A/N Okay so this is probably my first time writing horror ish stuff? I promise It will get better as the plot moves along thank you for reading and let me know what you thought!
Part one: The Beginning of Hell.
Ichigo:
The day started normal as any autumn morning would, rain pouring from the sky above beating on the leaf covered pavement softening the sound. Ichigo walked slowly enjoying the sound of the rain on his umbrella. The ginger took a deep breath in and sighed, he loved the smell of the rain, it made everything smell vivid and crisp, he appreciated that. Once Ichigo arrived at school he shook off the water from his umbrella and placed it on the drying racks.
"Hey, where is everyone?" He said out loud when he walked into his classroom studying the room carefully as if the students were hiding. Uryu pushed his glasses up his face and looked up from his book what Ichigo assumed was something to do with sewing and shot Ichigo an annoyed look.
"Haven't you heard Ichigo? Everyone's getting sick lately, your dad owns a small clinic how have you not heard?" Uryu shook his head at Ichigo's apparent obliviousness.
"Look my dad hasn't been around much so it's not my fault." Ichigo grumbled back rubbing the back of his head feeling half embarrassed. Ichigo sighed loudly as he took his seat noticing Orihime wasn't here either as were many of the students. Ichigo couldn't help but feel a pang of worry for Orihime, he wasn't exactly sure why but he had a gut feeling she was in danger. She was probably just sick knowing her. Ichigo rubbed his forehead feeling more exhausted than usual. Maybe he'd stop by her house later and bring Rukia and Renji the two of them usually cheered Orihime up. Ichigo turned in his seat to see who of the few were present.
"Hey Chad! Keigo! Is Mizuiro sick too?" Chad shrugged response.
"I don't know Ichigo!" Keigo began to whine "I mean he hardly talks to me anymore! " He exclaimed throwing his hands up in the air for dramatic effect. "For all I know he's on a cruise ship with a ton of hot babe's without me!" Ichigo rolled his eyes in response, 'typical Keigo.'
Renji:
"Hey Ichigo!" Renji shouted as he made his way into the classroom. "Surprised to see you're not sick yet." Renji continued making his way over to Ichigo and his friends. The redhead shook his head in dismay. "It looks like it's getting pretty bad out there. The tattooed boy showed his softer side as he begun to chew at his nails slightly. Realizing the group was staring at him as he never showed his softer side to them he quickly changed his attitude feeling self conscious.
"Why are we at school if this is going on anyway? We should be staying at home! not spreading germs out in public. It's real stupid if you ask me." Renji crossed his arms his tattoos defining his muscles.
"It's just a flu Renji not the plague, of course school's going to be open, quit being such an idiot, or you'll be a delinquent and a drop out." Ichigo replied smiling at himself. This angered Renji. Sometimes he got really sick of everyone calling him stupid.
"I'll show you delinquent carrot top just come over here and - Renji's imminent beat down was cut short by a loud bang coming from the class down the hall."What the fuck was that?!" Renji exclaimed recovering from the shock. Everyone stood in absolute silence trying to hear what was going on.
"Whatever the commotion was I think it's over now, probably just some freshmen fighting or something. You know how stupid everyone is here, except for me of course." Uryu said smirking to himself.
"Yeah, whatever four eyes." The red head jeered
"Hey!-" Uryu's monologue was cut off by screaming coming from the same classroom.
"What on earth is going on out there?" Keigo finally spoke, it was unusual for him to even shut up for a minute.
"Guys I think we should get outta here." Chad spoke monotonically as he stood up.
"Well if Chad has a bad feeling about this than I'm outta here!" Keigo ran to the door and swung it open but instead of running he stood dead in his tracks. A short black haired figure stood screaming in front of him. "Close the door! Hurry!" It screamed throwing itself inside the classroom.
Rukia:
Rukia felt the panic swelling in her throat, she was breathing but she didn't feel like she was, tears rimmed her eyes. She couldn't believe what she had just witnessed. She scrambled up from the floor dusting herself off. "What's the big idea Keigo? standing there with the door wide open like that!" Rukia half screamed trying to keep her voice low.
"What's the problem Rukia? Why did we just hear screaming a second ago? and why are you covered in blood?"Renji questioned concerned for her well being. Rukia bit her lip trying to stop herself from shaking.
"There's something going around, and it ain't no normal flu guys. We need to get out of here A.S.A.P." As if to prove her point an unearthly moan could be heard outside in the hallways. "Get to the windows now." Rukia whispered ushering everyone against the wall. "And if anything comes in here...Jump." She was replied with horrified looks.
"Just what happened to you out there Rukia?" Uryu asked
"You wouldn't believe me if I told you." The groaning outside grew louder, it seemed that whatever was groaning had some friends. shuffling could be heard outside the door followed by scratching.
"Try me" Uryu challenged not satisfied with her response.
"All I know is Professor Ukitake isn't human anymore." Rukia said looking down at her pale hands now covered in blood.
"What do you mean?" Renji questioned not understanding what was going on.
"I saw him... I saw him eating someone, he was like an animal, one minute he was normal and then the next thing I knew he collapsed to the floor."Rukia took a breath trying to calm herself down. "And then one of the students in front of me bent down to help him and suddenly he started clamping down on his neck!"
"Are you sure what you saw was real?" Renji asked
"Yes I'm sure it was real, Renji does it not look real enough to you?" She said gesturing to her outfit." Renji stood quiet
"That's what I thought." Rukia deadpanned leaving the group in an uncomfortable silence.
"Did you call the police?" Uryu questioned
"Yes of course but there was no response! I even tried the non emergency line! but-"Rukia's story was cut short by banging and scratching on the door. "Guys get ready to jump." She squeaked, she wanted to seem calm and collected but after what she saw she couldn't help but freak out.
Ichigo:
Ichigo looked out the window and assessed the jump. "Well I don't know about you but I don't think we can survive the jump unless we climb to the ledge over there by the math room." Ichigo pointed to a rotten wooden ledge that looked like it wouldn't be able to hold the weight of a small house cat.
"Well guy's I suggest we find a plan real quick, cause cannibal Ukitake will be in here with us soon if we don't hurry!" Keigo whined
"Okay, screw it, let's go!" Ichigo opened the window as wide as he could slipping out slowly. He placed his feet on the window pane
"Hurry!" Rukia begged impatiently.
"Alright, alright!" Ichigo rolled his eyes he's he didn't know what all the fuss was about, he figured maybe Ukitake got rabies or something god knows with all the strange pets he kept in his classroom. As far as Ichigo was concerned it wasn't a huge deal not worth jumping out the window for until he looked into the window of the math classroom. A grotesque figure dressed in a tattered school uniform. It had pinned its face against the window smearing blood and puss all over the it saw Ichigo it leaned it's head back letting out a un-humanly screech causing more figures to come to the window. Ichigo was almost face to face with the creature, he could smell the stench of death through the cold glass, making Ichigo sick. He really didn't like the effect the rain had on scents right now. Ichigo climbed back into the classroom.
"New plan." He paused to wipe his mouth."We can't go on that ledge."
"Why not?" Keigo whined.
"Because, we will be killed. and not from the fall." Keigo's eyes hardened.
Uryu:
Uryu pushed his glasses up his nose and sighed."There should be a support beam connecting this room to the ground why don't we just slide down it fireman style?" Uryu suggested.
"Uryu! you're a genious!" Renji exclaimed excitedly
"Tell me something I don't know" He replied without a hint of sarcasm.
"Don't ruin it Uryu." Renji warned.
"So, who's going to go first then?" Keigo brought up the inevitable argument. Ichigo shook his head.
"Nope I don't wanna be stuck down there by myself to whatever might be lurking down there. No way." This made the rest of the group uneasy. Rukia bit her lip which by now Uryu figured was raw. He didn't particularly feel like offering to go first especially now that Ichigo was opposed to the fact, he knew the Oranged haired kid usually did things head on then used logic after words, the fact that he was now applying logic lead Uryu to believe there was something serious going on, besides the strange moaning and banging on the door.
"How about you Keigo? since you seemed so anxious to get going in the first place." Renji offered nudging Keigo closer to the window. Keigo tensed balling his hands into fists.
"Hey, leave Keigo alone." Ichigo snapped.
"Fine I guess, I'll go first then." Ichigo said defeated taking a deep breath in. Uryu could see he was visibly shaking.
"No. I'll go."
Chad:
The giant looked down at the group below him. "I said, I'll go first." "Chad no it's fine I'll g-"
Chad shoved past Ichigo.
"It's obvious you're to scared to go first, I got your back Ichigo... always." Ichigo's face was red with embarrassment. Chad slipped out the window without another word. Chad did his best to avoid looking at the window of the math classroom but he couldn't look away when he saw the crowd of grotesque figures gathered at the window all dressed in school uniforms, some dressed as teachers. 'Man we gotta get out of here quickly.' Chad pushed the fear out of his mind and slid gently down the support beam landing firmly on the pavement below. Chad wasted no time getting back on his feet and searching his surroundings for any potential threat. He was certain he had an idea of what was going on, he just didn't want to admit it to himself. Chad was soon joined by Ichigo who gave him a grave nod.
"Ichigo."
"Yeah Chad?"
"What's going on? If I didn't know better I'd say were facing a Zom-"
"Don't say the 'Z' word!" Ichigo snapped surprising Chad. "Please Chad." Ichigo continued softening his tone. Chad nodded. He could see the fear in the ginger's eyes, Chad knew how concerned he must be for his friends and family.
"Hey guys uhm what's going on?" Renji began jumping off from the poll.
"It looks like we're on for a hell of a ride." Ichigo replied stiffly. The gang was soon joined by Rukia and Uryu, the only one left was Keigo.
"What's taking him so long?" Rukia paced nervously. Their thoughts were interrupted by glass shattering. All five instinctively looked up towards the math room. One of the creatures had found the ability to break glass, but not at the cost of tearing it's arm apart in the process. It waved its half severed arm out the window, it looked like a demented pinwheel. It continued to flail until it finally got cut loose from the creature's body landing on the pavement below with a sickly thud. The five gaged in unison at the scene in front of them.
"Keigo! if you aren't down here in two minutes we're leaving you to die." Ichigo shouted to the room above. Chad had a hard time believing Ichigo would leave anyone alone to die.
"Okay! Okay I'm coming Keigo's voice shook and the five witnessed him climb out of the window his legs shaking erratically as he got a grip of the poll.
"Hurry!" Chad shouted the anticipation getting to him.
"I said I'm comi-" The group gasped as a hand swiped at Keigo's head missing at the last minute. Keigo lost his grip from the poll due to the rain and shock causing him to fall and land on the ground with a crunch.
"Oh my god my foot." Keigo gripped his ankle tightly. Moaning could be heard louder now that the window was broken.
"Come on guys we need to find a safe place first then we can assess injuries. Chad nodded and threw keigo over his back, it was times like these Chad appreciated he was strong.
"I think we should stop by your place and get some supplies and maybe try call the police again or something." Uryu suggested.
"Good plan let's go." Ichigo started to run with everyone following suit.
Uryu:
Uryu breathed heavily,his lungs were failing him he really wished he had brought his inhaler with him, but it was now left alone in the classroom along with Zombie Ukitake. Uryu wasn't afraid to admit the truth he had seen horror movie's he knew what was going down, frankly if the they couldn't get through to the police then as far as he was concerned they were screwed. But he had a plan, he always had a plan he just had to come up with one. Uryu was on edge there we so many people who weren't even at school today were they sick too? or were they like him and the others? Uryu was worried especially about Orihime, she was the only member of the group who wasn't currently here and if she was in fact 'not infected' Uryu was certain she wouldn't be able to get through this alone.
Once they had gotten to Ichigo's house the group felt a whole new air of suspense. Luckily for them the door didn't seem to have a scratch on it. Ichigo opened it gingerly as quietly as possible. Once he determined the coast was clear the rest of them shuffled in locking the door behind them. Uryu took this moment to catch his breath, his lungs and throat burning, he focused on getting enough air.
"Hey you okay there Uryu?" Renji asked genuinely concerned Uryu just waved him off, he didn't have enough oxygen to speak and make sense.
"Hold on Uryu I think I got something that could help you out just wait here." Ichigo said running up the wooden stairs 'As if i'd be going anywhere' Uryu rolled his eyes. Ichigo came running back downstairs with an inhaler.
"My sister used to have asthma, here take it." Ichigo said tossing it to Uryu. Uryu caught it and nodded in thanks as he inhaled the familiar tasting medicine.
"While we are here we should try call the cops." Uryu said finally able to breath at a somewhat normal pace. Uryu flipped his cell phone out of his back pocket and dialed the number into his phone. He waited patiently for the phone to connect but all he got was the repetitive monotone beep informing him the line was busy.
"Nothing." Uryu said not the least bit shocked 'I'll try my dad he does work at the hospital'. Uryu never did get along with his dad, in fact most times he'd rather pretend he didn't even have a dad but something about this whole situation made him feel a sense of worry for the old guy. Uryu scrolled through his contacts and located his dad's number, he held his phone up to his ear not expecting anyone to pick up. To his surprise it was answered on the first ring.
"Ryuken?" Uryu spoke all he heard was static on the other end. "Dad?"
"Uryu I'm at the hospital, you have to get out of town as soon as possible-... Station and the make a-..." Uryu had trouble making out what his father was saying.
"Dad why do we have to get out of town what's going on down there?" Uryu shouted over the static
"Look Uryu I don't have a lot of time to explain just remember this: Aim for the head their slow for the most part, don't eat anything that's raw, boil water before you drink it etc etc. And please try not to disappoint me before I die."
There was screaming and commotion in the background before the line cut out. Uryu felt a mix of emotions, half of him was mad that his dad always called him a disappointment, though that was normal he still felt a deep sadness because it seemed he had just heard the last words he was ever going to hear from his father, and they were insulting. Uryu had made his way into the living room where everyone was sat with Ichigo wrapping up Keigo's foot.
"So any news?" Rukia asked immediately hope showing in her violet eyes.
"I've got some very bad news." Uryu begun feeling his stomach flip flop he really didn't want to be the one to tell the group this.
Ichigo:
Ichigo braced himself for the worst, he wasn't sure what to expect so much had happened in the last hour he wasn't even sure if he had processed it yet. He did not have a good feeling about this at all, he could tell by the look of Uryu's face he wasn't going to like it. "Well, I called the police and the line was busy, just like Rukia had said happened to her. So I called my dad who works at the hospital..." He trailed off taking a deep breath."And?" Rukia pushed "And well, he told us to get out of town, that something serious was going down. He said something about they're pretty slow and to aim for their head. So I'm guessing this has gone city wide by now." "What's citywide?"Keigo asked dubiously "Keigo did you hit your head as well?" Rukia asked incredulously "Were facing-I hate to say it but I think we are facing a Zombie apocalypse." eerie silence filled the air. "Well we don't know for sure it's zombies I mean it could be-" Renji began "Could be what Renji? I literally saw Professor Ukitake eating a student and if that didn't convince you don't you think the random arm falling out of the classroom window was enough?!" Rukia reasoned. "I know. I just I don't want it to be true alright? Renji massaged his temples looking stressed. "This is way to much to take." The red haired man shook his head. "Well in any case we have to come up with a plan." Ichigo started "I think we should try to find any more survivors who knows who's out there?" The group nodded "Funny you should mention that, I was thinking we should really try go to Orihime's I don't want to leave her on her own here." Rukia said picking at her nails. "Yes It would really cheer me up to see Orihime right now!" Keigo swooned. Ichigo rolled his eyes. "Alright, we stock up here get any supplies we can and then find everyone we can and then we get the fuck out of dodge. sound like a plan?" The group nodded "Alright lets roll, first stop Orihime's."