Beyond My Choices/Issue 6

Issue 6 - Don't Look Back
'''      Bradley enters his home. It’s been a long day of constant talking. It seemed like the same thing over and over again, but he they were just doing their jobs. He didn’t think it was necessary though, he already knew what to do on the trip, but why not the rookies just go?'''

'''Jay follows behind Bradley, as he sets down a few bags on the coffee table. He begins to scrimmage through the bags, until finally he took out a loaf of bread. He walks over to the counter where he begins to search the cabinets, eventually pulling out jelly, and peanut butter.'''

'''Jay: Want one? Jay asks as he sees Bradley take a seat on the couch.'''

Bradley: Sure (pause) so are you looking forward to this trip tomorrow?

'''Jay: I don’t know, I mean it’s pretty cool, just won’t be the New York that we know it as. Jay sets down two slices of bread on the table.'''

Bradley: True, not like there isn’t going to be any flashy lights, or big billboards with D’wayne Johnson’s name on it!

'''Jay: Shit, you know before all this actually happened, me,  my Mother, Pops, and Destiny actually went there but it was a onetime thing. '''

'''Bradley: For real? Why?'''

Jay: Family emergency occurred, my Grand-Father had brain cancer, and unfortunately he died…

Bradley: Damn, at least he didn’t have to witness the world we’re in now.

'''Jay: Tell me about it, fuck this world. Jay begins to spread jelly upon the slices of bread.'''

Bradley: For real, aye I’m think I’m going to go take a jog, you in?

Jay: Nah, after hearing that lecture I’m going to stay in for the night.

Bradley: Alright, then!

'''Jay: Here catch! Jay tosses the sandwich to Bradley who catches it with ease.'''

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<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Dante sits down outside the apartment. Legs handing on the outside of rails, he liked to think of himself as if he was a dare devil. He never has been but would be cool as hell to do some Evil Ka-neval shit he thought to him.'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''He reaches in his pocket, which he soon pulls out a pocket knife. Alongside him, lays a stick he brings from the woods earlier. He begins to chip the piece of wood, as his goal is just to make it sharp. Sharp enough as if he can puncture a biter’s skull.'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''He sits there for the next thirty minutes admiring the view. He’s not quite sure what he’s waiting for but some damn company would be nice. This stick is already sharp, but he always did this. It was an easy way of keeping track of time. Starting scraping the wood pieces, and finally when it’s sharp enough to puncture skin, thirty minutes have passed!'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Dante quits, as he looks behind him. The door opens it, and Bradley comes out taking a seat right next to Dante.'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Bradley: What up? Bradley can’t admire the view, there may not be much lights, but it’s enough for him to keep staring at it.'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Dante: Skinning, not much to it! Want one? Dante holds out the other end of his stick, and his pocket knife.'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Bradley: Nah, I’m cool.

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Dante: Alright (pause) we need to do something tonight man, like before we head out tomorrow!

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Bradley: What do you mean by something?

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Dante: Let’s go on an adventure man, night time, woods, it is awesome! '''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Bradley: I’m not so sure about that…

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Dante: Come on, me and the boys would always go out and do this!

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Bradley: I’m sure none of your boys were black, and dealing with fucking flesh eating people! '''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Dante: Actually there was Tyrone, and I’ll always pick him first in man hunt! Come on though it is going to be fun!'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Bradley: Because he’s black right?

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Dante: Pretty much, I don’t think biters have night vision.

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Bradley thinks to himself a bit, as he does need some excitement in his life. Things been to slow around the house after all, and he’s pretty sure Dante and him will make it interesting.'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Bradley: Even though we aren’t supposed to do it, I’m down besides there’s only one way to find out if biters have night vision!

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Dante: Now that’s what I’m talking about!

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<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Chanel and Jackson slowly climb the stairs as the two are wrapped in each other arms. She leans him up against the wall as the two exchange a few words. He lays a peck on her soft pink lips, and she returns it smooth and gracefully.'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Jackson: Alright, make sure you get some sleep for tomorrow!

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Chanel: I’ll rather just stay up and sleep on the bus!

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Jackson: Ha-ha, whatever doesn’t miss it!

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Chanel: Alright Boo! The two exchange in a final kiss before going their separate ways.'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Chanel watches as Jackson enters his apartment complex as she stands in front of her door. She holds keys in her hands which take her a few moments to get them settled down. She opens the door, and Jay is at the kitchen counter taking a few shots of Vodka.'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Chanel: What’s up!

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Jay: Nothing much, just pouring a few shots, actually about to watch a movie.

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Chanel: Vodka? I didn’t even know they allowed us to take some.'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Jay: Well we’re not supposed to but, don’t tell anybody…

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Chanel: For real? Where you even get it from? '''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Jay: Yea (pause) I actually stole it from that club or whatever! '''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Chanel: Well look at you rebel! What movie you plan to watch anyways? '''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Jay: Don’t Be A Menace! Funniest movie of all time! '''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Chanel: Oh my gosh! I love that movie!'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Jay: Does that mean you plan to watch it with me?

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Chanel: Uhh, duh! Now you don’t expect me to not want any of that?'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Jay: Well shit, to be honest I was hoping you’ll sleep over at Jackson’s place tonight, just so I can at least chug half of this shit down!

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Chanel: Well isn’t somebody a little greedy? Jay smirks in regards to her comment.'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Jay: Besides what can a little girl do with this bottle of Vodka?

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Chanel: Uhh, excuse me, little girl? Jay nodes his head maintaining his smirk.'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Chanel walks up to the counter where she pours her a glass and she devours it in one setting quickly and fast 

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Chanel: Next!

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Jay: You trying to make this a competition? '''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Chanel: Up to you little boy!

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Jay: takes a shot, and the two continue at it.

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<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Bradley and Dante walk alone outside, as they can feel the breeze of the frail wind. Bradley didn’t mind this at all, especially since it was night time.'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">The two held out their flashlights, as they hadn’t seen a single biter yet.

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Bradley: So tell me dude, are you like a hipster, redneck, or what?

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Dante: You know you ask much questions.

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Bradley: Well you give me a lot of reasons; you’re like a freak of nature!

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Dante: Examples?

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Bradley: Well you’re on Olympic arrow shooting if that makes sense, you’re pretty skilled with a blade, and I mean I don’t know you still find time to have fun.

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Dante: That’s what life is about, risk man! I mean before all of this happened all I could see was just celebrities and famous people everywhere, and I used to just sit there wishing I could go to Paris, and see all of the views there! But I just told myself, half of them became famous because they worked for it, unless your sister was featured in a sex tape with Ray J…'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Bradley: So what does any of that have anything to do with this?

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Dante: Well main point is, I just wanted to see what it feels like to be sophisticated like some Plate or Confucius!

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Bradley: A philosopher?

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Dante: Yea, a philosopher, but anyways to get to the top you got to take risk!

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Bradley: Well you should probably worry about your philosophy skills!

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''The two man laugh as they continue their way. They walk among the concrete steel roads, until finally they stand in front of an auburn rusty gate.'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Bradley: Just a simple walk?

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Dante: Yea, just a simple walk! The two men jump the fence, and begin walking as they planned before. '''

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<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Bradley and Dante walk along the dusty roads, as the two felt like they were in an epic cowboy movie. Two men against all will, ready to fuck up any shit at all cost. Two thought of the same thing, but neither one was aware of it.'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''They continue walking in dead silent, as they enjoy the presence. Not between each other but the woods itself. So quiet, and calm. From the distance a few scuffles can be heard between the trees, but both Dante and Bradley continue along.'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Bradley: You hear that?

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Dante: Yea, just a biter, doesn’t worry about it. The same sound is heard once again.'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Bradley: You know, I completely forgot light attracts biters…

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Dante (shrug): Don’t we all?

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Bradley: True that, I’ve been doing this shit for about four years now, and I don’t plan to die today!

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Dante: That’s it! That’s the attitude you got to have if you want to live in this piece of ass world!'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Bradley: Fo’ sho!

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''A growl can be heard behind Bradley. Its dark blood-shot red eyes glared into Bradley’s soul, as he reached down into his pocket for his pocket-knife. He rips it out, but the biter is quickly on the ground as Dante is already yanking out his knife from its fragile depleting head.'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Bradley: Well- shit…

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Dante: Still feeling spectacular?

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Bradley: Oh- Yea of course!

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Dante: Let’s keep moving, we only got about a mile to go!

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Bradley: Why didn’t we just bring like some fucking ATVs or some shit? This walking shit just not for me!'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Dante: Says the black guy who has run just about every day of the week, I don’t see why walking would be an issue.

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Bradley: That’s the thing, running!

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Dante: You trying to run?

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Bradley: Nah, it’s too late.

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Dante: You know, you’re just confusing as shit! That doesn’t matter though since I’m confusing to, you feel me?'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Bradley: Yea I feel you! Probably why were both still single!'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Two more biters begin to slowly creep up on the two men, as they are still chatting up. They quickly stop in their tracks as more biters stand in their way. Quickly guilt builds in Bradley’s head as he knew this was a bad idea. He pulls his knife out, and Dante does the same. They line up back to back; this was what they were taught. The 2Guns tactics. Dante plays Mark Wahlberg while Bradley plays Denzel Washington.'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''The biters close the gaps as quick as a NFL offensive line, as they’re ready to eat well. Bradley takes out a zombie, as it head gushes with non-stop bleeding. He digs the second blade easily into the second biters head, as it feels like he’s stabbing a coconut. So fragile, but the feel of relief feels amazing to him.'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Dante shanks the biter upside its jaw, as it’s enough to crush the inside of its head. It falls miserably, as the second biter comes next to him. The two men stare into each other eyes, as they know they fucked up but the feel feels good, almost better than the electric feel.'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''They both take off as they jog. Dante is sure enough there was enough sound to trigger an alarm in the biter’s dumbass heads. As the continue, more biters appear at the corner of their eyes, but it seems like there aren’t any appearing in front of them. They continue anyways, just to play it safe.'''

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<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Bradley and Dante sweat, as the two men feel good. They come out as if nothing has happened. Big ol’ smiles, as they know the longer the run, the better the sleep you’ll get! They sit down and wait 30 minutes to make sure no biters followed them back.'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Dante: How you feel? Dante stands and Bradley follows him.'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Bradley: I honestly don’t know, is it bad I enjoy killing dead people?

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Dante: Of course not, besides it’s not like they have a mind anymore.

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Bradley: If that’s the case, I wonder how they’re just able to tell themselves when there is food nearby, or to follow a noise.

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Dante: You trying to say they have a functioning brain.

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Bradley: Not exactly, but I mean their starting to transform, like faster, stealthier, and smarter.

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Dante: Faster biters?

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Bradley: I know it doesn’t sound amazing or anything, but it just something to worry about!

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Dante: I think it’s more something to be aware about.

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Bradley: Well you know what I mean!

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Dante and Bradley continue down the road, as they follow the lights in front of them.

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<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Rocco Espinoza walked down the pale white hall way. Black hoodie, black leather jacket, and black boots, filled the white room as he could easily be seen. He walks with an attitude, fist clench, feet tightened wide apart from each other, this was his normal tradition.'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''He cringes his eyes brows before reaching brown wooden doors, but he opens it anyways. He looks inside the room, and next towards the desk. There’s a small sign on his desk which reads Espinoza; it’s his office. He sits down as he slaps his hoodie upon his dull, as he begins to rest his eyes. He hasn’t gotten a break from the lectures all day, besides it’s not like his bed back at the apartment was any better than his leather chair in the office.'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''He quickly opens his eyes, as he gleams at the door. A dark shadow appears behind the glass window; he hears a knock but doesn’t bother to try to answer it, as he closes his eyes. The door opens, and a familiar face can be seen. A man walks in with an attire just like Rocco, this man is darker skin; it’s Teague Hart.'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Teague: Tired?

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Rocco: Yeah, been just a lazy ass day.

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Teague: Tell me about it, aye look on the bright side though; at least we don’t get any jobs to do!

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Rocco: True, good thing I didn’t become a Kurio, they stay working! Besides traveling just isn’t my type of thing!'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Teague: You know traveling isn’t that bad, it’s actually quite interesting!

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Rocco: Are you going to tell me another story of your army days?

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Teague: Don’t you know me so well? Teague says with a gigantic smile on his face.'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Rocco: Maybe a little too well…

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Teague: Anyways, traveling can open you up to so many things! Like I’ve gone to Paris, London, and of course scrubby Afghanistan, but other than that dude, I’ve learned a lot from visiting all of those places!'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Rocco: Interesting, tell me what did you learn?

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Teague: Well in Afghan, I learned how to become a man, and in Paris, I learned woman have some nice bubble butts! The two man chuckle, as it’s always good to act immature and rough times.'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Teague: Alright well, I just wanted to check on you bud, I’ll catch you later!

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Rocco: Alright bro, see ya.

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<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Jay and Chanel sit across each other on the couch, as they continue to take shots; as of now, Jay as drunk more, as he pulls out another bottle.

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Jay: Another one?

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Chanel: We haven’t even finished the first two! Chanel says as she chuckles.'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Jay: Come on, don’t you want to try Pineapple?

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Chanel: Well alright then!

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Chanel holds her glass out, as she’s ready to taste this flavor. Jay pours the bottle of Vodka, in both hers, and his cup, as they chug down the shots easily.'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'In the background, Don’t Be a Menace'' plays. The two lock their eyes on the TV, and back at each other to make sure they both are watching. Constant laughs, and a few giggles from here and there can be heard from each other. Until final the movie is over. Jay stands up and reaches into a rack of CD, and one that catches his eyes is the one which Lionell gave him, it reads Kaleidoscopic Dreams. He plugs the CD in and it begins playing. He continues down the songs until he reaches Track – 2 which the beat catches his attention.'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">[Miguel - Don't Look Back - Listen to this, while READING for best experience]

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Jay: Hey Chanel?

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Chanel: Yea? She lowers her big grind, into a small smile as they stare each other in the eyes.'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Jay: Why haven’t we ever just had fun like this? Just hanging out?'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Chanel: I don’t know… I guess you just never really know a person until one night!

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Jay: Ha-ha yea! Then again we’ll probably just end up forgetting about this night! The two both laugh.'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Chanel: True, but this is just so relaxing! I don’t have to worry about anything, I can just have fun you know?'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Jay: I feel you… You want to play a game?

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Chanel: Ha-ha, what type of game? Chanel nods her head left in curiosity.'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Jay: Body shots.

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Chanel: Body shots? (Pause)'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''It’s takes a small time to think about, but what’s worse to happen? Besides it sounds exiting!'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Chanel: I’m down, and who’s first?

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Jay: Me of course, I am the one that wanted to play it right? Chanel nods her head yes.'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Jay: Alright go ahead and lie down.

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Chanel follows his order, as she never done anything like this, in fact she’s never really known what a body shot was, but I guess today she will.

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Jay takes out a plastic cup which holds a few pineapples in it. He takes the vodka and pours it inside the cup, filling the pineapples with a tasty electric feel. He proceeds to lift up Chanel shirt up until final it reaches the bottom of her bra. He proceeds to pull pineapples out one by one, squeezing them upon Chanel.'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''The feel of the pineapples being squeeze upon Chanel, has her feeling exiting. She’s never really experienced anything like this but she was ready.'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">He final pours the final pineapple upon her caramel skin neck.

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Chanel: What’s next?

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Jay: You just wait and relax!

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Jay goes towards her legs where he soon begins to climb them. He bends his neck down, and slowly the pineapples begin to disappear one by one. He continues one by one, as Chanel is feeling more excited by the minuet, she can’t but blush until finally Jay reaches her neck. He licks and kisses her neck, as the two begin to become more horny and horny by the second.'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Jay grabs her leg, as he knows he has already reached her turn on spot. He they stare into each other eyes, as there is no Jackson involved in either head. They begin to continue kissing, until finally Jay uses his strength to lift her up. He rubs the bottom of her thighs as he continues to carry her upon his waist. He kicks down a door, as the adrenaline of both of them grow faster. He tosses her body upon the bead where he rips off his T-shirt, and soon her shirt is gone as well. He lies next to her, and the two resume their kisses back and towards each other.'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Chanel: Wait…

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Jay: What? Is everything alright?'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Chanel: What about Jackson? (Pause)'''

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">'''Jay: All I got to say, I’m not going to stop you from what you want. She looks at the ground, but soon enough the two continue to exchange their lips with each other, as Jay reaches towards his desk which holds multiple condoms inside of it.'''

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Trivia

 * This is the first issue that has featured the music feature.
 * This is the finale issue of Volume One.

Last Issue: Issue 5 - Next Issue: Issue 7
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