The voice belonged to the same group Danny had seen earlier snatching off a bag from those women.It was the sun that welcomed Danny before meeting the group’s unwelcoming face. Now that Danny took a closer look at them, he saw the striking resemblance they bore.It was almost as though they were a group of fugitive brothers. They were four and they looked aggressive, wielding weapons and shouting at the two men. If one were asked, they’d think these people were a pack of ex-convicts waiting for the end of the world to show people who were the boss after all.Hopefully, Avery would know how to deal with them.Avery stepped forward, holding his hands up in a gesture of peace. "We come in peace," he said, "we're just like you all. We have nothing on us and are out to scavenge for a little something to eat." The leader of the group, a tall, muscular man, stepped forward. "We don't care about what you have to say. Just drop what you have on you before you make us let you,” he growled.D
Instantaneously, Danny and Avery vibrated in shock and turned in the direction of the scene.The people in range had begun to scream and scamper away for their lives as the smoke of the freshly released bullet stormed the air.Danny felt chills run down his spine as the burnt smell penetrated his nose.Never in his life had he witnessed a shooting. His heartbeat had accelerated and he doubted if he’d be able to move his legs at all.The group of girls was now in a somewhat hot argument with the brothers. It pleased Danny to discover that the shot was fired in the air instead of a person.He was sure more than half of the world were zombies now and it wouldn't do to waste away the lives of those of them that remained.Even if survival wasn't certain, they all needed to work together and preserve their lives instead of fighting, stealing, bullying, and shooting.It was apparent now that humankind would never sail away from their mischievous nature even if the world was ending.“Those du
With their decision made, Danny and Avery ventured cautiously through the debris-filled streets. Their eyes darted from shadow to shadow, ever vigilant for any sign of danger. They came across a partially collapsed convenience store and decided to start there.Entering the store, their footsteps echoed in the silence. Shattered glass and overturned shelves greeted them, evidence of looting in the chaos that ensued. A whistle reverberated from Avery as they took the view in.“One hell of a nasty scene must have happened here. It's great that the windows are transparent and the rays could enter the store.” He said.As Danny trailed his eyes, “I wonder where the zombies are though. Probably hiding in the shadows or what?” He blurted out.“Ask him.” Avery pointed at a fried and sizzling body in the floor with all of the dark fluids as the only indicator that the hellish figure once belonged to a person.The sun had done its job on them. “Argh—” Danny belched, using his hands to block hi
It seemed Avery was done with that section as he stood with hands akimbo. “Experience, Danny. Experience has taught me that the government can sometimes not be reliable. Let's just be ahead of others.” Turning around, “Now, how can we find resources for the SOS sign?” He asked more to himself.Did the man not know that his hand was hurting already for holding so much?“How about we find where to drop these instead?” Danny sarcastically pointed out.It was then that Avery turned to him and as though he was just realizing it, he nodded. “We can store those in my jacket. I think it's big enough.” He said and began to pull off his jacket which left a white singlet on his broad chest.Danny’s mouth slightly parted as his eyes met with Avery’s strong arms. He thought his own muscles would never match with those even if he trained for a thousand years.Avery, who was unaware of Danny’s admiration bent and spreads his jacket on the floor then ushered Danny to drop the contents in it– which D
“Damn!” Avery whistled. “It's a bloody sight here, mate. But the coast is clear.” The mere mention of a bloody sight already sent a wave of goosebumps across Danny. Although, he knew he shouldn't be like this after all, it was the apocalypse.Bodies would indeed be found everywhere and blood would inevitably flow too. Although, he wondered why the people should be against one another when there was a more pressing opponent.This was the time to be united and not waging war against one another.As he stepped forward, following behind Avery, he gulped at what was before him. The once violence bustling street now lay silent, covered in a macabre display of blood and lifeless bodies.The hooligan brothers and the girls they had encountered earlier had met a grim fate. Each one of them had shot themselves to death, leaving behind a haunting scene of tragedy. The stench of death filled the air, causing Danny's stomach to churn. He fought the urge to retch as he took in the sight before h
Deciding not to accord Mae any regard or attention of his, Danny faced Avery.“Remember the chair we tied Blake to?” Avery nodded. “Yes, what about it?”“Mae can tie the bed sheet on it and lower it down. Then, we drop the things on it and it would be left to her stamina to get the items on the chair back up.” Danny supplied.Avery tilted his head with eyes observing the distance from the window to below the ground.The building was two-storeyed so, it shouldn't be much of a headache.Finally, Avery spoke out. “Might work but I'm not betting on it.”“It's the only option we have unless you can think of a better one.” Danny found himself snapping.The corner of Avery’s eyes turned to him and then, “Easy, mate. I'm also hungry.”What the?This wasn't about food though, Danny thought to himself. He was only frustrated by all the drama and tension.In about forty seconds, Avery yelled out the instructions to Mae and soon, she emerged with the chair and bed sheet.It was rare to find he
The dimly lit room felt suffocating even as Danny slept, a stark contrast to the chaotic world outside and the flesh-eating monsters lurking in the corners somewhere.The thick walls were supposed to provide some semblance of safety but now that they were almost broken down, Danny wasn't sure anymore.Even as he slept now, his unconsciousness carried still the fear and violence that he’d just witnessed outside.The bodies of those gun-down men and ladies still flashed across the depths of his mind. He would never get used to seeing dead bodies lying around and also the sight from the day before— it was so many things happening at once.Even as Danny slept, he found that he was somehow half awake and aware of the atmosphere that was tense and the frustration that hung in the air like a heavy cloud.Mae's sharp voice cut through the silence, breaking Danny and Avery from their restless slumber. Danny groggily rubbed his eyes, trying to make sense of the urgency in Mae's tone. "Why is s
With determination, he and Avery gathered the materials they had stowed away earlier: cardboard, a spray painter, and lamp stands and in a whim, they got to work.The room felt cramped as they worked with the cardboard and spray painters first.They laid the cardboard in three places and resorted to writing a S in th first, an O in the second and another S in the third one.The spray painter hissed softly as Danny pressed the nozzle, leaving bold red letters on the cardboard. Despite his weariness, he focused on creating a clear and visible SOS sign. Sweat trickled down his face, mixing with the dust on his skin.Avery was there giving instructions and directions on how to make it bold and visible.“A little bit more paint here, mate.” Avery would chirp his instruction and Danny would take heed.Together, they were bringing the sign to life and it wasn't as hard as Danny thought it’d be.As a matter of fact, he was enjoying it. It was like playing with a toy.As the sign took shape,