They began to set over the outpost, casting a warm glow as it illuminated the sky with a bright orange that would force the less down to earth people to forget their troubles for a moment and just stare at the beauty that was the world, or what was left of it at least.

Sean and Scott both sat in chairs at the top of the Main Gate guard tower, a six pack that they had bought off of Sam between them as they held their guns across their lap and watched the sun die. The only reason Sean was there was that by the time the attack had ended, it was too close to night to attempt the return to Dallbow, both because of distance and the fact that most of the team was too tired to attempt to create a temp outpost that night, so Dark assigned each of them to a single shift of watch, and then informed them that they were all invited to a small party Xim was throwing at the Carnal Sin merchant store, in honor of their little victory. Sean reflected on all those things as he sipped his latest beer and turned to ask Scott, "Did you know that guy they found dead? Z?" Scott nodded as he looked up from cleaning and polishing his rifle to say, "I did, he was a really nice guy too, I trusted him much more than I will ever trust Blaqk. Shame he had to go, but that is the politics of these days, like the wild west." Sean nodded in agreement as the sun finally set below the distant mountains, twilight filling the world like water filling a bowl.

Dark was walking through the emptying streets on his way to re leave Sean and Scott of their shift, and to inform them as to when to be at the Carnal Sin store. Jill came with him, not for any real reason, but just for something to do. "Rookie pulled through all right didn't he." commented Jill as they saw the watch tower come closer to them, Dark nodded in response and said, "Glad to have him on the team, he is a good kid, if anything else." They were at the base of the tower now, Dark beginning to climb up and looked over the wall to see how well the Black Dragons defended the area. He was shocked, as a distinct line of bodies piled on top of each other almost 30 yards out, not a drop of blood coming closer than that. "Damn...." said Dark as he looked at the carnage, snapping out of it to tell Sean and Scott, "You guys are done; Ryan will have some men replace you in the next three minutes. Be at the Carnal Sin store whenever, and Xim stressed, no weapons. "Scott and Sean acknowledged the information and watched Dark descend the ladder, following after him, after they finished off the six pack of course.

Dark walked down the dimly lit outpost streets alone, the rest of his team had left before him. He felt slightly naked without his Flak Jacket or the weight of his Colt Anaconda by his side, but never the less, he wore his spare carheart over a black shirt with the term, "I have a fevah, and the only prescription is moar cowbell." printed on it. Dark entered the mega mall clearing and looked around, it felt different at night. Normally the clearing was outlined with packed market stalls, and usually several people arguing that the price of the goods being sold in said stalls was too expensive. At the center of the clearing however was the Carnal Sin store, what was once a single story grocery store now converted into the Carnal Sin, armory, barracks and general supply depot. were for the right price, anything could be purchased, the Carnal Sin "V" proudly branded on it, even women.

Dark gave a loud knock at the door and smiled as he entered, Xim, Spirrus, Soogie, Ducky, Teekay, Jarki, Ryan, all of the DPD and even Blaqk, were inside, having a good time. Drinks began to flow like water, and the party flew by with a flash. Dark remembered key details of it after it was done; he remembered that at one point, Spirrus had lit the punch bowl on fire, all though at that point it had become more of punch flavored vodka. He remembered another incident involving Ducky football tackling Xim right off his feet, and another foggy incident involving Xim and a stick of butter. At some point during the night, Dark assumed Flagg must have left, because a period existed after which Flagg could not be found.

About half way through the party Flagg had too much to drink, and ran out the back door of the store to vomit in the alley out back, looking around to make sure no one had seen him, but stopping after heard Xim's voice. Flagg walked slowly towards the voice and his in a nearby merchant stall, watching as Xim and Blaqk, continued a conversation. "Don't screw with me Xim, When you say you have all the supplies, I hope you mean you have all the supplies!" said Blaqk in a hostile whisper, as he paced back and forth. It had been an obvious long day for Xim, who ran his hand through his hair as he then sighed and said, "500 boxes of 12g, 900 boxes of 5.5 and 7.5mm, 250 boxes of .45, 300 boxes of 9mm, 50 packs of Grenades, and 25 crates of Ramen! That is all you asked for, and you saw for yourself, I sent it with your boys in that crate, it is a little late to count each bullet now Blaqk! I kept my end of the deal, I supplied you with all the ammo you will need for your little invasion, now keep your men out of my teams looting territory!" Blaqk smiled, apparently he had been writing down the complete inventory Xim had just described and said in a calm voice, "I always keep my end of a deal, rest assured; you will see no more of us in the sections under CS control...."

Flagg whispered to himself, "Oh damn..." and prepared to move back towards the party, and to inform Dark of Carnal Sin's deal with BD later, but felt an icy chill, followed by burning pain pierce his chest, looking down to see the tip of a knife blade impaled with in his torso. Flagg tried to scream but couldn't, as a hand covered his mouth and a familiar voice whispered into his ear, "Shhhhhhh, it’s OK now, your burdens are gone, be at peace, you have done all of us proud." Flagg agreed with the voice, and felt at peace with himself as the world dimmed and he fell into the eternal sleep.

Xim and Blaqk stood staring at the merchant stall where the muffled cry had been heard, and watched as Mel, with an ashamed look in his eye, dropped Flagg's lifeless body before them giving Blaqk a nod before he said, "Found him eavesdropping." Xim knelt next to the corpse and looked at him before he turned to Blaqk and said, "Shit, that's Flagg, a DPD member, damn it Blaqk you just killed one of my guests, if this gets out, Dark will petition to Neil and I will be so fucking...." Blaqk gave an angry glare at Xim to be quiet, and said, "We will take care of things Xim, go back to your party, no one will know." Xim looked at Blaqk for a long time before he said, "Whatever..." and went back inside.Blaqk looked up at Mel and said, "Dismissed solider." watching as Mel turned the corner and left. "Interesting...." said Blaqk as he looked at the DPD badge, further investigation was required.