Oh my apocalypse [YiZhanFF]

Part 13: Nothing and Nobody

The thought that there might be an antidote never left Zhan's mind. He thought that if there was an antidote, or just a serum, which could prevent the transformation and stop an outbreak of this disease, mutation or plague, then he would want to find it. The problem is, he is not a scientist, but a surgeon.

But that makes him all the more aware of how urgently they need to find competent scientists. Only, were there any such scientists still alive? And if so, where would they find them?

Zhan's thoughts broke off, however, when Yibo tapped him and asked where his mind was going again, now that they were about to go outside and get back on the road. Zhan apologized and reminded himself not to let himself get carried away with those thoughts again until they reached their destination.

As the two left the village school, their eyes wandered in all directions and their ears listened. Since the sun was just setting, the two could still see their surroundings clearly. They intentionally chose this time, in order to save the few batteries they still have for their flashlights.

Because unfortunately they have no possibility to charge those flashlights with batteries somewhere. And all they have now is a pack of 8 batteries. Whereby they need 2 batteries per flashlight and these, with continuous operation, lasted only two hours before they were empty.

Both were annoyed that they didn't stop again at the dam to see if their equipment might still be there. They had intended to, but since they were constantly on the run, they had no choice but to leave the dam behind.

Their next destination, also because they desperately needed gasoline, was a small city. Whereby city was still exaggerated. It was more like a small suburb or a larger village. Although they wanted to avoid the towns and cities, they need supplies and urgently new equipment and gasoline. So they have no choice but to go to the nearest town.

And they also took it upon themselves not to drive without lights that night. Since before them a curve-rich distance lay. In addition they would have to change the direction several times and without light, they would recognize in the darkness simply purely nothing.

When the two were at the car, they suddenly heard a screech that seemed to come from the basement of the village school. However, Yibo killed this male vampire and he certainly did not come back to life, so this was the proof for the two that there was at least one more vampire in the basement. Both were glad that they had not looked further after encountering the first vampire.

Zhan started the engine of his car while Yibo kept an unblinking eye on the door to the village school. Nothing was happening. Relieved, Yibo nodded to Zhan and Zhan drove off.

It was a stormy night, colder than the nights before, and it smelled like rain. Although it was the height of summer, the weather that night made it seem as if autumn was not far away. Zhan even shivered briefly, which is why he closed the window again. "We desperately need to find clothing to keep us warm during the colder nights and days. And we need sleeping bags so we won't be lying there like that at night." Said Zhan.

"Yes I know. But can we get all that in the next town?"

"I wish I knew. Right now, I can only hope. Even better would be if we found a military base and could collect everything we need there. But I suspect it will all be gone now."

"That's what I'm assuming, too. As far as I know, your father wanted to move from military base to military base with the survivors, if that's possible. But honestly, I didn't find any on the map at all. Then which route are they taking? Are they maybe just a day ahead of us?"

"If the battery from the radio wasn't dead, we could find out. Somewhere there must be something where we can find the proper technology we need. Solar charger, solar plate stove, night vision equipment, spare rechargeable batteries, batteries, crank flashlights, flares, and then all the other stuff. Four-season tents, matching sleeping bags, isolation mats, raincoats, and so on. A military store would be good. Better a military base. But you're right, I didn't find a military base on the map either. And stores are not marked on it."