Chapter 4
" What the hell are they doing " Steve said gawping as the things as they constantly propelled themselves at cars trying to get over them.
" It looks like there hunting, there's a young woman and two kids hiding in one of the upside down vehicles "
" How can you tell from here, you got laser vision or something "
" Sort of " She said, her knuckles white as she gripped the steering wheel very tight.
" We better go, find another way round " Steve suggested, all to aware of the danger all around.
" I guess " Sam replied, but then she started piping the horn, a deep loud sound, it got the attention of the people around the car and they turned round eerily slow. When they saw the car, and the headlights flashing madly at them they got really exited. They started to run and picked up speed, drooling and growling like a pack of wild dogs.
Suddenly the wheels of the Impala started to spin and smoke came from underneath, without warning the car lurched forward and headed straight for the oncoming Zombies. They growled and moaned as the two got closer and closer, the things were so oblivious to the danger they were in. Steve was panicking and didn't like the look of it. In the far distance Sam caught sight of 3 figures running away, towards a car at the end of the road. The Impala screamed as it spun round, a deep thud and another as Zombies ran helplessly and got took out by the force of the vehicle. Blood smeared down the glass of the car, thick liquid oozed along the rear bumper. A deep dint in the side. Plenty of dust a Sam sped off in the opposite direction, taking the corner easily just as a number of zombies were about to cut them off.
" They followed us all this way, that's just crazy "
" Maybe there more clever than they seem " she said.
" I hope not, clever Zombies isn't an idea I like much, then again driving straight for them isn't something I like much either, what was with you "
" I just thought I had to do something, " she said, swerving a little to avoid a crazed man running at her from a nearby house. Steve was watching the back for any more zombies following.
" I think we lost them, " he said, and then Sam turned a corner up another road and then took another right so she was heading in the right direction.
" Just to be sure " she replied smiling. Steve reached over and opened the glove box to see what was inside.
" Cigarettes, papers, more papers, a gun! " he said, bringing it up to show her.
" Is it loaded? " she asked.
" How do you find out? " he asked turning it over in his hand.
" Give it here " Sam said reaching for it.
" No I found it, it's mine " Steve said snatching it away.
" You don't know anything about guns give it to me " she snarled reaching over for it. As she did the car swerved and Steve lost the gun out the window, which had been left open.
" You idiot bitch, you lost it, " he snapped.
" Me, it was you, stupid jerk! " she screamed. Suddenly something big hit the car, cracking the windscreen. The Impala quickly stopped and drove forward again racing off into the distance. Sam raced along the road and round another corner until she came across a roadblock, immediately she screeched the car to a halt.
" Cops, looks promising " Steve pointed out as he got out the car.
" Come on, lets take a closer look " Sam said, when Steve got in they moved closer but very slowly, dead bodies lay on the floor, litter and rubbish everywhere, a few crashed cars lay strewn about. As they stopped and got out they found a few policemen in between the cars.
" Hello? " Steve asked nervously. A cop popped up behind one of the cars, a gun trained on them.
" Are you bitten? " he said distrustfully.
" No, were not, why do you ask? " Sam asked suspiciously.
" It's how it spreads, this virus thing " the cop replied.
" Are you bitten, and why are you staying here "
" Were fine, but were hoping to find some survivors, your the first " The cop replied, keeping a lookout.
" We ran into one person, but he didn't make it " Steve said uneasily, picturing the cop they hit.
" We need to get past here, your blocking the way " Sam said.
" You don't wanna go down there, there's loads of them things, luckily they don't know were here, " another cop said from the roof above them.
" Were going, that's final, " Sam said bitterly.
" Sam are you nuts, you heard what that guy said " Steve whispered.
" I don't care, just get in the car " Sam ordered as she jumped into the drivers seat. " Get in the fucking car! " She scowled, but he shook his head and backed away.
" I'm safer here " he replied bluntly, although he wasn't completely sure.
" Fine " she spat and put her foot down, slowly easing the car forward. The car rammed the back of a police car and forced it out the way, slowly. She heard the cops yelling something, and then suddenly gunshots. Glancing in the wing mirror, she watched as a large number of people came ambling around the corner, lured forward by the sound of food and gunshots. Sam gave the police cruiser another ram and it moved enough for her to get past.
" Wait! " Steve yelled as he clawed at the side of the car, diving into the passenger seat.
" Changed your mind? " Sam asked slyly.
" Yeah, just drive " Steve said breathlessly as he looked behind him. Sam complied and the car lurched forward, quickly gaining speed. Steve looked behind them again, a few of those people had just got past the blockade, and a second police cruiser quickly was speeding away from the barricade.
" I guess no-where's safe now " Sam said thoughtfully.
" Guess not " Steve replied. The Car continued at a moderate speed for a short while, neither Sam or Steve spoke, they just kept a sharp watch. There had been no turnoffs so far, but still no zombies either.
" Those cops said not to come down this way, " Steve said, breaking the silence.
" Maybe they moved off, looking for, … people " Sam replied. It was like one of those horror movies she watched sometimes when she was off duty on her … missions, people always said it was to quiet, and then something bad happened.
" It's Quiet, … to quiet " Steve said aloud, turning to look at her, he smiled. " What? " He asked.
" Nothing, just don't say it's to quiet again " she replied a little harshly.
" Oh, sorry, of course, don't want to Jinx anything " But for once, nothing did happen, so they continued on, the Black car slowly turned a corner, where it slowly came to a quiet stop. Sam and Steve looked on in horror, leaning forward to get a better look. The road went downhill to some kind of market square, but in the market square were many many people, but they didn't look or act like actual people. Among them cars and other debris was littered around, some on fire. The things could be seen in the windows of some buildings around the square.
" Shit " Steve whispered.
" This is very unlucky, although I never believed in luck before, good or bad " Sam replied distantly.
" I think I can see some turnoff's, two at the back of the square, two at the front, " he said, looking at her for some guidance.
" It'll be tight, but I think we can make it, if we push through them at speed " she said uncertainly. " We've got to make as little noise as possible, or they'll all come running at us "
" We could go back the way we came "
" Maybe, but those things will have followed us, and they're might be to many to push through " she replied, carefully eyeing up the masses below. As she did so, the police car from earlier came round the corner, braking quickly and skidding slightly. A short but loud screech pierced the air.
" Shit " Steve said again. Below, a large number of the crazed people turned in the direction of the sound, although they didn't seem to know which was that was, and they spaced out a bit. Just a bit.
" Back the way we came? " Steve asked, only focusing on the few bodies heading up the hill.
" Not a chance " Sam whispered, putting the car in gear, she slowly eased on the throttle and the car moved off without a sound. Slowly, it increased speed, the roar of the engine loud in their ears.
The police cruiser followed them, trying to stick as close to the car ahead as possible.
The People below were clearer now, and could see the oncoming cars, like well-trained hunters they knew it meant food. The loudness of the engines, mainly from the old muscle car called more and more people towards them.
The black car lurched to the right of the road, and suddenly turned a sharp left causing the back end to stick out. Loud bangs signalled contact with the car.
The speed was so much and the turn so tight that the left wheels of the Black car pulled up off from the ground slightly before touching back down. An old woman's messy face came into view as the side of the car, thrown back into the crowds, hit her.
The car suddenly swung the other way, almost hitting a lamppost, the wheels screamed out in pain, but seconds later, Sam had control of the car and they speeded off into the distance.
" Wow " Steve said nervously, shocked at what he had just experienced.
" Piece a cake " Sam replied, equally as shaken as he was. She looked back and smiled, the police car had also managed to sneak through in the cars wake and was now close behind them. She slowed, allowing the other car to pass her before she turned right down another road.
" Looks clear " Steve said, looking carefully at the road ahead and the houses.
" Yep, I'm going to take a lot of wrong turns so we can try to loose that lot behind us, they'd undoubtedly try to follow us " she replied.
" Sure … is it far, where you're headed "
" Shouldn't take long, hopefully we won't have to take anymore … detours " The car carried on in silence for a few minutes, taking many lefts and rights, and carrying on in the wrong direction for long periods. There weren't many 'zombies' about, just a few here and there.
" That should do, I don't think they'll find us now " Sam said as she looked behind her.
" How far is this place then exactly, because we haven't got much time left " he said, taping a dial under the dashboard.
" Shit, don't suppose you know anywhere Gas stations near by " she asked doubtfully.
" Sam, I'm a rich business man, I live far away from here where all the nice penthouses are " he replied with a smirk.
" We better find some place fast or were walking " she replied, not fancying walking one bit.
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