The Outbreak | Zombiestuck

[1] Outbreak

{Third Person View}

Footsteps clatter and heavy but quiet breathing is heard. The group of 4 wander around the empty and emotionless streets, only the sounds of zombies heard. The outbreak started about a week ago, an intoxicated fume was far beyond dangerous. It turned out to be deadly. The chemical reaction was tested for a science experiment in one of the famous factories. It didn't go out well. One person fell ill the next day, then the other, and then many more. The sickness was not curable and after it was said someone had died because of that sickness, one person checked on them one more time. Turns out, they were unlucky. The dead person came back as one of those things and bit the person. Then the outbreak started, one by one. Humanity broke, and no hope was left for the survivors when their resources ran out. The 4 kids were oddly intelligent other than just flat out foolish. Jade Harley, for example, was quite smart and knew what to do. But there was another group of 4 others, two 15 year olds and two 16 year olds. But this chapter isn't about then ;>- //shot.

The four kids were known as John Egbert, Rose Lalonde, Dave Strider, and Jade Harley. John and Jade were just 14, while Dave and Rose were 15. But these kids had past lives before the apocalypse. John Egbert grew up in the cities like the other 7 kids. His father held a bakery and John usually helped. Although, Rose Lalonde's mom had worked a mall. Her mom's job was in a boutique, clothing and makeup. On the other hand, Dave Strider lived in an apartment when his "bro" worked at a part-time pizza job. Then we have Jade Harley, she lived in a house but most likely adventures into the nearest forest near an ocean that had stretched out far away. Her uncle was also an adventurer and taught her survival and how to shoot.  Her uncle is the main reason why she has a sniper rifle.

The four walked around, having blood and bits of guts over their clothing. Dave had some swords, and carries spare ones in a light bag that he's capable of carrying even when running. John carries around a measly pistol, while Rose has carved metal screw drivers with a spare pistol. Jade, however, has a sniper rifle and is usually above trying to snipe down those things we call creatures. The four stumbled upon a couple of creatures, and the cluster was blocking their way. John muttered, "No way we're going to deal with that clusterf*ck." Jade was thinking for a moment, while Rose spoke up. "Well, most of us have guns and those make loud noises. It's best not to." Dave nodded, "True." Jade finally announced, "We just need to find another way out, like climbing up to the roof and back down." She pointed at the ladder attached to the building. Dave protested, "What if there isn't a ladder back down?" Jade responded, "I've been here a lot of times, and I remember seeing the ladders." John shrugged and Rose whispered, "Come on." The three followed after Rose and they climbed up safely. After the kids got up, they stared at the environment and the dead lurking about. Hope was gone, all of it. Jade sighed it off and walked off towards the end where the ladder was located. Dave and Rose followed. John had one last glimpse of the sunrise and then followed after the three. The four got down easily and passed after the crowd. The group walked off, still nervous that they'll encounter bad people or another one of those creatures.

Already afternoon and the three are scavenging. The other is looking out and for a safe place to seek shelter in when it's sunset. "I found a can of beans," John raised his scarred hand up. Dave found an empty bottle, "B.s," Dave rubbed his forehead due to it hurting. Jade didn't find much but saw 4 shadowy figures. "I see something.." She whispered to the others. Dave pulled up his shades, "They seem to be moving." Rose responded, "Well of course." John took a step forward. John squinted his eyes and didn't dare to raise up his arms. He hesitated and thought about their movements. In the distance someone raised their arm, and that left the group surprised. Then Jade raised her arm up, and right after the group ran towards. The figure's appearances started to form into 15-16 year old guys and girls. Dave and Rose muttered, "Dirk/Roxy?" While Jade whispered, "Jake?"