Prologue pt 1: Signs
Ok guys I see your about to read my zombie story. It's called Undead battlefield, but subject to change... maybe... So let me welcome you to the prologue. Basically, you'll be introduced to my OCs. There is a normal amount of OCs but hopefully you'll grow attached to them. It might be a pain trying to keep up with them but its well worth it. Honestly, it probably would've died off if it weren't for my friends helping me with the storyline. Well mostly two in particular, thanks Zombitude and Deanna37! I had a lot of fun brainstorming the storyline with them. Both are extremely talented. So give them credit now and later on... (Wouldn't want to the ruin the story now would we?)
The chapter name wasn't named by a specific song but I was listening to Undone by Brian Tuey, James McCawley, Kevin Sherwood & Treyarch Sound (man thats a mouthful Xp LOL).
I do NOT own this song or ANY Call of Duty characters, only my OCs. ^-^ So without further adieu, on with the Story...
By the way, This story is rated M for Language and violence.(But no LEMONS)
"Thanks mom for driving me to school" I said, remembering about my car breaking down. It was a rather cool, and crisp morning. I was still a bit drowsy from having to be woken up by my dad, via phone call. It wasn't exactly a nice wake up either. Lets just say, I don't find waking up to the sound of air horn, very soothing. I nearly knocked myself unconscious from hitting my skull on my nightstand. Meanwhile, hes laughing his ass off while I'm trying to process what happened. Don't get me wrong, I love him to death but he has a strange way of doing things... especially when it comes to alarms. I think he does that because he was trained like that in the military. Something like that...
As soon as we came to a gentle stop in the drop off lane, I groaned as the thought of exiting the warm air that circulated in the car. I was forced out when I realized there were a string of vehicles behind us. "Bye Tyler, love you, have a great day!" my mom said as I sensed a feeling of rush from her. I knew she needed to get to the hospital, not because of an emergency but because she works there and I don't think she can afford to be late. "Love you to." I replied as I kissed her goodbye. The moment I hit that cold air, I wanted the warm air to shroud me again. "Brrr" I shivered, realizing it was colder than I had imagined. My fingers and nose started to grow numb. I scurried to the double doors that lead to the circular room with a dome shaped roof, only to stop when I stepped inside. The one person I didn't want to see, Jim. He has been my enemy since his ex-girl friend started talking to me. I didn't think that was much of a big deal. Unfortunately, that made him develop a vicious hatred towards me. He began to make the students, including his ex, turn on me. I thought that he wouldn't have been able to do it, I mean, most everybody at school knew me. I wasn't very talkative and I usually like to avoid trouble. That didn't stop him from framing me for "sabotaging his science experiment". I wasn't even by his stupid table when his formula blew up in his face. Of course I laughed; he fell backwards and got bathed in trash. I just happen to be in wrong place at the wrong time, because the chemical that caused the explosion, I happen to be holding. He immediately went to frame me. Despite my side of the story, nearly everyone that wasn't watching, believed his lie. Some of them took his side just because they were afraid of what their "posse" would do to them.
His "posse"... probably the most power hungry group of juveniles to be brought together. They weren't very intelligent but they were scary looking and probably deadly if you didn't know how to approach them. His "posse" is comprised up of Gabe, Franco, Xavier, Lawrence, Chance, and the list goes on. Gabe was Jim's partner-in-crime and a little shorter than Jim. The way they acted together would make it seem like that's all they would do is try to bring misery to others, including me. Franco, being the same height as Jim, acts like he owns the place. I'm a little wary with him though, because I've heard rumors that he carries a pocket knife with him everywhere. I've also heard that hes a "master" at throwing knives. That made me chuckle, my dad's hands are considered "lethal weapons". They gave him that title in the military. He also taught me how to defend myself with only my hands. I was a fast learner, I guess.
Xavier was the powerhouse of the bunch; he was the one that did most of the dirty work. He would look like he takes steroids with his breakfast. Chance and Lawrence were the jocks, the ones that make the stereo-types true. I would always see them flirting with every girl that came their path. One thing that they love doing is stealing girls from other guys. Probably one of the reason I never had a chance with any decent girl. Now all of them treat me like a disease. I try to ignore the pain, the words that would cause my heart to deteriate.
"You weren't meant for society" one girl said.
"You should go and die in a hole, I would never date a hideous monster".
I would start to believe them but I would never show my wounds. It wasn't worth humiliating myself to the verge of tears. I would only hang on to sanity because of my friends and family. Unfortunately, I still believed I would never find the one. I got sick of listening to my thoughts, after all, what good was it gonna do?
One time, I couldn't take their crap anymore and I snapped. Decking one of them in the face, while the other one put me through a freaking table. Luckily, I couldn't get in trouble, because he technically put his hands on me first. So it was technically self-defense. I suffered a minor concussion that day but I wasn't worried about it. Its only pain and its the only way to determine if you're still alive.
For my sake, I attempted to avoid the "posse" altogether. It wasn't worth being suspended because I get framed for "viciously assaulting" them.
I continued down the hallway trying to be hasty about it. I actually thought I would get to my class without being spotted. That is until Jim yelled something to me about halfway down the hall.
"Look everyone! Its the loser! Don't get too close or you might get infected with his loserness!"
His insults were horrible, and they're not even thought out. However, that didn't stop the kids from laughing. I didn't understand why they choose to laugh at me, so what if I was adopted at 12? That doesn't mean I'm inferior to everyone else. I can't even remember what happened before the age of 12. Thats nothing to laugh about. Is it? I'll never understand why nobody else tries to understand. "You are meant to be alone" a voice inside of my head whispered as I crept among the students to the door.
I turned and proceeded to find my first hour, after I came out of the first door. I walked down the first couple doors and found my classroom door. I entered the room to find the absence of the teacher, but instead saw my friends. The corners of my mouth lifted, almost forgetting about what happened a couple seconds ago. I was glad to see that they were only ones who occupied the room. Jeff, Kaleb, Josh, Michael, and Troy all greeted me.
"Hey Tyler" they smiled.
Jeff and josh are twins. They've been my friends ever since i was adopted. Both had dark hair and similar facial complications. I know who's who though; I know them so well I can tell who I am talking to just by looking at them. One thing I never get is how they are able to eat so much but yet stay skinny as a stick. Thats probably one of the only things they have an common. Jeff was the smooth talker and good with swords. Josh is the mellower one, but still shouldn't be pushed.
Kaleb and Michael, I've known for a year after I met the twins. Kaleb was the type of guy who was timid with strangers, but a completely different person when hes with the ones he can trust. He didn't always trust me though. That started to change when I helped saved him and our youth group from that mass shooting at a concert. I was lucky I wasn't traumatized. Wish I could say the same for him though. We were only a few of the survivors that escaped that blood bath, over 200,000 people were killed. I'll admit I didn't do it all alone. Michael was part of our group and shocked a bunch of us when he disarmed a guy and knocked him out within 3 seconds. I never thought he had it in him. Perhaps it was merely protective instinct... and adrenaline.
Once we fled the scene, we stopped at old country buffet for dinner, in attempts to calm everyone down. It was also the first time I heard Kaleb swear. I fell over in hysterics, laughing. I probably wasn't a good idea to be laughing but fortunately, most of the restaurant ended up laughing. It could've been the fact I was wearing my dinner when I fell, but I do know one thing: everyone (temporary) forgot about the shooting.
Anyways, my youngest friend, troy, I met at his house when he was having a pool party. For some reason, our families instantly connected. Maybe it was the alcohol that had something to do with it. Troy has the brain of a hacker and hes only 16! Although he only hacks video games, I know he could probably shut down the city's power grid if he wanted to. I got "initiated" into their live when both him and his other friend, Quinton, wrestled me under water. One thing they didn't see coming was that I knew how to counter their moves. It ended up a draw. Then we went inside to play Call of Duty Black Ops: Zombies. We loved imitated the original crew, Richtofen, Dempsey, Takeo, and Nikolai.
"Tyler!" Jeff yelled, snapping me back to reality.
"Guess what?" Josh asked.
"What?" I replied with my head on a swivel.
"Whiteheads in Flagstaff practicing piloting a helicopter." Michael answered.
"David? Oh yeah thats today isn't it? And they're actually letting him fly an actual helicopter?" I questioned.
"Well apparently, they said he was ready to fly." Kaleb added.
"They trust him enough to let him pilot?" I wondered.
David is basically the badass of our group, but we like to call him whitehead for some reason... other than it being his last name. We know him for a lot of things, being a redneck, his red hair, his huge yard, his arsenal of guns, and especially his freaking golf cart he likes to modify with jet engines.
"Did you see Jerkface?" Kaleb asked me, referring to Jim.
"How could I not notice them? He walks around with his stupid "posse". Not to mention, how often they jump people."
"My brother, Garry, was attacked by them last week. Luckily, it could've been worse, if Amy hadn't slapped Jim."
"That was pretty gutsy to do. To slap the leader like that, I think she likes you, Kaleb." I smiled, teasingly.
"Ooo Kalebs got a girlfriend!" Jeff chimed in.
"Shut up! Shes not my girlfriend! I don't even like her like that..."
"Bull crap! You liked her ever since you went through puberty." Jeff argued.
"Really!? You had to bring THAT up?" Kaleb's face flushed with red.
"Well its true!" Jacob stuck his tongue out, immaturely.
"Hey Amy!" I greeted, while trying to warn these two "children".
"Hey guys!" she smiled, happily skipping into the room.
I watched everyone say "hi" to her, Kaleb being hesitant. I wanted to laugh so badly, but I managed to suppress my giggles. At least only for Kaleb's sake, I stayed quiet. I think they would cute together, but if they were going to be together, Kaleb was going to have to ask her out without any help.
"Did you guys watch the News last night?" she asked.
"No we never watch the news." Josh replied.
"Actually, YOU don't watch the news." Jeff corrected.
"You don't either!"
"Liar!" They bickered.
"Guys! Shut your freaking faces! - I'm sorry Amy, please continue." I urged.
"Anyways, they're have been reports of riots in Germany and Russia... Massive riots. Their governments say that its "under control" but I don't believe it is if they have to start using bombs." Amy explained with a worried tone.
"Hmm... that is weird." I responded with a little concern starting to build.
"I wonder if Jeanie knows about this?" Jeff wondered.
"We could go and ask her. School technically hasn't started yet..." Kaleb suggested, breaking his awkward silence.
"Thats a good idea, if anyone knows anything about conspiracy theories, its her." I agreed.
"Um ok? Have fun with that." She raised an eyebrow, and then smiled as she turned to exit the room.
"Oh wait! Troy! I saw your friend, James getting picked on by stupid Jim" Amy added.
"Oh man, sorry guys got to go" He bolted out the room.
"Wait, I'll go with him!" Michael shouted, following Troy.
"Not sure how smart it was going up against them. I understand hes trying to help but maybe I should go help." I said.
"He'll be fine; all hes doing is just seeing if he can talk things out." Jeff assured.
"Even that sounds like a bad idea." I thought.
"Come on guys lets go and talk to Jeanie" Kaleb said, exiting the classroom in a rather epic and hasty fashion. I noticed Amy giggling as we left the room.
"I don't think shes in there." Kaleb assumed.
"Don't be ridiculous! Of course shes in there! You're the one who practically pulled us out of the room." Jeff disagreed.
"I panicked ok?"
"Only one way to find out..." I knocked on her classroom door.
After a moment of suspense, Kaleb broke the silence yet again.
"See? Why would her blinds be shut if she wasn't in there?"
"She always has her blinds closed!" Jeff stubbornly argued once more.
Thats when the door flew open, barely catching the tip of my nose.
"Shhh! Shut up and get in here!" Jeanie yanked us in her room, which was darker than usual.
I noticed Jeff falling on his face from tripping on the back of Kaleb's shoe.
"Are you guys out of your freaking minds!?" she yelled.
"What did we do?!" Kaleb shouted in confusion.
"Never mind that... Did you guys hear what happened?"
"What? The riots in Germany and Russia?" I guessed.
"Bingo"
"We were just on our way to talk to you about it" Kaleb added.
"What do you know about it, conspiracy lady?" Jeff picked himself off the ground.
She glared at Jeff, only to brush off that comment.
"Their governments are starting to get caught in their lie." Jeanie started.
"A lie? But don't they always lie?" Jeff asked.
"Yes but they always try to cover it up with distractions. Like how they announced that the riots are under control? Then they immediately shifted over to major oil spill."
"Not if they have to use bombs to keep things "under control". I included.
"Exactly, the government... OUR government knows if all of the country found out about using missile strikes on "regular" people, the tension in the country would start rising." Jeanie speculated.
"That would mean they would start banning weapons..." Jeff worried.
"That would actually make matters worse. Heres the messed up part, the riots happened 3 months ago and we're just finding out now!"
"Now why keep it a secret?" Kaleb questioned.
"They're afraid of what'll happen..."
"Chaos" I whispered.
"According to this website..." Jeanie began, pulling up an article on her laptop. "The people that revolted were not regular people. Why do I say that? Look at this video, caught by the news chopper, leaked by this user."
She continued playing the video.
"You see the people they bombed? Most of them just keep getting up, without limbs!" Jeanie shouted.
"Wait a second... Are they biting other people!?" I noticed staring at the screen, squinting my eyes.
"What? Where do you see that?" Jeff leaned in.
"I see it too..." Jeanie cringed.
"They're cannibals!" Kaleb Panicked.
"No, they're too animalistic to be cannibals..." I paused for a moment, practically touching the computer screen.
I was thinking intently on why they would behave like this , then an impossible answer came to mind when I thought of game I played when I go over to troy's house.
"What else could they be?" Kaleb asked, nearly ripping his hair out from his head.
"Zombies..." I whispered, only this time, they all heard me. They looked at me like I was insane.
"Thats not possible!" Jeanie started to argue.
"Well thats the only explanation I came up with. You even said it yourself. An outbreak of an undead epidemic is possible..."
"But not probable."
Our argument got interrupted when Kaleb pointed out it was time for class. I was dragged out of the classroom, wondering what all of this means...
Basically, a little background on my OCs and a foretelling on what is to come. O.o If you had any troubles understanding what I was explaining, here it is in a nutshell, government is having trouble trying to keep the riots under wraps (after 3 months of lying). So after the video leaked, more and more people are becoming wary about the safety of the country.
Hopefully you guys like the story so far... ^-^ Reviews are always accepted. Just a warning on the next chapter though: it will be a bit larger than the previous chapter, but should be more exciting. I won't tell you but I give you one word... Living Experiments...