Alexis Lopez

The Black Beret

We are the black berets, and we have one rule: “Always complete the mission” I guess that’s why they only select the best of the best. I am no exception. I left everything behind. I trained for three years and am now part of the elite task force under the “white masks” as the locals call them. An organization of wealthy officials. They control all of our sources but are hardly seen. When they are, they’re always in a long black cloak, and white mask reminiscent of a barn owl. They don’t live with us in the commune, in fact, no one knows where they live. We just know they pay us well as a Black Beret. Bravery is a commodity in this post-apocalyptic world. You can find things such as medical kits, non-perishables, and sometimes, water sources. On the other hand, there’s threats such as disease, radiation, feral mutated animals, and outsiders willing to do anything to survive. That being said, they all pose a danger to our health or resources, which is why we have to patrol. But recently, the white masks decided to expand, so here we are.