time.

“Hey man, before we start, arms only okay? Wanna bet?” Ken said.

“A pistol maybe?” Allan said.

“What happens if both of you lose then? What are you gonna give me then?” I said.

“We’re gonna-” Allan was about to speak but I interrupted.

“Hold on, why is this a 2-on-1 now? It’s supposed to be a three-way, right?” I said.

“One wish then? Free gun or anything the other guy says.” Ken said.

“Bet.” Me and Allan said at the same time.

“A level 9 spell eh?” I said to myself.

The guys working at the fence got riled up now and then they started to rest and watch for a while, cheers are starting to erupt and some of the people inside are watching us from above the catwalk. We positioned ourselves with one hand on the rope then Ken removed his jacket, his muscles bulged and he started to flex it. Allan’s jaw dropped and I removed my weapons first so there should be no obstructions in my movement. The crowd then began the countdown for us, “3…2…1…Go!”

We started climbing as fast as we could and as I was about to reach the top, they already cheered for Ken since he reached the top a fraction of a second faster than me while Allan was a few seconds behind.

“Holy f.u.c.k dude!” I said to Ken.

He just smiled and gave the both of us a flex then he brought himself down. We just tested the other side normally while Ken thought of his wish.

“I’d like a gun Sky and Allan, shave your head man!” he announced very quickly. Allan was devastated to lose his hair but he accepted it and I searched the safe to look for a gun to give to Ken.

I opened the armory inside my room that is full of guns and I scanned around. I saw on a corner a sawed-off shotgun that could fit perfectly on his bag at the side of his wheelchair. I also grabbed a dozen slugs and a few blanks for it and headed back. His eyes lit up as he saw it and I handed it to him.

“Is that good?” I said.

“This is cool man!” he said.

I also handed him the ammo and taught him how to use it. I loaded it with blanks first so he could practice with it. We headed outside the fence and he loaded it himself with the blanks first and he squeezed the trigger.