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Ch 4. Inside

The ruins of the branch of HOB facility stood before Bunio, a silent, imposing monument to the events that had reshaped the world. The more he walked into the building, the more weight he felt on his shoulders. This site had once been the place of experiments that led to the catastrophic events. Now, it was just another relic of the crumbled world.

Inside, the air was thick with dust and the scent of decay. Bunio moved cautiously, his eyes scanning the shadows for any signs of danger. The facility was eerily quiet, the only sound the echo of his footsteps on the cold, tiled floor. He started his search, hoping to find anything that could aid him in his journey to the main HOB site.

In what remained of the infirmary, Bunio's perseverance paid off. He discovered a first-aid kit, its contents remarkably well-preserved. He opened it, finding bandages, antiseptic, painkillers, and other medical supplies. It wasn't much, but in this world, it was a treasure.

Further exploration led him to a small storage room where he found some bottled water and canned food. He sighed in relief. These basic necessities would sustain him for a while longer. Among the rubble, he also came across a simple repair kit, a collection of tools that could prove invaluable in the future.

As Bunio ventured deeper into the facility, he stumbled upon a lift. Pushing the button to summon it he recalled a joke he heard many years ago: what is the difference between an elevator and a black man?

An elevator can raise a family.

He laughed slightly as he stepped inside the lift, pushing the button titeled: garage.

After some time the doors opened and bunio stepped inside.

Inside, the dim light revealed a sight that made his heart skip a beat. There, covered in a layer of dust but otherwise intact, was a quad with solar panels mounted on its sturdy frame. Its large, off-road tires looked ready to conquer any terrain the wasteland could throw at it.

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Bunio approached the vehicle with a mixture of awe and caution. He had come across many vehicles in his travels, but all had been rendered useless by the lack of usable fuel - all of it has gone bad a few years into the apocalypse -. This solar-powered quad was a game changer. He ran his hands over its surface, feeling the promise of newfound mobility.

His excitement grew as he searched the garage. Near a dusty workbench, he found a drawer slightly ajar. Inside, a slip of paper with a code caught his eye. He quickly realized its significance and began to search for something he could open with it. After a few tense minutes, he located a safe hidden behind a stack of old tires.

With trembling hands, Bunio entered the code. The safe clicked open, revealing a set of keys. He held them up, the metal gleaming faintly in the dim light. These were the keys to the quad. His heart pounded with a mix of excitement and relief.

After ensuring the quad was operational, Bunio loaded it with his supplies. The first-aid kit, water, canned food, and repair kit were carefully stowed. He took a moment to familiarize himself with the controls, and after a few adjustments, the vehicle hummed to life, gentle light of the contol screen slightly blinding him. the solar panels only slightly dirty despite mamy years of not being in use.

Bunio couldn't help but grin. His problem with spoiled gasoline was a thing of the past. This quad would not only make his journey faster but also safer. He drove out of the garage, feeling the thrill of speed and freedom that had been denied to him for so long. The only thing worrying him was the lack of a quad suit, but well, in the time of apocalypse a man can't have everything.

The wasteland stretched out before him, a vast and unforgiving expanse. But now, with the quad's powerful engine purring beneath him, Bunio felt a renewed sense of hope.

As he sped through the desolate landscape, Bunio's mind raced with thoughts of what he might find at the main HOB facility. Answers, perhaps, to the questions that had haunted him for years. Solutions to the plague that had wiped out all men but him. Or maybe even clues to why he had been spared.

The sun was setting, casting long shadows across the barren land. Bunio drove on, his resolve unwavering. He was the last warrior of light, a beacon of hope in a darkened world. With each mile he covered, he brought himself closer to the truth and, possibly, to a new beginning for humanity.

As night fell, Bunio found a sheltered spot to rest. He secured the quad and settled down, staring up at the stars. The journey ahead was fraught with danger, but for the first time in a long while, he felt a glimmer of optimism.

"Someday," he whispered to the silent night. "Someday, i will find out where is the main HOB facility."

With that, he closed his eyes, the shade of the quad's solar panels a comforting reminder of the new ally he had found. The road ahead was uncertain, but Bunio Bunio was ready to face whatever challenges lay in wait, driven by a relentless hope and the unwavering spirit of the last warrior of light.

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