Colter
Izuku's Pov.
Arthur and I went back to the others to tell them about the shelter we can stay at. A girl named Jenny Kirk died on the way to our destination.
Davey was badly injured and needed to be treated but I had a gut feeling that he isn't gonna last long.
When we arrived at our destination to the shelter, Hosea opened the shed door and carried Davey on a stretcher.
Most of us entered the shed while the others stayed outside.
???: Miss Gaskill… get that fire lit quick. Miss Jones, bring in whatever blankets we have. Mr. Pearson, see what we’ve got in terms of food.
A woman I met when I joined was Susan Grimsaw, or miss Grimsaw is what I call her. She is a tough bird to crack, I wouldn't wanna be on her bad side.
???: Davey's Dead.
I sighed and shook my head. The woman who announced his death, Abigail Roberts, she may look sweet on the outside but I wouldn't judge a book by its cover.
Swanson: There was... nothing more you could have done.
I sighed and put coins on Davey's eyes.
Hosea: What are we gonna do? We need supplies.
Dutch: Well, first of all you’re gonna stay here… and you are gonna get yourself warm. Now, I sent John and Micah scouting out ahead. Arthur, Izuku and I, we’re gonna ride out see if we can find one of ‘em.
My dad looked at him like 'Is he serious?'
Arthur: In this?
Dutch: Just for a short bit… I don’t see what other choice we have.
Izuku: 'sighs' Fair enough.
Dutch looked at everyone and gave a speech.
Dutch: Listen… listen to me, all of you, for a moment. Now, we’ve had… well, a bad couple of days. I loved Davey… Jenny… Sean, Mac… they may be okay, we don’t know. But we lost some folks. Now, if I could… throw myself in the ground in their stead… I’d do it… gladly. But… we’re gonna ride out… and we are gonna find some food. Everybody, we’re safe now. There ain’t nobody following us through a storm like this one… and by the time they get here… well we’re gonna be… we’re gonna be long gone. We’ve been through worse than this before.
A overweight man named Simon Pearson who basically a cook of the group. He joined our gang not that long ago.
Dutch: Mr. Pearson (Pearson looks at him) Miss Grimsaw (She nodded) I need you to turn this place into a camp. We may be here for a few days. Now all of you… all of you… get yourselves warm. Stay strong. Stay with me. We ain’t done yet! Come on, boys.
We got out of the house and into the winter storm.
Dutch: Well, we ain’t run into them yet. So… they both must have headed down the hill.
Arthur: Sure.
Izuku: Then that's where we're going.
Before we go any further, Dad spoke to Dutch.
Arthur: Hey… I ain’t had time to ask. What really went down back there on that boat?
Dutch: We missed you, that’s what happened. Come on.
Dutch walked away and I looked at Dad.
Izuku: Let's just leave it alone for now, Pops.
Arthur: 'sighs' Alright.
We walked to the horses and Charles brought them to us.
Charles Smith joined the gang for about almost six months. I know he likes to hunt and takes care of the horses.
Charles: Hey! You need horses?
Dutch: Oh yeah… and Mr. Smith, get yourself indoors. You need to rest that hand.
Charles: I’ll live.
Dutch yelled: Get indoors, son!
Judging by his voice, it was very strict.
Dutch: I… we need you strong.
Charles: Okay.
He nodded and walked away heading back to the shelter.
Dutch: Alright. Let’s head out.
We rode our horses behind Dutch as he led us to wherever John and Micah were. We held our lanterns to see through the storm.
Arthur: Ain’t sure what we’re gonna find out here, Dutch.
Dutch: We have to try. Stay close, we’ll do our best to stick to the trail.
The winter was getting worse and I really didn't like it.
Arthur: This goddamn weather.
Izuku: When will this end?
Dutch: Been two days or more like this now. Oh, it has to blow over soon. Bridge coming up, take it easy. Hey, move up alongside me. Can’t see you back there.
Arthur: Can’t believe we lost Davey too.
Izuku: 'sighs' Yeah, I can't believe it either.
Dutch: He’s the last one, boys. No more. We need to get those people warm and fed.
Arthur: Least we don’t need to worry about Pinkertons tailing us in this.
Dutch: A couple more days, we’ll be on the other side. You need to help me pick the others back up. You’re the only one I can rely on to stay strong right now.
Arthur: We got fire and shelter, that’s a start. And what about the money? Please tell me you at least got the money before it all went to hell on that boat?
Dutch: We did… it’s stashed with the rest of the money in town. It’ll be safe for now… but we sure can’t go back there to collect it any time soon.
Then I spotted something ahead and pointed it out.
Izuku: Dutch! Pops! I see something up ahead.
