It's been a while since you were put into the box car. The vehicle never stopped once they picked up the four of you.

The other two in the back with you were a young couple. Their name's were Omid and Christa. They explained that they were traveling down Virginia when they were captured four hours ago.

Louis: Where the hell are they taking us?

Omid: Before you guys got in, I heard one of the soldiers talking with his buddy. They said something about needing us for something.

Lee: I don't like that sound of that. Not at all.

You: Whatever it is....they can't force me to do anything. They can't force us.

Clementine: They've been driving northeast for a while. Maybe we can find a way to escape once they stop....continue on finding the Kingdom.

Christa: The Kingdom? You heard about it too?

Lee looks at Louis, who shakes his head. Guess it might not be a myth after all.

You: We were on our way there, before these assholes got us.

You then turn to Clementine, and reply to her escape idea.

You: It might be risky. These guys are heavily armed, and wherever we're going might have more. We just have to wait and see.

She nods in agreement, as the vehicle continues driving.

••

The box car finally stopped, a soldier pulled up the door. Troy was there.

Troy: Out. Now.

You all left the box car, still tied up.

You look around. You realize you're in a parking lot. There's an office building nearby that says Jones Building. In the distance, you see guards walking around with rifles in hand.

The soldiers command you to walk.

You walk down the path. You notice signs indicating where buildings such as the commissary and military personnel office are. In the distance, you see a big open airstrip. You soon realize this is an air force base.

You all enter a building called the Jacob Smart Conference Center. Inside, you see more soldiers. They are walking around and organizing supplies.

Troy opens the door to a conference room, and commands the six of you inside. You all stand around, awaiting further instructions. Troy takes out his radio.

Troy: They're in, Bill.

Moments later, a man walks into the room. He wore a brown coat and ash colored pants.

He began chuckling.

???: Looks like our guests are here.

None of you responded.

Carver: My name is William Carver. This is the Oasis.

Carver continues to pace in front of you.

Carver: Many of you may be sour about what happened, how you guys were brought here. But remember, you guys are needed. You will be a part of a great cause.

You stare at Carver. He takes notice.

Carver: Is there a problem?

You don't answer. Carver walks up to you, and stares you down.

Troy suddenly hits you from behind with the butt of his gun. You fall forward onto your knees.

Troy: The man is asking you a question.

Carver: Easy, Troy. Can't have my second in command losing control.

Troy nods, and steps back.

Carver grabs your arm and forcefully picks you up. He pushes you back in line.

Carver: You are all part of this community now. All I need is your loyalty....those who aren't willing to show that will sure wish they did.

He continues to look at the group. He eyes Lee and Clementine.

Carver: Trust me. Out there, you won't make it. With us, you will. Don't waste this gift.

••

The only good part of the Oasis so far was that you had shelter, rooms to stay in. It was a large room, like barracks. You and Clementine shared a bunk like the prison days. Louis and Lee did too, along with Omid and Christa.

You sat on the bed beside Clementine. She was rubbing the back of your head, you still feel the aching from Troy's hit.

You: That feels better.

Clementine chuckles.

Clementine: What do you think of this place? Aside from the asshole that hit you.

You: I don't really know. This has place walls and guns....okay. But what did Carver mean by 'needing us'? I don't think he only needs help tending supplies.

You remember seeing the amount of soldiers they had, how they walked around. The ratio between normal citizens and soldiers was lopsided.

You: This doesn't feel right. We'll see tomorrow.

••

The next day, Troy told the men to meet him by the airstrip. The women had to go somewhere else. You had no other choice but to listen.

You stood with the crowd of men. You stood beside Louis.

Troy: All right, boys. Today we will work on conditioning. We need these legs in case things get hairy. Our lieutenants will group up with y'all.

The training began, and one young lieutenant picks out you and Louis to help train.

Luke: My name's Luke. You guys know the drill.

A/N: Yup, Luke from the game.

The two of you started to work out. It consisted of mostly cardio and upper arm exercises. The three of you started jogging down the airstrip when you began asking questions.

You: Why are we doing all this anyway? Why does Carver need this many able men?

Luke sighed.

Luke: He needs soldiers. He's butting heads with this group 20 miles East.

You shake your head.

Luke: He's a paranoid fellow. He wants to prepare and hit first than wait.

Louis: So he's just going to send us out there to die?

Luke: Not yet, especially you two. He wants people fully trained before we go out there. Me, on their other hand, I have to go with a group tomorrow and scout an outpost of theirs.

You: Man....

Luke: You guys will be okay. Don't worry.

Luke smiles, but it quickly faded as the three of you continue jogging.