𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝙸𝚗𝚌𝚒𝚍𝚎𝚗𝚝

'Too Much Going On All At Once.'

The Incident: Book 6, Part 14.

W/ Julian, Mya, Oliver, Victor and Chad.

Setting: In The Now almost burned down community.

No One's POV/3rd person:

"Chaos.. Everywhere. Seriously. I Was doing fine with my community, You and Chad show up, and Now it's gone. We're back to the drawing board of how we survive. Seriously, I Swear, Julian. It's Like you have the disaster touch. Your presence alone makes it seem like it can destroy anything good in this new world." Mya says, as they start to walk out. Although Julian Seemed a Little remorseful, He still had to make a little joke. He Lightly punches her shoulder. "Just Like Old Times, Yeah?" he says, his gaze focused On her. Though she probably didn't find that lighthearted jab as amusing as he did, going off on her lack of reaction. Mya Looks at Him after a couple seconds. "Since we're bringing up 'Old times', Mr. Funny Guy... Where are the others?" Mya looks at Julian who shrugged, completely ignoring her sarcastic nickname for him. It Looks like Victor's Nonchalance was rubbing off on him, and quick. "I Don't Know. Haven't Seen them since we got ambushed pretty badly by those capybaras... ouch." Julian grimaces as he recalls the less than pleasant memory. They never screwed up that bad before... So what was different that time? "Are you serious?" Mya stopped walking and turned To Julian. Julian awkwardly scratched the back of his head and gave a bashful and hesitant quick nod. "u-Uh yeah, I mean... it was pretty brutal- it was to be expected that we'd be separated." Julian says. Mya gave a hard glare. "So what have you been doing all this time?" Mya says, giving him a slightly judgemental look. "Running around like a mindless dog?" She adds before Julian can answer. He scoffs. "I can say the same for you! What were you thinking, making a community behind our backs?!" Julian says in disbelief. Mya sighs.. "I was doing what I needed to do to survive. Something you should've been doing before you came across here. This community would've lasted longer if it weren't for your guyses 'amazing' appearance." Mya says, voice tinged with sarcasm. Julians heart practically felt like it dropped to his stomach. "I- Like- Seriously! We haven't had any major problems the entire time until you guys come in and screw it up." Mya continues. Victor, who was leaning against a tree, pushes himself off and calmly approaches. "So you're saying you think Liam wouldn't have done this if they didn't come along?" Victor says, gesturing quickly to Chad And Julian as well. Mya scrubs a hand against her face. "Christ, I'm Not Saying that, Victor! I'm saying that those are two different problems! What Liam did was betrayal and Chad And Julian were just coming in recklessly. And now look what happened!" Mya says angrily. Chad Furrows his brow in growing agitation. "Don't you dare pair me with that Idiot— I hadn't done anything, whereas HE did!" Chad angrily points to Julian who seemed upset, Julian clenches his fists and storms over to Mya and Punches her, hard. Her head whipping to the side from the impact, and staggering back slightly before regaining balance shortly afterwards. She didn't make eye contact with any of them. "I thought you would've been more happy to see your friend you haven't seen in Months, at least appreciate that I even thought about you, if you were alive out there, THAT I WOULD DIE FOR YOU! THAT I WOULD TEAR THE WORLD APART TO FIND YOU AND THE OTHERS! You Think that I'm just some stupid jokester that Can't EVER take anything seriously. That I Don't Care! That I'm Not as scared, clueless- and- and frustrated as all of you guys are! You think All I am Is Happy ALL. THE. TIME! I'M TIRED OF IT! WHY CAN'T YOU UNDERSTAND THAT I JUST CARE! BUT ALL YOU RETURN IS ANNOYANCE AND YOUR WEIRD ATTITUDE TOWARDS ME." Julian yelled. Mya's eyes softened slightly, but still, her gaze was averted. Tears started to well up in Julian's eyes. He scoffs, his voice cracking ever so slightly. "Do You Even see me as a friend anymore?" his bottom lip trembled as he continued to talk. "Or do you just see me as another stupid person you're stuck with in this horrible apocalyptic world." He says. Everyone went silent. Even the residents in the community. Only thing heard was Julians slight sniffles and Soon Victor's awkward soft whistling filled the air. "....Look. I'm Sorry, Okay? I never meant to come off like that.. Ever. I just- I don't know." Mya finally spoke up. Chad and Victor Exchanged quick but meaningful glances. This really was one hell of a situation they had on their hands..

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W/ Jace & Kennon.

In The Quiet, Dark, Eerie Forest. The Sun slightly starting to peek over the tall trees.

No one's POV/3rd Person:

They searched around the forest for anything, especially logs or twigs. Kennon found a rock. And He had gotten a 'Great' Idea when Jace Wasn't Looking. He Grabbed the hefty rock and bashed it down onto the fish, brutally gaping it open. He was too hungry to even spare a moment to think rationally, and he grabbed the fish's flesh and completely shoved the handful into his mouth. Jace Turned around, her neutral face shifted almost immediately to a dumbfounded and angered one. She rushes over and Pulls Kennon Away, Turning Him to Face her as she firmly had him gripped by the shoulders. "What Are You Doing?!" Jace Whispered In disbelief. Kennon, Too Engulfed in the food, didn't respond. Jace Raises a brow. "You Know you can get sick from that right?" Jace says, a hint of annoyance mixed with concern in her tone. Kennons expression became dazed, staggering back. "Hell- KENNON!" Jace Attempted to keep him upright. He went unconscious. Jace sighs angrily. Jace looked around, and then spotted what was off— a weird liquid/substance that oozed from the fish. What was it? Jace slapped his face. "Come On..." She Mumbled. Kennon gasped awake, heaving for air. He coughs. "You Alright?" Jace says worriedly. He Scrambled to his feet and backed up. "Get Away from me." he snarled. Jace Seemed confused. "I- What are you talking about- Kennon, I-" Jace says. A possibility flickered over her mind but she quickly shook it off. There's no way it could be THAT. "Come On, Please-" Jace says. Kennon looks around, before nervously and anxiously picking up a stick and jabbing it towards Jace. "I Swear, I'll do it!" He says. In much better, different circumstances, she would've laughed. But certainly not in this situation. Jace only blinked In surprise. "Look, Just trust me-" Jace says. Kennon doesn't respond to her. Only keeping his dumb weapon 'raised.' Jace Knew what happened.

Kennon Had lost his mind. Literally and Figuratively.

To Be continued.

Word Count: 1151