O V E R R U N E D.

Bryce woke up to the same sound, metal groaning, and a voice calling out to them both. At first he didn't move and he just sat there remembering how this reminded him so much of school when his mother would call out to him and tell him to get up to catch the bus. A lot of times he'd just lay there for five more minutes and let his mother take him but when he did get up he had the worst day ever.

But that was the past now.

He pulled himself out of the warm sheets and was greeted with frosty cold air as well as bright light. Sometimes he wished the man would turn off the light but he knew he couldn't do that.

"Get up, you've got to get your vest on and weapon. We're going out again but this time for something else. There's a house down by the lakeside and it's a long walk so if I was you I would get something bigger to keep you warm."

He nodded as he stretched and looked to his sister who was now turning over to face him as well. "They're trusting you with a gun?" She asked, brows raised in shock. "Guess so.." At that she rolled back over and he walked out of the room before grabbing the thick brown coat Jonathan was holding out to him. They made their way down the halls and suddenly Bryce overheard something, a conversation between two men.

"Ryan I don't think it's smart. We just met these guys."

"Luke that boy saved my life. I think if he wanted me dead he would've let me die."

"What about us huh? You're putting all of us at risk! We should've never took them in."

"Unfortunately you don't make that decision. That girl is the last one out there and that boy is her brother. I'll be damned if I took her and not him. Don't forget I know what it's like to loose a sibling and so does Jonathan."

"You don't think I don't?! My brother was shot right in front of me Ohm. The least you can do is take my opinion into option as well. I mean do you think we have enough supplies for them?!"

"They brought in their fair share. Just trust me on this Luke. I think there's something about them that may just come to help us out later.."

"Goddamn it..if they betray us it's on you."

"I understand that."

Bryce looked back to Jonathan who was looking through the weapons that were laid out on the table with a frown on his lips. He knew they weren't welcome but something about what Ryan said hurt his feelings. His heart had even dropped. They were being used at the most part but for what?
He shuttered to even think of the thought of what they might be planning behind their back.

•Lakeside Tox...

The wind blew and a chill rushed up his spine immediately as he crossed his arms to try and keep his warmth to himself. It had been snowing for what seemed like forever but he knew it'd come to an end soon. Every since the end of humanity every season became shortened to a certain period of time and he didn't even bother to keep up with it anymore. Bryce growled as his teeth chattered slightly.

"Here we are," Luke called out with narrowed eyes, "and so far nothing. Ryan better not have lied to us about these people."

Bryce looked to the man known as Marcel who had been sent with them. Since it wasn't too big of a deal to the leader he only sent four which just so happened to be him, Jonathan, Luke, and Marcel.

"Okay I want Jonathan and Bryce to sit out and guard. Make sure no one sneaks up or worse kill one of you. We'll check inside."

They both shared a glance before nodding and turning their backs to the men who were heading into the cabin. Snow danced in front of them as if it had a life or even a mind. His eyes caught a glimpse of blood and he walked closer to it before looking further up to see a dead body, half its torso torn apart. He made a face of pity but then his face fell flat as his mind raced with thoughts .

No emotion dared to show on his pale face.