Cub: Hey bro, have you seen Panda?

Tiger: *reading a book* No why?

Cub: I think I lost her.

Tiger: You better find her.

Cub: *leaves room*

Tiger: Okay, he's gone

Panda: *pops out of Tiger's hair*

Tiger: Your hide n' seek skills are improving

The moon loomed high above the forest as the teens slept all about the cabin. Some slept in the rooms while others slept in living area. Tony sat in the kitchen with a mug of tea in his hands and his jacket off. He took small sips as he thought about his mother and if she's okay. As he took another sip, Lexie walked in and made herself a cup of tea.

"Couldn't sleep," Tony asked moving his jacket.

"It's kinda hard to sleep when there's zombies trying to kill you," Lexie retorted.

"It's funny if you think about. We watch movies about swamp creatures, killer robots and zombies and now we're in a zombie movie."

"Sure, if you think are loved ones dying funny." Lexie finished making her tea and sat down next to Tony.

"It not really "haha" funny." The two sat in silence before Tony decide to talk again. "How did you learn to cook?"

"My parents. They owned a restaurant and I learned from watching them. Until a fire killed them."

"I'm sorry for your lost."

"It's okay. I have my brother. Hold did you learn how to use a gun."

"My father. He was solider and during his time home he taught me a lot; how to use a gun, fixing things, hand to hand combat and to drive."

"He sounds like a good father."

"He was until he left for the war."

"I'm sorry to hear that."

"Yeah but at least I have my mother and you guys." The two continues to talk and drink while outside a threat inched closer to the cabin. The threat began to slam against the door startling Tony and Lexie. Tony grabbed his gun from his jacket and walked cautiously to the door. As the banging continued, everyone began to wake up to investigate the noise. Tony soon opened the door only to be attacked by a dog. The dog manage to bit Tony's arm before being thrown across the room. At this time, everyone got a good look at the wild dog. It's flesh was torn and hanging off it's body. Tony's blood glistened the dog's teeth as it growled at the group. The dog jumped for Tony once again but was smacked by a broomstick.

"Looks like this dog needs an obedience lesson," Phooko said as he held the broomstick in question. The dog shook off the hit as it let out a deep yet loud howl. The group held their ears before the dog stopped and ran outside.

"Is it over," Darby asked removing his hands from his ears.

"Not by a long shot," Carrie said as she looked out the door. The rest looked out towards the woods as they saw a pack of both dogs and zombies which prompted an annoyed grunt from everyone. Carrie soon closed the door allowing everyone to discuss a plan.

"So, what do we do," Tyler asked tossing his knife in the air.

"Uh guys," Alisa spoke, "Tony is still bleeding." This was true as Tony only had his shirt and other hand covering the wound.

"I'm not feeling too good," Tony slurred before passing out due to blood lose. Phooko and Lexie took Tony into another room to treat his wound while the others discussed what to do about the horde outside.

"Everyone, grab something to fight with," Alisa said heading into another room, "It's gonna be a rough night." Darby followed Alisa as Moira found loose floor panel. Upon opening it, she found a small stash of weapons neatly organizing. Moira picked up a Remington Model 870 "Wingmaster" before telling the others about the stash. Soon after, everyone had at least one with them as the got ready to face what was behind the door.

Meanwhile, Alisa and Darby was still working on the safe, desperately trying to open it. They had tried prying it, picked it and slamming thing against it bit the safe wasn't budging. They were about to give up when Carrie came in.

"What are you two doing?"

"We're trying to open this safe," Alisa said as Darby nodded in agreement. Carrie step past them and put in the needed combination before walking away.

"You're welcome." Darby and Alisa looked inside and found a few things that would definitely help them right now. Alisa took out the parts for a Barrett Model 98B and began to assemble it while Darby look from a close distance.

In another room, Lexie was bandaging Tony up with wound with an alcohol soaked gauze as Phooko tried to wake up Tony. Tony was still unresponsive but was still breathing, thankfully. Lexie stopped Phooko as the bleeding slowed down and what was spilling out was being absorbed by the gauze.

"Think he'll live," Phooko asked with a bit of worry.

"I don't know." Lexie placed a hand on Tony's head as his breathing returned to normal.

"You care about him don't you," Phooko said.

"Maybe. He's a nice guy and he tries to protect us. I'm just not sure." Phooko was about to say something but Moira ran in and tossed Lexie a Smith & Wesson Model 36.

"Come on you two. These guys are getting aggressive." Moira ran back to the front as Phooko followed but Lexie was hesitant. Lexie looked back at Tony before planting a kiss on his head.

"I'll be back as soon as possible." Lexie ran to the front of the house as everyone got ready to fight. James held on to a Colt Python in his hand while Paris held a machete and Darby had his club. Moira has her gun, Connie with her bat and Carrie within her Thompson gun.

"Alright, anyone with a gun stay in the back. Melee fighters will have to get close to do any good," Moira said as she got her gun ready. Everyone nodded before realizing someone was missing."Has anyone seen, Alisa?" Before anyone could answer, three gunshots sounded causing the group the head outside.

Upon heading out, they saw three zombies down on the ground with a noticeable gunshot exit wounds on the back of their heads.

"Hey, up here." Everyone looked up see Alisa on top of the cabin with a sniper rifle in her hands. "If you're done talking I could use some help here." Alisa took another shot; taking down another zombie. Everyone was motivated by Alisa's attitude and jumped into the fray. Carrie and Moira began to shoot at anything that was moving towards them as Paris slicing through his fair share. James and Lexie was nervous about using their guns while Darby was picking his moments to fight. A zombie got dangerously close to Moira but she was saved thank to a well placed kick by Connie.

"Thanks," Moira said as she continued to shoot.

"No problem sugar," Connie said as she winked and went back to fighting. The group was soon getting tired as only a few foes were left standing. They were on the verge of victory until a another howl was heard and more undead hounds emerged from the woods. As the ammo was running low and fatigued setting in, no was looking forward to more fighting. Everyone reluctantly lifted their weapons until they heard a familiar voice.

"Hey boys." Everyone, except for Alisa, turned to see Tony standing in the doorway with a grenade in his hand. "You see the ball." Tony waved the handheld explosive which caught the dogs attention. Their heads followed the grenade as if it was a real ball. "You want it," Tony then pulled the pin from the grenade and threw it, "go fetch!" The dogs followed the grenade and into the woods where it exploded as killed some of the zombified mutts.

With everything safe, Tyler and Paris took care of the remaining few as the rest headed back inside. Lexie and Alisa examined Tony's arm causing him to hiss in pain.

"You feeling alright," James asked as Tony's arm was going through another alcohol wash.

"I'm in a ton of pain and there isn't a doctor in sight."

"We're doing our best, Anthony," Alisa said.

As everyone sat in the living room, Connie walked off to another room with Moira close by.

"Hey," Moira said getting Connie's attention.

"Oh hey." Connie didn't make eye contact with Moira as she sat on a bed. "Do you think Tony is going to be okay?"

"I don't know but he like a strong guy. Why do you ask?"

"I'm just don't want any of us to die. Not again."

"Again? What do you mean?"

"My father died," tears began to flow down her face as Moira sat next to her. "It was my fault. I shouldn't have pulled the trigger. There should have been another way." Suddenly, Moira hugged Connie which caused her to breakdown in tears. After a minute or so, Moira pulled Connie off of her and wiped away a few tears left on her face.

"Listen, I know you're going through alot right now; we are all. We're all losing the people we love but we need to be strong. They are depending on us to live and survive this bullshit." Connie breathing settled down as she looked at Moira's warm and gentle smile. Connie then rested her head on Moira's shoulder with a smile of her own.

"Thank you, Moira," Connie said snuggling closer her. Moira laid down and placed a small kiss on Connie's head.

"Anytime, Connie."

Tiger: *tossing Panda in the air* How's my favorite niece?

Panda: *laughs*

Tiger: That right, you are. Wanna help me with the replies?

Panda: *tries to speak*

Tiger: Okay, let's go

Review Replies:

Hikari-Angel143-

Tiger: No problem, I completely understand. If you're busy then you're busy; no changing that. And of course In N Out is good! Why else would I reference in the story. Also you were close, it was a horde of zombies and zombie dogs. So have a giant cookie.

Panda: *reaches for the cookie*

Tiger: No, Panda, no cookies for you.

enarmonios-

Tiger: Actually, the moon landing wouldn't happen until a decade later. Sorry, no real Texas Chainsaw Massacre style fight but it was still good. And to apologize, take these flowers.

Panda: *reaches for flowers*

Tiger: Okay, you can have one. *gives Panda a Daisy*

Little Male Phooka-

Tiger: Hey, it doesn't matter how old you are, everyone loves giant cookies; even me.

Tiger: Well, see you guys next time. I'm Prince TigerMasters

Panda: *hides in Tiger's hair*

Cub: *runs in* I can't find her!

Tiger: Relax, she fine. Ciao!