Chapter 45 The Night Raid

Chapter 45: Chapter 45 The Night Raid

"Yes, don’t fret. Knowing Uncle Silver, he’s already noticed something odd and has started taking measures." Erik said.

"Yes, knowing that brat, she’s probably asleep from too much partying." Kai said. He wasn’t sure if he was trying to console Penelope or himself.

"Dear, go get some rest and try again before you all leave." Mary said.

"Yes, you’re all right." Penelope said as she headed towards her room. She wanted to get some good rest before they had to go out tonight.

"Penny, let’s go to the space. That way we can train. Let’s prepare ourselves for tonight." Erik said.

Penelope and Kai both groaned. She was hoping to sleep.

Kai grabbed them by the collar and swished. Pulled them into the space.

Aunt Mary entered and found Lucy and Ben already there as well. Ben and Lucy had entered their house while Aunt Mary walked towards the Ryker Estate in the space.

"Kai, go call Ben over. We are going to do a 10 mile run and then practice combat." Erik said as he walked towards the estate. He planned on changing into workout attire.

"Erik, can’t we do this later. Let me get some sleep first. I’m tired." Penelope said.

Erik looked at her and turned to Kai, "It will just be Ben, you and I for today’s training. Penny, go get some sleep but you cannot miss tomorrow’s training."

"Yay! thank you." Penelope squealed and ran towards the estate to catch up with Aunt Mary. She knew they would be staying in the space for a long time.

And so, the days went by with them training in combat and endurance. What felt like four months of training was just 2 hours outside. By the time they came out of the space, their were clearly changes done to their physiques. All four of them had shed any excess fat and were now lean and toned.

Aunt Mary and Aunt Lucy would occasionally join in on the fun but not frequently. Everyone agreed for them to stay inside the space at all times. There was no need to worry of their safety.

Soon, nightfall came, and the group were headed out the door. While walking out of the apartment they noticed Killian was heading out too. He was wearing all black as well.

Penelope thought he looked like a special ops soldier dressed like that. She nodded at him and said in a low voice "stay safe and come back before dawn." Killian felt a rush of warmth in his heart but didn’t allow himself to show it on his face.

He simply replied with a ’hmm’ and ’same to all of you’.

Each got in their respective vehicles and headed towards opposite directions.

Penelope noticed a woman and young man walking towards a vehicle as well.

"Seems like we aren’t the only ones out tonight." she said as she gestured towards the duo.

"Let’s hope they have keen sense of danger and decided to go on a supply hunt" Erik responded. Although he wouldn’t go out of his way to warn others, he hoped for the survival of mankind.

Kai and Ben stayed quiet as they readied themselves for whatever was to come.

According to Penelope, zombies should start awakening tonight. They had to be prepared for anything.

"well guys, let’s hope for the best but prepare for the worst." Penelope said as she smiled.

"Erik, Let’s hit the nearest mall first. It’s best if we can collect warm clothing and bedding. The first disaster to hit will be rain." Penelope said as she took out the city atlas. "It should be about 5.9 miles away heading East."

"Sis, how much time do we have before....before the start to wake up?" Kai asked.

"If my dreams are correct, then....probably until sunrise. Once the sun sets on the second day of the red sun, those infect will rise." She answered truthfully.

The car went silent.

"Let’s clean up each floor if possible and then head towards the construction district." Erik said.

"Okay." Ben and Kai answered simultaneously.

Penelope nodded her head and proceeded to verbally guide Erik towards their destination.

***

Killian’s side

Killian was heading the opposite direct as Penelope and her family. He was heading toward his family’s home. Although his uncle’s family was currently staying there, he needed to go and finish collecting all his home essentials.

Originally, due to not having a space, he had just taken important documents and clothes. Now, he didn’t have to feel any regret. He was going back to collect his parent’s belonging. He refused to leave any trace of his family and himself to those vultures.

30 minutes later, he arrived at the entrance of his family ancestral home. Parking the vehicle towards the side of the gate, he decided it was best to be undetected.

He quietly entered the house through the back door where servants usually enter.

Once inside, he noticed that the villa was quiet. Too quiet.

He began to quietly walk around the living room and started storing all the art collections that his father and mother purchased throughout the years. He made his way up the stairs heading towards his parent’s bedroom.

He took a deep breath before he entered the bedroom. It had been years since he walked in. He noticed that the room was dust free. Knowing well that the butler had it cleaned daily.

He began storing away everything. He refused to leave anything behind.

He made his way towards his own bedroom. Once inside, he glanced and noticed that the room was not tidied up. Someone had been here. Someone had searched through his belonging. But why?

He had no time to think, he quickly stored everything in his space.

He walked towards the study room, where he spent most of his evenings when he wasn’t at work.

He swept everything in his space as well. Walking towards a latch right on the bookshelf. He pressed a button hidden on the left shelf. A hidden door opened. He walked down an empty staircase, until it lead a small storage room. He swept all the belonging into his space as well.

Walking out of the room, he headed down the hall when he heard voices coming from Chris’s room.

"Did you find it?" a woman’s voice asked.

He was sure this was Sasha.

"No." Chris sounded irritated.

"Are you sure he took it?" Sasha asked.

"Yes, he has the ring. He wouldn’t just leave it lying around. He treasured that ring." Chris said.

"Now what? How do we get it back?" Sasha asked.

"I don’t think we will. He left. He knew about us. I think...I think he might have regressed too." Chris said quietly.

"No.....that can’t be true. If he did...he would have killed us right away..." Sasha said.

Killian slowly walked away from the door.

He quickly headed towards his car.

Once inside, he drove away from the villa. Into the city. Away from them.

"Regressed? Just how many have been reborn?" he asked in disbelief.

Things just got dangerous. If Chris and Sasha were reborn as well, then they knew about the ring. He knew this meant more problems were coming his way.

He couldn’t allow himself to panic, he needed to go collect supplies. Pronto.

He made his way towards the nearest supermarket. Decided he needed to raid a few stores. Perhaps, he would raid a museum as well. He also needed to talk to Penelope. He needed to plan for their survival.