Prompt: Zombies
There was smoke everywhere. Bodies littered the ground and the air was filled with the cries of those who would soon turn. They stood in the middle of the plaza, their roting flesh emitting the foul stench of death, with blood dripping from their lifeless lips. Severed limbs hung from their mouths as they finished their human feast. CLACK! 'Crap!' I cursed silently as the lose brick i'd just knocked over bounced away from me. They turned in my direction, and I knew it was over. 'Calm down,' I try to ration with myself. 'They can't find me here, i'm safe.' They lie was obvious, even to my own panicked and sleep deprived mind. It felt like their hallow, bloodshot eyes were staring right into my soul. I swallow hard as they start walking towards me. There's at least ten of them, and with the injuries i've already gotten still draining the life out of me, I have no hope of taking them all on or even running away. 'It's for the best,' I tell myself solemnly. I look down at my arm, more specifically the still bleeding bite wound there. A sadistic smile forms on my lips, and slowly I stand, turning to face what I will soon become. 'Good-bye kids, its been fun.' I think, looking at the burnt out building my little rag-tag family was locked up in. 'At least this will give you time to run.' With a small wave towards the building I pull the pistol from its holster and place it against my temple. I send up one last smirk to the window I know my kids are looking out of and pull the trigger, allowing myself to become the final diversion for my family to escape, allowing myself to be eaten.
Authors notes: This is my second prize, for my childhood friend Lani. I am so sorry if this is crap, but I promised I tried! I'm just not good with zombies. Also, lame title is lame. As always, comments and constructive criticism are welcome!
