4-15 Undefeated

Pain. Pain is the great equalizer, the secret to life. From the time I was a boy, I learned to always inflict pain faster than my opponent, to never let pain guide my decisions, and always harness. The pain for my own strength. The Great Quake brought misery and death to a countless number of people, but it made me a god ruler of my domain. The greatest bounty hunter do ever live? No one, No one dared run from TJ. Swinson except one. They call her the loan survivor, the Savior of the refugees, But she is my greatest bounty ever. This is life on the changing Earth. Knock, Can I come in? I'm sorry, Tim. I just need a minute. It's been a while since you call me that. Oh yeah, sorry about that. It's okay to mourn her goal. We wasted so many years on this political bullshit, and in the end none of it mattered. The war still came, and now she's gone. She died the way she lived, fighting for her cause. It doesn't make it hurt anyways. At least you know my wife and child wood murdered in cold blood. For all I know, that asshole could have been here if it was the black shirts that infiltrate us. You're probably right, there's still no communications. Were in total blackout. Bennett said he would check with the General and give us an update when they came back. They're going after Bennett's. Hoping the General will send forces with him. Do you think they can catch up in time? I don't know. Without communications, we can't learn any of our forces in the south, and we can't get news from them either. If this ash doesn't stop falling, we're going to have to abandon the city anyway. Take two steps forward and three steps back. No wonder the Fed's abandoned it. They knew the ash was coming, They got erka. Why stay and fight? What are we gonna do? Wait for orders and follow them? Why? Because it's all we know. I could have left. I could have left and joined the militia and been with her. I never had to stay and fight. I backed myself into a corner. You cared, You cared about all the people in the West, kept them free. Whole family is allowed to live for another decade in freedom because of you. Don't discredit that the outcome was the same. But we didn't know that. You could have been selfish and left them all to the mercy of someone who would have rounded them up and caged them, someone who would have crushed the native lands and destroyed everything we believed in. But you didn't. I lost it all cold. But here I am standing at your side because I believe in you. M hm. Not the command structure. You can't get her back, but you do get the choice on how you move forward from here, street, fucking. This line, you go in. Street, just put that box up front. As soon as we get out of this place. I want to drink. The sooner the better, Huh. I couldn't agree more. You boys have been worth your waiting credits. We do a couple more loads like. This and I'll have enough credits to get you Landosa passes. What do you think about that you can do that? Well, how do you think about mine? You're not a landowner. I was at one time. What happened. I had a hold, a wife, a daughter. Then the quake happened. My wife died. I'm sorry to hear that my mom died in the quick too. My home was located in a subdivision where TJ. Swinson set up his shop. Really, but one night my daughter, she got angry with me. She ran out the house. I chased after her, but TJ found her first. He took her and arrested me. Why or he was drunk. I lived my life in a cell and I labored away in. A power stitch. How did you get out? Well? TJ likes to drink. One night he beat the hell out of me. Then he decided to leave me for dead in. The bad lands. Little did he know the smell of freedom was so rejuvenating. I survived and now here I am cried. The second chance at life. I guess you could say that, let's get out of here, back to freedom. Sit in the front. Why just do it? Sure, boys, a stroke of luck? Chop what? Oh shit, Johnny get him in the back decks? Guards coming. Everything, Okay, fellas just find sir watt me see your papers? Here you go, sir for a couple of young fellas. You guys look like you did pretty well today. Sure didn't. How your passes look good? Have a nice day fellas. You too, sir? Yep, looks like we're good to go. Looks like it you think it? Story was true? Bits and pieces. Everyone loves to play the victim, especially when it suits them. Don't you try to run away from shadows, they always catch us. Learn to please whatever teams come your way. Don't become the stranger. Too hard labor. There's no the way, hear me. I say, they've coming this straight, and if you do way, you gonna gain there. Way. Say, if you can take some ray. You'll get twice some. My friend, you gonn again the way, Say you'll get there a bench. At least the ash stopped falling. If I had to wear that mask for one more second. You should still keep your face covered. Huh. The sun is so gloomy. Yeah, that's a good word for it. Gloomy. It still not working. No, it's still dead. How can that be this? They didn't mind to work either. When they cut California off after the Great Quake, same thing happened. They didn't want anyone to be able to communicate with the outside world. Hey guys, we have a large group of people approaching. They're evacuating. Excuse me, sir, do you know what happened at the homesteads? Well, thirty or so of those fids portrayed themselves as the new recruits within the camp, and then they attacked. Then the bombs fell. It was killed. Did anyone survive? Well, they took some serious damage, but they have tough fighters within their ranks. Did you see a boy about eleven years old? Oh? I didn't see anyone. I was on the North Road. I'm just telling you what I heard. Did you hear what happened up north? A lot of death. I'm going south, maybe all the way to South America. If it's still there. Good luck, buddy, Yeah, good luck to you guys too. What if they're evacuating to. Dad, I don't know, Star, I don't think they would. The plan was to meet back there, and that's what we should stick to. If Grandma Nancy is still alive, I think that's what she would do. Tell me where I'm an sleep. Because this is like good instead xtreeme. To die, to die too, thank. You, Blessy. It's too don too. This is too. You gonna be okay, Superstar. We survived, right. Thank God has a reason for that. And right now I think it's finding Daniel and getting mom worked. Couldn't agree more. That is too too. Hi. This is Jane Austen, otherwise known as Survivor Jane and the voice of Dolores Chapman. I'd like to invite you to my website, survivor Jane dot com, where I write in a conversational tone on topics of how better to prepare yourself and family. You can also find links to my books What Could Possibly Go Wrong, Emergency Survival Hygiene, and my game book Puzzling Over Preparedness. You could also find information on prepper Camp, the largest three day preparedness event in the country every fall, hosted by myself and my husband Rick Austin. Con See Gode Gods. I'm not carrying her anymore. Oh, wake up, you're walking. I get her, leave her, I said, wake up and see there you go? Fellas what you want to discuss it with? Sheila kJ That's enough, Let's just take a break. This place looks like it wasn't much more than a hardware store and a gas station even before the quake. It's a perfect little crap hole to heide a refugee in serge. You want to make some grab Oh, I'm. Not cooking wit slip the girlies do it? I kill you for half the day anyway. I can't. That's not a bad idea, that's a horrible idea. I know how it runs like this girly work car. You'll keep knowing and knowing. Chain her to a tree. She'll be good for nothing except headaches. Do as he says, and then make some food. Searche, make miky do eat. There you go, little pet burly dog. You're on weapons detailed. Yes, sir, are you playing that game again? Slowly? There? That is the time. Do you have to win though? But keep playing anyway? Why don't you get TJ to play with you? TJ does not play games very often. He is a focused man. He walked a perimeter like a guard dog and makes certain his mission gets accomplished. Yeah, he doesn't really strike me as the type that relaxes. He does plenty of relaxing, but not on the road. It never with a bounty in hand. She's watching him, watch her. I have a feeling that Girty is more clever than a thing. It's smoking her nature to be quiet, which she is definitely quiet. Do not worry. DJ breaks them all. Quit looking at me like that. Answer me when I talk to you, Answer. Me, OKJ, pure and unbroken. That is where his words. You will regret each moment of your defiance. Waste the words, waste so bread Dosagana Tuesday. Not stay burn the side matches can take it one more day, matter how much pain on it, no matter. How gotta think, I gotta be. I will kill you. I need to leave a trail. Somehow. What can I write with? Well, we'll kill me, We'll make the meat strong. I'll write it in blood. My initials that. We got company because it's nice just around the corner. Come on, Dad, We're almost there. Black snow and a sea of smoke. Who could have guessed that it would have come to this? Seriously, come on, guys, Oh my gosh, Dad, have you ever seen. Anything like this? Only once after the Great Quake? I was hoping I would never see it again. Sergeant Welker, suck staff, Sergeant Gleason, bit stop? How holding up? Hi? Terrence? Where's Erica between us? Taken by the Feds? What by serious would we be here without her? Must have been some plant to take down Erica more A shot me in the head and the chest. Damn boy, I hope you got on her knees and gave thanks to the Good Lord of buff Typically. You don't just walk away from that. You must have a hell in a garden angel or not Erica's gone true? Are you looking for Lieutenant General Workless? Uh? You know that I am their command tent? Send up in front of the old yard. The fence blew the hell out the base. Do you know if Daniel's Okay? Daniel Nancy are alive, Vince your poruson? He a fighter with that sword, that kid of Tillman. They killed about fifteen federal soldiers. It was impressive. Daniel Nancy a standards. Yeah, Tillman survive. He's with Lys. But mister Rowan, he was killed in a fighter and his home was lost to the bombing. Whoa there, buddy? You got an extra tent around here? Walker? Yeah, we's wont to bail over at the camp. Get the hell off me. I don't need a tent. I need to go see my boy and go get my wife. Okay, Vince, we're just trying to help. I know, and I appreciate it. You two have people you're worried about too. Why don't you go take care of it and we'll meet back up later. You sure go, I'll be fine. Let's go find them. Where will they go to Denver? It doesn't look much different than this. They'll have to make their own decisions about their futures. Oh no, they won't be staying Master Rowan's home. Walker said they were staying with Gear. This way, Cram and Nancy. They're back. Daniel, thank god, Oh my goodness, what happened to you too? Where's Erica? And where is Cassidy here? No? Oh no, she died in battle. Oh hell no, she died proudly and with courage. And what about Erica? Vince? Yeah? Dad, where's mom? What? Vince? She was captured by the federal forces. It was Merkley's son. They shut Dad in the head and the chest. Are you okay, Vince? I just want to get Erica back. I know there's still time, but the Feds bomb the whole northern route. I don't know if my parents survived. We didn't know if you guys lived. Thank god we found you. Thank you, Gear. It is me, Thank you brother. My son, Reren was out in the schoolyard when the soldiers came. Daniel. He is a natural with a sword. Daniel ran to. The house to take Ren and Elizabeth when mister Rowan's house was well. He was a fine man. How about Ned? Ned will be okay? He was shot in the leg and couldn't make the trek by foot just yet. Did you hear anything about my parents or greg or Penny? No, they got hit hard on the pass. They've been sending runners back and forth with medical supplies, but as you can see, they've been needed badly here as well. I did talk with one of the runners, but it's almost impossible to get individual names of survivors. Come in and sit down. I think I would like that. You look like you need much more than just a seat. It suffering's away to earn you. I better start putting miles on me. See. But I'm so tired. Wondering yim, but I'm living. What are you going to do? Vince? I have to go after Erica. I'll talk to Merkley and see how many soldiers he can send with me. But I have to go. We already spent two days getting here. Who knows how far they are now. I think we can get a buggy running now, maybe shorten that time a little. I've had a truck in the shop waiting for just this sort of opportunity. HI couldn't ask you for it, I would not give it to you. I am going with you, My sister would want. It that way. We're in this together. Can't have anyone viewing the merchandise. A scratchy burle up master, the pain in my ass? Hey fails. How are we doing just fine? How about yourselves? See you got a high woman chain that tree over there, she's not for sale? What about for reen? My boy, sure wouldn't mind getting a piece of that tonight. She's not for rent either. Oh, come on, don't tell me you're gonna keep some refugee whore all to your sales. Surgery craze, going to need bacco. I could make it worth your time. This is my chance. First step my hands, time, my shoe laces us together through here, Pump my legs. Move It's okay, now a lex now the chain. Look, yes, brother, getting me down. You don't have a food. Wouldn't understand if my show, your show, every. Bit of me and the bun of your hands. The god of me is biggest. Day and no day no die for sake, and everything that I've done won't be breaking easily. Now I can make it even though lights arouse. S away you goodbye. Hood. Weapon A weapon, need a weapon. That's all I have to do. The trail. You needn't leave a trail. I'll tie you to the side. Go swatch me fly, swatch me fly, swatch me fly, swatch me fly. Hey everyone, this is Pel Raveley from the Matter of Facts podcast Voice and the Role of cole Verges. If prepping guns and politics sounds like your cup of tea, come check out The Matter of Facts podcast every Friday on iTunes, Citron Spotify with my co host Andrew Bobo. Our forces are so scared there are no way to expand anyone to go after her. Bennett, trust me, I'd like to send you a group just to collect my trader's son. Sir. We wouldn't take longer than we have to. I bet they're not even out of the westerns own yet. I understand that, first, Sergeant, but with communications down, it could be like looking for a needle in a haystack. Now, I need to know that I can count on you to follow your orders. Ben It. We're going to need some strong men like you. Yes, Sir, I understand, Sir. Erica is just a figurehead. The legend will fade with her. We can still do this. We've won the battle in Denver and now it's on to the north. Yes, sir, thank you for your time. Sir, I tell you what's it for? On first, sergeant, how can I help you? I'm looking for someone, isn't it everyone? The records are very spotty right now, but I'll do the best I can. Thanks. Her name is Michelle Price. She was going out a black crew, maybe beyond what. We can hold. So keep your eyes. For the things that be. Here we go. Oh what she went out with the Charlie crew. We haven't received communications with them since the bombings. Did they make it to Denver? Now? They were in route? M then we should have seen them. Excuse me, I just came from Sedilia. If they were en route, we would have surely seen them. They were heading to Golden Sir, they could have been on the seventy by then. That area didn't get heavily bombed. Your guess is as good as mine. Right now, sir, I can let you know as soon as I have confirmation of arrival, you're headed over to assist Lieutenant Colonel Jackson. Right, that's the order I received. Very good, sir, I'll let you know. Thanks. We can't tell you what's it for. How did it go? What did he say, looks like we're on our own vents. What he won't send anyone? It's up to us. Really, What the hell? We go to battle, risk our lives and our family for the cause and he can't even send a handful of soldiers to get Erica back. What a freakin' come on, Vince, We're out of here. An emotion, no flicker, You are my everything. Any news on the shell? No, no one knows where she is. We didn't find your body on the way. Hopefully her crew made it to Denver. Maybe we just missed her. How don't you want to go look for. Of course I do. But I made a promise and I intend to keep it. Thanks Bennett, ohishta pull the trigger? Show me though in the face a blood flicker, Show me down, Show me down? So what did he say, Nada? I should go over there and give that no good pile of dirt a piece of my mind. My daughter's out there. We're going with or without his permission. I'm done with a shit these freaking Stripes. I dedicated my whole life to them for what. If it weren't for Erica, none of us would have our freedom. Right now, I'm going with you guys. This time I can fight and I am not getting left behind again. What about you, Nancy, I'm not going to fight. If that's what you're. Wondering, well be close to Dallas. You could stay with Brett. We could rendezvous back there. Sounds like a plan to me. Knock knock, I heard the more family returned. Greg, oh Man, Am I glad to see you, buddy? We come out, Come out wherever you are. Sheila wants to have a little chat. Bishop. Take the left, Sergey, go to the right. Damn J, I. Told you she was your responsibility. She's right here, Carl. I could smell her. She's here the Boles, she's in this area both. I can't be going to Seedonal. Let's cheeck over this league. Here she is. What are you going to do? Cut me with a piece of glass, Hold it real tight. Don't let it happen again, TJ. This capture is going to make our careers. It won't. Get on your knees, now, get on your knees. You think you could take me, Girly, she does. She thinks she could take me. Carl, come on, you have to let me. Erica. Just get on your knees. Look at her. Carl, come on. Right, go ahead, but leave Sheila out of it. Check this out. She's so tiny. You're going to regret this. Girly all right, you could throw a punch, but not enough, Curley, cute. Trick, kja leave Sheila out of it. What you got now, Curley? You got tricks? Well, guess what I got tricks to? Don't get on your knees. Really, Carl, what the hell am I supposed to do with this? That's your round. I'll tell you what I do with this. Obe in refugees. Do what you gotta do without the face, and don't break a bone. M m. M hm. Get on your knees. See that wasn't so tough. Look at me. Don't you ever run for me again? Dinner is ready, guys. KJ chain her back up, no mistakes. Give me your arms. Oh does your back hurt? Mm hmmm? Come here? The chain can go around your neck now, good luck picking that Sit down? You guys got scraps, She doesn't need it. If you want to carry her again. Fine, let me have the plate. I don't want anyone near her. This dog can bite. You want food, here's your. Food, Thank you, Jasper. Just like clockwork, bro, Capital City, here we come. I told you I would find a way to get us there. Yeah, you have to admit this place is crazy. I haven't been this far south before. We always went into the Capitol. It was tense, but not like this. Because with. Trouble trying to set you free. Try to let him be. Juble job job. Thanks for coming with me, Dix. I've never had a friend like you. That's three even I came bro Okay. One more checkpoint, we're home free. Oh shit, Johnny, that's a lot of guards. Just chill. The past will work. How are we doing today, sir? Papers What are they talking about? Step out of the vehicle. What are we being arrested for? You do resemble a couple of federal traders on our most wanted list. You look a lot like Johnny McLay talk and you look a lot like dexter Moore. Who what are you talking about? We don't know them. We'll see, sir. We have detained dexter Moore and Johnny mclintop very cold. Now them in Chattanooga and tell the notice. Yes, sir, there's been a mix up. I'm telling you. Step inside. My name is Justin case you have the wrong guy. Disaster Coffee is fueling disaster relief in America. Our coffee is roasted to order and ship to your front door. You cannot get it any pressure. Visit Disastercoffee dot com and caffeinate with a purpose. That's Disastercoffee dot Com. It is so good to see you, bro, my glass. Bro. How are my parents little banged up? But they're gonna be fine. Hanging's alive. There are some of the lucky ones, such a mess fence. Erica has been taken by the Feds, Greg, What you're kidding right? Where is she? They took her, ambushed us, shot us all my helmet, My dad's walk saved me. We lost Kyle fill up Anne Hensley. Oh man, I'm so sorry. Are you gonna get her? Of course we're gearing up right now. Merkley wouldn't give us any reinforcements to help. We're going solo. Come with us. I'm a mess, bro. Erica is my everything. Oh man. You know I love you guys, but I got to take supplies up north. People are counting on you. I'm counting on. You, Greg. I really need you for this. Please, Vince, I'm so sorry, but I can't my family, these people they need me too. I promise I'll take care of your parents. I understand you gotta do what you gotta do, right. I'm sorry, Vince, I really wish I could. When are you leaving now? We've already spent days coming here. Hopefully we can still find some kind of betrayal. I hope you do. Greg. I understand your decision, but I don't have time to worry. About that now. Maybe it's best if you just go take care of yourself. Mother fucking perk. Why does everybody know you want to do. Any o. You feel better? It would come. I love that man like a brother. I need him now more than ever. Vince, you have friends and they're with you. No, Bennett, Erica has friends there with her. That man there is my best friend. I loved him like a brother, but he still wouldn't come. Would you have left your family to go chasing off after another man's wife for his wife? Yes, Vince, we're going to get her back. I just miss her so much. I can't believe I let him take her. I'm going over the same guilt trip in my mind. If I would have just gone with you, guys. Then maybe then maybe you'd be dead too. Maybe, but I wouldn't be here kicking myself or letting them take her true stay strong, Vince. Do you know what Erica went through when she hauled you across Montana on your deathbed? She had to stay strong for you, and now you have to stay strong for her. And just so you know, I am your friend. I know, Bennette. I didn't mean it like that. I know you didn't. I just wanted you to be sure. I guess you're stuck with me. Y uh, living. Forgiven. I'll tie this tag to a branch. I hope they find it. Come on, we're going again. You're not looking too good, Merkeley. I've never walked this far in my life. You don't want to get too tired when you're in a pool of sharks. What do you know about it? Why don't you come tell me? What are you doing? Merkley? Do you see the tea on her back? This Gurley is mine. I don't want you anywhere near her. Do you understand? Commander Gray couldn't find you. It's time to go. Sorry to run on your parade. I told you never to run for me again. Right answer? Me when I talked to you, I told you never to run for me again. Right, Yes, what I couldn't quite hear that? Yes, you piece of crap. Yes, you told me not to run from you, but. You still haven't promised me that you won't. Yes, off, don't get lippy with me, Gurley, Sheila can take care of that real fast. Too, DJ. Her shirt is more dwarn. I noticed that as well. Sheila didn't do that. That's right. Hold still now, whatever Gurley you want to. Push, quit playing with the dog. Craven one come back. Dexta all is in custody. It's the package still and happened, Yes, sir, make sure to let her know, Yes, sir, I'll let her know. Thank you, sir. Put her on her knees. That was the Supreme General. He wanted me to let you know that your son, Dexter is now in federal custody. We're going into Amarillo to arrange a ferry ride across the lake. If you even breathe wrong while we're in that city, your son will die. If he's in custody. My son is going to die anyway, Oh. Don't. He's right, Erica, I'm the only ones saving you from all the horrible things that man has running around in his mind. If you screw this up, try to run, do anything other than what you are told to do, your son will die and you will wish. You were dead. Do you hear me? Yes? Yes, yes, I hear you. I'll have this bitch train in no time. Could you call him right? Wonder in the creature tell to wils is bloody flag turn new through? Oh y lord, how mecy lord? How ucyon? A thank you for listening to The Changing Earth audio drama based on the Changing Earth novel series by Sarah F. Hathaway. Grab your copy on Amazon or get signed editions at Changing Earth Series dot com. This content is copyrighted. For details on performers, sound effects, and music credits, visit Changing Earth series dot com, where you can subscribe to support the series and keep the adventure alive. Check out the Changing earthstore for exclusive gear. 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