Chapter 04: People

Well the zombies were interesting to say at least i mean cat zombies isn't a sight to see everyday is it. Although they are picking fight with things bigger than them and oh there it goes. I thought as it orange now dead for sure cat is grabbed by human zombie and ripped apart in two.

Seeing all this from my hiding spot, I wish i could bleach my eyes. Goodness that was brutal! I gotta get out of here I planned on going to the gun store near N kedzie Ave. It is a bit of a walk from here about twenty-fifteen minutes but I'll get their eventually. I decide on traveling slowly by taking covers behind walls,vehicles and what not.

Although i could probably take on one zombie doesn't I mean I could afford to bite off more than I could chew. I had found a big garage so I decided to go and check it out. Crouched down, I went inside and well there was someone waiting for me.

Thankfully, that certain someone is daydreaming, I went behind and gave it a powerful blow to the back of its with the sludge hammer.

it went down with final groans, the zombie seemed to be someone that works judging by the grease marks on it's clothes. I went inside and saw a civic and a workbench. Shame, I don't know how to drive-I went straight to the workbench and saw a used duffel bag filled with tools alongside the workbench.

The garage certainly was a interesting place but I can't carry stuff I don't need.

with my mind made up, I went back outside and a bit of traveling later. I quickly hid behind a wall as soon as I heard the commotion of screams and gun fire. There were at least twenty or more zombies chasing a total of four people who were shooting at them.

The zombies were resilient, marching to their deaths despite the odds of survival. I couldn't hear the people properly but it was clear that were worried about their situation by seeing their faces and hearing their screams at each other.

"Did he die too?! Where the Hell is he?!", yelled the middle aged slightly fat dude.

Suddenly a van drove straight at the zombies that weren't with their main group and trampled or knocked them far away. It went towards the group of humans and from it-"GET IN!", a male voice was heard.

One kept shooting the zombies, providing cover for the others and eventually got in two. The van then drove off, followed by the remaining ten or so zombies.

With them leaving, I quickly left too not caring for caution as seeing the zombies leave as well. After some time and traveling, I had stumbled upon a nice looking closed off house, I went inside.

I was satisfied with the house as my temporary base as it surprisingly had no zombies and no smell. It was evening already and I didn't want to risk myself by being out at night.

So I would spend my night here, with my thoughts made I had started cooking up some ramen and I had also found some vegetables like carrots,green onions,etc. So I added them to the ramen.

"People huh?", whispering to myself.

Part of the reason I didn't yell out to the people earlier was because of not wanting to attract zombies and secondly because I was afraid that they would accidentally shoot me by thinking I was a zombie.

Also because I didn't trust them. I mean trusting people normally was already hard but in this scenario I was certain they would leave one of their own behind just so they can run faster.

I could only imagine what they would do to strangers. I've confirmed there are people left in this city and I don't meeting them without proper plans that could cushion my fall if I really do get stabbed or left behind by the people.

If I can't meet people and eventually join them. I would be alone in this world and that may just mean my death but fortunately, I have some degree of how to defend myself.

Firstly, I want to have a base which is heavily fortified and closed off from the world. Secondly, I don't want to worry about food or water so, a good supply is also needed.

"It should be ready now", gazing at the boiling pot of noodles.

Thirdly, Hygiene is very important. I don't wanna know what other kinds of diseases there are beside zombie so, a healthy supply of hygiene products are required.

All said and done, finding where my base should be is my first step because I can't just keep on carrying more and more stuff. I will become encumbered and also having a place which I call home would be lovely.

slurp chew slurp

After finishing my food, I planned on going to sleep early because I was tired but instead I decided to walk around the whole house just so my stomach can become more lighter. I couldn't be unhealthy nowadays or else I know what would happen to me.

I luckily found some medical supplies in the kitchen cabinets. These would me greatly but hopefully, I wouldn't have to use them.

During my walk I had tried to come up with a list of supplies I would need and where I would want my base to be. I want it to be in a area closed off from the city meaning few zombies.

A area that may also have solar panels so I could have power. I don't wanna go primitive mode but this is just a optional condition. Also, I want it to be defend able for example it could be at the top of a hill so I could live knowing that I have some sort of environmental advantage and a back entrance or something of a exit so I could get out if things get out of hand.

I don't wanna become a sitting duck. After finishing my walk, I decided to go to sleep at the couch. Then a thought came to my mind to seal the doors and windows of the house so I did that by using the locks they already had and having some heavy objects against them also nailing them close.

After securing the house, I finally took my long awaited rest.