Surviving the Apocalypse with my Multiplier System - Chapter 94

Chapter 94: Heading Out
The next morning, Rayne woke up extra early to get cooking. She decided to fill the fridge and freezer with as many easy-to-heat meals as possible, so that Noah and Ian could continue to eat nutritious food while she was gone.

She also filled a few baskets and drawers with fresh fruits and vegetables, providing even more nutritious snacking options.

After she finished prepping all of the meals and restocking, she went back to her room and filled a large wooden crate with fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, and meat. She wanted to leave this crate with Alpha Team, who lived on a different level of the bunker, to ensure their nutritional needs were met.

That evening, Rayne went over to knock on Julian’s door to see if he needed to store any of his items before they set off early the next morning.

“Oh hey! What’s up?” he asked happily, seeing that it was Rayne.

“Hi! I’m here to see if you need anything stored before we set off tomorrow,” she said in a low voice.

Julian motioned for her to come inside. “Sure, I have a few different weapons and firearms here, as well as some everyday items like clothing.”

Rayne looked at the spread of high-tech weapons laid out on the table with awe. She had never seen so many different types of guns, knives, and grenades before.

“Wow, I never realized you had so many weapons! How did you get so many?” she asked excitedly.

Julian laughed at her dazzled expression and walked over to the table. “Well, it pays to be in the weapons development business. That, and government ties gave me a few special benefits.”

“Oh, I see. Are you sure you’re okay with me having these weapons?” she asked once more before she stored them. Once stored, she would also have access to these items.

“Yes, of course. Why? Do you plan to build an army and hunt me down?” he joked, gently patting her on the head.

Rayne crossed her arms. “Hmm, well, maybe I am!” She held her serious pose for a few seconds before her lips began to twitch into a smile.

Julian watched her serious expression begin to crack and let out a laugh. “Mmm, I see. Looks like I’ll have to keep an eye on you.”

Rayne smiled, then turned her attention to the weapons on the table. She quickly stored each one, leaving the table empty.

Once she finished storing the weapons, Julian walked over with a small basket. “These are a few of my daily items, if you don’t mind.”

Rayne quickly reached over and stored the basket, bringing a copy back out for him to keep here. She turned around to face him. “Done! Anything else?”

Julian shook his head. “No, but I’m thinking about how we should travel to the base. I’m not sure if taking one of the jeeps from Alpha Team would be a good idea.”

Rayne smiled. “Ah, don’t worry about that. I have a vehicle we can use.” It had been a while since she drove her SUV, and she felt excited at the opportunity.

“Wait, don’t tell me you can store vehicles too?!” asked Julian, very surprised. For some reason, he felt like her ability was limited to small items only.

“Yep! Remember the camper? I’ve got that too, and many more vehicles… although some of them don’t have keys.”

“Wow, Rayne, you never cease to amaze me!” he said. He was truly impressed with her skill and foresight in acquiring all of the items she did.

They chatted for a few more minutes before Rayne went back to her room to get some early rest.

The next morning, Rayne woke up very early. They agreed to head out before 6 a.m. so they could arrive at the government base earlier in the day.

Julian wanted to get settled in as quickly as possible so they could focus on information gathering as soon as possible.

After getting out of bed, she got dressed in all black athletic wear, slinging her trusty black backpack over her shoulder. She walked out of her room with plans to wait for Julian in the common area, but when she arrived, she noticed that he was waiting for her.

“Morning, you ready to set off?” he asked with a gentle smile.

“Good morning! And yes, I’m quite excited,” she replied.

Rayne looked over at Julian, noticing his messy hair from having just woken up. Feeling bold, she placed her hand on his head and ruffled his hair, making it even messier.

“C’mon, you goose, let’s head out,” Julian laughed, enjoying the attention he was receiving.

They walked out of the bunker together and into the dark forest outside. Thankfully, the weather had been fairly stable with no natural disasters, making the walk in the forest somewhat more enjoyable.

Rayne zipped up her jacket as the cool autumn air felt a little chilly, then looked over at Julian.

“Do you need a jacket? It’s a bit chilly out here without the sun,” she asked. She noticed that Julian was dressed simply, with just a black long-sleeve shirt and some jeans.

Julian looked over at her, admiring her rosy cheeks from the cool air. “Thanks, but I’m good for now. I’m one of those hot-blooded people who always feel warm. This cool air feels refreshing to me.”

“Okay. Let me know if you change your mind,” she said. She knew what he was talking about. Every time he placed his arms around her, she could feel the warmth radiating off of his body. She always enjoyed it because she was the opposite type of person who was always cold.

They walked through the forest along the usual path they took when they did their excursions into the city. A few hours later, they reached the field on the other side of the forest, which led to the major highway they needed to get on.

Rayne found a discreet spot and pulled out her SUV from her space.

“Tah-dah!” she said, presenting her lovely SUV to Julian.