Army of True Salvation

They had already returned to the hotel, safe and sound. Sheloah was in the hotel's lobby with Shannara, Veon, Josh, Isobel, her uncle, and Sir Erick.

Tyler was escorted to a hotel room with Edward and Dean, watching over him. He won't be joining the meeting as of the moment since he needed to rest. As for Geof, he went back to manage his group.

Sheloah introduced Shannara to the others. Afterwards, Sheloah had a talk with her uncle, who was giving her lectures on her recent stubborn behavior.

They were all sitting on the lobby's couch as Sir Erick was setting up on the floor the map he had prepared. Since Shannara's new to the group, Sheloah had briefly told her about their plans of going to NAIA airport so they could go to Australia. Upon hearing the plan, Shannara commented as to how it seemed impossible, but it was worth the shot.

Everyone looked at the map the moment Sir Erick got their attention.

"Since we're here in Pangasinan, the next location that we would go to would be Tarlac," he said as he pointed at the location on the map.

"Do you think that we can already leave this place by tomorrow," Josh asked and Veon spoke.

"We're just going to have a long rest today. Tomorrow in the afternoon, we can all go. Besides, we stayed here for almost three days. We should not consume anymore of the other group's resources even though we won the challenge," Veon said and everyone nodded in agreement.

"How many hours would we travel in order to reach the place," Sheloah asked and her uncle spoke.

"Estimate of two hours if we make it fast. But if we take things cautiously, four hours at most," he answered and Sheloah nodded, then stated her suggestion.

"I suggest that we travel cautiously so as to avoid any casualties. It will give us ample time for more preparation as well," she said as she folded her arms in front of her chest. "I realized that the zombies here are quite difficult to handle." She sighed as she rested her back on the couch's rest. "We need to be slow, but sure," she said finally and everyone looked at Sir Erick.

"I will enhance all of your weapons with what we have, then. I heard from Geof that you can use a katana so maybe I could enhance it for you as well so you could easily exterminate zombies," he said and Sheloah's eyes widened in amazement.

"You could do that? You sound like a blacksmith! Can you, really?" Sir Erick laughed at her comment.

"You're doubting my capabilities? There are some things you don't know about me," he said and everyone now understood as to why people call him a Jack-of-all-trades teacher.

"Then, I leave my weapon in your hands," Sheloah said and Sir Erick nodded at him.

Isobel suddenly spoke, getting everyone's attention.

"I'll wake up early tomorrow. I have to prepare the things we need for medications. I hope Geof will accept us in getting some of their medical items."

Everyone nodded at Isobel when suddenly, they saw a hand that was raised. Shannara wanted to speak up.

"Sorry for the sudden interruption but we need to be careful. If the zombies here are more difficult to handle, what more for the zombies in other places beyond Pangasinan? We cannot be too sure," she said and everyone thought that what she said was indeed right.

"Okay then. We will finalize this plan tonight. For now, you guys rest. We have a big day ahead," Sheloah's uncle said and everyone stood up.

"Hey, can I sleep with you," she asked and Isobel heard her asking a question so she suddenly jumped on Shannara, grabbing her arm.

"Shannara, no! Sheloah's hotel room is too cramped since she sleeps with her family," Isobel said and Shannara looked at her, feeling awkward since she didn't know her well.

'You ain't sleeping with her knowing Veon would be there, too!'

Isobel's eyes twinkled as she spoke to Shannara. "You get to sleep with me!"

Isobel winked at her as she started grabbing Shannara towards their hotel room. This made Sheloah giggle. She gave Shannara a wave as the two girls walked away.

"Good night, Shannara!"

Shannara looked back, asking for rescue.