Surviving the Apocalypse with my Multiplier System novel Chapter 133

Rayne practically ran back to her house to tell Julian about her chance discovery. City R was definitely far away, at least a 2 or 3-day trip from here, but it was a good lead on finding a chemist.

After bursting through the front door Rayne paused to catch her breath.

Startled, Julian jumped up from the couch, "Are you okay? Did something happen?", he asked, running over to her side.

"I...No...I’m okay!", she said, panting. She finally looked up at him after a few breaths.

"I shouldn’t have sprinted back, haha. But I have news to share!", she said looking at him.

"What is it?", asked Julian. He was still concerned, not sure why she was sprinting.

"I have a lead on a chemist!", she announced happily.

Julian smiled, "What? How did you find a lead, weren’t you just taking a walk?".

"I’m just skilled like that", she joked, telling him the story of how she overheard the two women discussing the nephew.

"Hmmm, so City R. That is a bit far away, but it’s worth going to. The sooner we learn about this substance, the better prepared we can be", he said in a more serious tone.

Rayne agreed with him, wanting to know what that substance was. She’s never seen anything like it.

"We can set off as early as tomorrow? I’ll ask Ella to keep an eye on this place while we’re gone!", Rayne said excitedly. She was feeling adventurous and figured the sooner they left the better chances they had of finding the chemist.

Julian smiled at her enthusiasm but agreed with the proposal. "Yes, leaving early will be better. We’re not sure what the weather will be like but the sooner we leave the better".

After discussing their future plans a bit more Rayne went over to the corner of the kitchen and began to place boxes of supplies around the house.

Before she left she wanted to make sure that Ella and her family were in good condition and taken care of. She places a few boxes of panty items like rice, flour, dried peas, noodles, canned food, spices, jars of sauces, peanut butter, and cans of broth.

She would tell Ella that they were more than welcome to take what they needed.

She also went to their bedroom and added a few stacks of blankets, towels, and pillows in the corner of the room. The small closet was also filled with warm coats, boots, and clothing for males and females.

"Why are you stocking up the house so much?", asked Julian. He could understand the food items if she planned on sharing some with Ella, but their closet too?

"A few reasons. First, if Ella or her family find themselves in a position where they need these items. Second, If we ever get separated somehow I don’t want to leave you completely empty-handed", she replied seriously.

She had realized while they were out on their trip that while she had permanent access to her system, that was not the case for Julian.

Julian looked at her silently, but then eventually nodded. He hated the idea of them ever being separated and would do anything in his power to prevent that from happening, but the reality was that anything could happen.