Chapter 154 - Going In The Front Door (1/2)

There is something wrong with those affected by the infection. They were different from other, normal people. Laz felt the normal people were still that, normal. They were like the standard herd, those who just roamed around all day, eating grass, playing, and wasting time. The infected, the ones who had gotten sick, become naturally different. They became like the large predators of the jungle, running around, hunting, fighting. Death means less to a predator, for they see death every day. Death surrounds them as a means of life. The only connection they have is to their own family, which they will give up their lives to protect.

Tonight, Laz decided to push his humanity to the back and fully embrace the instincts within.

There was a final type to address, but Laz didn't know how to do so. Who are those chosen? How are they different. He knew Vivi didn't know since he had asked her, but the drop dead gorgeous alien girl with the questionable need to kill Laz repeatedly seemed to understand it. It was simply that she didn't seem to want to explain. It wasn't just how they operated their abilities differently that Laz was talking about, but also how their person was different. Laz knew they didn't fall into the normal category and it seemed like they felt different than predators, leaving Laz confused on just what kinds of people they were. That wasn't something that could be figured out in the short term, so Laz put it aside for now. For the moment, he was focusing on the doors to the warehouse that seemed to be drawing closer as he walked faster.

A quick spread of his spiritual sense showed that there were at least fifty people inside, all spread out. It was hard to get an exact number since there were just so many people moving around and they didn't exactly have strong fluctuations to get a reading off of. It was kind of like looking at fish in a pond and trying to count them. No matter how fast you go and how many you see, there is no way to be sure. The one thing Laz was sure about was that Leona and Ruby had gotten into position on the agreed upon exits on the east side and the rear. If anyone came out of those doors, they would be handled.

Despite Laz's earlier bravado, he himself had hesitation in his heart. He felt like he was about to cross a line that there was no going back from. It was a true turning point in his life and it made things that much more real. All of the warnings he had given to Leona had also been the shackles that were present within him. But he knew that this wasn't going to be the last time something like this happened. Laz would not lie to himself or even pray to a god who he felt had abandoned him, asking for comfort. Instead, he would steel the emotions inside of himself and hope that when he wakes up tomorrow, he would still be himself.

Although the large metal warehouse had large doors for bringing in good, Laz was able to sense were a guy was standing next to a smaller door, apparently as a door guard. Without hesitation, he moved to the door and knocked on it. A small viewing door slide open.

”What?”

”I'm here for the party.”

”Piss off kid.” The small door slide shut, leaving Laz standing there with a smile, his face mostly hidden by the demon mask. He could only assume the guard thought he was playing a trick. He knocked again, causing the little sliding door to open again.

”If you don't fuck off right now kid, I'm going to come out there and kick your ass.” The small window slid closed once again, leaving Laz smiling still. He knocked one more time.

This time, instead of the small door sliding open, he heard the sounds of locked springing open. A large, heavy set man with huge muscles and many tattoos opened the door and stepped out while looking down at the immensely smaller Laz who was still smiling at him.

”You got some brain damage kid? Too late to regret it now...” The large bouncer reached over to grab Laz, but Laz reacted just as quickly. Reaching his hands up, he grabbed the bouncer's wrists just as he was about to grab Laz's shirt. Seeing this boy grab him was enough to make the bouncer start to laugh, even as he started to reach forward again. But try as he might, the bouncer couldn't move his arms. He even tried his best to jerk his arms a few times, but his wrists were locked into the iron vice like grip of Laz's hands and they weren't going anywhere.

After trying to fight Laz's grip a few times, the large bouncer started jerking around more and more as he started loosing his cool. Seeing as how he couldn't move his hand, he suddenly lunged forward with his head, attempting to headbutt Laz.

BAM!

The tall, muscular, tattooed bouncer felt like he banged his head against a brick wall and started seeing stars. In fact, he had hit so hard, the man suddenly lost his footing as he fell to the ground. Or at least he would have had his wrists been free. It took the bouncer a few seconds to recover himself as he glared at Laz with a large dose of fear in his eyes. The man tried to stand back up, but found that Laz's hands had shifted, causing his entire body to stay planted on his knees.

”What do you want?” The bouncer finally asked, seeing that Laz hadn't made any other moves.

”Now we are talking. Is your boss Jimmy here? And that weird guy who hits shit hard?” Laz didn't know how to describe the infected within Jimmy's group and this was the best he could come up with.

”Yes.... YES.. Yeah. They are inside,” the guard finally got out. Noticeably large beads of sweat had started rolling down from his forehead after having his entire body forced down to the ground. He knew that if he wanted a chance to survive and get help, he needed to be really forthcoming with any info he had.

Unfortunately, that was simply his opinion as Laz had no intention of letting him go after finding out the two of them were both inside. Before the man could utter another word or even beg, black flames erupted out of Laz from his hands and quickly engulfed the large man, burning him into a pool of liquid before he could even scream out. It was the only mercy Laz would offer this night.

Laz continued inside, taking his steps slowly. He could tell there had been no movement. Glancing around, he noticed a monitor attached to a camera and a dvr that pointed outside the building. Without a thought, Laz destroyed the dvr with his black flames and continued on.