Arc 1: The Grafitist
Alright, do y’all remember from a WHILE ago when I talked about a Casey Jones fic? Welp, I know it’s been a hot minute, but here she is!!
Part 1:
Side by side with weapons drawn, we stepped together into the black. We’d been tracking down this den for weeks, mapping out where the attacks were happening, tailing mutants as they retreated back into the night, staking out dark alleys and abandoned buildings until we finally spotted them slipping in and out this dilapidated warehouse.
With a signal from Fong, our commanding officer, we split off into pairs down each of the hallways, scanning for signs of life with our night vision goggles. My partner, Angel, checked for traps while I stayed on lookout. I kept track of the sounds of my team in the back of my mind as they moved elsewhere in the building, mainly so I knew what was them and what was the enemy, but also for the needed reminder that I was one of many, even when venturing into enemy territory.
As we wound our way through the labyrinth of debris left over from numerous battles, I picked up on a faint noise up ahead where none of the team had reached yet. Signaling the others with a click on our salvaged walkie-talkies, we converged on a set of double doors hidden behind a stack of crates. There was a muffled din on the other side, the clatter of claws on concrete, thumps of large beasts moving around, trills, hisses, growls and chirps from non-human throats.
Fong held up three fingers. My hands clenched around the cold gritty metal of my gun. No matter how many raids I went on, this part always made me feel nervous. Two fingers. I thought about Candy back at camp. She was itching to join the hunters but was still too young. I’d promised she could come with me in a couple of years, but part of me was really hoping we’d have killed off the last of the bastards by then. One finger. Now was not the time to be worried about little sisters. I had to stay focused on keeping me and my team alive. Zero. Fong kicked the door in with a bang and we opened fire.
So here we are! Finally at the beginning! I plan on releasing short form like this so I can hopefully put more out more frequently. I’ve got the baisic plot for this first arc figured out and ready to go, but I’d really love to delve into more detail, bring in more backstory, and take off on some side quests based on y’all’s questions. So ask away! Curious about a detail? Got a hope or theory where something might be headed? Just thought something was cool? Let me know and I’ll likely write a part of the story in response!
Part 2 coming soon!