A Fishy Beginning

Listening to the two girls talk about Manga Justin smiled down at them, watching over Kelly as she talked more comfortably with Sara now he thought about the rest of his family, The ones he hadn't found yet and didn't know where they were nor where to start looking.

"You'd really let me have some? Kelly responded upon hearing Sara explain that she had a library in her house that they could look through after they get back into the town. Listening as she explained that she had mostly Mystery and horror but that she might have a few Slice of Lifes scattered around Kelly smiled "That be great!" She cheered before seeing Sara ask Justin if it was alright.

Hearing his name Justin looked back to Sara and smiled as he listened to her question. "Honey, I think Kellys seen worse things than what's in most of those books. And I think she's a big enough girl to decide for herself." He answered.

Hearing her brothers answer on the matter Kelly smiled and cheered quietly in her head, it was going to be interesting trying to find out what Katey saw in those types of books, something she hadn't even considered before the end she now felt a burning desire to find out what she had missed out on with her sister, Thinking about it made Kelly feel closer to her in a way, wherever she was.

Continuing to walk Justin had taken to watching tree's pass them as they walked as Kelly and Sara continued to talk. Once again hearing his name called he refocused his gaze on the two girls beside him, it was a question from Sara again, this time she asked if he had met any of the bikers yet and if he had what his opinion on them was. Not having talked to more than a handful of them up to that point Justin frowned and shook his head. "Only a few, They're very. Odd, I guess I can say. They seem very rough around the edges I guess I could say. I just know that if they hurt you, Or any of you other girls, Ziggy and Ayita included. Then they'll have me and the full force of a Russian Spetznaz officer down their throat." He said, his smile never leaving his face as his voice stayed the same gentle tone he always had.

"Jay, Your scary voice is coming out again." Kelly joked noticing the overly dark response he had to her question. "Let me translate scary soldier Justin talk." Kelly said as she looked to Sara. "What he means is he hasn't talked to them a lot but they look dangerous and if they hurt you or anyone of the other people he cares about they'll have to deal with him and moma bear." She explained before looking to Justin.

"Yes dear, You're part of the family Sara, And family looks out for one another." Justin answered after composing himself. "So you ever need anything, Be it helping you out with something, a shoulder to cry on, someone to take care of you when your sick, anything at all. Just let me or one of us know okay? You, Ziggy and Ayita are all family." Offering a caring smile towards her he waited for her to respond.   

Having spent a number of hours helping around camp with one odd end or another after telling Ziggy about her opening days in the apocalypse Ayita had heard her girlfriend mention that she was going to play the guitar and put on a little performance that evening. Having heard Sieglinde's singing voice on their ride up the news instantly brightened her evening. With each thing she helped with her anticipation only grew further.

A few hours later Ayita now found herself sitting alongside Ziggy by one of the larger campfires in the area, Beside them sat Ellie and further away rested Carmin and Brody. Thomas had mentioned that he was going to fetch a guitar and had left a handful of minutes prior. With every passing second Ayita smiled as she felt her anticipation grow further and her heart feel like it might burst from the happiness she was feeling. She had mentioned numerous times that Sieglinde should show her preforming skills more and it was finally happening.

Looking to Ziggy as she held her hand while they waited for Thomas to return with the instrument Ayita placed a soft kiss on her cheek. "I'm so glad I get to hear you sing again Miene Liebe." She said as her face practically glowed. Looking around the campfire Ayita set her gaze to Brody and Carmin who sat at a ninety degree angle from where herself and Ziggy rested. Looking at them she wondered if one of Ziggys songs would serve as the backing track of Carmins confession. She knew how much the girl liked Brody and she saw first hand how well they got along so in her mind they would make a great match, It was just up to Carmin to try and take that first step as Ziggy did with her because Brody was as dense and as enexperianced as herself when she first met Ziggy that fateful day in the gas station with the blonde.

"Can you play that song you played me in ABAMO?" Ayita asked as she looked back up to Ziggy, before she got an answer though she heard as Thomas called out to Sieglinde and handed her a guitar. Watching further as Ziggy took it from the boy and began to tune it to the key she needed Ayita looked on in amazement. It wasn't the first time she'd seen a guitar or anything, her brother played it a lot when he was around, but he never taught her how to play and it always was a magical experience to watch someone that knew what they were doing. 

Before long Ayita leaned herself into Ziggy, careful to not place herself in a position that would hamper her ability to play she looked to the rest of their friends that sat around them, as well as the small crowd that had begun to form, Seeing all the eyes on her made Ayita a tad nervous, but being next to the one she loved served to dampen the effects enough to allow her to stay her ground. Hearing the opening notes being strummed on the guitar a renewed happiness flooded Ayita's heart as she heard the first few words out of Ziggy's mouth. She was playing the song she had sung her a few weeks ago, If she recalled correctly Ziggy had said it was something like "I want you bad." or something of that nature by a band named "The Offspring", She remembered the laugh that came from Ziggy when she asked who they were offsprings of. But most importantly she remembered what Ziggy had explained the song meant. That it was about someone that loved someone but they wanted them to be just a little bit more on the wild side.

Listening to the rest of the song Ayita felt a heat in her stomach as she thought about what some of the lyrics insinuated. Blushing at the thought Ayita looked to the ground and shook her head in an attempt to shut the thoughts out of her mind.

Staying quiet throughout the rest of the song Ayita waited for Ziggy to start plucking a quieter tune without words before shifting her weight to free up her left hand. Slowly she moved it behind Ziggy and placed it on her back before looking at her face to gauge her reaction. Seeing her not pay it much mind Ayita smiled and placed a kiss on her cheek before running her hand under her coat and Tank top. Snaking it up Ziggy's back Ayita waited until she felt the fabric strap of her bra before following it around her midsection and to her front. Slowly she placed her hand on Ziggy's right breast and squeezed gently before stopping again to gauge her reaction once more. Seeing as she continued playing Ayita continued her assault.

Not concerned about others taking notice due to the thickness of Ziggy's coat as well as the guitar serving to cover her as she sat, Ayita placed a kiss on her lovers cheek and got comfortable while her hand remained in place beneath Ziggy's clothing. Looking out towards Carmin and Brody Ayita took to messaging Ziggy's breast with slow circular movements as she noticed that Carmin's cheeks were a deep shade of red and she was keeping her gaze on the ground. She had taken Brody's hand and Ayita could tell that she was saying something to him, but what that something was she had no idea. Pressing a finger into the center of Ziggy's right breast Ayita smiled as she watched her reaction, starting to message in the same manner as before she picked up the speed slightly as she rested her head on her shoulder and looked back to Carmin.

"Look my love, Progress." She said as she nodded to Carmin and Brody. Whatever Carmin had said appeared to have struck something in Brody as when the two looked back in their direction they saw as Brody took Carmins cheek and smiled at her in a way that was different than how he had before.

Pressing her finger into Ziggy's breast again Ayita leaned in and placed her lips directly next to Ziggy's ear. "You trained hard, You're putting in so much effort." Ayita said before shifting slightly and wrapping her lip around her ear biting gently before pulling away to speak.

"And your singing was so beautiful." She said as she got close again. Squeezing Ziggy's breast Ayita sped her messaging up a tad more as she tried to sound as seductive as she could.

"I want you bad.
Complete me,
Mistreat me."

reciting the lyrics as best she could remember Ayita stopped her hand and smiled to her lover before moving it slowly along her chest and bringing it to rest upon her left breast. Setting to giving it the same treatment as the right Ayita rested her head on Ziggy's shoulder and listened to her breathing as her hand began messaging in deliberate patterns.

"When we get back to the tipi do with me as you wish, Mistreat me, complete me, X-rate me. I'm all yours. I believe you earned it tonight." Feeling increasingly hot and bothered as she continued feeling her lover Ayita closed her eyes and listened to her finish her song. Looking up after it was done Ayita placed a kiss on Ziggy's lips and squeezed her breast hard to draw out a moan from her lover.

"You okay my dear? You look a little... Flush." Ayita teased, She could tell her treatment was effecting her but the response was why she did it in the first place. She knew from their past experiences together that Ziggy's chest was one of her greatest weaknesses and that it was an instant way to get her riled up, Especially if it involved the risk of getting caught. Not stopping her treatment with her hand Ayita placed one more kiss on her lovers lips before switching breasts once more. Beginning to message slowly she traced the edge with a single finger before cupping her hand around it. Smiling again Ayita began messaging slowly before turning her gaze to Ziggy's face for her response.

Having finished taking care of the man with the head injury Carmin sat with a curious look on her face as she waited for Cassie to answer her calls. 'what are they doing?' she wondered as she waited for her mentor to reappear. Shortly though Cassie, along with Mark returned, rolling back in her chair a short distance to allow Cassie to check her work Carmin smiled as she heard her teachers praise.

"It was a peace of cake Cass." Carmin answered with a broad smile. "I actually helped B out with something similar today during training." She added before looking at Mark who was helping the injured guy to his feet and out of the tent as Cassie had instructed. Watching as they made their way to the far end of the tent and disappear through the exit flap Carmin looked back to Cassie with a smile on her features. "So, what's next?" She asked before hearing Cassie remark that she was dismissed and that she could take the trauma kits to Mallory.

Tilting her head slightly at the abrupt end to their training Carmin didn't question it before shaking her head. "Oh! Alright, You got it Teach. Have a good one!" She called as she collected the kits and set out to find Mallory to deliver the kits as she was instructed.

Finding her in short order she handed them to her with glee before going to hang out with Thomas and Ellie by one of the fires, Seeing Sarah asleep on Thomas's left shoulder Carmin made a few quick jokes about it before opting to take a seat next to her and discuss different things with her two friends, some of them simple and mundane while a few where more pressing, among them her concern about Brody giving her the cold shoulder after she said what she wanted to say. Getting words of encouragement from Thomas she smiled back at him.

"Thanks T, You're the best!" She cheered.

Laughing at his overly excitable friend Thomas looked back at Ellie who leaned in to him. "Maybe we could get Zigs to play Manbuns guitar by the campfire tonight. Did she say she could play it?" Thomas whispered in her ear. "Nothing ventured, Nothing gained I suppose." Ellie answered back.

Tilting her head curiously at her two friends as they discussed something among each other Carmin looked on. "What you two talkin about?" She asked bluntly.

Seconds later Thomas looked back at her with a smile. "Tonight at the campfire, I'm gonna ask Zigs if she can play the guitar for us. Think that'll help you with Brody?" Thomas asked, Seeing Carmins face light up at his words was all he needed to see to know she was for the plan.

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That was hours ago now and even though Carmin did everything she could to hype herself up for the evenings events she still felt a massive knot in her throat. A knot that only grew once she found herself sitting in front of the campfire next to Brody as Thomas handed Ziggy Manbuns guitar, Usually she would have made a joke about what Manbun may have said when he took his guitar but not this time, This time she did little more than look at the ground blushing as she stole glances at Brody's leg sitting mere inches away from her on the dirt ground.

Taking a few deep breaths Carmin heard as Ziggy began to sing, Hearing her voice Carmin looked up to her and saw as she nodded to telling her to make her move. Feeling her nerves grow even more Carmin took another deep breath and looked to Brody as she let the song play out. After the first song came to a close Carmin once again looked to Ziggy who's face now looked a tad flush, from what she didn't know. Seeing her smile at her and wink in her direction Carmin gulped and nodded before looking to Brody.

"Uh.. B?" She said nervously before waiting for him to look in her direction.

"Yea Cam? What's up?" He asked in return.

"Uh.. I sorta, Want to talk to you about something. Remember earlier today when I told you I'd tell you later? Well, I thinks this is the best time as any." She said as she kept her eyes to the ground, she could feel her cheeks burning a bright red as she ran through her lines in her head.

"Oh yeea, I remember. What's up Cam. You sick?" Brody asked, completely oblivious to what she was feeling as he pressed his hand to her forehead that only served to increase her nerves.

Reaching her hand up Carmin placed it upon Brody's as he held it against her head and looked up to him before holding his hand gently, she could feel her fingers shaking as she looked him in the eyes.

"Uhh, B.. You remember our 5th grade field trip over to Ellsworth when we went to the beach? Remember how I couldn't swim that good back then but I went in anyway even though the teacher told me not to?" She asked as she looked into Brody's eyes as she held his hand in hers.

Looking down at Carmin Brody searched her face for the hint of her smile to tell him she was joking, but he couldn't find it. "Yea, I remember.. Uhh... Why?" He asked. Not having had very much contact with the opposite sex he was completely clueless when it came to picking up hints, little did he know it's what kept him from getting a girlfriend all through middleschool.

Carmin took a deep breath before stealing a glance towards Ziggy who was still playing her guitar quietly, She noticed Ayi was sitting extremely close to her with her head resting on her shoulder. Envious of what they had going on Carmin looked back to Brody. It was now or never, either he was going to say yes and everything would be better or he'll say no and she'll get depressed for a bit, Either way she needed an answer.

Taking a breath Cam released it slowly as she looked back to Brody. Her cheek a deep red as she fought to find the words.

"Well, I sorta.. Fell for you that day.." She said quietly before taking another breath. "I like you B."  She said with a faux air of confidence.

"Well I like you too Cam, We wouldn't be friends otherwise." Brody answered stupidly.

Blowing air out of her nose in frustration Cam shook her head. "No you buffoon! I Like you. Like this kind of like." Frustrated Cam climbed to her knees to be at his level and took his head in her hands before placing a kiss on his lips. Holding it for a moment she felt as his expression went soft and his hand wrapped around her back.

Letting the kiss end Carmin returned to sit on her butt and looked to the ground in embarrassment. 'I... I just did that right? That wasn't a dream again?' she thought to herself as she looked to the ground. Next thing she knew however she felt Brodys hand cup her cheek and guide her eyes to meet his.

"Wait.. You like me? Like, Like Like me?" He asked, smooth as ever as well.

A smile cracked on Cam's face as she heard him speak with a blush, it seemed she had gotten through to him. "Yes you big loaf. I have since 5th grade." She said with a chuckle as she brought her hand up to hold his.

"So, uhh, take that the fact you're holding my cheek as a good sign then B?" She said a little awkwardly.

Brody laughed as he noticed what he was doing before pulling it away. "Uhh.. Sorry, I don't know why I did that.."

Cam shook her head. "No, No, It's fine. I like it.." She said quietly before pulling his hand back in place.

"So.. Does.. This mean I'm not a loser?" He asked akwardly, from any outside viewer it was obvious that neither of them had experience in the field of romance.

"Well, Uhh.. if your answers yes you like me back then I guess, that means..."

Hearing Cam's words and the cute face she was making caused Brody's heart to melt, it was a strange sight seeing the usually excitable and carefree friend he knew being downright adorable, it was a welcome change however and he found himself feeling like he wanted to see it more. "Okay. I like you too, like, Like Like you back."

Hearing the words Cam squealed with joy before looking to Ziggy with a pump of her fist in Victory. Without wasting another second Cam climbed up next to Brody before placing herself in his lap, she was light enough that the weight never really bothered him and it wasn't the first time she had, but this time meant so, so much more to her. Her heart was racing as she looked to Ziggy and Ayi who looked back at her with a smile, again Ziggy looked like something else was on her mind but this time Cam was just too preoccupied with her own excitement to notice. Looking back up to Brody Cam took his hand and placed another kiss on him.

"You're the best B!" She cheered again.

Mallory sighed as she finished prepare the final kit for the pre-battle insertion into the town to free her mother and sister. A tactical belt for herself, Claudia and Troy packed with flashbangs, stinger grenades and a few live-grenades just in case, along with an individual medkit and tourniquet for each of them. For herself, a coyote-colored plate carrier packed with M4 and M9 magazines, the same colored dropleg holster for her M9 and a plate-attached holster for the M1911 MEU she had gotten from Frank's warehouse.

Claudia had prepared an olive drab tactical harness for herself that held MP7 magazines, and a holster that kept the big revolver she carried around too. She also had sheathes on the back to hold her two blades. Mal made a note to remind Troy to make his pack later on.

For the 999th time Mal checked the oversized drysuits so they could carry their gear underneath, and the waterproof bag they were going to keep their own weapons in, along with a SPAS-12 shotgun for Mikayla. Mal knew her old friend couldn't hit the broad side of a barn when it came to shooting but at least with a shotgun she could cover a lot of real estate.

"A shotgun for Mikayla, really?" Claudia asked.
"You know damn well she couldn't hit sand if she fell of a camel." Mal answered. "So if we want her to hit something..."
"Good point. I can't wait to see her again."
"Me neither Claw."

After they were done Mal went outside and heard guitarplay and singing. It seemed Ziggy had a few other talents as well. Mal recognized the song by The Offspring and crossed her arms, leaning against a tree and listening to it. She clapped after the song was done and listened with pleasure to the second song which was one from Elvis Presley. For a moment Mal closed her eyes and just enjoyed the vibe, until she heard Claudia's voice coming from behind her.

"Mal? It's time." Claudia said.

"EEP!" Ziggy squeaked, then a 'ploink' sound from the guitar sounded after Ayita squeezed her boob. Turning around, Ziggy smiled at Ayita. "Oh scheisse, I've created a monster!" Ziggy joked. "Who are you and what have you done with Ayita!?"

Grabbing Ayita by the hair after her request to do so Ziggy grabbed her T-shirt and rolled it up to bite on to muffle the sounds of enjoyment she was making.
"I definitely created a monster!" Ziggy thought as she tried not to squash Ayita's head between her ties. Spending the next ten minutes or so in pure ecstasy Ziggy finally came and rolled up on Ayita, kissing her for a long time and caressing her hair.

"Holy shit, I need a cigarette!" Ziggy said. "That was amazing! Scheisse!"

Ziggy rolled over to the other side and grabbed a cigarette from her pack, lighting it and just laying down smoking it. Realizing she had done it with Ayita in camp she feared the looks of everyone who might've overheard and hoped they didn't give too much of a show for any pervert who might've been listening. After her cigarette was finished Ziggy got dressed again and really needed some fresh air. And maybe a drink or two, if anyone was offering.

"I'm going to get some air." Ziggy said. "Maybe see where the guitar is and pluck a little more. See you outside?"