Bunker System

Chapter 1

[1 hour remaining]

It said those words on a slight transparent screen. The lucky guy to notice this was called Cumas, he was puzzled by what he was seeing and he glossed over it. Sitting on an uncomfortable wooden and plastic chair and table combo, he started again for the millionth time as a teacher.

"As he blah blah blah, he blah blahed and then he did this cool blah blah," that's what he heard from his teacher's mouth. He wondered how he felt. Cumas wasn't samet but he had one thing he was always intrigued by psychology and sociology. People thought it was a bit sadistic but he glanced over it. He just kept on hearing the teacher ponder on.

[35 minutes remaining]

Cumas was still puzzled why he was seeking this. In intervals of 5 it would always pop up, illuminating its presence to him, but then get overshadowed by how Cumas was unimaginative. There were 5 minutes left of the school day and he had given up listening to what the teacher said.

Oh well, could go over this at home.

He looked at the minutes again, curious what this was. He swiped up on the transparent image and it just scrolled up and stopped going up when it hit the first thing it posted.

[Atomic bomb has commenced]

He swiped back down and it had relocated itself to where it was earlier. His eyes widened. 

This thing, is this real?

He kept on clicking on it. 

Well, this is a turn of events.

He chuckled quietly to himself. He was luckily enough in a corner all by himself, so most wouldn't look at him. He had friends but they were irreverent in his eyes, he had no personal relationships. His parents?

Underneath his belly button and on his wrist were cutts, lethal ones. They had done, but to no prevail, they couldn't kill him, not out of pity, but because of their incompetence. Cumas avoided death many times using his brain and his knowledge of human activity. He clicked his tongue. He let go of those painful memories, he questioned this. 

Should I take this seriously?

It would be fine. He planned on leaving and he gained enough money to do so, but he still was confused by all of this. He kept on looking, giving off as if he was gazing into space. People thought it was funny, especially when the teacher called his name. "Cuams, Cumas, Cumas!" He ran out of patience and he finally broke the concentration. "Yes?" 

"Can you pay attention to what I am saying at least for the last few minutes, it's almost the end of the day so just hold it, ok?" He said it sadly, as if he had done something wrong.

"Yes sir, I will try," somebody chuckled from it, which Cumas was proud to add.

The comedic effect kind of worked.

The teacher sighed and said something exciting, " class dismissed."

[30 minutes remaining]

[You unlocked the Map]

[With this you can find the Bunker]

Confusion rolled around Cumas's face. He got up and moved immediately. The room was your average high school classroom. The seats all assigned on a specific pattern all equidistant from each other. Cumas did not dash in a hurry, he first checked this so called 'map'. To his surprise, it showed a map.

What was I expecting?

He saw a red mark to where this bunker was, which is still making his brain stir. 

What is this bunker? Is it a living quarter for…

His eyes illuminated as he walked down the gall way, his half- empty bag got put half- full. 

What do I have in here?

He saw a few books and his pencil case.

Alright then.

He got all his work books, but left the small bland pencils case and a small tiny notebook. He looked around and saw a locker as people passed the guy on his knees. They ignored him, some glanced at him. One asked, "Hey, why are you emptying your bag?"

It was a girl who  was pulling a guy with her. He was muscular and she was cute and popular. Cumas was surprised by her approaching him. He rubbed the back of his head, acting awkward, "well, I lost my phone somewhere and I was looking for it," he added a stupid smile to the lie he spouted. He had no phone, so he hoped the excuse would work. It backfired and this made him make a mental note to himself. "Well, let's help you," the guy disliked this and Cumas saw the scowl. 

If you make up a lie, make sure you can clarify it.

He smiled embarrassingly again, "no, you don't have to, you are probably doing something with your friend anyway," he looked at the guy, who nodded his head and gave a thumbs up. "No, it's fine, we will help." She stayed strong and Cumas punched himself for this mistake one million times. The traffic in the corridor dispersed and there were less people. Overall, they were causing a commotion, which Cumas disliked. Cumas spoke more lines and she started looking, the guy looked at him. "I am sorry for this," he said in a down tone to him. The guy sighed, "let's make this quick then," he stared annoyingly at him. People looked at him, asking if he was going to beat him up. The reason why this was because the man standing in front of Cumas is a renowned bully, famous for his slaveraric work. Cumas did not want to do this now so he spoke to him, "give me your phone, let's say its mine then I will give it back to you," he averted his eyes, seeing the next notification, tensing him even more.

[25 minutes remaining]

Come on.

The guy petrifyingly looked at him, "but are you going to give it back?" He stuck out his lip when he girl wasn't seeing him. He nodded quickly, showing his fear. 

He chuckled and stuck it out. He gently took it and said," hey look, I found it," people stared at him again, next to the bully, feeling bad for him. The girl turned and saw it and she looked falsely happy. "Oh great then, how about I add you number," Cumas left his mouth open when she said that. But before he even realises it, it's on contacts. 

Phewww.

He thumbed up the guy and gave her his phone. "What is your name?" 

She asked curiously. He said," Cumas," she nodded in response. "Mines Cindy," she smiled like the sun. He smiled back and then the guy started moving and dragged her inconspicuously away. Cumas shoved the phone in his pocket. 

If I see that girl again, I swear…

Before he could finish the thought the next occurrence happened. 

Bang, splash!

She knocked on the water fountain, even though it was about 10cm away. People believed it because of her large butt, which was massive and also why the guy was trying to touch it. "Oh, no, I have to clean it up," she said crouching down, all stared at her. Cumas did what he achieved while that happened, silently closing the locker against the wall, filled with others of its kind. The bully moved in to him and said the words," clean or else-" 

"Else what?" He looked angrily at him. He realises the mistake and says, hoping it would fix this," I will clean it and you go do her, cheering you on mate," he changed his anger to a smile, clenching his teeth and even raising his thumbs up. The guy acted surprised and said, " alright bro," he smiled not in a threatening way. Cumas thinks it was his confirmation of being his friend/ lackey. He didn't care and moved in. "Let me clean this up," he said," since you helped me," he smiled directly at her and she said "fine," after fidgeting in her pockets. She moved away with her friend into the distance as the guy shoved him a thumbs up. Now everybody around was puzzled and came to the right conclusion.

This guy must be his friend/ lackey.

They felt sorry for him but he tidied everything up. While he was sulking enough to finish his thoughts.

I am going to kill her, pit of every one she could have asked help for, she asks me, ME, out of every-.

He blinked and saw the phone. He sighed and picked it up, leaving immediately. When he arrived outside the school gates, he saw the next notification. 

[20 minutes remaining]

Why?

He wanted to check the bunker, but he was scared of what it said at the beginning. 

[Atomic bomb has commenced]

He was freaking out. 

Is this real? What will happen?

He opened the map and saw it's a perfect replica of his town.

So, What's the nearest shop or supermarket to the bunker?

His eyes illuminated again, with his empty worn bag on his back, he dashed as fast as he could to save his life.

The map was precise but it didn't give directions to where he had not explored yet, that's why he was a bit confused when he was just in the middle of nowhere. However, he arrived at the supermarket. 

[15 minutes remaining]

To his luck, this place was just a few blocks away from the bunker and he was just smiling at that. He had gone to this place before to do food shopping. This massive building was intimidating when entering the first time, but he was used to this intimidation.

Especially after those guys harassed me.

He clenched his fist and grabbed a trolley, which makes him even more mad if he just checked the map he would have found out this is the best place.

Thos dumb idiot, wasting my time. If I see her again I will smack her.  The guy? 

He thought about it as he walked in with his uniform past the automatic doors. The spacious area was amazing but the loud noises echoed everywhere so it was annoying. While he was running, he had, miraculously, unlocked the phone. This put him at an advantage as he could use the money on the girls card with the app. 

He smiled, happy it was going his way. The way he opened his app was impressive as he walked through the aisles with food. He thought about it. He had stared at the girl for a while, the one called Cindy. She is very popular and can talk to everyone. However, how people portray her is wrong. There are really no negative aspects about her. But she is weak. Cumas gave a deadly glare. She misuses every opportunity to gain fame and makes others do the work for her, that is also the reason why she was asking for help from Cumas. He thought about it and it really dawned on him how much time wasted just by thinking he needed space for food. He was going to the seeds but now that he has more space, he could get actual food as well. He was proud of himself.

Cindy misusing Cumas. He hated that so much because Cumas hated that. He was always misused and if somebody does anymore to him, he will make them pay. 

Cindy, you made me waste my time. Your friend mr bully, he should die in a hole.

He went over that when the notification popped up.

[10 minutes remaining]

[This will be noted for future references: ]

[Cindy will pay with time]

[Mr bully shall die in a hole]

He blinked twice as he got to the self scanning area.

What the…

He was puzzled but he had no time, his deed was to use as much money from her.

That's how she is going to pay while she gets done by the guy.

[Cindy’s debt is paid off]

[She has gained 1 point in abeyance and sustenance]

[Failed to add points]

[Will be added once she is in the bunker]

He glossed over the notifications as he was in a hurry. He had mountains of food to scan and he was gaining a lot of attention. Because of it.

Come on, come on.

Once done he rushed out. Zooming past with astounding speed.

[3 minutes remaining]

He missed the other two notifications because he was running so fast and only paying attention to what was said by the map. When he stopped, he took long breathes.

“Oh man, that was hard,” he kept on inhaling the air. He turned and looked at what was supposed to be called the bunker. He blinked. 

What? No, no, nooooooooo.

He was denying this fact. He even said it out loud, “no, how can this be happening?” 

It was a small shed that made up the ‘bunker’. He went on his knees, almost giving out a tear. He looked at the huge pile of food hebaught which was practically overflowing from the basket. While he was crying, he saw the notifications again. He put his backpack down, which was also filled with food, but mainly seeds for the long run. But it was all for nothing. He wanted to punch himself a billion times.

[1 minute remaining]

Might as well open it.

He opened the door and saw the room. His mouth wide open, teeth showing, eyes illuminating.

Is this really a hallucination? So trick?

Why was he surprised?

The shed was a small wooden shack that was practically about to break down. That's how it looks from the outside. However, the dilapidated building looked completely different from the inside. A large room 5 times the size of the shed on how it looked from the outside was present. 

[30 seconds remaining]

[29 seconds remaining]

[28 seconds remaining]

He grabbed the trolley and rushed everything inside into the fake shed. He looked outside as the sun was shining so bright, he closed the door behind him, hoping he would see it again.