Last Stand on Zombie Island by Christopher L. Eger
Authors: Christopher L. Eger
Tags: Horror
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ammo to the boys in green?” Hoffman asked.
“We still can’t reach Mobile. I called the Situation Unit, the OOD and the Operations unit from the station’s satellite phone and no one picked up. We finally made contact with New Orleans and they strongly cautioned us against it, but advised it was our call. The MPs at Gulf Shores say they are going to be wiped out without any ammo,” Jarvis said.
“So, short story long, here we are again headed to Gulf Shores. Shit, maybe I can grab a Bushwhacker before we head back to D-Eye,” Hoffman grinned through his moustache.
The Cook popped his head up into the bridge from his hatch below. “Sir, you should see this,” the Cook said with a grim look plastered across his face.
Jarvis left his spot on the bridge and descended the ladder into the galley below. The three members of the engineering crew and the ship’s Bosun were crowded around the flat screen on the wall. On the screen was a talking head that Jarvis vaguely recognized as being an obscure member of the Senate whose name eluded him. Behind the Senator on the monitor was a generic framed copy of the Declaration of Independence and an Air Force seal.
“In this, my first address to the American Public, I have a heavy heart. Many of you have heard me speak before; this is the first time I do it as your President,” the man on the television said with a somber face and heavy baritone voice.
“First of all, I need to state that all US forces at home and abroad are to continue to follow their orders and remain in allegiance to the Constitution of the United States of America. I hereby order immediate activation of the National Unorganized Militia. This group of men, created by the Militia Act of 1903, consists of every able-bodied male citizen of at least 17 and under 45 years of age who are not already members of the National Guard or regular military or reserve. The Retired Reserve, consisting of all members of the United States Military forces that have honorably retired, is likewise recalled. Please report to your local military authority for immediate assignment,” he continued.
“My fellow Americans, you should know that currently, a state of war exists between the US, and her NATO and Pacific allies against Russia, China, and North Korea. It is not known if the current epidemic that has attacked our great country is the product of this evil alliance— but that possibility has not been ruled out. What is known is that an exchange of various acts of war have been both witnessed and endured across our mutual continents.
“I began my career in public service 37 years ago and never sought or even dreamed that one day I would be President of our great land. To have come to such a post during this crisis in our history is a profound and heavy burden. While I cannot begin to tell you why this current crisis is happening, I can tell you that help is on the way. Until that help arrives, please help your family, help your neighbor, and help your community. The American way of life and our culture, heritage and heart will persevere in this time of crisis as it has in every other.
“I am humbly at your service and I will never waiver from fulfilling the duties of this office. May God bless you and keep you, and may his provenance shine down upon you and upon the United States of America,” the new President said. His face faded away to blue screen, which displayed the written text of the speech that had just aired.
Jarvis looked at the half of his crew assembled in the galley and tried to formulate his thoughts.
“I think what he is saying that the government is there, but only to wish you the best of luck…” Hoffman said, breaking the silence.
— | — | —
ChapteR 14
Orange Coast Bank, Gulf Shores.
Mackenzie played on her phone while Wyatt slept. After an hour had passed with no activity, the boy had leaned his head back against the wall and fell asleep. Mackenzie tried
“We still can’t reach Mobile. I called the Situation Unit, the OOD and the Operations unit from the station’s satellite phone and no one picked up. We finally made contact with New Orleans and they strongly cautioned us against it, but advised it was our call. The MPs at Gulf Shores say they are going to be wiped out without any ammo,” Jarvis said.
“So, short story long, here we are again headed to Gulf Shores. Shit, maybe I can grab a Bushwhacker before we head back to D-Eye,” Hoffman grinned through his moustache.
The Cook popped his head up into the bridge from his hatch below. “Sir, you should see this,” the Cook said with a grim look plastered across his face.
Jarvis left his spot on the bridge and descended the ladder into the galley below. The three members of the engineering crew and the ship’s Bosun were crowded around the flat screen on the wall. On the screen was a talking head that Jarvis vaguely recognized as being an obscure member of the Senate whose name eluded him. Behind the Senator on the monitor was a generic framed copy of the Declaration of Independence and an Air Force seal.
“In this, my first address to the American Public, I have a heavy heart. Many of you have heard me speak before; this is the first time I do it as your President,” the man on the television said with a somber face and heavy baritone voice.
“First of all, I need to state that all US forces at home and abroad are to continue to follow their orders and remain in allegiance to the Constitution of the United States of America. I hereby order immediate activation of the National Unorganized Militia. This group of men, created by the Militia Act of 1903, consists of every able-bodied male citizen of at least 17 and under 45 years of age who are not already members of the National Guard or regular military or reserve. The Retired Reserve, consisting of all members of the United States Military forces that have honorably retired, is likewise recalled. Please report to your local military authority for immediate assignment,” he continued.
“My fellow Americans, you should know that currently, a state of war exists between the US, and her NATO and Pacific allies against Russia, China, and North Korea. It is not known if the current epidemic that has attacked our great country is the product of this evil alliance— but that possibility has not been ruled out. What is known is that an exchange of various acts of war have been both witnessed and endured across our mutual continents.
“I began my career in public service 37 years ago and never sought or even dreamed that one day I would be President of our great land. To have come to such a post during this crisis in our history is a profound and heavy burden. While I cannot begin to tell you why this current crisis is happening, I can tell you that help is on the way. Until that help arrives, please help your family, help your neighbor, and help your community. The American way of life and our culture, heritage and heart will persevere in this time of crisis as it has in every other.
“I am humbly at your service and I will never waiver from fulfilling the duties of this office. May God bless you and keep you, and may his provenance shine down upon you and upon the United States of America,” the new President said. His face faded away to blue screen, which displayed the written text of the speech that had just aired.
Jarvis looked at the half of his crew assembled in the galley and tried to formulate his thoughts.
“I think what he is saying that the government is there, but only to wish you the best of luck…” Hoffman said, breaking the silence.
— | — | —
ChapteR 14
Orange Coast Bank, Gulf Shores.
Mackenzie played on her phone while Wyatt slept. After an hour had passed with no activity, the boy had leaned his head back against the wall and fell asleep. Mackenzie tried
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