chapter thirteen

Tweek

I run into my room and barricade the door with the one chair I have in my room. I take deep breaths trying to calm myself as I slither down the cold wall behind me. My eyes start to water and I clasp my hands in front of my face.How could I have been so stupid?I try to clear my mind of think about Brianna. She needs me right now. I need to go steal baby supplies and food supplements. Maybe I can go and buy a goat from the black market, I think I read somewhere that you can feed babys goat milk just not cow milk. But that might cost a bit and I don't have too much money left from before. All of our money is in Kyle and Erics room where they keep it somewhere hidden. Maybe I can steal some when they're on a mission together? Or I could fake being sick and during dinner get into their room? But what about the keys?Kyle and Erics room is the only room in the whole building that can be locked other than the front doors. A loud knock interrupts my thoughts and I hear Erics annoying voice announcing a council meeting right now. I haven't even fully planned out Wendys funeral. I gotta come up with a plan quick. I open the door and walk with Eric to the conference room which is our old classroom from fourth grade. Kyle is already waiting for us. But I notice another person in the room. Bebe Stevens.

"Lets start this council meeting, shall we?", Erics opens the conversation.Kyle and Bebe both nod."Uh hold on a minute", I interferre, "what is Bebe doing here?""Well I decided that now that Wendy's gone we need a new council member and I don't think anyone here will have any objections against my choice?", Eric smiles triumphantly into the round.No one diagrees."Due to Wendys unfortunate suicide we got a new council member, like I already mentioned Bebe Stevens. She'll take care of the stuff Wendy did and what she can't do I'll do. Now the reason for this council meeting is that we have to discuss what we encountered on the last mission to Jimbos gun store. There were no sightings from our watchouts all over town and somehow there still appeared some zombies. The second thing we'll need to discuss is that from an anonymous source I got the tip that there is a gang coming to South Park. But I don't think they're looking for survivors. They've left death and destruction in each town they passed, when there were still survivors. That's all my source could tell me. So I need suggestions."I scrunch my eyebrows and think. What should we do? I need to think of a plan fast so I can get back to funeral planning. ... I got it!"Defense is more important than anything else so I think we should focus on that. Where the zombies are coming from that's a thing we can still find out after this gang has passed. But again I vote for going to the South Park Genetic Engineering Ranch or at least to that abandoned cabin at Starks Pond. Somewhere out of town where we're more safe than here.", I offer my idea.Kyle and Eric nod both while frowning. Bebe looks rather relaxed."What if we split up?", she suggests and all eyes dart to her, "we could scatter all over town and if there's max. 2 people together in a house they can easily hide and these guys will just pass through if they don't find anyone.""I'm not sure", Kyle interjects, "that seems pretty risky.""I agree with Kyle.", I say emphatically."I need to think about this.", Eric declares with a deep frown on his face, "Tweek you're up for the chamber after the meeting. It'll be quick. Kahl and Bebe you can leave. I'll see you tonight at the funeral Tweek prepared for Wendy."Kyle and Bebe leave without saying another word. Eric smirks at me."Shall we?", he asks.I nod and follow him to my punishment. I already steel myself for the pain I'm gonna receive."Today I have some shock therapy for you.", Eric says while smiling at me.As soon as we're in the chamber I feel the electricity flowing through me. A scream escapes my mouth and I know this isn't only punishment. I finally realize why Eric is doing this. He wants to make me painresistant. A perfect warrior. I crooked smile forms on my lips, lucky for me I don't plan on staying here forever.

I drop on my airmatress and rest a few minutes. Then I get up again. I still feel sort of sore and weak because of the shock therapy but at least I'm not bleeding. I feed Stripe and make my way to Stans room. On my way there I hear two people talk somewhere hidden. I can't help myself but eavesdrop."... tell me if you're in a romantic relationship with Butters.", a female voice says, Bebes voice."I'm not Butters boyfriend. I would never like him like that you dumb bitch.", Kenny voice spits angry at Bebe.I hear someone sniff next to me and I notice Leo standing next to me. He looks at me with a heartbroken look in his eyes. Tears filling his eyes. Bebe comes out of the dark gangway she strides away without even noticing us. "I'm so sorry Leo.", I whisper.He shakes his head and walks into the gangway. Before he disappears I see the cold look in his face."Kenny, we need to talk."After hearing him say that I get back on track. This is nothing I want to be part of. I walk on towards Stans room and knock. Someone shuffles to the door. I look into Stans deep blue sad eyes as he opens the door. He has dark circles as if he hadn't slept forever even though thats not possible since it happened today. "Hey Stan, I just wanted to inform you that I'm organizing a funeral for her tonight. We'll burn her and you can keep her ashes. I'm so sorry for your loss. I know that the two of you were the real deal. You had true love. You guys even inspired me to believe in love again. I just wanted to tell you that. If you need anything you know where to find me alright? And is Bree alright? Or should I take care of her for a while?", I look him into his eyes that are filled with emptyness and than I pull him into a hug."Thank you for doing that Tweek. And yeah I'd appreciate it if you could take care of her for a while. I just need a little time for myself and to think.", he says in a coated voice with tears glittering in his eyes."I understand Stan. I really do."