"Never stop fighting to win......"
The street was clear of any signs of life besides the occasional stray animal. None of them were of any interest at the moment. Food was still at optimal levels back at the safe house.
Built in imaging scanners provided a myriad of information along with the audio enhancements that could make even a heartbeat sound as loud as a drum. The world was practically lit up but even these abilities could not keep the enemy from seizing the element of surprise. With tentative caution Nyton stepped lightly while remaining in the shadows. Rather than risking the streets he navigated through the ruins of buildings and sewer systems until he came out the other side. The navigational point that he had marked for himself kept him on course with his destination regardless of the path he took.
Already Nyton had been traveling for twenty minutes and he had not had an occasion to use his gear. Dressed in a light armored body suit with combining helmet, it was also capable of optical stealth and thermal concealment. The power source unfortunately was an issue since batteries were hard to come by now. It was something he had to find ways around at times.
"Big brother, when are you coming back?" came small girl's voice over his intercomm. Nyton blinked in frustration but never shifted a beat as he continued his tactical movement. Not wanting to risk making any more sound than needed, he sent back a text message in reply.
Soon. I told you I would be back soon.
For a while there was silence and for a few seconds Nyton actually thought that would be the end of it.
"Kotori is scared and lonely." she then said.
The sound of the name brought back memories but it was his own fault for giving the doll that name. This whole tirade was the same every time though.
Nadine, I'll be back when I get back. Soon. Big brother has to get some stuff first.
"Why? Why do you have to get stuff?" came Nadine's voice with just a hint of tears.
I need some supplies to complete my mission to make the monsters go away. Mommy and Daddy would want you to be brave while Big Brother is on a mission. Remember what Grandpa taught you about that.
"I don't wanna be brave. I just want you to come back." Nadine replied.
She was getting worse. Ever since their family had been slaughtered during the chaos of The End Times she had become so clingy that it was a wonder Nyton ever managed to get out. But there was a mission to complete and a war to be won. For the sake of his sister, he had to win it.
Go back to your lessons and finish reading your book. I need to focus now. I will see you when I get back.
he texted back, thankful that in text his frustration wouldn't be noticed. He cut the line, effectively making himself unreachable from the safehouse.
Another block and Nyton arrived at his destination, a local gun store. Somehow, miraculously, this store had not been completely stripped of it's inventory. It would soon become a target for looting though. Already there had been signs of activity in the neighboring vicinity.
Taking several moments to conduct recon from the next block, Nyton carefully observed his surroundings for a while before selecting an entrance point he could use. Midnights weren't the only problem sometimes. Survivors could be just as dangerous and while he regretted having to eliminate people who had also avoided the scourge, he chose in his favor. There was a mission and a sister waiting for him. All he needed was a little ammo and a lot of luck....