Chapter 30: 30

*BOOM*

He squeezed the trigger from the other side.

*BOOM*

“Why is it still loud?” Ken said.

“They still have gunpowder you know; it even has a bit of a kick too but very different from a real slug. Don’t point it at your head or at someone very close though, blanks could still do damage to you. Try loading one slug to see the difference.” I said.

He placed the two blanks left in his other pocket and he loaded one slug in the barrel. He pushes the hammer on the right-side down and he places his hand on the trigger and the other hand on the barrel and he made a small exhale and he squeezed the trigger.

*BOOOOM*

His body felt the impact but he held it very steady. He opened the barrel to remove the slug and he handed the used slug to me.

“Holy shit! This is powerful man!” Ken exclaimed.

“Perfect.” I said as I gave him the other slugs. “Keep safe and don’t casually pull that out, I’ll teach you how to clean it later. I have a few other ammo types to give you like the birdshot or the buckshot but just use those for now.” I said.

“Sure thing man, peace!” he said as we went inside the compound. Allan reminded me that he would be doing watch duty as he eyed Ken’s shotgun. I just nodded and I went on top of the wall again. They are almost finished with the 2nd layer of the fence as I looked at it. The two layers are chain-linked fences and it can be opened like a gate would. The first layer can be slid on the side so it hugs the other side of the wall and the second is attached to hinges so you could open it like a door. It’s not as sturdy as a concrete wall but It could definitely hold a few zombies at a time and we could have a larger safe space.

I looked at my watch and it’s almost time for the 3rd broadcast. A few moments pass and I saw Oscar and the group returning with the scouting group. I waved at them and I saw Kaley at the back wearing a visor, I tried to get her attention but she seems to ignore me.

“I guess she’s really upset.” I said to myself.

The truck that they brought was full of supplies. Oscar walked up to me and said, “Hey kid, slept well?” I saw the SPAS-12 at his hands and a few bloodstains on their clothes.

“Yeah, I woke up past lunch, I still haven’t eaten though. Did something happen there?” I said.

“Yeah, a lot of zombies inside the shack with the pool table and the internet shop. We disposed of 14 of them. I killed 8 all in all including the one at the airport, pretty good huh? We burned them near the court.” he started to brag in front of me.

I just gave a smug smile as I looked at him. He gave me a puzzled look and he said, “Well how many is your total then?”

“79.” I said with a smile.

The group stared in shock and their eyes almost popped out of their sockets and even Kaley took a look in my direction before looking away.

“Stop lying kid! You’d die before you do that.” Oscar said while the others nodded. I could feel this old man slightly jealous.

“Wanna see proof? I’ll show you at the meeting later. The broadcast is about to start.” I said.

I walked down the catwalk and I opened the gate for them. Kaley walked past me without sparing me a glance and I looked at Oscar.

“You took it too far yesterday kid, better prepare the best apology you have. She’s still pissed.” Oscar said to me as I scratched my head.

The group on the other hand became intrigued for my proof but we now gathered at the huge TV as we wait for the broadcast to start. The TV just shows some footage for preserving food like how to preserve them in mason jars and how to smoke some of the food for it to last longer. It was then cut off and we saw the face of the president who runs this country.

We all saw him in his usual attire but you could see the tiredness in his eyes. He revealed reports of their progress in reclaiming Davao City. A few people from different parts of the country and even Oscar called the guy yesterday, he was included in the list though it just mentions the city that were in. The only thing that stands out is they showed a video of 3 zombies just standing completely still. The soldiers even tried to get close and poke them with their rifles ready but there was nary a response.

“A new type?” I said to myself.

They placed those things in a cage to be studied as they received aid from Japan and three private planes landed on a reclaimed airport in the country so they could conduct research on the virus. Japan thinks that each country might have received a different strand since the special zombies they have there are more active in the day but made noises in the night. They also told the president that the special ones in the US are extremely active in the night but very slow in the day, their team are now being helped by some of this country’s scientist and they have started a new project here. So far, they are all collecting as much data as possible to learn more about it.

The broadcast ended on a high note and we continued on doing our own things while my uncle finishes the fence and the others helped unload the truck.

I saw Kaley walk upstairs and I followed her. I was about to say something but the door was shut in front of me. I looked at the back and I saw Olivia and Rin looking at me with a tinge of worry in their faces. They were about to run but I managed to chase after them and grabbed them both by the collar as I pulled them upstairs.

“Is there something you guys are not telling me? Did you three fight?” I said.

They won’t look at me in the eye and I figured that something was wrong.

“S-sorry Sky, if we tell you, Kaley is gonna kill us. P-please understand.” Olivia said.

“R-right, B-boss Sky, what Olivia said.” Rin added.

I was so confused I didn’t know what to do so I had a gleam in my eye then I give both of them a look. They both gulped as they feel dread. I just chuckled and pulled the both of them towards the gym and I locked them both inside. I went down, grabbed something from the kitchen and went back.

“W-what are you gonna do to us Sky?! Help~!” Olivia panicked.

“P-please b-boss spare us!” Rin begged.

I ignored their remarks, “What is these guys thinking? I’m not gonna torture them, well…” I said to myself.

The gym is soundproof and it is covered in glass so it’s perfect for blasting music without anyone hearing you from outside. They saw me place a plate on one of the tables with a fork and a knife. They stared at me with confusion as I put earplugs in. I grabbed the knife and the fork and I scratched the plate like a maniac.

*sskksjsfbkbfslgsnladlafavsnldvs*

“NOOOOOO~!” The two immediately cried out. I kept on doing it until I read their lips mouthing ‘Okay! We’ll talk! Please stop!’

“You really had no idea?” Olivia asked.

“What? The joke that I made?” I asked.

Olivia facepalmed as she looked at Rin.

“He really doesn’t have any clue. We should tell her first.” Rin said.

“How? We’re trapped here!” Olivia said.

“What? Tell me!” I said.

“Well, fudge it! We’ll let the two handle it themselves.” Olivia said as Rin nodded.

“Yesterday when you did the… in my opinion, was dark… but a very funny joke…” Olivia started.

“Yeah, go on.” I said.

“Everyone was shocked but a few were adamant if it’s real. Like Oscar and your family, they said they know you too well…” Rin continued.

“My sister among others didn’t really take it that well…” Olivia said.

“And then?” I said.

“Kaley stayed all night to wait for you to come back and she did, but after we ate breakfast, she was sleeping on the chair soundly…” Rin said.

“Rin and I brought her upstairs but we left our keys below in the pool area…” Olivia said.

“I don’t like where this is going…” I said.