World War Z APPLY FIC

Ch. 4

Leila POV

A small crash brought me out of my sleep and I sat up abruptly before grabbing my pistol, ready for a fight. I sighed in annoyance when I saw Jungkook standing there with wide eyes and a sandwich hanging from his mouth.

"Sorry, I just wanted sandwich.", he said and I fell back on the couch.

"Damn it kid.", I sighed as he moved to sit down. I looked around the room before Kreme spoke up.

"He left. Said that it was for the best.", she said and I lowered my gaze to the floor.

"Who was that anyway?", Jungkook asked and I shrugged.

"An old friend.", I replied getting up to walk to the bathroom. On my way I check the windows for any infected. I ran a hand through my hair as I stared back at my reflection in the dirtied mirror. I tied my hair up into a ponytail planning to rinse my face. I turned the nozzle and was happy the water was still on as I splashed my face. I shook a nearby towel to dry my face when a faint scream reached my ears. I looked toward the window as Jungkook and Kreme ran to the bathroom.

"Did you hear that?", Jungkook asked and I held up a hand, silencing him. We waited for a minute before I let out a sigh. "Whoever it was they're dead now." Just as the words left my mouth another scream rippled through the wind.

"Someone needs help.", Kreme stated and I frowned before running a hand through my hair.

"I'm not too sure about this.", I mumbled causing the girl to scoff. "We can't leave them to die."

"We don't know how many are out there!", I argued.

"I'll go with you. Kreme can stay here.", Jungkook said and she crossed her arms.

"What no way! I'm going!", she spat and he sighed.

"No you need to stay behind and watch our stuff. I'll be right back.", Jungkook countered and she rolled her eyes, leaning in the wall.

"Alright. We're going out the back door. As soon as were out, barricade it back up until we come back. Open the door for no one if it isn't me or Jungkook.", I explained and she nodded.

"Pack our things in the car, just in case.", Jungkook said and I nodded in agreement. I held my crossbow tightly as she moved the chair from the door. Jungkook and I stepped outside with caution as I scanned the area.

"We have to go into the woods, be aware and watch yourself.", I told him as he walked into the green wooded space. I heard Jungkook rattle some paper and I turned to see a M&M pack in his hands.

"What are you doing?", I questioned.

"Whoever it was could be anywhere and these woods go on for miles. Don't want to get lost.", he explained dropped a single candy.

"Smart."

It felt like we have been walking for about 30 minutes now and I let out a sigh. "Wouldn't be surprised if whoever it was is dead."

"Oh come on, have some faith.", he chuckled and I scoffed.

"Faith in what, may I ask."

"I actually don't know how to answer that.", he said and I shook my head.

I suddenly heard a twig snap and turned around swiftly, aiming my cross bow at the source of the noise. Jungkook held up his pistol and we zeroed in on the bush. Before I could open my mouth to speak someone grabs me from behind causing me to drop my weapon and I threw my head back, colliding with their nose. They stumbled away from me giving me an opening to swing. I threw a punch to his cheek as a second assailant jumped out of the bushes at Jungkook.

I moved to help the boy but was pulled back by the dark haired man. He grabbed my arm which I sent flying backwards to hit him again. Once he was a good distance away I shot him in this leg with my concealed pistol before giving the final kill shot between his eyes.

I walked over to Jungkook to kick the second one off of him before shooting him as well. I held out my hand to help him up as a third person appeared. I aimed my weapon to see it was a girl with her hands up.

"I'm not one of them!", she shouted in fear and I lowered my gun. "Were you the one screaming?"

She nodded her head and I sighed as Jungkook tapped my arm. "See she didn't die." I rolled my eyes as I turned my attention back to the woman.

"What's your name?"

"Veronica.", she replied and I nodded.

"Who are they and what were they chasing you for?", I continued.

"They used to be my people until they turned on our community. Wanted to take all the supplies for themselves. Killing everyone, even the children. So I ran, ran until I couldn't run anymore but they always ended up finding me.", he explained and I turned to walk away.

"Take me with you please! I'm sure the others are still looking for me. They'll kill me on sight."

Jungkook turned to look at me before pulling me aside. "We can't leave her here."

"I know. My conscience wouldn't allow me to. Also we will never hear the end of it from Kreme.", I replied and he smiled.

"You can stay with us. But if you turn on us like your people did, I will slit your throat myself. Do you understand?", I threatened and she nodded.

"You have my word.", she stated and I picked up my cross bow. Sounds of low groans reached my ears and I looked behind Veronica to see an infected. I quickly shot an arrow through its head as she gasped in fear.

"We should go.", I said as more infected began showing up. A single gunshot ran through the sir causing the birds to flock away.

"That came from the house.", I said.

"Kreme.", Jungkook mumbled before dashing in the direction of the house.

"Jungkook wait!", I shouted as Veronica and I followed closely behind him. We backtracked all the way to the house hoping we weren't too late.