They notice me. I stopped walking and look right back at them. There were two girls, a kid and a boy. They didn't look that old. Maybe I was older or the same age as the two girls and the boy. I didn't make a move but they did. They slowly made their way towards me. I just stood there watching them. They had weapons, which meant they knew how to protect themselves. But they look like they haven't slept or eaten in days. As the got closer I just watch, I didn't feel like I would be in trouble. They were making there way towards me and stop about 5 feet away when one of them spoke up. "Give us your things",the ill-fitting clothed boy said in a shaky voice. I laugh at his attempt to rob me. It was too funny, this skinny ill-fitting clothes wearing boy that is shaking is trying to rob me! I continue to laugh until my gut hurt. I stopped laughing and told them no. He was about to swing at me with his crowbar when I caught it and disarmed him. "Listen you can't beat me, kid," I said." Look there's a place called The School and we can help you follow me" I said. I started walking back to The School with the four of them following me. Ten minutes later we were in from the The School. I told them to drop their things so I can check them for wounds and bite marks. I told them this is the only way they can get in. Getting bitten by one of those things means death. They understood and showed me their bodies. Everyone was clean and I radio the boys to open up because we have new people.

The doors open up and Jimmy and Victor were there to greet us. I didn't step inside and told them I'm going out again. Jimmy look sad but nodded his head. Victor look at me strangely but thought better of it. They closed the door and I made my way again to the waterfront. It took about twenty or so minutes until I reach the pier. It was nice and quite. I haven't feel like this in a while. It felt like my problems were being pushed away by the small waves hitting the rocks. I sat down and just look across to the New Jersey side. Something looked off over there. I needed to get closer to see. I don't remember the Jersey shore line having a gary wall. Holy shit! They wall us off from them. I didn't believe it. I got up and started walking along the water to see if I'm seeing some weird shit or if this is real. I walked down until I was about hundred feet away from the spot I was at before. What the fuck! I still saw the wall. I continue all the dawn looking over to Jersey and still saw the same things. It's a goddamn wall! I was getting piss. I radio the guys and told them what I was seeing. They didn't believe me but I told them to go see for themselves. I was near the Lincoln tunnel when I saw that it was completely block off. How the fuck did they do this without anyone realize it! I knew that color anyway. It was the fucking army! They just left us here to died. I radio the guys what I feel and told them where it is. I went closer to get a better look. I didn't see anyone around so I tried to climb it. Thats where I fucked up. I was almost over when I hear growling. Shit, it came from behind me. I was high up but I need to get down and hide. Fuck why did I have to climb this thing.

I wanted to see what was on the other side. And all I saw was nothing but abandon cars. No one was there. This is fucking bull shit. How could there wall us in here and not help us. There was only five growlers so it was easy for me to slipped past them. I continue to walk along the pier and I was nearing BMCC. The Borough of Manhattan Community College. My little sister goes there, well not anymore. This place look good to defend and hold people. It had gates and walls and it was seven floors high. You could look out and see the water and different areas of downtown. I wanted to go inside but I know I shouldn't without backup. So I continued my walk down the waterfront, still seeing that damn wall. I was now at Battery park I ran into some more growler but I took them out with Max. It felt good because I got to release some of the stress from the past few days. I kill someone who was alive and breathing, not dead and decaying with some weird virus. This was something so different, he had a life to live even if it was trap in a damn city with things trying to kill you for some unknown reason and now there is a fucking wall. I was near the ferries and I saw some of them out but not moving. Their anchor were down and it look like people were living on them. That was a good thing so you don't have to worry about anyone breaking in or the dead.

I was now walking along FDR drive and notice that there was gary along the water. It almost looks like it was standing on it, that's when it hit me. They built a goddamn wall on the water. I was so mad and I radio the boys again telling them that there are people living on the water in the ferries and that the wall is on the water as well. they believe me this time because they went to check out the waterfront near the school. I was piss but I continue my walk. I was close to Brooklyn by now it was just across the water when I saw that damn gray wall again. I was so mad that I wanted to yell and curse. I knew if I did it would bring tickers my way. I made my way to the bigde to get a better view. I saw a wall that cut the bridge in half. Fucking shit I thought to myself. We were fucking trapped. I told the boys what found. They couldn't believe me. But I was telling them the truth. I was so mad but I just kept walking. I didn't want to walk along the waterfront anymore it would only make me mad. I made my way into the city to just look for supplies or place that would be good to hide in. I walked past a small bookstore. I wanted to go in but I shouldn't. I was alone but I liked being alone. I made up my mind and went into the small bookshop. If I died right now I would so be okay with that. These books were old and it just yelled life at me. I walked around looking at all the books and gasp. They had the first volume of The Three Musketeers! I took the book and put it in my bag. I left the store so I wouldn't take anymore books. I was walking along 3rd Ave, it was getting dark so I was making my way back to the school. I didn't want to go back just yet. I took my time. As it was getting darker I could see the sun change. It was beautiful. I mean I hear growls and clicks but I didn't let it bother me. I was alone and I could move along the shadows making sure nothing saw me. I just wanted to watch the sunset, see the sky grow dark like my heart but also change from blue to orange and pink to a purple slowly getting darker. So I did.

I didn't bother to check the time I just knew it was dark and getting cold. I didn't need to take out my flashlight because there were some fires going and I also didn't want to make my present know. I was now on 59st Columbus Circle. I was almost home. After another hour of walking I finally at The School. I radio the boys to open up and it was now nine at night. They open up and Jimmy looks pissed at me. He didn't speak to me but the other two brothers did. I knew why he wouldn't speak to me. I like being alone and I came here late. Jimmy was super mad that I was out all day by myself instead of home and what not. I mean shit I like my alone time and I just needed to get away from it and calm down. I went to the lunchroom and made myself something to eat then cleaned up. I went to the room and find Tabi on my cot waiting for me. She clings to me and I don't know why. It was weird but at the same time, I felt I was helping her deal with everything that best way I knew how. I didn't say anything but I let her stay with me. I took of my shoes and lay down and she follows suit. She cuddling into me and let her and soon her breathing even out and I knew she was sleeping. I was tired and I knew sleep would come but I was scared of having that nightmare again. Soon sleep came and I was out.