Chapter 1: The End
Dark Zone a name given to areas of New York that had been hit badly by the Dollar Flu contamination and also by the number of dead bodies buried there. While largely abandoned, it hasn't stopped opportunistic groups to venture into the Dark Zone and steal whatever JTF weapons or tech that were left behind.
To stem the raising situation, the president activated the First Wave of Division agents. When the First Wave arrived, it was supposed to put a stop to the chaos instead they suffered numerous casualties and were left abandoned by the JTF in the Dark Zones.
One such agent is currently seeking refuge in the now abandoned Plaza Mall.
Dark Zone, DZ07
The Palace aka Plaza Mall
Sarah Anderson, the Division most senior and battle-hardened agent and also mother to eleven kids have seen all kinds of atrocities committed during her time in the army and as a contractor for the CIA.
She had expected to see the same but to see several of her fellow agents fall to not just the cutthroats of the city but to looters was almost to much for her, they were people that they were supposed to protect but instead they turned against them.
The worse was when the JTF pulled out of the Dark Zones without any warning and leaving many of them behind and the civilians that were trapped in the Dark Zone.
Sarah had been fighting for days against looters, Rikers, Cleaners or the Last Man Battalion until she sought refuge in the nearby mall to get her bearings. She did what her training taught her, did an ammo count, check her SHD tech, deployed her Vulture drone, set up some Seeker Mines and patch up any wounds she had sustained but then a photo fell onto the ground.
She picked up the photo and realized that it was a photo of her and her eleven kids on the day when they finally accepted her as their mother and at the back was written 'So you'll remember who to come back home to'.
She couldn't help but smile, it had been eleven years since she adopted them and she will never forget the day that her life changed for the better.
11 years ago
Royal Woods, Michigan
It was a bright sunny day and the Loud kids were decking the house with all streamers, balloons, presents and also a big sign that says 'Happy Anniversary Mum and Dad'.
"It was a great idea to throw a surprise party for mum and dad Lincoln, this is probably your best idea ever." Said Lori who was helping Lincoln fixing up the sign.
"Well mum and dad has done so much for us, well it's only right that we do something special for them." Said Lincoln
"Oh, totes Linc, I can't wait to see mum and dad faces when they see all of this. Oh, and I also invited Kotaro, Mr. Grouse and everyone we know, just like you ask." Said Leni
"Good job Leni, alright guys let put the finishing touches and prepare for mum and dad to come home." The loud kids cheered in excitement as they continued with their own task.
As the day went on and the guest were starting to arrive and strangely their mother and father still hasn't come home which is weird since they received a text telling them that they were on their way home and that was three hours ago.
"Ah what's taking mum and dad so long!? I hope nothing has happened to them, let me just give them a call and see where they are." Lori was about to call them but Lynn stopped her before she could.
"Woah Lori come on. They are probably stuck in traffic and will be awhile, let's give them a few more minutes and you'll see they will turn up the drive way." Lori was about to protest but knew better then to worry so much.
Hours have passed and night has fallen, the Loud kids and guest were equally worried that both Lynn Sr and Rita Loud have yet to come home or even so much as a phone call or text message to let them know that they were delayed.
"That's it! I'm not going to wait around anymore; I'm calling mum and dad." Lori was about to call her dad when her phone began to ring an unknown number.
Lori hesitated to answer it but after considering for a few seconds she answered her phone. Whoever was on the line made Lori going through a range of emotion, concern to shock to sadness.
"G-Guys we have to g-go to the hospital n-n-NOW." Lori demanded which shock everyone, since Vanzilla was with their parents, Mr. Grouse and Kotaro offered to drive the kids to the hospital.
While on the way Lori filled her siblings in on the dire news that is their parents had a near fatal accident though the paramedics were able to stabilize their condition, their lives were still in danger.
The news of course saddens the kids but they held onto hope that their parents would pull through. Kotaro and Mr. Grouse drove as quickly as they could, knowing how important this moment was to them.
A few minutes later, they arrived at the hospital where the kids quickly went to the reception counter without even waiting for Kotaro or Mr. Grouse, they even push their way through people who were unfortunate enough to be in their path.
This scene was not irregular for the nurse manning the reception but was surprised by the number of kids who are frantically demanding to know where their parents are.
"Guys, calm down the nurse can't hear us if we keep talking over each other." Said Lori who was now trying to be strong for her siblings which impressed the nurse.
"Ma'am, we need to know where our parents are, their names a Rita Loud and Lynn Sr Loud." Asked Lori.
The nurse checked her computer for any new arrivals until she realized that they are the couple that are now in surgery. "They are currently in surgery my dear."
This was not the kind of news that the Loud kids needed now, Leni looked like she was about to fall apart, Luna and Luan were barely keeping it together, Lynn was ready to punch something or someone and the younger Loud kids expect Lisa were crying their heart out.
Lincoln and Lori were the only ones who were being strong but even that seem to be breaking apart by the second.
As the hours passed and more and more of their friends were coming in to give the Loud kids strength then a doctor in bloody medical gown came out and called out to the kids, the only thing the kids could hope for now was some shred of good news.
"Are all of you the children of Rita and Lynn Sr Loud?" the doctor asked to which the kids responded with a nod.
"I'm sorry, we did all we could but your parents had loss too much blood by the time they reach the hospital. I'm sorry." Said the doctor sadly
It was like time had stopped for the kids, they couldn't believe their ears, their parents had passed away and they weren't even able to say their goodbyes. They began thinking of all the things they could have said the morning they left the house and now they can't never be said.
The next few days were the worse if not most horrible days for the Loud family, friends and family came over to give their condolences to the kids during the funeral where Lucy gave a beautiful eulogy to their parents.
The kids were given even more bad news when the home association came and told them to vacant the house within the next few days as their home has been put on sale then a children association representative told them that the younger kids will have to stay an orphanage unless they can find a relative who is willing to take them in.
The Loud kids didn't want to be separate especially so soon after their parent's passing, so they began to look through every single one of their relatives.
They began with Pop-Pop who of course was more then happy to take them in, problem was that Pop-Pop had to leave his retirement home and find a job again and the kids couldn't let him do that especially when he is so happy with his friends and girlfriend there.
They then asked Aunt Ruth who declined as she doesn't have enough money to take care of all of them and her cats together.
Next on the list was Aunt Shirley, who also declined as she has a big family of her own.
They went through their entire family, both their mum's and dad's and shockingly no one was willing to take them all in. Sadden at the reality that they are going to be separated the Loud siblings couldn't help but let the floodgates loose even Lisa joined in.
That is until Leni remembered someone who can take them in. "Guys I don't want to get our hopes up but I think I know someone who could take all of us."
This brighten everyone's mood and they began demanding answers like a pack of hungry hyenas. "Well Lori I'm not sure whether you remember her but do you remember our godmother, Sarah Anderson."
Lori thought long and hard then she remembered a woman with brown hair tied in a ponytail who was always there for her when her parents were going through pregnancy one after another.
"Of course, I remember Aunt Sarah but Leni we haven't heard from her in almost in nearly nine years. I don't even have her phone number."
"Well I still have her number." Said Leni who showed that she does indeed have a number of Sarah Anderson.
"Wait hold it, who is this Sarah Anderson person. How come mum and dad never mentioned her before?" Asked Lisa
Lori then explained to Lisa who Sarah was and was genuinely curious on her newly discovered godmother. So much so that she volunteer to keep a positive outlook.
Lori knew better then to believe that the number still works but they are now hanging by a thread. "Leni, I don't think that number still works but we are out of options. Make the call."
Leni quick made the call and then they waited and waited for someone to pick up the phone until the line connected. "Hello, this is Sarah Anderson speaking."
"Hello Mrs. Anderson?" Asked Leni
"Yes, that's me. Who is this?"
"Mrs. Anderson, It's me Leni Loud daughter to Lynn Sr and Rita Loud."
There was silence for awhile and the loud siblings became afraid that Mrs. Anderson would disconnect the line. "Ah now I remember, ha wow it's been a long time. I have not expect you to call me, is something the matter?"
Leni then went to explain what has happened in the last few days which led them to their current situation. "So, what I'm asking is well could you take all of us in?"
"I am sad to hear that your parents have passed on and of course Leni, I'll be more then happy to take all of you in." Said Mrs. Anderson
"I knew it, of course she can't. I don't even know why- … wait what did she say." Said Lori who was in disbelieve.
"Was that Lori? Hahaha you still have your dad's tendencies to just to conclusion. I said I'll be more then happy to adopt all of you after all I promised your parents to take care of all of you should anything happen to them. I'll be over in the morning ok."
The Loud siblings couldn't believe their ears, here is someone who could take all of them in, it felt like a miracle had happened.
"Of course, we see you tomorrow." The loud siblings said together on the phone.
"Hahaha, well I'll see you then." Then the line disconnected
The Loud siblings cheered in happiness, finally here is someone who isn't related to them and is more then happy to adopt eleven kids. They couldn't be happier, so happy that they quickly went to their rooms began to pack their belongings for tomorrow but they were so giddy with happiness that they couldn't fall asleep but they didn't mind because they knew that at least they will be together.
After Sarah had put down the phone, she was happy to be able to talk to the Loud siblings and that she could adopt them but was sadden to hear that two of her closes and dear friends had passed on.
She then realized that her workshop was litter with a lot of her custom SHD tech and several unfinished foods.
She started by packing up her Vulture Drone and Seeker mine followed by whatever sharp object that the youngest loud sibling whom she found out was only a toddler which made her consider in buying safety locks.
Once the clean up was done, she was thinking as to whether she made the right decision and her answer was is that though she may unsure but she is willingly to give it a go for not only the promise she made but also for those kids that she will do everything in her power to make them happy again.