Zoey watched anxiously as the helicopter swept across the night sky above them on the roof top. She looked over to her companions who were all tired of weighing through the same scenario of taking ammunition, melees and loading their weapons...
Zoey took a medical kit from the table adjacent; she loaded her heavy rifle and slung an axe over her shoulder so that it hung on a tied rope across her back.
Glancing back at the others who nodded in agreement she pushed open the apartment door. Bill stepped through first holding a baseball bat firmly in his hands, with a slight limp on his right leg he made his way down the stairs. The three followed the older man and soon they reached the bottom of the staircase where they came to a door.
"On three."Bill said.
"One...Tw-"Bill was interrupted by Zoey who pushed past him gently and opened the door; she walked in carelessly and fired round after round into the zombies which hung in the corridor. The Three boys followed her quickly into the corridor and joined her in the rampage of bullets flying through the air in quick darts which slipped into the dead skin of the zombies in moments allowing them to fall to the feet of the survivors.
Francis led the way down the corridor and into one of the apartments, scanning the area quickly he noticed a red tin looking bottle on a counter.
"Found a Molotov. "He said in a low voice to the others who took little if any notice. Francis picked it up and pushed it deep into his pocket.
Suddenly a loud explosion alerted the survivors and Zoey glanced back at her companions from where she stood in the kitchen of the apartment. A loud cry made Zoey's green eyes glower with fear, her heart pounded in her chest and she loaded her gun quickly. Louis also loaded his gun before gesturing to Zoey to follow as he carefully made his way towards the window of the apartment. Francis followed the other two after tapping Bill's arm to bring him back to reality as he stood with his mind wandering in thoughts of the family he left behind when this apocalypse began.
The four walked with their backs pressed against the wall to stay as far away from the edge as possible. Then a loud crash and a shattering of glass caused them all to freeze. Ahead of them stood a charger at least a meter taller than all of the survivors. Zoey who was leading the way at that point glanced back to the others, her brown pony-tail whipping in the wind.
Before any of them could move the charger stormed towards Zoey. The girl looked back to the charger as it ran at full speed along the ledge. Although she was unable to move due to fear she felt her body start to shake without her own control. It felt like her heart was caught in her throat and she was about to choke on it. Then she felt a strong rope wrap around her neck, lifting her into the air.
"Smoker!"Bill cried seeing Zoey being pulled up the wall of the apartment as she kicked her legs out in any direction she could. Struggling to breathe Zoey dropped her gun letting it fall off the edge of the building.
By this time the charger had reached the others and took Louis right off the building in a matter of seconds. He screamed as the charger hit him but went sickeningly silent after a deathly crack was heard which was his neck snapping against the chargers strength.
Francis shot round after round up to wear the smoker had constricted Zoey. Bill stood by a smashed window shooting the common infected as they created a horde towards the remaining survivors. The Smoker fell backwards as the metal bullets entered his undead body. He was once again...dead.
Zoey screamed as the rope-like tongue untangled around her neck letting her fall towards Francis. He held out his arms and caught her, almost taking them both off the edge of the building. "Oh my fucking god."Zoey panted trying desperately to regain her breath. It was like the colour had been drained from the girls face. Her cheeks remained a pale purple colour for a few moments after the fall.
"Guys, save the romance for later please."Bill said glancing back at Francis who still held Zoey in his arms. Zoey quickly pushed away and climbed back inside the apartment through the broken glass. Pulling the axe from where it hung behind her she swung at the zombies dotted around the room as they spotted her and charged at her aimlessly.
Bill followed her after fighting off the common infected horde with Francis. They climbed through the apartment gathering extra supplies and ammunition.
Once they reached the corridor they noticed a fire had been started in the north quarter of the building, it was roaring out of control surrounding the route that they needed to take in order to reach the next saferoom.
The three survivors made their way through the flaming building, choking as the smoke filled their lungs with a black ash which built up as they inhaled.
"We need to get off this floor."Francis called forward to Bill as he shot another common infected.
"We'll need to find the elevator. That's our best bet."Bill shouted back as he stumbled on the leg he had been limping on.
They made it to a clear area where windows covered the far right wall and on the left was an elevator. Francis clicked off his torch and nudged Bill to do the same. Zoey noticed the other two's actions and copied.
"Listen."Francis whispered.
Zoey looked around hearing light sobs growing louder and louder.
"Witch."Zoey mumbled.
The three spread out around the clear area to look for where she was.
"Umm... Guys..."Zoey spoke softly. Francis and Bill turned to see where Zoey was looking.
The witch was in the elevator.
"Oh for fuck sake."Bill said under his breath.
"Hey witch bitch!"Francis called out shining his torch towards the sobbing girl.
The witches' eyes shot up at him, glowing orange. Her hair hung over her head, she began to growl and wail in a high pitched tone. Pale greyish skin which made her orange eyes stand out even more.
"Francis what are you doing?"Zoey yelled from behind the witch as she charged towards Francis.
"Wait."Francis warned putting his hand up to make his companions stay put.
Francis let the witch approach him and come within a meter of knocking him down before pulling the molotov from his pocket and shoved it into the witches open mouth as she screamed. He kicked out his leg hitting her in the stomach, she stumbled backwards. Francis took out his pistol and shot a bullet into the witches mouth as she stumbled, hitting the molotov and creating a flame to ignite the witch in a cloud of fire she exploded leaving ashes on the floor and throwing Francis backwards due to the force. Zoey raised her arms in front of her face to shield herself. Bill pulled her front of his cap down in front of his face to block out the embers.
The witches' screams were gone and Francis stood and brushed off the ashes and embers which had gathered on his clothes. He walked towards the others and gestured for them to enter the elevator. Zoey and Bill didn't hesitate or say a word before following his gesture and standing side-by-side in the elevator. Bill pressed the glowing amber button on the side and the elevator doors clipped to a shut...