12/8/2019
Sunday 7:53AM
Location: Warehouse (Right-Wing)
I couldn't believe that I was still in one piece, though my left foot was swelling from the previous ordeal, I could still walk but I have to keep in mind not to apply too much weight in it.
"I wish I brought my slippers or a pair of socks at least."
Walking with my bare-feet is not exactly ideal, since this warehouse was built to store materials for constructing houses. Therefore, there is high chance I might step on nails, glasses, screws, etc.
"I don't even remember my last tetanus shot.."
Shaking the thought of me stepping on a huge rusty nail, I slowly push the door that was half-open with my left hand while holding the gun with my right. As I enter the door, darkness has greet me, but it wasn't completely dark it was semi-illuminated because of the surrounding small windows installed just below the ceiling. I also notice a few suspended lights, giving me the idea that there might be a switch nearby.
Moving forward in a very slow manner, I scan my surroundings meticulously for any potential threats. Then, I realize I was standing on a square platform made from metal about four meters in each dimension, at the end of the platform was a connecting staircase with another platform below every five meters, just like one of those fire escape ladders that every apartment has.
Seeing the need to investigate more before heading down, I went towards the railings to give myself a better look. Then what appeared before me was a ginormous space with different kind of things that I can barely make out to.
"It's huge" I muttered quietly.
I could also see a bunch of silhouettes stacked together guessing they might be wood or some sort of glass, which I won't know unless I got a closer look at it. As I look around, I suddenly notice something akin to a small hostel, it was around ten meters in height and it has a flat surface for a rooftop with something attach to it, guessing it's some kind of antenna.
"Looks like the office.. hopefully there are still food availabe."
After I did not sense any kind of presence, I took the flashlight out of the bag then proceed to go down the metallic staircase in a discreet manner, making sure that no noise would resound inside the dark building. Moving forward the flashlight was extremely helpful when walking bare-footed in the darkness, I'm glad I found it, since my dad lost his when we went hiking.
"Crap.. I should have use it at the top earlier."
Too late for that I'm already at the bottom. I guess I was too tired and hungry to think rationally. Hoping that there's food in the office, I creep my way towards the office while staying vigilant of my surroundings. Flashing the light from different corners from time to time, I was able to reach my destination.
[INVENTORY MANAGEMENT OFFICE]
"Well, I could use a coffee right now and some-- what was that?"
Interrupted me was a sudden flickering light over the window on the other side of the office, but that wasn't the reason I got startled, I heard faint voices inside of that direction. Thus, I slowly make my way towards the window.
As I inch myself slowly towards the window's ledge, the voices has grown louder and clearer. Placing myself under the ledge, I cautiously took a peek and couldn't believe what I saw.
"Is that a little girl watching TV while eating... Gummy Bears?"
I was confuse, how could a kid survive for a week, the only answer I could think of is that the office is filled with food.
"Hopefully she would share some with me, I'm at my wits."
I took another peek at the kid, then the girl started drinking orange juice which was my favorite drink. Seeing that scene unravel before my eyes, made me desperate, I was about to call for the girl but quickly shut my mouth because something feels off.
The window and curtain was open but the air-conditioner was on, additionally the A/C was two meters off the ground including the plug, a kid with a height of three feet wouldn't be able to reach the socket let alone adjusting the A/C. I could argue that it was on from the start, then why is the whole building covered in darkness while one room in the office has a TV on with a kid who blatantly watches TV out in the open. Wouldn't that attract those monsters? Unless...
"Someone is being lured... SHIT!"
Before I could turn around, I realize it was too late when I heard the cocking of a gun's hammer behind me.
"Put your hands where I could see them, slowly."
The voice sounds really threatening and alluring at the same time which fully grabs my attention. I could easily tell that it was from a woman, but what intrigues me is that I picked up an accent that I wouldn't mind hearing all day.
"British.."
"What did you just say?" she said.
"Uhh.. Nothing."
God.. Me and my big mouth, I might get shot before I could even have the chance to explain myself.
"Look, I don't want any trouble, I was just looking for a place to stay and some food."
"Oh really, with a gun on your belt?" she said filled with hostility.
So I retorted back. "With those things crawling in the street, I guess so." Thinking that it was an edgy comeback, I brace myself from getting shot.
"Fair enough, but why should I trust you?" She said.
"To be honest, you don't." I said edgily.
"Hmmm.."
After she hummed things got quiet and none of us said a word, but after two minutes, the silence was broken by a little girl peeking through the window.
"Sister Zara, it's getting cold." the girl said meekly.
"I'll be right there.. Hey, slowly turn around and remove your belt."
"We've just met." I said jokingly.
"Turn. Around." She said firmly.
I guess she won't hesitate to shoot me this time, so I obediently turn around in a very slow manner and when I was fully facing my oppressor, I was stunned. What stood in front of me was beautiful Caucasian woman, just like how I've imagined base from her voice. But that's not all.
Her height is an inch below me, she was rather tall for this country. Additionally. she is wearing a beige off-shoulder top, showing her delicate shoulders, partnered by a light-blue skinny jeans with white sneakers.
It was also my first time seeing someone with green eyes, like emerald that seems to hypnotize me the more I look at them, and her nose is small and narrow, matching her gorgeous doll-like face. But what seems to grab my attention the most is her long light-brown hair tinged with a reddish-orange combination, tied in a ponytail. It was very warm and pleasing to look at, like sitting near a fireplace while you wait for the gentle winter to pass.
"Your hair is winter fire, Janu--"
"January embers, my heart burns there, too. Try again new kid, already heard of it." She interrupted.
"For real?"
Damn, I thought I could weasel my way out by complimenting her. Anyway I proceed to take off my belt with my gun on it, slowly as instructed. And after completely removing it, I place it on the floor and kick it towards her.
"If you make any slight movements, you're finish, understand?" She warned.
As she cautiously walks towards my belt without breaking her gaze, I could now clearly see how beautiful and oppressive she looks. But, I wouldn't survive without that gun so please forgive me from what I'm about to do.
Finally stopping beside my belt, as she was about to pick it up, I opened my mouth..
"I have question.. What did God say, in the first day?" I ask.
After I said that, I could clearly see her eyebrows raise in bewilderment like she couldn't believe what she just heard. Staring at me like I'm some kind of an idiot, she then slowly opens her mouth..
"Let there be light." she said confusingly.
"Exactly."
With my flashlight pointing at the ceiling, I swiftly direct the blinding light towards her face, seeing her cover up out of instinct, I ran towards her left and grab her wrist then used my flashlight to hit her fingers.
After hitting them twice, she dropped her gun then I kick it god knows where. Thinking that I have succeeded, surprisingly with pin-point accuracy she made a right upward elbow strike towards my eyes, I barely dodge it by tilting my head backwards, then she follows up with a quick knee to the mid-section.
"Oof!"
"Attack now!" she exclaimed.
Few seconds later, two people rush out from the darkness holding a bat and an iron pipe. Thinking that I'm at a disadvantage, I shove her away then pick up my belt and did a front-roll at the opposite direction to create distance, then I swiftly grab my pistol out of the holster then aim at the two people running.
"WAIT! WAIT! WAIT! IS THAT YOU EICH, IT'S ME DON'T SHOOT!" the guy screamed while dropping his bat to show no sign of aggression at the same time stopping the other person in mid-run.
Seeing that he knows my name I guess we've known each other from somewhere, but that won't make me lower my pistol so I urge him to speak.
"Talk. but make it brief," I said coldly.
"Okay, remember the time I got you that ona--"
"STOP! I remember now, Ad.. Adrian, Adrian Konwi?" I said with disbelief, since he was supposed to be in Japan right now, working at his father's restaurant. Also, unlike Jackson who I treated like brother, Adrian was a close friend, we did a lot of shit during college, resulting to us getting suspended for seven days. But I haven't communicated with him in two years after my parents incident, so I'm not sure how to react.
"I know we haven't talk for the last couple years, but could you please not blow my head off." he said jokingly.
"Well, if you finish your earlier sentence, then I wouldn't mind." I grinned, while fixing my belt and returning my gun to its holster. Knowing that he could joke like that in this situation makes me relieve that he hasn't change.
"Ahem. could you boys save your antics for later, we have a situation to settle." said the voice as she walks out from the darkness, holding which supposed to be the revolver I kicked from earlier.
As I stared at her she began walking towards me in a steady pace. Distracted by her gem-like eyes, she stops in front of me, then suddenly without warning, she fires her gun at me.
CLICK! CLICK! CLICK! CLICK! CLICK! CLICK!
I stood there motionless, eyes wide with my mouth opening and closing like a fish out of water. Trying to process what just happened, I began to slowly realize that the cylinder was empty.
"That was for the left hand, you cunt." she said coldly, as she makes her way to the office door.
I was about to bring up the part where she kneed me earlier but I saw how red her left hand was, so I decided to keep my mouth shut as she went inside the office.
"Jesus Christ mate, what have you done? You hurt the poor lass, you're such a berk." said Adrian while doing a British impression.
After the show was over Adrian introduce me to her cousin Jessica, the one holding pipe, then he proceeds explain the situation while we walk inside the office. And to be honest..
I couldn't believe it..
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FOOD and BEVERAGES
1 - 4L of purified water (carrying)
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
2 rolls of bandages
5 4x4 inch bandages
1 medical scissors
1 500ml bottle of disinfectant
1 bottle of 325mg aspirins
WEAPONS
A 9mm Semi-Automatic Pistol w/ holster (carrying)
2 - magazines for 9mm pistols (carrying)
19 - 9mm bullets (carrying)
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