military

(The house development is on the edge of the ocean, down the road there's a bridge that leads into the bigger city that has taller buildings and bigger buildings)(The city is a giant island)

Jackson and Clementine were the last one's left inside the housings development. "ready Clementine?" Jackson asked kneeling down. "ready to go" she answered with a thumbs up.

Jackson turned around still kneeling

"Hop on, your going to have to hold tight while I climb the wall, then I'll carry you. try not to look around it's not something you want to see."

Clementine wrapped her arms around Jackson as he climbed the wall with ease. Over the wall was nothing but corpses as far as the eye could see riddled with bullet holes.

"We can't be to carful, we're going straight down the street to avoid waking up any that aren't dead." Jackson whispered leading the way through the carnage.

As they walked they made sure to keep their feet away from the zombies heads, not trusting if they were actually dead or not.

But sometimes you would see Jackson step on a head or two turning it to mush. The ocean of body's continued as they got onto the bridge. but you could tell that some were driven over by a big tired vehicle.

Eventually after 15 minutes they made it across the bridge. instead of a ocean of corpses, a ocean of vehicles awaited them. "Everyone stay close, keep the masks on just incase there's more body's." Jackson ordered loud enough for everyone to hear but loud enough to wake the neighborhood.

They walked on the sidewalk taking the chance of being seen over the chance of being grabbed by a zombie under a vehicle.

As they walked past a skyscraper like building entrance, the doors were chained shut and the dead stumbled around in the lobby waiting for their next meal.

They walked the streets for hours but all they could see was trashed buildings and dead bodies making everyone think the city was dead.

Night was falling Jackson looked for a place to stay the night, but every building had multiple entrances and broken widows making it impossible to find a good place to sleep.

But as Jackson was about to give up and make everyone camp inside a broken building, they found a 10ft double layered fence with barbed wire on top surrounding a Walmart with spotlights and guards protecting the gates.

"So how do we approach?" Jasmine asked leaning over Jackson's shoulder making him turn to her with a smile. "We walk up with our hands up, masks off with the children and Tom upfront and hope they don't shoot on sight."

Jasmine had a horrified expression till Tom walked over putting his hand on her shoulder."Don't worry, even under strict orders no one is going to shoot children. Plus they usually ask who you are, to avoid friendly fire."

Jasmine sighed in relief before the group got into formation walking up to the gate of the military camp. As they approach the gate a spot light shined on them and a mans voice spoke to them through a megaphone.

"Don't take another step, state your business." He ordered with his loud megaphone making the group nervous that the dead would walk up any minute from all the noise.

"Tom Conner 3 star general and I have a group of survivors with me looking for shelter." He shouted back to the man but there was no response, after a uncomfortable couple minutes of silence the gate opened with 10 soldiers walking out with a woman that had blue hair, age 28 in a lab coat.

"It good to see you alive Peacekeeper, Is anyone infected?" She asked with a smile. "No infected and it's good to see you to Tanya." As Tom finished his sentence one of the soldiers shot one suppressed shot into the distance, then they heard something fall to the ground. "Tango down"

"Why don't you come inside, we have some more friendly faces waiting for you inside." She said turning around walking away not waiting for a response. The kids got behind Tom who followed behind Tanya through the gates into the parking lot that had barricades made out of sand bags spread around for cover.

(The Walmart was cleared out now, a big open room with tents spread out With all the food and everything else in the back under lock and key where no one can see)

Tanya didn't say a word till they entered the Walmart "This is where we keep everyone that can't do anything but labor." Taya explained as they walked past regular size tents big enough for two people.

As they walked deeper into the store the tents got bigger, big enough to hold 5 to 6 people so Tanya continued "this is where people who actually contribute stay."

"Actually contribute?" Jasmine asked making Tanya turn to her "people who know how to survive outside the gates." She answered turning back around leading the way to the biggest tents 50ft by 50ft.

Tanya explained as they got closer "This is where the captain resides, he's waiting for you inside. Talk to you later Tom i have work to do." Tanya said waving her hand walking away with all the soldiers following.

Tom entered the tent with everyone following, to see 3 men sitting at a small table with 4 glasses of whiskey on it.

The man who was facing the door had a big smile as he stood saluting Tom, his name was Dug Thompson black hair 6ft age 22 first Lieutenant.

The man sitting on right side of the table was Alex, blonde hair 5'9 second lieutenant he did the same when he turned to see who entered the tent.

Lastly was the man sitting on the left his name was David built body 6'5 black hair age 27 captain, who also stood up saluting seeing Tom.

"Good to see you sir" they all said in unison making Tom sigh "please stop that, I didn't want you to do that when I was in the military and now it all seems so. pointless." They stopped saluting sitting back down.

"So how'd you make it out? We heard you were hit by a I.S rocket?" David ask crossing his arms.

Everyone looked at David in two different ways Jackson's group was confused, but anyone in the military knew exactly what it was.

"My house had a bunker that was 30ft deep, Apparently just enough to survive the rocket. So who sent them out?" Tom asked nonchalantly sitting at the table.

"You haven't heard?" Dug asked raising a eyebrow.

"Not a word" Tom added making David shake his head "Anyone who had a I.S rocket decided to send that baby off before they died so it wouldn't be a waist of money. Another thing we found out, the military sold the I.S rockets to anyone willing to pay for them."

Jackson's group was standing a couple feet behind Tom, So the soldier didn't notice them until Jackson walked up behind Tom putting a hand on his shoulder "what dose a I.S rocket do?"

David looked Jackson up and down "you look familiar have we met before?" He asked standing getting closer to Jackson as he got closer he remembered, taking a step back bowing "master it's good to see you." He said standing back upright making Jackson smile.

"David? it's been a while, I didn't even recognize you with all that muscle you gained." He said getting closer to David sending a kick to his inner thigh.

David tensed up every muscle in his body making Jackson kick ineffective. "So you have been training your legs properly. Good. How about a sparring session?" Jackson asked with a smile making David sweat a little "Not a day in my lifetime master." He answered with a half smile taking a step back.

Jackson shrugged "So you three are the ones running this place?" He pointed back and fourth between dug and Alex.

Everyone in the room couldn't believe what just happened, Jackson walked over to a captain kicking him with enough power to knock a regular man flat.

"We're trying our best with the help of doctor Tanya." David answered sitting back down in his chair "But if you and Tom are staying we could really whip this place into shape." He add grabbing a bottle of Jack Daniels from under the table pouring himself a glass.

"How do you know Jackson?" Tom asked grabbing a glass from the middle of the table letting David pour him a glass. "The commanding officer at the time was good friends with Jackson's master, so when combat training came around he was called to train us in self defense, that's where we met." He explained making everyone get close waiting for more.

"Come on David you can't leave it at that! what happed how'd he become your master?" Alex egged him on. Everyone started sitting around making David smile.

David cleared his throat before starting "The first day of combat training 3 years ago, it was a regular day the captain told everyone to get ready for some training. As we entered the training room there was the captain next to him was a old man and a 15 year old boy, when we entered the captain explained."

"This here is a great friend of mine and I so happen to owe him a favor. So he will be teaching you basic training," He pointed at Jackson "This young man is on the road of becoming a martial arts master and one of you will become his disciple to complete a phase of his training." He explained with a little pitch in his voice pretending to hold a monical making a couple people chuckle.

"So me being double the kids hight thought I was in the clear to train with the old man, but his master had something different in mind. As I walked over the old man put his cane on my chest and said" he bent over pointing a bent at Tom.

"You are training with Jackson. My teachings will be waisted on you, Jackson will serve as a better teacher for you. He has patients in which i lack."

"He said with the scariest look on his face like he could kill me at any second. So naturally I walked over to Jackson who was doing handstand push ups without using his thumbs!" He explained putting his thumbs up making everyone laugh a little.

"That sounds like Jackson" Clementine said laughing with a couple people nodding before David continued. "So I walk over to the kid and he did a backflip landing on his feet then said "ready to get your ass kicked?" Of course I had to be the smart ass and said "not if I kick yours first." Everyone in the room started busting out laughing including Jackson.

"Ok calm down that's not the good part. So as we got onto the mat he told me to start the match when I was ready, so as i finished the words out of my mouth to start the match Jackson already had me on my ass."

Everyone begin laughing again as Tanya entered the tent. "Everyone looks like their getting along. That's all good but we have a problem at the gate." She said trying to keep calm.

"What kind of problem?" Jackson asked walking over to Tanya making her raise a eyebrow "who do you think you are tough guy?" David walked over to Tanya "this man is now the leader of the whole camp." Tanya rolled her eyes "Whatever explained later! we have a group of 50 armed men at the gate!" She shouted making everyone in the room panic.

"So their outside the gate with guns? Why aren't they shooting anyone?" Jackson asked nonchalantly making everyone calm down.

"They want us to fight a guy who looks like the fucking juggernaut." She added making everyone sigh in relief. "What's there to relax about!" She yelled in frustration making Jackson chuckle walking past her.

Jackson begin walking toward the front door of the building "Lady's and gentlemen I am Jackson Bruce, I would like everyone here to watch me fight at the front gate." Jackson announced getting everyone's attention. following him to the front door as he past.

Tanya stared in disbelief at Jackson before she turned to David who was a smiling "let's go watch the show" Tanya couldn't believe what was happening but Jackson's group couldn't help but smile following him to the gate.

Jackson walked out the gate facing a 8ft Goliath making the 50 men laugh "they brought out this guy to fight the king" they boasted making everyone inside the gate nervous. Everyone but Jackson's group.

The 8ft man towered over Jackson laughing "do you really think you can beat me?" Jackson looked up at the man and smiled "are you any good at martial arts?" The men looked back and forth between each other before laughing "Breckin doesn't need any of that when he has the strength of a lion!"

"Looks like this is going to be a quick one. Ready when you are." Jackson said getting Breckin angry With all his strength he tried punching Jackson.

Jackson stepped forward making his arm just barely pass him, Jackson took the advantage of his weak stance by kicking his knee making the man fall to one knee at the same time Jackson grabbed the man neck, with his left hand pulling him close. "It doesn't matter if your were strong enough to move mountains your stance is weak and your swing was to predictable. You will never be able to beat me."

Everyone was speechless even the 50 men on Brecken's side was started to get nervous. Breckin tried bear hugging Jackson. Jackson was forced to move but in a way no one would expect.

Jackson removed his hand from the man's neck putting it on his head, doing a perfect one handed handstand, before putting his legs around Breckin's neck putting him in a chokehold.

Breckin immediately tried getting him off. "If you can get out this hold I'll let you go. but if you can't you and your buddies here work for me."

Nobody could believe what they were hearing, the 50 men began cheering for Breckin.

"rip his legs apart!!" They chanted boosting Breckin's morale but the harder he tried getting away the more Jackson tightened his grip.

Breckin went as far as ripping Jackson's pants into little pieces putting large gashes in legs. As Breckin fell to his knees unconscious, Jackson let go of him letting him fall to the ground. As he fell most of his men dropped their weapons running away.

Jackson looked around seeing the 4 men who didn't run "looks like your the only one's with a spine. Can I get a bucket of water!" Jackson shouted,not long after Jasmine came out with a bucket of water and a pair of pants.

"Here you go, you should probably change" she advised trying her best not to look down. Jackson looked down at his ripped pants, now having one part of his pants longer then the other. (Left side was torn half way while the other ended past his thigh)

Jackson grabbed the bucket from Jasmine smiling, "maybe not" he splashed Breckin with the bucket of water making him jump up, "what happened where am I?" He asked looking around before looking up at Jackson remembering everything, backing away from Jackson.

"I hope you didn't forget our deal?" Jackson asked standing over him smiling. Breckin looked around for his men, but only 4 remained waiting by his side.

"What do you want from us?" He asked looking at the ground defeat. "I need muscle and your loyalty then you can do whatever you want, but nothing to outlandish." Breckin looked up at Jackson in disbelief. "I just need you not to do dumb shit. That's the deal take it or leave." Jackson said walking away making Breckin jump up "that's it?"

"Yep that's it, but remember I don't give second chances" he said turning back to Breckin with a death stare.

Breckin and his men couldn't help but fear Jackson from his cold demeanor to how quickly he finished the fight, even just him walking with bloody legs riddled with scars was a scary site. But all their fear made them only want to follow Jackson through the gates even more.

When Jackson walked through the gate everyone was speechless and they couldn't help but stare at his legs. Manny people feared Jackson already from the fight but seeing his scars up close made him look terrifying.

As Jackson was walking to a spot to change Clementine ran over to him "you where awesome out there Jackson! that guy is so big too! I can't believe it." Clementine babbled finishing with a sigh making Jackson laugh a little. "Im glad you enjoyed the show that much, but I have to go change I'll be right back."

Jackson walked around a corner turning to Breckin "block the way for me only let a red haired girl pass" He immediately replied "yes boss, no problem" when Jackson walked around the corner and everyone from his group was waiting patiently for him with David,Alex,dug and Tanya.

"Why did you want to keep the big guy?" David walked over and asked. Jackson looked over to Breckin who was unfazed by David's words. "How much can you lift Breckin?"

Breckin started smiling "I have a world record for my strength! I can lift 1250 pounds!" He said standing laughing making everyone look at him in disbelief.

"That's why he's here my group has been walking all day, David lead the way to where we're staying."

David gave a salute before sighing facepalming,

"Follow me"

Everyone was to tired to even chuckle at David's dilemma so everyone followed quietly. Jackson counted everyone as they got up to follow David and the only two he didn't see was Clementine and Jasmine. Looking around he seen Jasmine barely awake laying against some sand bags with Clementine sleeping on her lap.

As Jackson walked over Breckin and his 4 men followed Jackson making him turn to them "what do you need?" Breckin and his men looked at Jackson confused. "Were we not supposed to follow you?"

Jackson chuckled "I guess I didn't tell you guys, your apart of my inner circle now, so you guys can follow David and get some rest, tomorrow everyone will introduce themselves." Breckin and his men looked back and forth between each other, seeing Jackson walk away without another word they decided to catch back up to David.

By the time Jackson's got to jasmine she was already fast asleep, he carried her and Clementine to the tent that David already prepared for him.

David being Jackson's disciple knew him best, so he put a tent against the wall to give Jackson a sturdy wall to lean on.

As Jackson was about to put Jasmine and Clementine down on the folding military bed they both grabbed him, so he just sat against the wall with both of them laying against him. Just as Jackson got comfortable David walked into the tent holding blankets. "So the rumors are true?"

Jackson looked up at David "I'm not sure what your talking about." David walked over unfolding the blanket putting it over Jasmine and Clementine.

"You and Tom's niece are a thing. Also that girl might as well be your daughter from what I hear from this group of yours."

"Do you have a problem Gajeel?" Jackson asked looking David right in the eyes making him turn away. "No problem. Just wanted to know your plan that's all."

"I'm not going to lie to you, not everyone in my group has the same amount of potential. but the ones who do have a potential can really turn into something special." Jackson said smiling making David take a seat sighing "which ones?"

"Mark is a given, he good at wrestling. Jasmine has excellent cardio and breath control. Lori is a quick learner adapts to new moves and styles making her flexible. Zack is a decent fighter just needs more experience to learn, Fred is the most promising very loyal, not shy of blood and a fan of zombie movies."

David had a note book handy writing everything Jackson said. "Dose anyone actually have experience killing?"

"Jasmine is the only one that knows how to shoot a gun, she's most capable. But besides that maybe Fred, he's getting good at hiding his real emotions." David looked up at Jackson "his real emotions?"

Jackson smiled a little "when everything was going to shit that kid couldn't help but smile, it was a genuine smile like when you play with a puppy or kitten." David couldn't help but smile "you have me instead, what's the plan?"

"Honestly I'm just trying to make them open their eyes before they get killed being to sensitive or to trusting." David started frowning "so you don't have a long term plan yet. Understandable." He said before walking out the tent letting Jackson go to sleep.

"What was that about?" Jasmine asked in a tired tone not opening her eyes. Jackson chuckled before putting his hand on her head "That was the break down of our group. It helps him sleep at night knowing nobody is going to die in their sleep."

Jasmine opened her eyes looking at Jackson before closing them again going back to sleep without another word, Jackson fell asleep not long after.

(Sorry about not putting out any chapters, got a job now, so it's rough at the moment. Thank you for reading and thank you ASHISH_DHANKASH and Daoist787143 and Flame13 for the power stones. it's one of the main reasons for not giving up on writing thank you again for reading)