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Cyrus Bennett woke up from the sound of the doorbell. He was still half-asleep, the cold breeze from the AC tempting him to go back to his Dreamland. He rubbed his eyes and slowly climb out of his bed, walking out from his room to his front door. The sound of the ringing doorbell clearly annoying him.

As he opened the door, a thin man with black hair and dark brown eyes was standing before him. Carrying tons of eco bags that looked like it was full of foods and supplies. Cyrus couldn't help but furrow his brows at the thought of more groceries when they had started shopping groceries a week ago and also the thought of his brother not bringing his own keys before going outside.

Amused by his younger brother's appearance and expression, Cedric James Bennett asked. " Did you just woke up? It's seriously 7:34 A.M. right now! "

" So what? There's no class in the whole world because of the on-going debate. Why can't I get some extra sleep? " He replied while lazily walking back to his room.

Entering then closing the door. Cedric looked at his brother's moving figure before moving towards him and checking his forehead. Cyrus looked at his brother with a somewhat questioning look.

" What are you doing? "

Cedric worriedly told his brother about his colleague that suddenly had a severe fever or cold or something. Cyrus patted his brother's back before jokingly saying:

" Maybe he got C***d - ** "

" It's not funny Cy! There's a possibility that he does have that and the effect of the Radioactive waves are not strong enough to stop or heal it " Cedric reprimanded.

" I told you! Don't trust the Radioactive wav- and stuffs!! Those things are dangerous!! an–" Cyrus argued but was cut off by Cedric's outburst.

" But those 'dangerous' waves saved OUR DAD!!! " Cedric yelled.

" BUT HE STILL DIED!! "

" Cy.... "

Cyrus sighed before dismissing the topic again and asked his brother about his dinner.

" I'm already cooked Fried Eggs and chicken. Eat it before I'll be the one eating eat. " Cedric said while putting the groceries down the kitchen counter.

Cyrus walked towards the kitchen, getting his dinner before going to the living room. Sitting on the comfy looking peach colored couch, he began eating his dinner. Followed by Cedric after putting some of the Groceries in the Cabinets. Both Brothers sitting on the couch comfortably but with a sense of awkwardness.

" Can you plug on the TV and pass me the remote? " Cedric asked while pointing the at the outlet and plug and also the remote beside Cyrus, wanting to erase the slight awkwardness in the air. Cyrus obediently do what was asked and handed the remote to his brother. " Thanks "

" Turn it to the News Channel " Cyrus said while putting the already empty plate on the small living room table, before leaning back to the couch while waiting and looking at the Big Screen TV.

" Ok " Cedric quietly said. Still sad from the argument they had earlier before pressing the on button on the remote control. Changing the from the Radio Channel to the News Channel.

The voices and the sounds in the TV surrounding the two brothers that are silently watching, until screech and screams we're heard outside. Both Brothers that heard the screech directly looked at the front door before turning back at the TV after hearing the words that the Newscaster said.

" —Live news report! Videos and Pictures are spreading about zombies biting people at every part of the world in the Internet! Government stating that it is true are making the public panic! What's the origin of thi— "

The newscaster was cut off when sudden screeching sounds are heard and the channels glitching appearance are seen and after a second or two, Screams that were clear as ice was heard. After the glitching for a minute the channel was all black.

The Bennett Brother's (and other people) that has seen what happened to channel felt a cold sensation in their spines. Cold sweats were visibly on their faces. Bad Thoughts were running around their brains, contemplating the news that they just heard. Until panic arouse in them.

" What the Hell!/ Shit! " both cursed at the same time before running towards a near window, checking on what was happening outside their house. Seeing the situation outside made their pale face paler.

Blood was splattered outside their gate. They could see the people running, their faces full of fear, and the walking dead chasing them. They could see their old neighbor being bitten by the undead. They could hear them, their screams, panting and pleas.

*Bang* *Bang* *Bang* *Bang*

" HELP!! PLEASE!! HELP!! CEDRIC! CYRUS! "

Bangs and pleas were heard on their gates. Bringing back the somewhat dazed brothers back to reality. Both having fearful expressions on their faces. They didn't want to go outside their house, but they want to save at least someone from this catastrophe.

Cedric put on a determined expression on his face before running out to their house and being followed by the also determined face of his younger brother. Although Fearful and nervous about their choice, they really want to do something. Cyrus took the rake lying down on their grass while Cedric peeked at the person outside.

" Who are you? " Cedric asked carefully.

" Bennett's!!! Please open the door! It's Aunt Rossetta!! " A familiar voice yelled.

Recognizing the voice as their dear Aunt. The Bennett Brothers felt a slight relief in their hearts. Not wasting anymore time, both the teens nodded and open the gate slightly to see their Neighbor and dear second mother, Aunt Rossetta carrying her crying kid. Cedric looked behind the Neighbor Aunt, if there are undead before whispering 'clear'. Opening the gate to let the woman and child in, when an unexpected turn of events happened.

Rossetta pushed her child, Zoe to enter the gate before staying behind and pulling the gate will her remaining strength.

" Aunt Rossetta! Get in! " Cyrus shouted before pulling the gate open to let the elderly woman in. The three people shocked by her actions were shouting her to get inside. Scared of the things that will happen to her outside the gates.

" I CAN'T! I'm bitten so close the gates! Take care of my child! " The woman argued. Pulling the gate with her best to close the gate. Cedric that understand the situation, hesitated but eventually pushed the gates and locked it. Tears and sorrow filled the teens and child's faces. " Please.... Survive my children.....chriiikkkkk!!!.. I-im.... So-sorry..... " After her last words. Growls, screechs and screams were the only things heard along with the sobs of the left people.

Cedric carried the sobbing child while telling his brother to get inside. Entering inside the house, their sorrow deepened. The child sobbed uncontrollably, Cyrus broke down letting the rake fall out of his hands while Cedric began muttering ' sorry '.

It was sorrowful. It was heartbreaking. The memories of the Aunt Rossetta and Mother that turned into a flesh-eating monster in front of their gates, resurfaced. The only neighbor that cared about them wholeheartedly. The second mother of the Bennett's. The selfless mother of the child. All of their memories with her resurfaced.

" I hate this.... " - Cedric

" This is shitty... " - Cyrus

" Mama.... " - Zoe

All of her memories and death(?) deepened their pain and agony, and all of her memories deepened their determination to survive. All of them thinking that the sorry she muttered wasn't necessary. Blaming themselves for their incompetence and slow reaction of the on-going events. The sorrowful atmosphere worsening while the low determination soaring.