AN: Hey guys, I want to say thanks for reading my new story, I really appreciate it. I've wanted to write this story for a while now, but I've been slacking off. Ugh, damn laziness. Anyway, I also want you guys to check out my other friends' zombie stories too. They're really good, in my opinion. But anyway, this is mainly based on the game The Last of Us, well you know…the zombies (mainly runners), hunters, QZ's, pretty much everything in between. So before I begin, my friends and I are actually older in this story; about around our adult age (about around 18-19). So we can drive and what not, cause yolo am I right? So here's my first zombie story, I hope you guys like it.

It was like any other day but it was different. Very different, in many ways. This is their first year that all of them actually graduated and can all do what the hell they want! Everyone just got done finishing up all of the exams and finals and successfully graduated. Hell yeah, they can all do whatever they want now and not get yell at for it. Everyone was happy, but yet at the same time, they're really not. When August comes, all nine of them would have to move out of Pennsylvania and move to college. They all grew up together; they've share a strong bond that help made through the entire school year since the beginning. All of them knew this day would come, if they only expect what's going to happen next…

It was a hot summer evening, about around 5:30 in the evening. Everyone just got done finishing watching the annual Martinsburg Parade. Every citizen from Martinsburg cheered for everyone and everything for each of the floats and marching bands. When the parade was done, the nine of them walked up to Memorial Park and congratulates Mr. Berry on a job well done. As the students were packing up their instruments, they all had a decent conversation right before Mr. Berry and the students leave.

"Oh my word, look at all of you guys", Mr. Berry comments, "You guys to seem to grow on me."

"That's not the only thing that's growing on me", Trevor grins at his friends, mainly Becca. She made one of her evil, dark glares at him and punches him hard in his left shoulder. Trevor flinches in pain and rub his sensitive arm, cursing under his breath.

"Anyway", Mr. Berry continues, "I'm going to miss you all so much. You're all like my kids, I'm afraid I'll never see you again." He looks away and scratches the back of his head, showing off his grey hair.

"Aw, don't worry", Debra announced, "All of us got your contacts, so…pretty much, we're in touch with you."

"I really appreciate that, you guys, really I do", Mr. Berry respond with a faint smile on his face. The two buses starts up, full of students getting ready to travel back to the school. Mr. Berry let out a loud sigh and started toward the band van. He opened the car door and look back at all nine of his graduated students for the very last time.

"I'll see you all later", he responded with a simple wave. They all wave back at him, smiling and saying bye. He gave them a faint smile once again before entering the band van, start the engine, and drove off with the other buses.

The nine of them walked away and proceeds into the carnival. It was really crowded. Many kids laughing and screaming on wild rides while the adults munching on yummy, greasy food. All around, many people were having fun; there are so many options to choose from: eat food, play games, ride rides, hang out by the playground, it's just that awesome.

"So what do we do now?" Bransin questions us, wrapping an arm around Ashlyn and smiling at her. Ashlyn giggles at him and wraps her arms around his waist.

"Why do you think we're here?" Becca said sarcastically, "We're here to have some fun!"

"Hell yeah!" Alyssa screamed, fist-pumping in the air.

"Let's make this night memorable, shall we?!" Jess added on, locking her arms between Alyssa and James. James swaps her away.

"Woah! Easy there girl!" James blurted out as he took a step back from her," I know we're both friends and all but-"Jess bitch-slaps him in his chest.

"You dick! What the fuck is wrong with you?!" Jess screams in his face. James rubbed his chest with his callused hands, making 'one of his faces' like he always do. Becca laid a hand on her shoulder.

"Jess, calm your tits", Becca says to Jess. She glared back at her. A moment later, she just let out a meh and shook it off. Becca rolled her eyes and made a stupid smirk.

"Time's a wasting", Debra replied. She grabs Kaitlin and drags her to the bumper cars.

"You heard the lady", Trevor said, "Let's go and have some fun."

It now has been hours. Many hours; about five hours to be exact. Goofing off and having a good time with friends. All nine did nothing but ride rides, play games, and eat all the greasy food that was surprisingly delicious. It was a beautiful night; the stars the shining bright and the moon was big and full just enough for everyone to see. All nine of them sat at a picnic table, talking about what's going to happen in the future.

"What do we do when August comes around?" Bransin questions us. All of us look at each other, not knowing how to answer it.

"Uh, Facebook!" Alyssa blurted out, like it was obvious.

"That's not what I meant!" Bransin snaps back and makes an evil glare at her. Bransin and Alyssa were distant and want nothing to do with each other. Ashlyn notices it and gently grabs his hand and comforts him. It seems to work, he begins to relax and shows a weak smile at her. She smiles back at him. Oh, what a cute couple they were.

"I don't know", Becca replied, "We'll think of something." She brushed back a strand of her dark brown hair back behind her ear.

There was a scream out of nowhere. All nine snaps up and turn around, startled. The scream came from the parking lot. They all got up from the table and jogged to the parking lot. When they got there, it was something they never forget. A little six-year-old boy was being attacked by someone, a man wearing ragged and dirty clothing. He was on top of him, screaming bloody murder.

"Mommy!" The little boy screamed bloody murder. "Mommy!" He screams even louder.

Trevor was confident enough to drop-kick the man in the face, but when he did, he totally regrets it. The man was all covered in the boy's flesh and blood all over his pale and moldy skin. His eyes were an abnormal color; they were yellow with red rims all around the eyes. The man growls at Trevor and pounces on top of him, trying to nip at his neck. He screams in terror, knowing this is going to be the end of him. He was about to become bait when someone wacked the back of his head. It was James with a large, tree branch in his tight-gripped hand.

"Thanks", Trevor replied to James, who is offering a hand to help him up.

"You so owe me bro", James huffs as he pulls him up.

"Guys!" Kaitlin shouted, "We gotta get outta here now!"

She pointed over at Walnut Street and they saw were more of them, coming right out of nowhere. They were chasing many innocent people and some eventually weren't so lucky. It was terrifying; none of them move, from being shocked about all what had occurred. Some of the things were screaming and growling at them and ran toward them. They were getting closer and closer; they knew that they gotta run. Real quick! They all turned around and dash across the carnival. Everyone screamed in horror; adults grabbing their young ones and have either ran or drove off, some climbed high in trees, other just defend theirselves what they could find. They, sadly, got attack and got eaten alive by those things. The nine friends dodge those things as best as they could until they found a shed and lock themselves in it.

TO BE CONTINUED