The End Of Life

Hearing his simple plan, both of them nodded. Mark leaned back on the bed and reminded them, "Try to decide what I asked you guys the day before yesterday. We will be here in the city for an extra week and immediately after your tests, I will take my leave with Kevin from here. The only reason I am staying here is for both of your safety and her results." 

Both of them once again gave a nod. Mark's main reason for staying was their safety, but he was also curious about any possible changes which his powers brought to her body. He needed as much as information he could get, even though it might be almost irrelevant how he could use his power more. 

And as the two were about to leave, Mark asked, "David, stay. I need to ask you about something."Suzie left quietly while David stayed.

"Did you ask those two kids to come to the camp early in the morning?" 

David nodded and said, "Yeah, I asked Denton to inform them today to come to the camp as early as possible if they wanted to get involved." 

"And how did you ask Denton?" 

David chuckled before scratching the back of his head and said, "Well, let's just say I was looking at the streets outside for a very long time today while you were outside. I was lucky enough to notice Denton on his rounds and asked him." Mark just shook his head when he heard the middle-aged man tell this stuff. 

After the brief exchange between the two, they made their way out into the living room. Daisy and Suzie went to cook up some dinner for them while the four men sat in the living room. Both the old men had beers in their hands. Beers, they won in the match of cards they played earlier that morning when Mark was out. Mark never liked alcohol and Kevin didn't have any mood to drink. 

Mark leaned into Kevin's ears and whispered, "We might have to go on a scavenger hunt around the city for food supplies before we leave for the mountains. We should try to find food as much as possible. We don't know the exact situation in the mountains and how many people from that village are still alive." 

Kevin looked at his friend for a second before nodding. He felt the reason was true, and they had to search for more food, but something about Mark's tone told him that there was something more to it than just that. Mark was clearly hiding something from him. This was surprising for him because they share everything. So he was not going to poke it out of him but still hoped there is a very good reason why he was hiding something. 

Mark sat back on the seat and knew Kevin was onto him. He could feel the slight suspicion in his gaze but felt happy Kevin didn't ask him. He didn't want to just tell the dude he had superpowers. That is insane. The four continued to talk until they heard Suzie's voice from the dining hall for dinner. 

All of them finished their dinner and went into their rooms. Mark sat on the bed as Kevin was washing his face. Kevin looked at him and asked, "So?" He couldn't just keep quiet anymore as curiosity took over him. He wanted to know what Mark was keeping a secret. 

Mark sighed and replied, "I can't say everything. Just trust me when I say it's not something dangerous. Something too serious to share with anyone right now. When I have solid answers and proofs, you will be the first one who will know about it." 

Kevin looked at his friend right in the eye trying to get anything more out of him, but could only sigh in exhaustion at the end. He nodded and got into the bed. 

"Man, I really hoped I will get a nice girlfriend this year. Things just had to go this way." Kevin sighed and changed the topic. 

Mark laughed hearing Kevin's ranting and replied, "Well who knows man. You might meet the special girl who can save you every time you get into trouble anytime soon." 

Kevin nodded and went to sleep. Mark turned the lights off before doing the same. 

The next day everyone woke up early in the morning, getting ready for a big fight. They quickly had their breakfast. As they were having breakfast, which was far from silent because of Ray and Daisy. 

"I'll come too. I'm a grown man who can use a gun now. Let me help you guys out a little." Ray asked, looking pitifully at his daughter. He was worried and wanted to be there for her. 

"Dad, me too. Let me also come." Daisy asked. 

Suzie shook her head and responded, "No way at all. Even I am going because of my special power or else there is no way I would be allowed and Dad, you started using a gun literally when this all started. Before that, you couldn't even throw a rat out of the balcony. So don't ask anymore." Staying very firm on her decision. 

"You too. There is no way you are allowed. Just stay here in the house and wait for us. We might even come for lunch if things go quickly." David said to his daughter. 

Ray and Daisy didn't respond to them. They simply held their head down and continued to eat. 

Suzie sighed and said, "Don't worry, dad. I will be fine. It's ok." She tried to relieve her father a little of the tension he was feeling for her. 

They completed their breakfast and got into the living room, already. Kevin had his Ak in the hand, Mark with his standard swords and dual guns. David with the guns and a backpack with some emergency things they might need. Suzie had nothing with her. Her body was the weapon for her.