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Hinata's POV

Everyone's phone was going off. I shook Gaara to wake up and he finally let go of my hand. He groggily looked around to see what was going on. I took my phone out to see a video that was forwarded to our group chat. I looked over at both Shikamaru's and Gaara's phone and it was the same video that was being passed around and it was the situation at the main gate that Shikamaru and I were watching.

"Hinata, we were right. That guy outside did bite that teacher and it wasn't any normal bite. That guy tore a good chuck of that teacher's arm off," Shikamaru stated in disbelief.

"What?! There's no way I'm staying in this dumb classroom. I'm not going to be the next victim. Look at this shit. It looks like something out of a shitty zombie movie. I'm fucking leaving!" A guy in our class exclaimed.

Some other students followed him out and everyone who was left was from our friend group.

"Hinata, we need to lock the doors and barricade them," Shikamaru stated.

Shikamaru and I both got up. Adrenaline was coursing through me. There are two doors to our classroom, one at the front of the class and one at the back. I headed for the back while Shikamaru headed for the front. I locked both the deadbolt and doorknob. Shikamaru did the same and turned off the lights.

Panic started to spread through the classroom. Shikamaru started scanning the faces of our friends to see who looked the least affected because we needed help barricading the doors and the windows that were facing the hallway.

"Gaara, Naruto, Sasuke!" Shikamaru called out. "We need to barricade the doors and windows. Come over here and help."

Gaara and Naruto got up and sped towards Shikamaru and I with no issue.

"Oi, Shikamaru. Don't fucking tell me what to do," Sasuke said annoyedly.

Naruto yelled out "Teme!", but he was cut off by this blood curdling scream and what sounded like stampeding outside the classroom. We all stayed quiet and watched as dozens of students running past our classroom as if something was chasing them. Not too long after the group of students passed by, we started hearing moaning and growling.

"Everyone get down and don't make a sound. Quickly silence your phones," Shikamaru stated firmly.

Everyone followed Shikamaru's commands. Shikamaru, Naruto, Gaara and I were squatting under a window. Suddenly, the stench of blood started spreading through the air. The four of us watched as about a dozen disfigured students and what looked like staff members slowly walking by moaning. A lot of them had chucks of flesh ripped from them and some of them were missing various body parts like noses, ears, and arms. It felt like an eternity waiting for them to be at a safe distance to start talking again.

"What the fuck was that?!" Naruto exclaimed.

"Oi Naruto, keep your damn voice down," Shikamaru lectured. "I'm not going to repeat this again. We NEED to barricade the doors and windows quietly."

The rest of the guys except Sasuke got up to help with barricading. They started stacking up the tables against both doors and windows. I snuck away towards the back corner of the room and started texting Hanabi, Neji and Temari. I wanted to call them, but Shikamaru was pretty adamant about noise. A few seconds later, Hanabi was calling, and I answered.

"Hanabi, are you okay?" I whispered.

"Nee-san." Hanabi cried. "There are zombies everywhere... What's happening? Our teacher locked us all in a classroom and left to help the other students."

"Hanabi, are you sure the doors secured? Do you anything to defend yourself?" I asked while trying to stay calm. 'I need to calm my voice. I don't want her to be more panicked than she already is.' I thought to myself.

"Y-yeah. We've secured and barricaded the doors with our desks. I have my shinai (a Japanese sword typically made of bamboo used for practice and competition in kendo.). Are you and Nii-san okay? I tried calling Nii-san, but he wasn't answering." Hanabi said panic still laced with her voice.

I could hear the quiver in her voice. "Of course, we are. I'm just trying to figure this out. Hanabi... We're in a similar situation, but don't worry about anything. If these things are really zombies, then we're fine right? We've watched so many zombie movies and talked about what we would do if a zombie apocalypse happened. We've ran every scenario with us being together and with us being apart. I know you can do this Hanabi. Trust in yourself like how I trust you. I AM coming to get you. So, stay safe while I work my way there. I'll call again in a couple of hours. I have to go now, okay? I need to help them figure out an escape plan. I love you."

"Heh, thanks Nee-san. I feel a lot better now. I believe in you Nee-san. I love you, too. Stay safe and I'll be waiting." Hanabi said confidently.

The call ended and I could feel my heart wrenching. 'I need to get to her,' I thought to myself. Konoha high school is a couple miles from here. 15 minutes by car and maybe double or triple that time on foot depending on how bad it is outside.

I walked over to Shikamaru and the other guys discussing what they should do.

"Shouldn't we be escaping right now? The situation might just keep getting worse the longer we're cooped up here," Naruto suggested.

"Dumbass. We don't even know how bad it is on campus. Let alone how bad it is outside of campus" Kiba stated rolling his eyes. Akamaru barked in agreement.

Kiba Inuzuka, he's one of the hot heads in our group. Kiba's your typical football player; tall, husky, a little dense, but headstrong. He's always had a soft spot for canines because his family runs the local veterinary clinic. That's how he met his loyal companion Akamaru. Somehow Kiba managed to register Akamaru as his service animal and they've been inseparable.

"Tch. Whatever you say man. Aren't you worried about your family?" Naruto asked.

Kiba stayed quiet and Akamaru whimpered. Of course, everyone had someone they're worried about. Kiba opened his mouth like he was about to say something, but it looked like he decided not to and crossed his arms.

"Can I put in a suggestion?" I asked.

Sakura scoffed and angrily screamed, "Shut the fuck Hinata! No one fucking said you can talk. What are you even doing here in the first place? No one fucking likes you here. They all just feel sorry for you."

"Yeah! No one wants to hear your dumbass suggestion Hinata!" Ino added.

"No. I don't know why you hate me so much Sakura, but I can contribute to this conversation," I snapped at her.

"Ohhh wow, the little kitten has some bite!" Sakura sarcastically stated. Sakura grabbed my hoodie and pulled me closer to her face. "I already said this once. You don't fucking belong here. Stay out of everyone's way."

I clenched my fist and swung, but Gaara wrapped his arms around my waist and pulled me hard away from Sakura. Naruto did the same to Sakura and pulled her to the opposite side of the room.

"Let me go Gaara! I can take care of myself. I'm not some damsel in destress," I angrily said while trying to get out of his firm grip.

Shikamaru walked over to the big windows overlooking the entrance of our campus. He lit up a cigarette and sighed. "What a drag. Let's stop the arguing. We don't need unnecessary screaming or yelling. I don't want to attract unwanted attention. We don't really know what these creatures are cable of. So, I want to ensure they continue to ignore us." He blew a puff of smoke out the window. "Hinata, Commander Uchiha just sent the command for our active duty with full authority."

"Tch, and how the fuck do you know that Shikamaru?" Sasuke asked annoyed.

Sasuke Uchiha, he's the son Konaha PD's chief of police Fukagu Uchiha and younger brother of Itachi Uchiha Commander of the Konoha PD's Special task force. He's been Mr. Popular since grade school. All the girls in school seemed to be in love with him. I mean who could blame them. Sasuke Uchiha is definitely handsome with his raven black hair, those piercing black eyes, his defined, angular jaw and his slim muscular frame. He's what you would picture when someone says they want someone tall, dark, and handsome. However, his personality seems to be super shitty. He's very blunt, uncaring and seems to be always angry at the world. The only time I've ever seen him smile was with Commander Itachi.

"Word just came in. I just received orders from Commander Uchiha. We can do a briefing after this shit has been situated," Shikamaru said in a monotone voice.

"What the fuck are you guys talking about?! Commander? Have you lost your mind? Why are you guys acting like you're part of the military or something?" Sakura asked sarcastically while rolling her eyes at Shikamaru.

Sasuke looked at Sakura with the deadliest glare I've ever seen him make and said "Sakura, if you don't stop this fucking non-sense, I'll throw you outside. I don't fucking care if those things attack you. At the very least we'll all have some peace here."

It looked like fear finally set in for Sakura. She stayed quiet.

"To answer your question Sakura, Gaara, Hinata, Naurto, Sasuke, Sai and I are part of the Konaha PD's special task force. Pull out your badges everyone," Shikamaru explained. He threw his cigarette bud out the window.

The five of us pulled out our badges and shock spread through the classroom.

Sasuke's POV

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I took my phone out to see a text from Nii-san. 'Sasuke, I'm doing fine. My squad is trying to figure this whole thing out, but we've lost so many. Dad sent a squad car to pick up mom, but I haven't heard any updates yet. Don't worry mom can take care of herself. I was informed that there's so many distress calls are coming from your university, but I know you're going to be just fine little brother. This is going to be a selfish request, but please keep Hinata safe. I love you, Sasuke. Don't worry, we'll see each other again. P.S I'm sure Shikamaru has informed you that we're having your team go into active duty. I don't have much time now, but Shikamaru will brief you. There's an emergency storage room filled with basic necessities. I've sent the map to Shikamaru and attached it here as well. Good luck. -Itachi'

'I don't fucking understand why I have to keep the Hyuga safe. She's more than capable of doing it herself,' I thought to myself.

'Nii-san you asshole. I'm not your little errand boy. That damn Hyuga can take care of herself. When I see you again, I'm definitely going to punch you in the face for your arrogance. -with love Sasuke

P.s you better fucking survive.' I sent him a reply.

I looked over at the Hyuga. Her face is still wrinkled with anger. From our training sessions in the academy, she definitely deserved her ranking of 1st Lieutenant. 'Since Nii-san is the one who requested it. I guess I have to watch over her. This is going to be a pain in the ass,' I thought to myself.

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