Humanity: The Last Hope

Chapter 1.14: New Companion

(Tiara)

Silence. I used to like the silence and just enjoy peace. Pero sa mga oras na ito, ngayon na hindi ko alam kung nag-iisa nalang ba ako at wala akong nakikitang buhay na tao, I slowly began hating the silence.

Tuesday, October 02, xxxx. Time, 11:50 p.m, the sudden uproar in the city began, and realisation that apocalypse occurred sunk deeper in my system, begging me to accept the reality. It's so sudden that I still can't comprehend if I am simply dreaming or not. It feels surreal, i can't believe it..

I stepped out from my car and grabbed the two large bags, ang isa ay ang gamit ni Cyrus. Nang maalala ko si Cyrus na naiwan na nilalabanan ang mga patay, humigpit ang hawak ko sa strap ng bag. Unease and worries were itching at every inch of my body.

I bit my lip and looked at my reflection at the dark night colored window, and i came to hate the appearance that welcomed me. I look so frail and delicate, soft pearls of turquoise eyes staring right unto my soul, the frowning chapped pink lips were slightly parted, the moon reflected at my glowing porcelain skin, my hair were in disheveled, but even the lilac locks that was violently curled in a knot still looked soft, white thin dress violently waving with the wind towards the south.

I gritted my teeth, hating my weak appearance, myself. I hate myself for not being able to save someone who's important to me, the first ever person that looked at me without resentment and judge, only pure trust and care.

I toughen my look, and the tough look on my face didn't matched with my delicate features. And so, i decided today. I will not be again the same Tiara, that weak and wicked Tiara that hid behind her angelic mask.

I forcefully tore my white thin dress, revealing the sight of my almost naked body, the only thing hiding my precious treasures were my undergarments.

I searched for a black sando inside Cyrus' bag, I did found one but the size is too large that it reached my knees, but nonetheless - i still wore it. I tied my hair in a ponytail, and grabbed a pair of bobby pins to pin the annoying head bangs away from my face.

And then i looked at my reflection again, and grinned when i finally look like someone dependable and strong. I gripped the handgun and grabbed two heavy guns and wrapped them in a towel and used the towel as my bag.

I then looked at the mall, I still need to look for suvivors after all - and foods ofcourse.

I quietly hid behind the walls, completely unnoticed, concealing my presence and avoiding creating any unwanted and troublesome noise. I peaked a little and searched for a convenience store and drug store.

It's safe outside than inside. Dahil maraming tao sa malls, mas maraming zombies ang gumagala. And the rotten smell was unbearable, incoherent mumbling growls of the dead was sending shivers on my spine. And i knew at this moment, i felt scared.

But i have to survive, i must survive.

With my one last exhale, i stepped out from behind the wall and ran towards the stucked escalator, good thing I'm not wearing any shoes at the moment, so I was able to sneak in.

Nang makarating ako sa second floor ay nakita ko sa kabilang dulo ang convenience store. I silently cheered, and adjusted my guns inside the towel.

Tinignan ko ang mga zombies na pagala-gala kung saan saan, I don't want to bumped into one of these corpse, the rotting smell of flesh were overflowing, the low grunts of the corpes were sending shivers down my spine, i swallowed the food that i ate for dinner that was rising in my throat. I took a deep breath before I glance at the zombies behind me, my eyes widened when a zombie was about to bite me. I silently dodged it and gasp for breath.