Beyond The Dead/ Issue 44

Jeremih: Don’t shoot! Jeremih pleads, as he drops his bat…

The man continues to aim his gun, as he slowly starts to put it down. Holiday awakens as his eyes glow when seeing the man’s gun.

Man: Fabian, we got two survivors…

Fabian: What do you mean survivors Prince?!

Prince: We got two people… Both of y’all to your feet… Jeremih and Holiday stand on their feet, and begin to analyze these two men.

“What are you two doing out here?!”

Jeremih: Look, if you could just drop the gun, then I’ll feel more comfortable talking to you. Prince lowers his gun.

Fabian: Alright, gun down, now talk…

Jeremih: Well both of us used to actually live at Garden Hills… Some shit went down, and now we’re on their hit list to kill…

Prince: Hold on… Prince and Fabian step to the side, as they begin to talk.

Fabian comes forward and looks at the two.

Fabian: Tell y’all what, we’ve both been looking for company, and we don’t have a camp that far away from here, so if y’all want, you’re welcome to come with us, or of course stay here.

Holiday and Jeremih look at each other, and have the same idea in mind.

Jeremih: Of course!

Prince: Well, let’s get going then, get y’all stuff and pack it into the car.

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<p class="MsoNormal">The four men sit in the dodge charger, as they sit down quietly listening to music.

<p class="MsoNormal">Prince: So, I’ve never got y’all guy’s names…

<p class="MsoNormal">Jeremih: Oh- Jeremih and this is my boy Holiday… We’ve been through a lot over the years…

<p class="MsoNormal">Holiday: You know, you look a lot like Prince Bless…

<p class="MsoNormal">Prince: That’s because I am Prince Bless.

<p class="MsoNormal">Holiday: No fucking way?! You’re telling me I’m in a car with a millionaire?

<p class="MsoNormal">Prince: Well, once a millionaire… None of that matters now…

<p class="MsoNormal">Holiday: Damn, I loved your movies! Especially Karate kid!

<p class="MsoNormal">Prince: Oh no, don’t mention that!

<p class="MsoNormal">Holiday: Why not? It was awesome!

<p class="MsoNormal">Jeremih: Damn cuz, you turning into a child now?

<p class="MsoNormal">Holiday: Not every day you see somebody famous!

<p class="MsoNormal">Fabian: Well some body that used to be famous… New world now…

<p class="MsoNormal">Prince: Damn, why you always got to make everything depressing? You’re not the same at all man…

<p class="MsoNormal">Fabian: I don’t know to be honest. I haven’t had a reason to be happy…

<p class="MsoNormal">Prince: Just try to brighten up man! I think things are going to start getting better sooner or later!

<p class="MsoNormal">Fabian: Appreciate it man, just still need some motivation.

<p class="MsoNormal">--

<p class="MsoNormal">Lionell walked out of his warm house, not knowing if he’ll ever be in that temperature again. He just wanted to make quick exit, before he has to say good bye to everyone. Lionell opened his trunk and set down his last book bag.

<p class="MsoNormal">Lionell started the engine of his BMW, and begin to drive towards the front of the neighborhood where Nadine and a few others were waiting. Lionell stood out of his car, and made his way towards Nadine without saying a word. He noticed Alfred, Paxtan, and finally Walter.

<p class="MsoNormal">Lionell grabbed Nadine’s luggage, as he proceeded to place it in the trunk of his car.

<p class="MsoNormal">Nadine: Thanks… Nadine made her way towards Lionell’s car. Lionell could hear the depression in her voice.

<p class="MsoNormal">Mark: Come on man, you could just stay and we could easily get rid of Anthony…

<p class="MsoNormal">Lionell: And risk getting our selves killed?

<p class="MsoNormal">Paxtan: Yeah, just think about it! One bullet to his head ends it all!

<p class="MsoNormal">Lionell: You’re not getting the point though! I don’t want to risk putting each and every one of our people lives over a decision I made! Anthony has protected these people since the very beginning, and just by that I don’t see the town ever deciding to go with us!

<p class="MsoNormal">Walter: Look, Let me come with you!

<p class="MsoNormal">Lionell: What? This is my problem to deal with…

<p class="MsoNormal">Walter: Look, you remember how from the beginning of all of this, how I wasn’t always there? Lionell nods slowly nods his head, as begins to pick out pebbles on the sidewalk.

<p class="MsoNormal">“Well, now I’m here, and I suggest taking advantage of it while I’m here!”

<p class="MsoNormal">Lionell: You really down for this?

<p class="MsoNormal">Walter: Hell yeah, living normal again been pretty boring as hell anyways!

<p class="MsoNormal">Lionell: Well, what are you waiting for? Get your stuff then! Walter begins to run towards his home.

<p class="MsoNormal">Paxtan stepped up to the car.

<p class="MsoNormal">Paxtan: Y’all both gonna just leave me like that?

<p class="MsoNormal">Lionell: Don’t worry; I’ll be back sooner or later bro…

<p class="MsoNormal">Paxtan: Look, I know we are never been on the best of terms, but just stay safe! You and Walter, the only family I have left…

<p class="MsoNormal">Lionell: Don’t think about that man, I just need you to step up around here… Become a leader, and help out Alfred, he’ll lead you on eventually…

<p class="MsoNormal">Paxtan: What do you mean lead me on? Some gay shit?

<p class="MsoNormal">Lionell: Ha-ha, nah! Just got to be patient alright?

<p class="MsoNormal">Paxtan: Alright cuzo, look forward to seeing you soon, and stay strong Nadine!

<p class="MsoNormal">Last but not least Alfred steps up.

<p class="MsoNormal">Alfred: What’s sup man! Alfred and Lionell exchange in a quick handshake.

<p class="MsoNormal">Lionell: So, you ready to play detective?

<p class="MsoNormal">Alfred: Of course!

<p class="MsoNormal">Lionell: One more thing… Keep Willow safe, alright?

<p class="MsoNormal">Alfred: You already know it, Elena been at home going crazy, because she knows that you’re able to keep Willow happy and safe!

<p class="MsoNormal">Lionell: Yea, I care about her a lot… Just- I care about her so much I’m willing to set us apart if it means protecting her life, and it’s not only just hers, but everyone else! I just feel like everyone looks up to me, and I need to do the right thing and reach their expectations.

<p class="MsoNormal">Alfred: Well sometimes you just got to ask yourself, is it enough?

<p class="MsoNormal">Lionell: What do you mean?

<p class="MsoNormal">Alfred: Just, is your choice better you know? Do you feel like you need to kick a dude out of his house to kill him, or just walk away?

<p class="MsoNormal">Lionell: That’s the thing, you’ll never know until you try it!

<p class="MsoNormal">Alfred: Alright, well I got to get going man… Alfred and Lionell exchange on final dap until finally Alfred splits ways.

<p class="MsoNormal">Lionell: Alright bro. Lionell notices Walter running towards the car with a bag on his solder.

<p class="MsoNormal">Walter quickly catches up to the car, and opens it.

<p class="MsoNormal">Walter: What we waiting for? Let’s go?! Lionell steps on the breaks and is out of there no in no time.

<p class="MsoNormal">Lionell sat quietly as he sat in the car. He didn't know where he was going, but was hoping to find some where soon. He looked next to him, as he seen Nadine knocked out sleeping. He couldn't think but that the fact of how truly amazing it was what a bunch of people are willing to do for one person. Then again, he disliked Anthony, and he hadn't had a reason not to.

<p class="MsoNormal">Walter: Wait stop! Look! Walter points towards the sky as he sees smoke covering the trees.

<p class="MsoNormal">Lionell: Well, I guess we got to check it out....

<p class="MsoNormal">Walter: Only one way to find out if its good or not...

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