The day began normally before they came and killed the world as we knew it.

John woke up on Hisashi's couch. He looked around, confused. Where am I, he thought and then remembered the events of the day before. Oh, yeah, he thought as he looked over at the door. He saw Rose standing there in the doorway. "Your finally awake," she said. She waited before she said, "John, are you going to say hi or morning? Uh, never mind. Boys can be so rude."

Rose turned as John shot up and ran to her. He grabbed her wrist and said, "Morning, Rose." She turned to look at him and noticed the look in his eyes, like he wanted to kiss her. Never mind that, she thought. He needs to see what has happened. "Come with me," she said and dragged him to the kitchen. The TV was on the news.

'In response to the riots raging all over the country, the government has enacted emergency countermeasures,' it said as they sat at the table. 'However, the Special Defense Forces public security operation is paying no heed to the current opposition party, and there is a strong argument for more cautious actions..' "What are they talking about," he asked. Rose opened the window. He looked out and saw corpses wandering outside the house. He looked back at the TV and watched as it showed the news girl talking in front of an ambulance.

'Already, casualties are estimated in excess of one thousand. Prefectural governors are declaring a state of emergency and requesting disaster relief.' The cops in the back started shooting a bag that was moving. 'There are gunshots! Police have already started firing! I don't know the situation, but..' The camera started going down and turning fussy. The news girl shrieked and dropped her microphone. John watched as the girl started screaming for help.

The TV went to a 'Please stand by' screen, and after a few moments passed, the screen was at the studio. There were two of the new guys there. "We are having technical difficulties. We... We will continue our coverage from the studio," the one gut stammered. "The streets are a very dangerous place right now, so please refrain from leaving your home, if possible. Also, please barricade windows and doors and reinforce glass windows where you can. If, for whatever reason, you are unable to be in your home, please head for the nearest shelter in your area."

Rose switched the TV off. "We can't leave, but dad did. He was going to try and save Hisashi. John, I don't know what to do," she said.

"You heard them. We have to stay in here in till your dad gets back. We'll then barricade the door. In till then, we stay here," he said.

"Okay, John," Rose said and kissed his check. "Thanks." She ran out of the room.

Rose, I'll get you to kiss me on the lips someday. When I can get you to a safe place and out of this hell, he thought. Someday.

Four Days Later

John held Rose close as she cried into his shoulder. "He's been gone for four days. He's not coming back." Them pounded the door as they sat there. "He's never coming back," Rose cried. Right as soon as she said that, the pounding stopped and the door opened. Rose and John looked at the figure in front of them. It was Rose's dad, covered in blood, sweat, and tears.

"Rose," he said. "J-J-J-John," he stammered. "Take care of my b-b-b-baby girl." He spit up blood as he said, "Get out of here. Get her to a safe place. Please," he said and spit up more blood. "Get out. And be quiet. They react to sound." He coughed. "And they bite to eat. You have to bash there heads in to kill them." He spit up another thing of blood and coughed. "When your bit, your done for. Take his baseball bat and," he collapsed to the floor. "Kill me." John ran off to find it and when he did, he killed her dad.

"Goodbye, dad," Rose said as she ran out hand in hand with John. They both had weapons and was ready to fight...

Or were they?...