Mr. Zombies

Ex-human

The Christoff Research Center

A middle-aged man continued to pander, an anxious as well as agitated look clearly drawn on his face. He repeatedly checked his phone screen, hoping to find a notification of the number he wanted from the thousands of numbers that entered his device.

'Professor Alfonso'

That is how it is written on his tag name, indicating that he is one of the professors at this research center. Finally his patience which was already at the end of the horn was exhausted, he then stepped towards his work desk, pressing the red button that was there. Before long the door of the room was knocked, indicating someone was already in front of it.

"Come in"

The door opened, and there stood a very young man. His posture was firm, with a firm expression tending to be cold. Alfonso looked at the man in front of him. Unknowingly he sighed, not expecting that this moment would arrive, the moment where he had to use his own research object.

"A1"

"Yes, sir"

The man called A1 spoke in a voice that resembled an army to his superiors.

"Go and find Jason. That little boy.."

Alfonso looked towards his goal again. His mind is really mixed right now, between continuing vaccine production or looking for the existence of a child who never complied with the slightest.

"Good Sir"

A1 replied firmly, then raised his hand, forming a respectful gesture. Just as he was about to turn around and leave the room, Alfonso's voice held him back

"Don't let anyone at this research center know"

Alfonso looked at A1 closely. A1 is one of the hidden research objects belonging to the Christoff research center. In recent years, the Christoff research center has been conducting covert research that has not been sniffed by security authorities. Starting from the manufacture of viral mutations, to genetic engineering to get humans 'ideal' that their clients want.

Alfonso let out a heavy sigh, he recalled the first time A1 had come here. His real name is Andreas. As an orphan and raised in an orphanage, Andreas has no family at all. It's just that Andreas was still normal and had full consciousness. But, as unfortunate as he can't avoid, the orphanage that houses him receives a large funding offer from the Christoff research center in exchange for a healthy and strong boy to take to the research center, for reasons that will be given education.

He still remembered how Andreas used to scream in pain or try to escape when the beginning of the study was done. Of course this research center is cruel. Not wanting anyone to know their crazy practices, the center continues to manipulate Andreas' memories, both by hypnotic methods and drug methods. Until finally formed A1 which is now standing in front of him. Stiff, unforgiving and just subject to orders.

A1 just nodded and left Alfonso alone who again hit by various heavy thoughts. His eyes accidentally caught one of the newspapers with big headlines there

'City Crash Due to the Emergence of Corpses'

Alfonso closed his eyes. Again he could only sigh, eventually the worst would happen as well

***

Damnit damnit!

I really want to faint now. The strenuous exercise provided by Janson and Leah completely drained my energy power up to point 0.

Many times I was tired of adjusting my breath, trying to complete the 30 times sit up command that Leah gave me. It's really crazy, this way I'd really rather be eaten by zombies.

"Spirited dong, Nels"

Selena's words that looked more like ridicule were heard in my ears.

I looked at Selena. Beyond expectations, Selena turned out to be able to follow Leah's crazy training that targets us to have the ability to shoot even though not so great within 3 days. Imagine how tired it is. Not only practicing shooting, Leah also told us to train the body. If this is how my body crumbles first, even before facing the zombies.

I looked at Selena again, this time with a 'traitorous base' look'. At first I thought Selena would oppose Leah's proposal for us to train the body even if it's just a little. But Selena quickly nodded and agreed to Leah's words, leaving me to follow their wishes. Jason was silent, staring at our debate and my suffering (yes even though I believe he only came to check on Selena), before returning to patrol.

"Jason why not practice"

Ngosan.

I immediately laid down my body as soon as I finished all the exercises Leah gave me. This way I can be a member of the army for a long time. God, how much energy have I spent all day?.

Among us only Jason did not train the body. Even Leah as an instructor also practiced. Jason was patrolling, ensuring security around us. But wouldn't it be unfair that Jason didn't practice?.

Leah gulped down her drink for a while before answering enthusiastically

"Jason, don't ask me again. Even if he's in an international shooting match, he's definitely the winner"

Leah folded her hands, then proudly said

"If it's about stamina don't ask, even though Jason's body is eleven and twelve with a laundry board, but his stamina is incredible. Not to mention Jason's running speed is above average"

Suddenly Leah stopped her words. His hands now hugged his body

"If he suddenly becomes a zombie, we're dead"

Continue in a horrified tone.

I shuddered as I imagined Leah's words. If what Leah said was true, then we would definitely follow him into a zombie shortly after Jason became a zombie. Moreover, I whose running ability alone might be below that of a turtle. Instantly I was grateful, if only that night Leah did not pull my hand and force me to run, maybe I was included in the ranks of the zombies that are now wandering in the forest.

"Shot his head, what a hard thing"

Leah and I immediately looked at Selena who returned our gazes with a relaxed expression.

"The three of us just shot Jason in the head, done"

Further again.

Along with Selena's words, Jason entered the room as if he had finished patrolling. The atmosphere was suddenly awkward, again Leah and I could only look at the eyes that seemed to say 'duh Jason, unfortunately your fate son'.

***

"We'll take this route"

We were sitting by the fireplace, talking about a plan to return to the camp.

"Each hold 2 weapons. For food supply bags and others let me and Leah bring. Do not forget besides communication tools, take other things that you think can be useful for us to survive. But if our plan works, we'll go back to this place for a second. Trying to inform and seek help, before finally walking down the forest exit"

Jason began to explain his plan at length. He had also arranged the bundle that we had to carry.

Once again an uncomfortable feeling arose in my heart. Hearing Jason's explanation and what he described on the paper made me wonder. Isn't Jason too familiar with the situation we're in? And, isn't he too poultice with the routes in this forest?.

"Each of us must protect each other, but still have to focus on 1 person as a top priority. Leah and Nelsie, me and Selena. If one of us is bitten, go and leave"

Jason ended his speech, then began distributing weapons and bundles that he had adapted to our abilities.

I gulped, aren't we so cruel now?. Maybe later we had to shoot right in the middle of the zombie head. And Jason said, once the head is hit, the nuclei in the Zombie's head will explode and they'll be completely dead. The pain runs through my heart when I remember people who are none other than my schoolmates, even my class.

"Cruel indeed, but we must endure"

Jason said as if he could read my mind.

I just nodded while taking a deep breath and looked at Selena.

"Don't forget to shoot me in the head of the cell if I get bitten"

Selena returned my gaze with a snort

"You're sure the zombie ogah bite you Nels, who has a zombie loss. You can even relax while nibbling on another zombie"

The answer.

I just smiled at Selena's words. I'm sure behind her words that look strong, there's a tremendous fear. Just like me, I honestly felt very scared too. Afraid that I might never see my family again, afraid that I might feel pain (this one is even greater than my fear of expending excess energy). After making sure all the preparations were done, we pat each other on the shoulder for a moment, trying to support each other before finally stepping out, towards the battlefield ready to take lives

***

The Christoff Research Center

Alfonso slammed the bundle of paper in his hand. His face hardened, the veins around his neck poking out, signifying that he was really very angry right now.

"Damn it"

He cussed again before finally dropping his body on the chair. His eyes looked back at the bundle of papers containing information on the number of people who had been infected with the virus. As the research center expected, the virus they created successfully caused a melee in just 3 days. A little vaccine has been completed.

This forced the researchers to go the extra mile to mass produce the vaccine. Of course the Christoff research center's top brass were already very happy to imagine that they would be able to enjoy an incredible amount of money and of course the world power they could hold.

But there are very few vaccines that can be produced and to make more, of course, it takes longer. Alfonso turned his gaze toward the ceiling of his room. Suddenly a bitter smile was painted on his lips as he recalled a thing he had forgotten long ago.

Object number 18. Unlike the other research objects, this object they get from infancy because it happens that the mother of the object is one of the security officers here. It's not really a coincidence they got object 18. They purposely injected an antibody-stimulating fluid to create absolute immunity for the baby.

The mother died after giving birth due to heavy bleeding and her body was already weak due to too much antigen fluid injected. While the child was born healthy and cared for in a research center before mysteriously disappearing and they could not find.

Alfonso also became one of the people who tried desperately to find the object no 18, match the antibodies he had and turn it into a drug to overcome the LivDeath virus. But of course the drug will not be sold cheaply, and of course the risk can cause death for the object no 18.

Alfonso grimaced, patting his cheek forcefully, trying to dispel his thoughts about object number 18. Isn't it not worth it as a father that he sacrificed other people's children just to fill the financial coffers of this research center. But Alfonso's ringing slowly turned into a bitter smile. Ah, how worthy is someone who has been in this dark world to talk about love for children. Alfonso's smile was getting bitter, did he not sacrifice his favorite child?.

***

"Stay alert and watch your steps"

Jason repeated the sentence that we had heard. We only answer with a nod, staying focused on monitoring the situation around.

We've been walking for almost 20 minutes, but none of us have seen any signs of a zombie presence.

"20 minutes to the camping site"

Jason's words almost made me wail. Well, not only have good physical strength and skill, it seems Jason is also suitable to be a speedometer or compass all at once.

"watch your step, Cell"

Jason's words came out along with Selena's feet that tripped over a tree branch. Jason swiftly caught Selena and balanced her position. While Selena just grumbled, say thank you but like not thank you.

"Lu also be careful Nels"

"okay"

"The road is a little splintered, don't be like a snail. The breakfast portion was the most"

I immediately cast a fierce gaze towards Jason who was putting on a sinless flat face with a focused gaze towards the front. Well, now I understand why Selena's always upset with Jason. Of course the reason was because this one man could not read the situation.

The rest of us were just silent, continuing to focus on the circumstances around until we finally saw the silhouette of the tent that had fallen.

Jason stopped his steps which automatically made us stop.

"From here we all need to focus. Leah's team checked the left and my team checked the right"

jason's orders.

We nodded and started getting closer. My heart rate increased 6 times faster. Even the heartbeat of a person who is in love or meets an idol they like will lose quickly to the beat of my heart.

Never once crossed my mind will experience a stressful thing like a movie scene that I often watch. If this is the case, I seem to be the main character of the Resident Evil movie with a weapon in hand.

Leah and I started going through things one by one on the ground. Once again the feeling of nausea plagued me. There were still body parts around where we were checking. It clearly illustrates how horribly the night that should be filled with pleasure turns into disaster.

We then entered the tent occupied by the teachers. This orange-colored tent looks torn on all sides, even the inside is already in the dust. I'm in charge of finding goods while Leah is in charge of observing the surrounding conditions.

"Meet!"

I said cheerfully as I opened the contents of the big bag I just found.

"Their are student mobile phones"

Leah gave her thumbs up and refocused herself. I just took my HP, Leah, Jason and Selena. The rest I take out until only the bag is left. I then tried to find something useful for us to use.

"Damn!"

I immediately looked at Leah who was now staring right in front of me and then the sound of moans were heard, mixed with the sound of gunfire.