Chapter 31: Cue and the Escape pt 1

“There's a way into the subway system.” Doctor Alex said, their voice low. They were all cramped into a small exam room, with Trigger on the table in a hospital gown. “If we can make it down there, past the lower flooded levels, we might have a chance.

“The only problem we may face is the water. I’ve been trying to study it, but I can't figure out whether the zombie virus can be transmitted that way. In which case, you, Trigger, should definitely not let it touch you. Just in case.”

They were silent, the three survivors exchanging looks.

“How are we supposed to get to the subways through a flooded area and not touch the water?” Trigger asked, worried.

“I suppose your cyborg will have to carry you both,” Alex said, without missing a beat.

“You know?” Trigger asked, her hand reaching for the pistol at Gunner’s hip as he stiffened and stared the doctor down.

“The only reason I know is that I’ve seen one; to everyone else, they are like a horror story told to kids, but to me? I saw one that was kept in a tank of deep water, where I was learning medicine from my mother. Her knowledge passed down from daughter to daughter, as well as the EHEC, so they would never catch us unawares again.”

“And the baby?” Cue asked, laying a hand on Trigger’s stomach from beside her, ignoring the conversation about Gunner. The doctor could be dispatched immediately if they needed to, but the baby was important.

“The baby seems to be fine, has a nice, strong heart rate, and the growth is right on track. I don't see anything wrong to be concerned about.”

Alex eyed Cue, but didn't comment.

“If need be, at least I know that we will be protected if these psychos figure out we’re running,” Alex said, staring down Gunner now.

“He won't reveal himself unless he really has to, so don’t get any ideas about using him to flee here in a blaze of glory,” Trigger warned, slipping off the table and dressing. She was getting more and more stiff, her hips killing her, as her time came closer.

“He'd better be ready for a blaze of glory because if he’s not and they find out we are leaving? We will all be dead,” Alex said glumly. “Does he even still have functioning weapons systems?”

“I wouldn't be alive today if he didn't!” Cue said, her chin raised defiantly.

“Good, we’ll be needing that kind of firepower if they realize what we’re up to. I‘ve seen what they do to their own family for betraying them. We don't want any part of that.”

“What did they do?” Cue asked, moving closer to Trigger for comfort.

“It’s ok, baby,” Trigger said, kissing her softly on the lips.

The doctor’s eyes widened, but she didn't comment on the unusual relationship.

“They gave him a blood eagle, they split his back open, broke his ribs, and pulled his lungs out to look like wings, and then let him die slowly.”

Hunner immediately put himself between her and his women and growled low in his throat.

“What? It wasn't me! I would have tried to save him had I had the chance!” Alex said, holding up her hands defensively.

“He just doesn't like the idea of us getting hurt. He was rewired to protect his lovers,” Trigger told her.

“Lovers? All three of you?” The doctor asked, her eyebrows raised high in surprise.

“Do you have a problem with that?” Trigger asked her, her lip curled in disgust.

Cue put her hand around the handle of a knife at her waist.

“Not at all, I’m just surprised. Neither of your partners can get you pregnant, does that mean you have a fourth lover somewhere?” Alex's voice was snarky and bitter.

“A dead one, before I had either of my lovers,” Trigger said flatly.

“Oh, I’m sorry,” the doctor mumbled.

“Jealousy makes you ugly,” Cue told her, holding bot Trigger’s and Gunner’s hands.

“When do we leave? Trigger asked coldly.

“Tonight,” she said, swallowing noticeably and looking back and forth between the three of them with shame. “If we take too much time waiting for the perfect moment, they will notice.”

“Alright, tonight it is,” Trigger said.

They left the room then, making a show to be seen all over the village so it wouldn't be unusual when they leave for the subways tonight. It wasn’t until they sat down in the food court for dinner that one of the citizens of the vertical village approached them.

Pete sat next to Cue and put his arm over her shoulder, sliding her away from Trigger. “How are we all doing tonight?” He asked with a too-bright smile. “Any plans for later?”

Cue squeaked in response, and Trigger ground her teeth. Across the table, Gunner folded his arms over his chest and stared the young man down through his helmet.

“He’s touching me!” Cue whined, trying to wiggle away and get back to her lover.

“What?” he asked, tilting her chin up to face him, “I thought you all liked to share?”

Cue froze, looking up at him like a trapped animal.

He took advantage of the stunned moment and leaned down and kissed her, groaning in his throat. “You taste so good,” he murmured. “Too bad you’ll never taste her, hey Gunner?” He made a sign with his hand and mouth that symbolized him sealing his mouth shut.

“How?” Trigger asked, her voice low and menacing.

“I watched you last night. I saw everything.” He says with a grin.

“You must want something to stay quiet?” Cue asked, knowing at least one thing would be for her to let him breed her.

“I want you to take me with you, of course, and I want to be involved in this relationship.” He leaned in and whispered to Cue, “I want to be inside you while you eat her pussy, and

I want Gunner inside me while he watches me take what belongs to him.”

Cue shivered, knowing they had no choice but to listen or he’d set off an alarm.

“You fuck,” Trigger said under her breath.

“I’ll wait for payment until after we’re out, how about that?” Pete asks, taking a deep sniff of Cue’s hair.

“Fine,” Trigger said, yanking Cue back to her and giving Pete a dirty look. “I’ll suck your cock first thing when we get out of here, how about that?”

“That would be delightful, thank you,” he said, sounding for all the world like a nice guy.

What he didn't know was that she’d suck his cock alright, and when she had her teeth around the base she’d bite the fucking thing off and swallow. She’d laugh while he bled out, and pain hers and Cue’s naked bodies in his blood while they make love over his corpse. Because that would be the only way she’d ever allow him to touch her girl, if he were dead and gone.