I run away from the mountain as it comes down. I didn’t know that Kroc had that much explosions on him. I stop running and watch the rest of the mountain come down. I feel empty for a second. I lost Kroc. We weren’t the best of friends but he was the closest thing that knew what was going on. I get a sickening pit in my stomach as Flint approaches me. “I’m am sorry Zack.” I look at him with the empty feeling slowly leaving me.

“What do I have to do next?” My voice sounds cold and weird. I know nothing is controlling me but I just want this to end.

“Head East. We need to finish off the Infection and save your brother.” I feel a headache come on as I hold my head. I shake my head off as it goes away.

“Fine.. I want to keep..” I pause looking around. Flint has disappeared. “Flint? God. We aren’t doing this again.” I tap my foot in annoyance as Flint appears again. “Finally. I want to keep..” I stop as I realize that it’s not Flint. I see Wolf staring at me. I take a step back. “How are you..” He glares at me walking to me.

“I’m not. I’m in your head now.” I run to the SUV. I see it destroyed from some falling rocks but Wart’s motorcycle completely fine. I hop onto the it and speed away. I am not dealing with this right now. I speed away from the mountain and its destruction. I try to calm down and notice that I need to get some gas. I try to find the closest gas station and pull into it. I start to pump gas into the motorcycle. “You can’t run away from me.” I groan angrily and look at Wolf.

“Please go away. I lost Kroc and I can’t deal with a ghost or whatever you are.” He frown leaning against the gas pump.

“I’m sorry that you and Nightmare are exactly the same.” I pause confused.

“What do you mean?”

“You are punishing yourself. You couldn’t save Kroc. You killed me. Nightmare use to do the exact something. Punish himself for it.” I frown trying to think Wolf out of existence. “That won’t work. You feel awful for what you did. So you are stuck with me until you forgive yourself.” I stop pumping gas and get on the motorcycle. “Are you really going to go back to the group?” I frown not talking. “Just go ahead and defeat the Infected. That ensures no one gets hurt.” I start up the motorcycle and start driving East. Wolf has a good point. I don’t want anyone else to get hurt because of me. I spend the next week traveling east. I mostly keep clear of any infected beings. If any of them got too close, I would deal with them. Wolf stayed with me everywhere I went. Once I thought I lost him, but he appeared next to me.

I pull over near a sign that says Safe Haven printed across a wooden sign. Wolf walks out of some nearby shadows. “Hmm.. Could be a trap.”

“A risk I have to take. I need supplies. I don’t know where the main Infection is thanks to you.” He rolls his eyes walking in front of me.

“Not my fault Nightmare won’t appear.” I speed through him as he disappears into shadows. I keep driving until I come across a walled off compound. From what I can see, the compound is no bigger than a few buildings surrounded by solid concert. I slow down pulling up to a pair of metal doors. A male voice of a speaker comes on.

“State your business.”

“I need supplies and to refuel.” A few minutes pass as the door slowly opens. I drive the motorcycle in and see a small trading hub has been set up in the middle of the small city. A bar and a gas station are the only other two major things within the compound. I pull the motorcycle over and get off it. Two people approach me.

“We have a few rules here. Don’t cause any issues and be ready to fight if you are needed.” I walk past them. Wolf appears next to me.

“Seems cold Zack.” I frown walking through the stands.

“I can’t get attached to anyone.” He laughs slightly watching me pick out items to buy.

“You sound just like him. Oh whoa is me. I have all this godly power but I can’t save anyone I love.” I accidently crush a compass staring at Wolf.

“Shut it. I..” I pause as I see an older man walk in the distance. I get a sense that I should know that man but I can’t figure it out.

“Zack? Earth to Zack.” I shake my head slightly looking at Wolf.

“Leave me alone.” He boos as I pay for everything. I put them in my bags as I head over to the gas station. For being such a small compound, a few hundred people seem to be making it great here. I get to the gas station and tell someone to fill up my motorcycle. I pay them as I see the bar.

“When’s the last time you had some time for yourself?” I turn away from Wolf.

“I am on a mission. I don’t have time.” He laughs walking to the bar.

“Well I am going to have some fun.” I frown confused looking toward him. He disappears in a cloud of smoke. I groan internally and head into the bar. Just in case he can do something.