Zombies

23: Children's Army

The storm lasted more than 3 weeks. Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds that hit, making the land around become muddy and moist, lucky not to flood at all to make a group of 2 women, which is a, 3 youths and 5 children safely exited the factory building.

"Woah ... was really messed up," Ken turned his head out the window. He sat in a pick-up car right next to Nanda who was driving. The dark iris looks at the terrible external situation in disbelief. How not? After the storm, the state of the outside world was in a complete mess!

They were already 3 weeks more confined inside the factory, so the state of the outside world was very different making Ken's eyes feel amazing.

Many trees were uprooted in the streets, houses were not intact and the streets were so dirty with all sorts of objects and corpses. Yeah, a lot of zombies that look like they've become motionless carcasses. It lay with its head crushed and its body almost melted due to decay. This horrifying and strange sight made Ken not dare to open the window. Fear that unpleasant smells will pollute the air in the car.

"Don't go too fast, Te," Nanda warned with a Walkie-Talkie. The hummer in front of him was wobbling on the paved road. Hit some objects that get in the way of his journey easily. However, the chosen grand path is still the main alternative to Base 2 AD.

"Even many zombies were victimized by the storm," Ken was still staring out the window, amazed by the devastation caused by the storm.

"Yes .. natural selection. Most of the dead were definitely levelless zombies," Nanda shrugged both shoulders, not caring too much about the number of zombies that fell victim. After all, this is natural selection. One of the reasons why the zombies gradually, will get stronger and stronger so as not to leave weak zombies at all.

"Yes heh .. They are too easily destroyed," Ken agreed. "But strange yes ... not flooded at all, when it should be, this area is flooded."

"Well...maybe the water culverts aren't clogged?"

Ken was completely unsure of hearing it, but chose not to continue on this topic. No, no flooding is a good thing. They can move and do not need to be trapped because of stagnant water.

Nanda's heart slipped upon hearing Ken's casual comment. Oh, logically, it should be a flood. Moreover, the chaos caused, will likely make the water culverts clogged because many foreign objects that enter. The only reason why it doesn't flood is because Nanda, every night, always uses rainwater to play with the top level zombies. He would squeeze out all his energy, harnessing the water around him to make him feel an overwhelming fatigue.

Luckily, the storm didn't really happen for months. If it is like that .. his lifestyle is active at night and sleep during the day will be difficult to repair. Even today, Nanda has to admit that she is getting a bit sleepy. Luckily there are Ken, Genta and Bobi. All three can drive. If Nanda is not able to stand it, Ken who is sitting next to him will change to bring a car that transports these supplies.

"Sister."

"Hmm?"

Ken is doubtful. He was silent for a few seconds, not knowing whether to speak his mind or not.

"What?" Nanda chuckled, he glanced to the side and looked back to the front. "Have ... just ask. If you are curious or someone wants to be asked, just ask," he said while moving to turn off the walkie-talkie. Prevent their conversation, will be heard by the hummer who is ahead there.

"Umn ... about the children," Ken glanced at Nanda, trying to notice the change in expression of the pigtailed woman who was driving. "Aren't you planning on raising one of them as a child? Anyway the five of them are orphans .. I think it would be good if someone raised them as children."

"Some," Nanda also had a chance to think about this. Although Erica said she wanted to adopt the five children and she had promised to help her Tantenya to care for them, but adopted the child by just trying to help it in a different position. "See the situation ahead. After all, Big Brother still has to ask permission with Big Brother's husband, can't just adopt just because he likes them."

"Oh, right!" as if realizing something, Ken slapped his own thigh. Isn't Nanda married? It feels like he forgot something! "How is Ganesha's brother?" tanyakanya. Sister Nanda's husband is very creepy, inversely proportional to the cheerful and pleasant Nanda.

Nanda closed his mouth. Unknowingly, the hand holding the steering wheel tightened - it almost wanted to destroy the steering gear in seconds.

"I .. don't know."

For months she had not seen Ganesha, and for months she had not heard from her husband. This often makes him nervous. That was why, when Ken asked Prihal Ganesha. It was as if something empty had been snatched away. It made him feel an immeasurably painful loneliness. Scratching his heart causing a purulent wound.

"Ah, sorry," Ken cangung. Scratching the back of his head as guilt crept pinched the heart. Isn't the question so stupid? Once you see also already know that Nanda is separated from Ganesha, why does he still ask the state of Ganesha? Although Nanda is always smiling, seemingly never having any problems in her life, Nanda is also human. He has a heart. She must have been secretly very anxious and missed her husband. Missed his family.

A pair of irises cheered, staring out the window with a tight feeling in the chest.

Oh, Ken misses his family too ...

How are Mom and Dad? The situation of his sister? He, Bobi and Genta were enjoying a vacation at the Genta Villa when the virus spread. Who would have thought that when they woke up, the state of the outside world had already changed? The three of them were extremely frightened, the zombies that ate the humans threatened their safety. Especially when they see a lot of humans running around avoiding the zombies that attack, then.

It was the worst nightmare they had ever seen for real. Ken still remembered when his entire body felt cold and he did not stop vomiting looking at the scene. He couldn't even sleep for a few nights and couldn't eat anything. Bobi and Genta are just as good. Syock is so amazing that it affects their physique.

But they still have to live. There's still their family out there. There are still people they love in their homes. How their families fare. But the desire to meet and the hope that they will be fine, makes Ken force himself to accept the frightening changes around him.

"We're going to take a detour," after a long period of silence that made the atmosphere feel heavy, Nanda reopened her voice. Breaking this unpleasant silence and making Ken aware of daydreams. Nanda's hand has switched, reviving the walkie-talkie. "Te, we'll find more material, Te."

"okay."

"We're twisting through the woods, brother?" Ken was curious, looking at Nanda.

"Yup," Nanda nodded. "We rotate through the forest .. Well, if it's smooth, maybe about a week or so can get to the Base. So you have to find a lot of material before you go."

The food they had was already severely depleted. It is likely only enough to eat about two or three days. In the forest, there are only plants and if lucky, they can find animals to be fresh food. Genta, Bobi and Ken are Biology students. Although only entering the 3rd semester, but one of them is enough to become an encyclopedia of running plants. Yeah ... Bobi is the encyclopedia.

Nanda did not deny that he was becoming more agitated. He wanted to get to Base 2 AD, contact his family and get reassurance just to calm his old, increasingly restless heart.

"Nda, in front of there is a mini market," suddenly the sound of walkie-talkies was heard along with the speed of the hummer car that slowed down. "There's an army car" he added.

Army ...

Nanda held her breath. Unknowingly her back became strapping upon hearing Erica's last words. Oh, Army. The military they're looking for! Given that his in-laws and brother-in-law were of high rank in the military, it would be easy to contact his family through them. Therefore, without a doubt both cars approached the army truck. But who would have thought, as soon as they approached.

"Te, Ken, Bobi, Genta, you guys help the army, I'll take care of the kids" Nanda gave the order as she got out of the pick-up car after speaking on a walkie-talkie. He did not want to expose his abilities and they all understood. Therefore, everyone agrees. Get out of the car and move help the army to kill some of the attacking zombies. While Nanda goes straight into the hummer, he notices the actions of the four men who have enhanced his fighting abilities.

Nanda made an ice sword that was as hard as a jewel as a weapon. It was very cold and would never melt. Since it was impossible to touch him directly if he did not want to freeze to death, Genta, Bobi and Ken would use very thick leather gloves to grasp the ice sword.

The four people who were helping the army deal with some zombies looked striking. Indeed not all are soldiers, some are seen as civilians who are good at holding firearms and some power users. The number of zombies that attack is quite a lot, therefore the help of four strangers is very helpful. Moreover, the ability of Erica fire that adds to their work efficiency.

"Woah .. they are very strong," Leo stared in admiration out the window. The other kids followed. Seemed unafraid of the scene full of blood in front of him. Just this time they saw a large number of humans facing zombies, it amazed them. However, when they first met Nanda and Erica, they did not have time to pay attention around. Just scared, thinking how to stay alive. But now, things are so different.

"Sister, when can we have ice swords like Kak Genta, Kak Bobi and Kak Ken?" Karin turned her head, looking at Nanda expectantly. The other four boys turned their attention, staring at the figure of the adult woman who had created the ice sword.

Nanda laughs. Swiping Karin's head in amusement. "Your wait is strong."

"When can we be strong?" ask Raga.

"Hmm .. shall we see?" Nanda grinned. "If you train well, you will be strong before you even grow up."

"really?"

Nanda nodded. "Yup, of course."

A pair of dwarves eyes gleamed full of pleasure the moment they heard it. Oh, without having to wait for them to be as big as a trio of youths, they could become strong? That's good news! The kids are getting excited. They looked out the window again. This time, try to pay attention to every movement of adults out there and record it well in the brain. The massacre outside, was a lesson to them.

Nanda swallowed the saliva forcefully looking at the five dwarves. Gawat ... seems to have unwittingly made ... child soldiers? The pigtailed woman grimaced in the heart. He only wanted to make these children stronger in order to protect themselves, but subconsciously, their mentality had really changed. Didn't he promise not to form a children's army?

Shaking his head and choosing to put that aside, Nanda looked back out the window. It didn't take long to face the zombies dominated by level 1 and 2 zombies. In less than 3 boring hours, all the zombies had been exterminated, leaving behind soldiers and four helpers.

Nanda, who had been silent in the hummer since then, only watched as Aunt and the trio of youths together approached one of the tall men wearing green shirts and army pants. The man spoke to them, looking friendly. Erica and the youth trio responded well. There was no need to eavesdrop, broadly speaking, Nanda could estimate what they were talking about. After all with his ability, he did not need to go out just to know the contents of their conversation.

After a moment of chatting, the Soldier turned his head towards Hummer. Nanda blinked, displaying a confused and innocent expression on her face that tended to be babyface. Unlike the other groups, their group tended to be clean, with refreshing faces. Although the clothes still look a bit clumsy, but because it is much cleaner and more army than others, their group does look very striking.

Ken, Genta and Bobi smiled five fingers looking at Nanda. They made a gesture with his hand, inviting Nanda to get out of the car and join them. Undoubtedly Nanda came out of the hummer, approaching a soldier and four of his friends.

"Hello," Nanda said hello. Somewhat clumsy nodded towards the army that was much taller than him.

The man smiled, he nodded. "Hello, my name is Dimas Yudistira" he said, introducing himself. "Nanda's grandfather, right? Mr Wijaya's son-in-law?"

Nanda unceremoniously nodded. Wijaya is indeed his mertunya name, the name is also placed on the back of the names of his children. Sikembar Bima Wijaya and Sinta Wijaya who is his brother-in-law also bear that name. Just like her husband, Ganesha Vijaya.

"Sir Dimas this .. is still Dad's subordinate?" ask Nanda doubtfully.

The man laughed at hearing it, without hesitation nodding. "It can be said like that, but rather, I was under the direct care of Mr. Bima."

Nanda had to refrain from laughing at the word 'Pak Bima'. Oh, his sister-in-law is still in her early 30s, called father, really gives an old impression.

"How are you, Bima?"

"Pak Bima is fine, everything is safe," Dimas calmed down. A few seconds later, he breathed. "The military searched for you for months, now we've finally found you. Later, I will make a report, but first ... Deck Nanda wouldn't mind coming with us to Base 2 AD?"

Nanda did not answer, instead he threw Dimas with a question. Without being able to contain himself, his heart was racing. I can't wait to hear his own voice. "Can I call my family?"

"Sure," Dimas unshakably nodded. "But we can only contact at the Base."

"No problem."

Dimas breathed a sigh of relief. It was not difficult to bring Nanda and his entourage to their base. After chatting for a while, the people in charge of gathering food finished doing their job. Then without hesitation, accompanied by a large army truck, the convoy of four-wheeled vehicles continued. This time, Nanda's group did not consist of two more cars, but consisted of several cars and a large truck that housed building materials and food.