After hearing those words, Liam's face paled. His heart pounded so crazy that it wasn't easy to conceal.Brandon, sitting beside Liam, couldn't help but notice the tremors in Liam's hands and the unease in his eyes. He could tell by just the breathing itself. Sensing something amiss, Brandon gently placed a hand on Liam's hands. He squeezed it a little, and that made Liam scratch his head."Hey, Liam," Brandon called him softly, "is everything alright? You seem a bit off."The way Brandon coaxed his man, Hannah, as well as his boyfriend, Marcky, had goosebumps. They've known Brandon for a long time, and he couldn't even smile. His eyes were cold, as if he were ready to be his meal. Right now, seeing him soft and trying to calm his lover is a rare and very impressive moment for the two of them.Liam took a deep breath, trying to compose himself. "It's just..." he paused, biting his lower lip. "Thinking about what Hannah said, about someone missing something important. What if that pers
The university grounds were eerily quiet, the remnants of a once-bustling campus now haunted by wandering, mindless creatures. As Liam sees the mindless zombies, he can't help but increase his nervousness. Even though he doesn't know those students, they are his younger brother's schoolmates, and who knows if some of them are his classmates?As Liam, Brandon, Hannah, and Marcky cautiously made their way towards the main building, the distant groans of the creatures echoed through the air.Hannah clicked her tongue. Even though she is ready to fight, it doesn't mean that she wants to fight. After all, she had been fighting since the day she arrived in Eldo City. If it weren't for his brother being here, she wouldn't have been here. However, at some point, for Hannah, she could see this as training as well.Brandon, as a leader, took the lead, his keen eyes scanning the surroundings for any signs of movement. Even a small movement doesn't escape Brandon's eyes, so before the mindless zo
The group cautiously moved through the dimly lit corridors of the university, each step accompanied by the ominous sounds of their steps in the building. Luckily, it wasn't as loud as it is, or else they might have invited trouble. Suddenly, the atmosphere was shattered as a horde of mindless creatures on the second floor lost their footing and tumbled down the stairs, crashing right in front of the group. Hannah and Liam couldn't help but gasp, and their jaws dropped.Reacting swiftly, Brandon summoned his metal and wind abilities. Metal blades swirled around him, slicing through the air, while gusts of wind sent the fallen creatures stumbling backward. Marcky, not one to be left behind, unleashed bolts of purple lightning, each strike finding its mark with deadly precision.Liam, being with military personnel, developed his alertness much better than before. He could finally move, almost as soon as he got over the shock.Meanwhile, Hannah, on the other hand, realized the limitations
Liam shook his head. "No, but his classmates are there. Some of them were close to him."Brandon saw fear as well as relief in Liam's eyes. So, he only nodded his head. The team moved swiftly, coordinating their attacks to eliminate the creatures without drawing too much attention. Brandon's metal ability and Marcky's purple lightning proved to be a formidable combination. They did not let Hannah move around, even though she had already said many times that she was already healed and fine. Even Liam, who healed her, said she should just take it easy for a day. Tomorrow, she can do whatever she wants.Since they were all ganging up to go after her, she couldn't help but give them a glare. She couldn't do anything, and they wouldn't let her do anything.As the last creature fell, Liam approached Jarvis's desk. He knew he was sitting there because Jarvis told him where his desk was. He sifted through the papers and found a notebook with familiar handwriting. He bit his lips as he saw it.
Liam's eyes widened as he realized what he just said. He panicked and looked at his brother, unable to form a word."Babe, calm down. Breath in, breathe out."Jarvis stared at Liam and Brandon. He watched as the man tried to make his brother calm. It was impossible for them to calm Liam since he could calm down after he finally got out of the shock or embarrassment, but this man beside his brother could make him calm."Your lover is here, and I am here, but you have no intention of introducing me or him to each other?" Jarvis started, giving his brother a playful smile.Of course, he doesn't want his brother to get hurt. He knows, no, they knew his orientation, and it has nothing to do with them; it wasn't their business. No matter what, he is family. If someone tried to bully him just because he likes me, then he'd be ready to punch those people in the face."Oh! Right!" A realization dawned on him. He hadn't properly introduced his companions and lover to his younger brother.He cas
In the storage room, in order not to attract attention from those mindless creatures that could see better in the dark, they did not turn the lights on. The only thing they could see was darkness. Even though there's a little light from the moon, it wasn't strong enough to illuminate the inside of the storage room.As Jarvis stirred from sleep, his eyes adjusted to the darkness, and he spotted Brandon sitting by the entrance, a silent guardian in the night. He could still vividly remember how his brother tried to pursue Brandon to be the guard at night with him, but Brandon flatly refused, telling him to go and rest.This is the first time he saw Bradon stir his face toward his brother. If it was from the others, his brother will surely knock them off.Cautious and protective, Jarvis approached Brandon; his steps were light, and he did not wake Liam, who was lying down and sleeping not far from Brandon.Jarvis then sat down beside Brandon, and his voice was a whisper in the quiet plac
As Liam and the group exited the university gate after who knows how many battles, they encountered a cluster of seven survivors. Six were students, and one, unmistakably a professor, stood among them. They were about to ignore them, but they did not let them pass through. Jarvis's presence immediately caught the attention of the student leader, who wasted no time mocking and belittling him for past grievances.Liam's expression tightened and his jaw clenched, but he refrained from responding. He wanted to punch this man for mocking his brother, but he refrained himself. After all, he doesn't want to make a noise; he doesn't want to trouble people with him. He had troubled them enough when he wanted to find his brother. Right now, he is with him; he doesn't want to cause trouble again.However, matters took an unsettling turn when one of the female students in the group seemed to take a liking to Brandon. This made Liam's heart grow numb and cold. Her advances were not only unwarrante
As night fell, they decided it was best to spend the night within the safety of the store. They didn't want to go and drive their vehicles at night because it was more dangerous than staying in the store. Brandon, feeling refreshed after his bath, volunteered to take the first shift on guard duty along with Liam.Well, Brandon doesn't want to, but he couldn't help. His lover wants to guard with him; what could he do? He could only agree.The interior of the store was dimly lit by emergency lights, casting the group's long shadows across the aisles. It was great that the light couldn't be seen from the outside because there's no window near them and the door was closed. Liam and Brandon found a quiet corner, away from the others who were settling down for the night.Liam, who is glancing around, started to feel a little off. "Feels strange, doesn't it?" He glanced towards his lover. He saw him looking at him as well. "No mindless creatures in sight; a peaceful night—almost too peaceful
When Brandon laid down next to Liam, he immediately hugged him. Liam looks okay, yes, but Brandon still sees that it's not really okay. Just as he expected, when he hugged him, he felt his shoulders go up. He's crying. The room was shrouded in silence, and the air was heavy with grief. Soft moonlight filtered through the broken window, casting a pale glow on the scene inside. This is the second time Brandon has seen Liam this broken. It hurts, but he can't do anything because he knows that the only thing Liam can do right now is cry. Liam kneeled beside the lifeless body of his sister, Jasmine, his fingers trembling as he gently brushed a strand of hair from her face. Seeing his sister's face for the first time after the end of the world is really heartbreaking. What he expected was that he would be able to hug her. Who would have thought that he would see a cold corpse? Her once-vibrant eyes were closed forever, her body still and cold. He could barely recognize her through the
Brandon, who was just listening, looked at Liam. Even she couldn't believe what her boyfriend said. That's because he knows how much Liam loves his siblings. "Let me explain," Liam said immediately. "Yes, you will only be a burden. First, we know that your ability is not offensive, Jarvis. Yes, you will help me and Brandon, big time, in the travel because you know where there are many and few mindless zombies, but what if we're fighting? We don't know if we can protect you and Brandon at the same time." This time, Liam turned his gaze to Nathalie. "And yes, your ability was offensive, but it's not enough for you to fight against many mindless zombies. You still need more experience." Everyone is silent; no one talks. They all listened to what Liam said, and it was all on point. Everything Liam said made Nathalie and Jarvis unable to say anything, even though they admitted it. "Fine!" Liam just sighed as he looked at Nathalie's back as she left the dining room. He knew that he co
Two years.Who would have thought that people would be able to survive the two years that are happening in the world today? Two years without proper sleep, two years without proper food and drink, two years full of dread and fear.Even though Liam had created a cure, it still wasn't able to save everyone.When they gave them to the mindless zombies from the beginning, it didn't work. Especially mindless zombies. They did not become humans again and return to normal, but only lost their ability to use abilities. According to Brittany and Sophia, who studied it, that is because their body has become immune to the virus and their body no longer agrees to remove the virus from their body, which is why the zombie virus gives the body something to sacrifice, just like the ability that disappears in mindless creatures that are injected with the cure.Many are disappointed, but they are still thankful that there is still a chance that they will not become mindless zombies in case they are inj
A few days ago, Luis and his caravan left. Concerned for their safety, they still had to leave to carry out the mission Brandon had given them.Liam sat quietly on the edge of the bed while his boyfriend Brandon lay down."Bran?"Brandon looked at Liam for a moment. "Hmm?" You could see the worry on Liam's face, and Brandon knew what it was for. Because of that, he sat down, and he yanked Liam a little. "So, what's your worry?" Brandon asked softly as they sat down and hugged Liam from behind."Do you think Luis will be okay?"Brandon placed his chin on Liam's right shoulder. "Don't worry about them." He gave Liam a kiss on the cheek. "You know that I wouldn't give them a job like that if I knew they couldn't do it. Also, you also know that there is an ability user among them, right?"Liam held Brandon's knee, which was bent at his side. "I know that, and I have faith in your foresights. I just can't help but worry."Brandon laughed softly. "You still haven't changed, Liam." Brandon's
When the night fell, Luis got up from his bed. He has to act because otherwise, this mission cannot be called successful. The last thing they need to do is find someone to be their witness.Brandon told him that this would be the key to spreading even more rumors about the cure.Underneath the blanket of darkness, with only the moon and stars to bear witness, the three guards exchanged knowing glances as their leader approached them with a sense of purpose in his stride.Luis told them earlier, but Luis still went to them to tell them again."Alright, listen up," their boss said in a hushed tone, his voice carrying a hint of urgency and worry. Even if he doesn't want to leave his group and act alone, he can't do anything. It's easier without him. "I need to do something real quick. Keep an eye on things here while I'm gone," he explained.The guards nodded in understanding, their expressions serious as they prepared to maintain vigilance over their surroundings. Of course, they knew w
Meanwhile, on the other hand, half of the caravan members wandered inside the base. Look around and see how they can start with what Luis did to them. This is not against their will because they also know that this is the only thing they can do in return for the return to normal of the only child in their group. They stopped in front of a building. Many people are inside just based on the noise it creates from inside, and they hear it outside.This building, as far as they know, used to be a pub or club. They looked into each other's eyes before they went inside. They think this is the best place for what they do. Even if there are many people, they will only say one or two. When they entered, they entered cautiously, their senses alert for any signs of danger.Inside, they were met with a buzz of conversation and activity, the air thick with anticipation and apprehension. These people are still smiling even after experiencing a large-scale attack from mindless zombies. After all, w
The man paused in his work, wiping sweat from his brow as he turned to face Luis and his caravan. "Ah, a caravan," he said, greeting them with a weary smile. Even though he was smiling, Luis could still see the tiredness in his eyes. Who wouldn't be tired if you used not only physical strength but also mental strength, which is very difficult to replenish if you didn't use crystal nuclei? "You've come at a chaotic time. We recently faced a siege of mindless zombies that breached our defenses and wreaked havoc on our safe zone." He sighed. "I don't even know why the mindless zombies suddenly came together. Not only that, even if those at the top of the military were aware, even if they dispatched immediately, it still happened like this," he added as he sighed again and smiled. "If you're going to enter, go through the east gate. The process is long because everything has to be secured, but if there's no problem, you can enter."Luis nodded, understanding dawning on his face. "I see,"
"Let's not send them out yet," Liam said out of the blue while resting.Brandon looked at his boyfriend. "Huh?""The caravan, let's not send it out yet. It's only been an hour after the siege, and I think it's safer if they don't leave first," explained Liam.Brandon stopped for a moment and thought. Liam is right. If the caravan does leave now, they will definitely be delayed because there are scattered mindless zombies around.Brandon nodded in acknowledgment. "Alright, let's do that." He stood up. "I'll go talk to him. Just stay here and rest. If you can't, just stay in the room and sleep."Liam laughed weakly but still nodded and answered. "Alright."Brandon immediately looked for Luis. When he saw her, he called her. "Luis!"Luis turned and then said Brandon's name. "Brandon, do you need something?"Brandon stood before Luis, his expression grave yet determined. He shook his head softly as he delivered his instructions. "Luis, I think you guys need to stay here at our base for th
As the horde of mindless zombies approached, their eerie moans filling the air with dread, Brandon and his group braced themselves for the impending onslaught. The tension was palpable as the first wave of undead creatures descended upon them, driven by an insatiable hunger for human flesh.Brandon's eyes narrowed with determination as he wielded his powers, manipulating the metal around him to reinforce the steel fence that stood between them and the ravenous horde. "Hold the line!" he shouted to his comrades, his voice cutting through the chaos of the approaching fray.With a primal roar, the zombies descended upon the barricade, their sheer numbers overwhelming as they clawed and gnashed at the fortified barrier. The sound of metal scraping against metal echoed through the air, punctuated by the desperate cries of the undead.Hannah and Marcky fought alongside Brandon, their abilities complementing each other as they unleashed a barrage of offensive strikes against the encroaching