Chapter 2: The Arrival

Author's Note:

Wow I cannot believe I got his chapter done in one week into this month. Anyway here's a new chapter for all of you to enjoy and the introduction to four characters, some might actually stay for the rest of the story. Also if you find some things weird with some villagers back stories, just remember I taking some creative liberties with them based on what they said to me in my game and information official to them. One more thing…remember to tell me what you think about the story so far and if you haven't noticed I have a pattern based on which story gets a new chapter posted, which means my 'My Little Pony' story is next on my to do list.

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Nacho's P.O.V

I was always an early bird. It's something natural to me ever since I was born, but…nobody cares about that. What matters now is getting my weapons ready before the others arrive. I slowly got off the couch I was sleeping on and headed to the basement, doing my best not to wake up the others. Good thing I left the weapons outside when I showed them to Ankha and the others, it saves me from making a LOT of noise in the long run.

"Okay, so I'll be dealing with zombies, that means, I'm going to need some firearms that can deal with groups and for close quarters."

I opened one of the weapon cases and pulled out a semi-automatic shotgun; the Remington Model 1100. I checked the weapon to see if any shells were in it, thankfully there wasn't any. Honestly, I prefer good old pump action, but I think I was to find myself swarmed like in the movies I'll need something faster. I then pat my Red 9 which is currently holstered on my hip. Good old reddy, this old pistol has seen plenty of action, and not once it has failed to get me out of a tight spot. Other agents criticized me for traveling light, but I only take what I need and nothing more.

"Okay…just remmy, reddy, first-aid x5, pistol rounds boxes x5, shotgun shell boxes x4, and one bag to carrying everything, but the guns" I said to no one particular. It took me awhile to realize I nearly forgot something important, "Oh right! I almost forgot about you!" I walked to a nearby cabinet and pull out a small wooden club covered in spikes. "My forget me stick! How could I nearly forget about it?" This little club of mines is a nice alternative to all the other melee weapons I have. Sure it's not the most pretty looking, but it comes with its own share of surprises.

After I hung the club on the left side of my hip, I loaded my guns with their max ammo I placed the remaining ammunition and the med-kits in the bags various pockets, so I don't lose track of them later. I swung the shotgun over my shoulder and quietly walked out of the basement and back into the living room.

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It became 6:39 P.M when I got back into the living room, and there wasn't much to do but wait for pick up to arrive. After I breathe a small sigh, I looked at my friends. Honestly, I was scared of losing my friends when I brought this secret of being an secret agent to light, but thanks Ankha's stern talking I was able to ease myself of this fear. Although, I actually wonder how the rest of the town would react if they learn of this? I shudder at the thought, there would be so much explaining to do. Hopefully the others would keep quiet about this, but who knows what will happen.

I walked towards the door and peeked through the eye hole, only to be met with nothing outside. This caused me to give out a frustrated sigh; waiting wasn't my strong suit or at least waiting for someone who says they will be here in the morning, and this is also the reason why I don't like staying in one place no longer than I need to, especially if I have something to do.

After seeing no signs of life or walking dead clones, I walked back to the living room and smiled a little after seeing my friends sleeping peacefully and without worry.

"Heh, maybe I should host a slumber party after this fiasco is over, or will it just be a simple party?" I asked myself quietly.

I continued to ponder about this until I saw Ankha tossing and turning in my bed. My right eye brow was raised at this action. My bed is actually comfortable, so she shouldn't be tossing and turning, or at least not this much.

"No…no…please don't go…" I heard her say. My mouth formed an O when I realized she was having a nightmare, but to my curiosity about what? I walked up to the bed and knelt next to her so I can listen to what she is saying.

"Bladeius please don't! They will kill you!" she said as her face shows signs of distress.

Bladeius? Anhka never mentioned anybody with that name, but seeing now how she is acting now, he must hold some significance in her life. I continued to watch her and listen to more of her nightmare, but it eventually go to a point where she was thrashing in bed as if to get some invisible hands off of her.

"Lucky no! Let me go! I said to let me go!" she yelled as tears started to form on her closed eyes.

I decided I heard enough when I saw her on the brink of crying. I placed my shotgun and the bag on the floor to make sure they won't get in the way of my next action. Checking my position I found the moment and quickly embraced her in a hug. To be honest this would work in a lot of situations that required comfort, but now thinking about it, may have been a bad idea with cats. I winced as Ankha claws started to tear up my back as she continue to thrash around. I got to get her to calm down, but usually comfort talking would work after the person woke up from their nightmare. Well considering I'm in the point of no return, I'll have to talk try to talk to her now.

"Ankha calm down…I'm right here" I said softly into her ear, which wasn't easy considering she is destroying my leather jacket and piercing my back with her claws. Regardless it was working, she wasn't thrashing anymore, but now her tears are cascading down her face.

"But…I just saw you go…" I heard her say. "Bladeius…I wonder how things would be different if you came with us…"

Okay awkward…she thinks I'm this Bladeius guy, but on the upside she's embracing the hug now and not rending my flesh asunder.

"Anhka please don't cry and open your eyes…nothing you're seeing is real" I said in attempt to wake her up. Ankha at first didn't respond, but after a few moments she spoke.

"Little N? Is that you?"

Well now she sees me, so I better run with it.

"Yes Ankha it's me, your friend, and I need you to wake up."

Again she didn't respond for a moment until I saw her open her eyes, "Nacho?" she said meekly.

"Are you alright Ankha? That must have been some nightmare, I mean, you were thrashing around in my bed, not to mention destroyed my jacket."

Ankha looked away from for a moment in embarrassment, "Sorry…umm…you won't tell anyone what happen right?"

I gave her a smirk as I wiped the tears from her eyes, "As long as you get me a new jacket, I won't tell a soul."

She returns my smirk with a smile, "It's a deal."

I wanted to ask her about Bladeius, but I decided against it. I don't want to push the subject on her, so hopefully she'll tell me when she's ready.

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Ankha's P.O.V

What happened?! I haven't had that nightmare in a long time! I thought I gotten over his death ever since I met his…never mind, but what triggered it? My thoughts swirled in my mind until I heard a voice from a certain dog I haven't heard from in a while.

"Lady Ankha are you okay? I heard you calling my name" asked a voice in concern.

Lucky…we haven't really talked to each other after we went our separate ways. I wanted to respond to him, but with Nacho looking at me I won't be able to focus.

"Little N?"

"Yes Ankha?"

"I need some space to gather myself, do you mind?" I asked him.

"Sure I need to replace my jacket anyway. Just call me if you hear knocking at the door." He said with a relieved voice.

I watched him pick up a rather large bag and a…shotgun?! When did he find the time to get that ready?! Anyway, after he picked up those two items he left to the second floor leaving me and the two sleeping canines in the main room. Having the silence I need, I close my eyes and concentrated my thoughts.

"Yes Lucky I'm okay…I just had a nightmare that's all." I responded.

"Oh thank Isis, I thought something bad happened. Where are you anyway?" He asked.

I cringed at the question. Lucky was my assigned guardian back during the times of late ancient Egypt. Ever since its fall, we have been traveling together along with the remainder of my family at the time. He's loyal, but at the same time he can be a little bit clumsy and rash with his decisions. However, he can probably help Nacho with this zombie problem; he is a mummy after all.

"I'm in still in the town Lucky." I said expecting the worst reaction Lucky can make.

"What!? Why are you there! I thought you evacuated!" He yelled.

I winced a little bit, but held strong, "Don't be so overprotective, I can handle myself too you know days and besides, Little N has it covered." I said a little angered. This is the only thing I find frustrating about Lucky, he often forgets that I know how to fight and have a few thousand years of combat experience.

"Little N? Wait, are you finally dating again?"

I immediately blushed at his assumption, I'm sure glad we can't see each other's faces when we do this, "W-What!? No! That's just the nickname I gave the mayor, who happens to be a friend of mines."

"You're friends with the mayor? Uh, never mind just fill me in on what's happening."

Wasting no time I explain the events that happened up to this point while leaving out my nightmare.

"Okay so you're going to be picked up and dropped at Kikowood? I think I can meet you there, but just to clarify we're dealing with zombie clones right?"

"Yes, as stupid as it sounds we are dealing cloned zombies."

"I find that insulting…"

"I knew you would be…"

"Alright…oh yeah before I forget, Ankha?"

"Yes?"

"It's good to hear your voice again."

After he finished his sentence, I opened my eyes and smiled before quietly saying, "Nice to hear yours as well."

I should really thank him, my mood really improved after talking to him. I guess talking with old can do that to you. But, life had other plans…No sooner my smiled peaked I heard a helicopter's engine growing louder and louder.

*Bang, Bang*

I nearly jumped at fierce banging at the door.

"Gah!"

"Ah!"

Apparently I wasn't the only one, for the sound also woke up and startled Copper and Harriet.

*Agent Ohkan! Are you in there? Its evac!*

Under the loud roar of the helicopter outside, I heard Little N run down the stairs and opened the door leading outside unleashing the full fury of the helicopters engines.

"What's up guys?" He yelled humorously.

"Ohkan, are you and the civilians ready to go?"

"Hold on! Hey do any of you guys need to use the bathroom?"

Harriet and Copper looked at each other before scrambling to the bathroom, only for Harriet to close the door in Copper's face causing him to hold his nose and reel back in pain. I giggled slightly at the scene, but in hindsight I need to use the bathroom as well. Drat…

Few minutes later…

After everyone including myself, took our turns using the bathroom. We gathered our equipment or rather Copper and I gather our weapons and followed Little N onto the helicopter with Harriet in tow. Once all of us are in the helicopter, the vehicle slowly lifted into the air and took off.

"So what's the E.T.A?" I heard Little N asked the gruff-looking soldier in front of him.

"If you're still sleepy I recommend you catch up on some Z's. It's going to be a three hour trip." The soldier said with slight saracasm.

"You hear that guys? If you're still tired feel free to sleep on it."

Harriet and Copper first looked at Little N with a small scowl before falling asleep.

"What about you Ankha? Are you still tired?" He asked with slight concern in his voice as he turned right to face me.

I shook my head, "No I'm wide awake, thanks to that awful nightmare."

"I figured as much. Hey if something's bothering you, just talk to me okay?"

I gave soft smile, "Okay."

He returned my smile, and immediately old memories begin to flash before my eyes. Again the man I was looking at was replaced first with a slightly pink man in Greek soldier armor, then with a tan man in ancient Chinese armor. I blinked a couple of times before shaking my head to clear my vision and see the man who triggered these visions. This is confusing! Never during my time spending time with Little N, has these memories and visions came in full force. Sure he reminded me of Bladeius in his smile and friendly nature; furthermore, these memory flashes only happen at least once a month.

"Ankha? Are you okay?"

"Its fine…really, I just had a few flash backs of old friends…"

"Want to talk about it?"

"No…another time maybe..."

"Okay then…just remember you can talk to me when you feel ready."

"Thanks."

"No problem it's what friends do. Like when you comforted me when I felt nervous about how you guys will feel after I revealed my secret back at my house."

I nodded in agreement although; it was more of a stern talking to with some emotional drama.

"So Ohkan, you don't mind introducing me to your friend? Considering that the other two are asleep" asked the gruff soldier.

"Might as well, since we're all in this together. Ankha, meet this man whom I'm unable to speak his real name thus his code name is, Agent Dingus."

I couldn't help but laugh on how the man reacts to Little N's wording. He isn't mean in nature, but he tends to make little lighthearted jokes at other peoples expense.

"Dingo! It's Agent Dingo! Gah, why do you do that man? Especially, in front of, pretty ladies like her?"

"Sorry man it's all in good fun, also compared to all those other girls you tried to date, you have no chance with this cat. Just saying."

Goodness, did that man really think he could win my heart? Only two men…no…one soul has managed to win me over, but sadly he rests in the afterlife, forever beyond my reach...

We kept talking for the next hour and a half, mostly talking about small things in our personal lives. Although I held back some information such as me being a flamenco dancer, a famous actor and my own personal history. After that however, things became silent and really boring. Having nothing left to talk about I was left with my thoughts with the occasional chat from Little N for the rest of the trip.

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Nacho's P.O.V

An hour and a half later…

"Kikowood inbound!" shouted the pilot.

I looked out the right side the helicopter with Ankha as we saw the small secluded town. The town itself is surrounded by a dense forest with only one road that leads out of town and through the forest.

"Well that looks welcoming…" commented Agent Dingo.

"Huh? What, are we there yet?" asked Copper as he rubbed the sleepiness from his eyes.

"I think we are" added Harriet as she looked out the side of the helicopter.

"Little N, do you think we might be able to find our friends in here?" Ankha asked me.

"Maybe not here, but it's a start. Eagle, take us down."

"Roger!"

Listening to my command, Agent Eagle slowly brought us down into the village and landed in an empty spot of land.

"Alright we're clear to disembark." I said as I got up from my seat and stepped off the helicopter with Ankha, Harriet, Copper, and Dingo in tow. Eagle later joined us as he stopped the engines in the helicopter and got off the pilot seat.

"Okay everyone, since this is our ride home remember where we parked." Eagle joked.

"Does everyone have a weapon ready?" I asked.

Copper took out his M1911 handgun out and loaded it; he also seems to have a Riot Shotgun on his person as well. Dingo must have given it to him and Harriet, for when I turn to her she has one, as well, as a Beretta M9. I gave her a look that read "Do you know how to use those?"

"What? My dad took me out shooting when I was teenager."

Well at least she has experience…

"So, Ankha right? Are you sure you want to use those outdated weapons in this situation? We still have some spare weapons and ammo." Dingo asked Ankha.

Oh boy…

"OUTDATED?! I'll have you know that no other can use these weapons better than I, and they will put your modern firearms to shame!" Ankha yelled causing Dingo to jump back and hide behind me.

"Whoa! What did I say?"

"You press the 'outdated' button, and you never press a girl's button." I said flatly.

From my time as mayor of my town I learned to respect other villagers sense of style, even if irks me a tad bit. Besides, I find Ankha's ancient Egypt theme in her house interesting.

"Help! Please is there is anyone who can help?!" We heard a voice yell along with a couple of moans and groans.

"Ah, crap…looks like we have company." Commented Dingo, as he got his combat shotgun ready.

Everyone soon follow his example, myself included as we got our shotguns ready for whatever heading our way. In Ankha's case however, she got into a stance with her two swords. It seems that she has much experience with those weapons, but it makes me wonder; how much experience?

We waited for little bit to see if anything came out of the corners of the buildings, and after a small moment a weird rabbit that resembles a gyroid came running pass one of the houses on the left, with five zombies chasing after the gyrabbit.

"Help me! Please!" the rabbit pleaded as it ran towards us flailing it arms.

Wasting no time we sprang into action, but imagine our shock when Ankha swiftly ran pass us towards the zombies. She hooked two of them with her swords and using her momentum swung both of them into the other zombies knocking them down. I remember Ankha telling me that she was one of the fastest runners in my town, but after seeing her in action I believe she actually makes the worldwide top ten.

"You're not gonna expect me to do all the work are you?" she said as she cut two zombies heads off. Ankha then hook another zombie and threw it at us. Wasting not a single moment we all took aim and blasted the zombie with all of our combine shotgun blasts.

After blowing that zombie up into gory shower of green blood, I looked around and saw ten more zombies heading our way. A rhino villager zombie charged at us causing all of us to roll out of the way. Not good…last time I check we're gonna need stronger rounds to even pierce that hide.

"Guys! That's a rhino! Aim for the mouth or the eyes!" I yelled.

I need to help Ankha and that gyrabbit, I look to where they were and saw Ankha having trouble with a bunch of monkey villager zombies which kept their distance from her swings and threw axes at her. She manages to dodge the axes, but she still can't hit them. I ran to aid her against the zombie monkeys, killing two other zombies along the way.

"Hey! zombo!" I yelled at the monkey zombies; gaining their attention. Thinking fast I aimed my shotgun at one of the monkeys and blasted its head clean off. This stunned the other two zombies only for them to have an arrow fly through both of their heads destroying their brains. I looked at Ankha who was now wielding her bow with an arrow ready.

"Wow…you are surprisingly good at fighting."

"Sorry Little N, but I have more battle experience than you think."

"If only you brought that up during our chats with each other."

"We'll talk about it later…" she then released her arrow and took the head off of a nearby bear villager zombie.

"We have a lot of things to talk about later…" I said as I turned around and blasted a hole in a zombie attempting to sneak up behind me.

It wasn't long until the rest of the zombies were killed and reduced to green puddles. We all gathered at the helicopter with the gyrabbit wishing to ask her if she knows anything about the zombies, but first…

"Did anyone bring a towel?" I asked.

"Uh yeah, actually we did for once." Eagle said as he went into the helicopter and brought out a towel. "Here you go" he said as he threw a towel at me.

"Thanks, but it's not for me." I replied as I turn to Ankha and handed her the towel.

"Why thank you Little N, for being considerate, also I don't wear green very well" she said as she cleaned the blood off of her fur.

"No problem. Now onto the most important topic at hand" I then turn to the gyrabbit who seem to be both relieved and crying at the same time. "What's your name?" I asked as kindly as I can.

The gyrabbit looked at me and spoke in a slight echo, "M-My name is Coco…"