Ch-6. Re-Union!

[Sorry for being late. I'm back. Again!]

(You didn't need to come back. I was gonna take over your work.)

[What?! But I'm the author, Man]

(Well, I'm the MC.)

[Yeah, that's true. But still ain't going to let anybody take over my place!]

( Yeah? Good luck with that in the future.)

[Hmph! Just shut Up and let me Narrate my story to my readers! ]

(You mean, MY Story!)

[ Yeah yeah. Whatever!]

The Traveller rumbled along the desolate roads, leaving the zombie-infested society behind. Inside, Narendra drove in tense silence, glancing occasionally at the rearview mirror. Yogita and Chandraprakash (Chintu) sat behind him, glaring daggers at each other. The suffocating tension finally broke as Narendra let out a dry chuckle, trying to lighten the mood.

"Hey, guys! Chill out. We have to look out for each other from now on," Narendra said, hoping to calm them.

But Yogita, seething with frustration, erupted, her voice sharp and forceful. "Chill out?! I've been *chill* this whole time! He's the one acting like a jerk!"

Chintu scoffed, retreating to the seat beside Narendra, crossing his arms dramatically. "Naren, you must be a full idiot for saving her. Do you even remember how *she* was in school?"

Narendra's frown deepened as he kept his eyes on the road. "Sorry for being a *full idiot* and saving *you* too, Chintu," he said sarcastically. "We've got to save those we know. It's as simple as that."

Silence settled awkwardly in the vehicle, both parties grudgingly quiet. Then Narendra's phone buzzed on the seat beside him. Without taking his hands off the wheel, he motioned to Chintu. "Pick it up, will you?"

Chintu reluctantly answered, "Hello?"

A barrage of curses exploded from the other end of the line. "YOU BLOODY BASTARD! At least call to check if we're alive!"

[What the fuck!? Why does this guy always starts with a Cuss word]

(That's his nector..... I mean Nature!)

[Yeah. That makes more sense.]

The voice was unmistakable—Rajesh. Chintu rolled his eyes and quipped sarcastically, "Whoa, whoa, whoa! Raju, where are you? Heard it? Happy?"

"You *freaking idiot*! Are you with Naren? WHERE are you guys?!" Rajesh demanded.

Narendra smirked, glancing sideways at Chintu. "We're near the two-way crosswalk by your place. But what's that noise? Are you out on a Bullet with Dhruv—whoaaaa?!"

Before Narendra could finish, the Traveller swerved violently as a motorcycle zoomed past at breakneck speed, barely missing them. Narendra slammed on the brakes, skidding to a halt.

"What the hell was that?!" Chintu gasped, his heart pounding.

Both Narendra and Chintu got out of the Traveller, scanning the dark, empty road. In the distance, they saw the unmistakable figures of Rajesh, Dhruv, and—surprisingly—Shivani. The trio approached, Rajesh charging ahead with fury.

"You bloody idiot!" Rajesh shouted, kicking Chintu in mock rage. "We almost died back there!"

[You see that! Again with a Cuss word!]

( See? I am hearing that! I am standing right there, Mr. Author. )

[Yeah sorry, I forgot. )

Groaning, Chintu yelled back, "Motherf***er! Naren was driving, not me!"

Dhruv strode up to Narendra, grabbing him by the collar. "Naren! You *planned* that, didn't you? Running us over while pretending to call?!"

Narendra gave a nervous chuckle, avoiding Dhruv's piercing glare. "No, no, no! I swear it wasn't intentional...maybe?"

Before tempers could flare further, Shivani stepped forward, catching the attention of both Narendra and Chintu.

"Shivani! Are you okay?" Narendra asked, his voice laced with concern.

Shivani gave a bittersweet smile, her eyes brimming with unshed tears. "I'm fine...just glad we're together again."

The tension dissipated as Chintu cracked a joke, easing the somber mood. Shivani let out a small laugh but couldn't stop a single tear from escaping as she hugged the group tightly. One by one, the others joined in, until Rajesh wrapped his arms around them all in a dramatic gesture.

"That's gay!" Chintu, Dhruv, and Narendra chorused, shoving him away.

[Yeah, That was Gayshit!]

(Hey! You might offend the readers. There might be a Gay or Whatever the f abcdefg+ group people!)

[I think, you might be the more offending one.]

(Shup up ad stop dumping the blame on me! You write everything! I'm just an imaginary character!)

[Well, at least you are aware of your standing! ]

(Please, No group get offended as I will joke about it in future too! It's just a joke! And I definitely didn't make it. Somebody else did! )

"You bastards!" Rajesh retorted, earning a burst of laughter from the group.

As they composed themselves, Chintu turned back to the Traveller. "Alright, let's get moving—"

His words were cut off by a terrified scream as a zombie lunged at him from the shadows. He stumbled back, yelling like a startled child. Before anyone could react, a gunshot rang out. The zombie's head exploded, its body collapsing to the ground.

They all turned to see Yogita leaning out of the Traveller, her smoking gun aimed with deadly precision. "Get in! More are coming!" she ordered, her tone leaving no room for argument.

The group scrambled aboard, still reeling from what they'd witnessed. As the Traveller sped off, Rajesh squinted suspiciously at Yogita. "Hey...I might be imagining things, but isn't she...?"

Dhruv, his usual cool demeanor cracking, nodded. "Yeah. The Femme Fatale of our class."

Shivani chimed in, glancing at Narendra. "And wasn't *someone* in love with her since tenth grade?"

The boys froze, their faces scrunching in confusion as they wracked their brains. Slowly, they all turned to Narendra, who looked like a deer caught in headlights.

"Tell us everything. *Now,*" they demanded, poking and prodding him.

(That was a scene of embarrassment! How the f*ck does Shivani know that?!)

[It was all part of Aize- ...My plan!!]

Narendra groaned in embarrassment but gave in. The group settled into their seats, each bracing for the next chapter of their chaotic journey.

Narendra stepped on the accelerator, the Traveller roaring forward as they crushed zombies in their path. Together, they set off to find shelter, safety, and the people they still hoped were alive.

[To be continued...]

(Yeah, that's it? It seemed shorter than other chapters)

[ Just be glad I even updated.]

( Oh yeah! You have to upload it after every 2 days!!)

[ Well sorry, I've been on the train for the past three days !]

(Why the fuck are you on a train for three days, pick a plane will ya?)

[YOUU!! NOT everyone is f*cking Rich!]