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𝑮𝑹𝑨𝒀𝑺𝑶𝑵

Screams and voices in frenzy pierced through my ears as bodies ran from all directions while I made my way through the crowd before hearing three more pops.

"Go! Get out of here!" I began to order the people standing around as I made my way over closer to the gunshots with my gun propped in a safe yet prepared manner

Where are the deputies who were supposed to be on duty? I had amped up security around every major event ever since the football game last week.

Making it around the corner I then noticed some lifeless bodies lying on the ground surrounded by blood causing my eyes to widen in shock before I quickly straightened back up.

The scene was gruesome yet I couldn't let it cloud my judgement. But, I also couldn't stop thinking about how I was going to have to look at least eight people's family members in the eyes and tell them their son, daughter, wife or husband was no longer with us would be something that would never lay dormant in my mind.

How could an individual be so vile and malignant to do something like this?

"Help!" A woman screamed running in my direction causing me to lower my gun as I heard another loud pop

The woman's running then halted before she slightly staggered forward causing me to immediately notice the blood beginning to pool through the material of the shirt she wore in her abdomen region as she looked down in shock for a second before falling into the dirt.

I then heard the loud childlike cackle of the gunman who stood a few feet behind her now lifeless body before he raised his gun again only toward me causing me to sprint through the nearby attractions and take cover behind a balloon games booth.

"Hey, boys! We got another!" The man announced in a tone as eerie as the cackle he had let off after taking another's life

I needed backup. And, quick.

Quickly, I pulled out my phone speed dialing the station getting nothing but the dial tone that indicated the lines were down.

If the stations were down along with personal lines that meant no one was able to get in touch with any first responders.

"Shit!" I groaned almost inaudibly

I needed to get out of here, gather my deputies, and send some ambulances over.

More gunfire then rang out causing me to quickly look at my surroundings before noticing the back entrance wasn't too far from me.

Perfect.

I carefully took a peak over the booth noticing the three gunmen were walking in directions opposite of my position causing me to think fast and make a run for it.

"Mr. Ryker!" I then heard a soft voice mutter the moment I was set to run through the back gates

I then quickly turned seeing the voice was none other than Gracie's old babysitter Daphne.

"I can't move my foot." She cried softly as I rushed over to where she sat slightly behind a food cart

"It's okay. It's okay! The exit is right there...I'm going to pick you up but you can't make a sound no matter how painful it is." I informed her as I placed my hand on her shoulder while looking at her foot that was swollen but thankfully not limp

I'm pretty sure she had displaced the bone in her foot while running somehow but I am going to take her to Talia regardless.

Hearing the whoops and cheers of the gunmen once again I sharply looked in their direction seeing they were headed back in our direction.

"Daphne, I need you to hold on as tight as you can. Okay?!"

She then nodded in agreement causing me to swiftly pick her up beginning to take off toward the back exit.

"There he is!" One of the men whooped before shots rang off in our direction causing me to run side to side to evade their lines of fire

Shots then began to ring off in an orderly fashion before they ceased causing me to duck off behind the gates with Daphne still holding on for dear life.

"You okay?!" I asked causing her to nod repetitively with clear panic scrambled in her expression

Hearing footsteps rapidly approaching I quickly slid from behind my cover with my gun pulled before seeing it was none other than Carter.

"Woah! I'm here to help you son of a bitch!" He safe while taking his hand off his rifle and reaching his hand out for me to grab

"Goddammit, am I glad to see you!" I groaned as he helped me up

"Who's she?" Carter asked looking over to Daphne who still sat where I placed her for cover, still scared out of her mind

"Gracie's old babysitter," I answered simply

"Nice to meet you." Carter nodded in her direction causing her to repay the same hospitality before I bud in noticing the sun was getting low

"Where's your truck?" I asked causing him to say, "Side parking lot."

"Let's get out of here." I then said looking around at the bloody mess that filled and dulled the once bright and cheerful atmosphere

"Where's Talia and Gracie?" Car then asked as I helped Daphne up with Cater joining in

"At home...they were here but when I heard gunshots I told Talia to take Gracie and go home," I answered as we walked toward his truck

"That's good; because all I know is the town's going to hell. Our lines are down and people are beginning to lose their goddamn minds." Carter said with worry built within his words

"I know. I have to get Gracie and Talia out of here." I huffed while looking ahead with a sharp expression

A/N: Hey, loves! How are you guys feeling? Were you all ready for the little bomb of crazy I have dropped on the town? Do you all have any theories on what may happen to the Ryker family during this outbreak? What do you all think is happening next also?! (Also, next chapter and those that follow will be longer 🤪🫶🏽) Remember to vote, comment, share, follow me, and add to your library!! Love yaaa🖤🖤🖤

𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐬: bnanarama ♡︎