Brave New World

"No. I'm passing through as well. Heard about a nice settlement out in the plains. Paper called it 'Greenhome'. Ever heard of it?" Asked Henry as something darted away behind a rusted car in front of him. Henry pulled out his knife and went silent.What's chasing us now, He thought, his eyes darting about. "Anybody see what that was?"

"What? No, no, I -"

Sister Rudolph froze at Henry's sudden movement. If he was an actor, he was darn good at it. She was still winded from keeping up the pace and couldn't seem to slow her breathing. Sister Rudolph slowly bent to pick up a large stick that lay along the 'path' - hey, it was better than nothing.

"Harry," Sister Rudolph whispered, "I know you said you ain't a man of faith, but... maybe you wouldn't mind if I said a few quick words anyway. Vicki, why don'tchu get between us, dear."