THE ZOMBIE OUTBREAK

chapter twenty nine

Many of them looked at Ethan; they were all expecting him to remove the veil he had covering his face. Ethan looked around, and the looks on their faces showed they were not ready to see what he had to show them, but he needed to be accepted; he needed to know he wouldn't hurt any of them.

Ethan slowly removed the cloth he had covering his face, and they all gasped. "What the hell are you?" One of the people shouted, and they moved back in honor of him.

Ethan was different from Derek and his zombie soldiers. His face was exceptionally whitish, and he was looking more human. His eyes were blue, also showing he was more of a zombie than human.

As the crowd gasped and stepped back, Ethan's heart sank. He had been afraid of this reaction. He looked at them with his piercing blue eyes, hoping to convey that he meant no harm.

"I'm still the same person," Ethan said, his voice calm and gentle. "I'm still the one who's been helping you and protecting you. My appearance may be different, but