Chapter-2 The Ticking Time Bomb
Even though the virus began to spread, the people of the world were ignorant about the matter. It is to of no surprise as the whole topic regarding this matter was suppressed by the new prime minster and his allies.
The virus spread in a very few areas and It was thought to be contained by the people of the country. The place where the virus first spreaded was in Nepal .After the outbreak the new prime minster of india restricted all access within the country. That means restriction in trade affairs as well. The people began to starve and wreaked havoc near the border of Nepal. It also happened in one of those days where patient zero finally appeared.
12th March,2017
India-Nepal’s Border, Nepal
The place near the border was quite unique. The highest security was placed on the border. Hundreds of people were patrolling day and night without rest. But what’s unique was among the border security force many were infected. After a few days of the outbreak, the virus mutated. Though the cause of the mutation remains unknown in future people theorized that the mutation was caused by us. But that is for the future .Though the mutations occurred and the virus spreaded all across the globe .The virus was quite unable to act upon without a certain trigger.
Near the border hundred’s of trucks go on about as for their was a dire need of rations. One of truck like other’s brought rations for the soldier.
12th March ,04:00pm
Near the border army tent,
The wind blew fiercely on this day .This land which remained desolate for many days became a gathering of many people .They were all wearing the uniforms of border security guards but the action’s committed in this moment implicated otherwise.
“Hey ,have you brought the money? Today’s event will be grand.”
“Yes, yes .I’ve brought it .Even I don’t want to miss an event like this.”
“Miss ,would you care to join us?”
“Fuck off .I want no part in this!!”
The place which should have remained desolate was now bustling with the bickering of those soldiers.
“Ah ,there they are with the zombie’s”
“Today’s zombie fight is just gonna be sensational”
“Yes, It’s high time you bet your money miss or you’ll miss your opportunity”
“Keep me out of it”
The soldier’s who were supposed to protect their people were leisurely indulging themselves in their desires. Zombies pitted against one another and the winning party gets all the money. Truly a great luxury in this empty space.
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“Looks like they’ve started!!”
The place where the two zombies were placed was quite spacious. The line separating the humans and zombies were a steel rod which radiates electricity upon contact .The placement was done in a circular diameter keeping the zombies 20m apart from one another. As the zombie weren’t fed for a couple of weeks even there hunger’s were enraged to maximum degree.
The only thing left which could act as evidence of their existence was the color of the cloth they possessed. And then the fight began..
“Looks like the red zombie is gonna win from the looks of it”
“Yes, he does seem quite energetic .It also serves as data for future encounters.”
“Its not like zombie’s are gonna fight one another and we will just be the bystanders .So, stop with the excuses”
“I’m not making any excuse!!”
“…you like it, don’t you?”
“what?”
“It’s not like you have to admit all your fetishes .But denying it offhandedly is a bit turn off. Won’t you agree?”
“Are you looking for a fight?”
While fighting amongst themselves two of these individual’s brought the crowd’s attention to themselves. One of the individual is zack who came though the aid of UN and the other was a nameless common soldier. The zombie instead of fighting suddenly began to lay on the ground.
“If you’ve got balls then come on!!”
“You are quite a feisty one, you know”
“Been called that plenty of times in my life”
Taking advantage of this situation the host of this event began to speak.
“Looks like we have a mutual understanding. But finishing here is quite a bad. So let make it a contest, whomever among these two first goes close to the zombie’s passing the fence and confirming their condition’s is the true man(or the one with the balls!!)”
Hearing the announcement the two began to question the host’s sanity.
“Passing the fence and confirming their conditions. Are you serious?”
“What the hell”
Seeing their stern expression and anger redirected upon the host, the host began to shudder. But still put his words to action.
“Well you don’t have to you know .We all know how big of a deep shit and chicken you both are”
Saying this the host began to laugh dauntingly.
“After I confirm their conditions .I’m coming after you .Also please remove the electrical rods from the place.”
Saying this two of them went inside the arena. The crowd began to cheer violently for the success of these two. The two individuals expressing the radiance of heroes began to enter the arena.
They made their way closer to the zombie’s with heavy steps. Wishing that they won’t wake up the mindless creatures, they got closer finally appearing in front of them.
After coming close to the zombies the two of the began to inspect the zombie’s condition .After a while confirming their death, they began to leave but before leaving they wanted to see if the zombies were breathing .
“Hey do you want to do it or should i?”
“what are you chickening out?”
“Say that again and I’ll break your teeth”
“Yes ,yes”
After finally gathering their resolve they began to see if the zombies breathed. After coming close to their face the zombies let a breath of air which made them acknowledge it’s existence .But upon confirming it what they didn’t knew was they also took in the zombie’s infected breath .
After a few moments both of them left the arena and went to their respective places.
12th March ,11:30pm
Near the border army tent,
Zack after finishing his duty began to read a book in his room. Suddenly he felt revolting sensation inside his stomach after a while he started sweating profusely. Zack then got hit with a big migraine and the next moment he fainted.
Upon regaining his consciousness zack noticed an iron taste in his mouth. Though the taste was somehow pleasant to him but disgusted him with a horrible premonition. He then finally touched his lips to confirm the foreign substance in his mouth. After confirming the existence of the substance his face became devoid of blood. He became unable to speak from the shock of this abrupt revelation .But finally after a few minutes spoke those wretched words.
“…blood…”