They're Zombies, We're Survivors [EXO FANFIC]

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Chapter 17 

The people outside were trying to break the metal door down. They were slamming against it with such strength that the room felt like it was shaking. Luhan had glanced up, this time his eyes catching sight of the ventilation shaft. The thief knew that it was the only way out of the room, his hands going up to point at it- everyone looking up as well. The ventilation shaft was not new to all of them; they knew what it did and the uses of it. As if there was telepathy between them, Minseok and Luhan grabbed a table and lifted it off the ground. Everyone began working silently, trying not to get distracted by the pounding.

"Break it down!" Yi-en's cackle was loud and clear, Baekhyun could feel shivers run up his spine at the sound of the villain's voice. "They are probably inside. All of you are dead! All of you will pay!"

"Psychopath." Luhan said, grabbing something that could be used as a screwdriver and climbed onto the table. He stood on tiptoes, working his magic and when the opening was clear, he was the first person to pull himself up.

"Baekyoung, next." Luhan whispered down and everyone supported Baekyoung. The older boy was carried onto the top of the table. Baekyoung waved a hand, shaking his head.

"I'm fine. I can move." He tried shaking the hands of the others out when Luhan's hand stretched down. Baekyoung grabbed it, pulling himself up next. He began crawling first, knowing that he would be the slowest out of all of them if he waited. 

The others began to head up, Chen the last person. He covered the opening back, following the others as fast as possible. The sound of the people outside did not stop, the door finally slamming open. Everyone stopped crawling, scared that the people below them would hear them shuffling through the rafts.

"Wh-Where are they!" Yi-En yelled out. Dragging sounds could be heard from the room.

"Ten, did you move anything?" A snap came from the Leader and the young boy's voice floated to their ears.

"N-no, sir. I just accidentally slipped o-on the ground."

Baekhyun bit his lip knowing that Ten was the guard that helped him from before. The dragging must have been from the table, the boy must have dragged the table away from under the shaft to avoid suspicions.

"Sir, they were here, sir. We found a bag, seems stacked with food. There is a picture of-"

"Wu Yifan." The Leader growled and Kris tensed up at his name. He gave himself a facepalm, Kai nudging him and raising an eyebrow as if asking him what he left behind.

"Wallet." Yifan mouthed. He didn't have money in the wallet, but the picture of him and his daughter was there. He cursed mentally. He must have forgotten it on the table.

"They are here- go out and search the building. Ten, stay here with me."

"Y-yes, sir."

Footsteps left the room below them to search other rooms. Ten was left with Yi-En, the guard was silent at the Leader's presence.

"You know what I hate most, Ten?" The Leader began talking. Baekhyun felt something drop at the pit of his stomach. He knew what that tone meant, Yi-En had used it after he killed the lady in jail.

"Y-yes, sir?"

"Betrayal." There was the sound of breaking glass. "Do you think I was stupid not to see you help them?" Another laugh. Baekhyun crossed his fingers while Chen buried his face in his hands.