The Dead Land

Selena POV

"Chirp, chirp, chirp!!!!" The sound of the birds was so satisfying as I watched them. I found myself hoping and wishing to be like them, free and without any problems. I couldn't help but envy their carefree existence. However, I soon realized that even they felt the horrors of the world, struggling to survive every day.

"Selena, let's go!" A woman dressed in provocative clothing called out to me. Her name was Agatha, a model in our camp. She was beautiful, social, and always drew attention.

"Oh, come on! What's the catch? Are there any hot guys there?" Agatha asked, running her eyebrows up and down.

"I don't know, I haven't met them," I replied. We were about to meet the person in charge of the raid in Daza. Daza was one of the largest isolated cities, overrun by unpredictable and deadly abnormals. These creatures were relentless hunters of the infected, evolved into monsters that never ceased until they claimed their prey.

"Are the two of us the only ones going on this raid? Where's Angel?" Agatha inquired, checking her equipment.

"She's resting at the camp. You know she just came back," I said, standing up and heading towards the cars parked outside the gate. As I approached the cars, I could hear the loud voices of the others who would be joining us. However, when I saw them, I didn't recognize any of them.

"Wow, okay!" Agatha stopped by my side and whispered, "Are they new, or is it just me who doesn't know them?"

Then, one of the individuals noticed us and approached. She was a young woman with short hair, seemingly in her 20s.

"Hi! Are you both new? I'm Ive I'm part of the arrow organization, one of the in charge of welcoming newcomers to the raid ," she said, extending her hand for a handshake. She exuded energy and cheerfulness. Agatha shook her hand, but I had no intention of doing so.

"I'm Agatha, and this is Selena, my friend. We're not new here were guests. But why are there so many people?" Agatha asked, looking around.

"And by the way, we're from the Scavengers^-^," she added, curious about the situation.

"Some of these individuals are from other hunter organizations. They're here to gain experience in Daza," Ive explained.

"Experience?" I asked, unable to comprehend. Did they think the Daza raid was merely a field trip? I could feel my mood souring, and Agatha must have sensed it too, as she continued questioning the woman in front of us maintaining her sweet smile.

"So, they're just here to observe and not actively participate in the raid?" Agatha clarified.

"No they're also participating in the raid, but they'll be at the back line," Ive replied, still maintaining her friendly demeanor.

"Seriously? Anyway, can I ask where the Scavenger car is?" I interjected, growing increasingly irritated.

"It's the tenth car in the front," Ive pointed out.

"Thanks. Nice to meet you. Goodbye!" Agatha hurriedly dragged me towards the location. In the rearview, I caught a glimpse of Ive returning to the crowd before resuming their conversations. It seemed like they were talking about us as I saw glance towards our direction.

"Haa! 10th car. Here it is." Agatha acting like tired as if.

When where near the car we saw a group of persons, why are they in group?

" Hi! Excuse me is this the Scavengers car?" Agatha while pointing the car ahead of us.

" Ye, yes. This car is the Scavengers. My I know who are you both?" His young, everyone here look quite young.

" I'm Agatha, this is Sel-" I cut of Agatha before she can finish.

" how old are you?" I ask while examining him, he looked intimidated by me and Agatha broke the silence between.

"Aaaa- aha- aahhahaha! Sorry about that. She quite funny, this is my friend Selena where guests." Slightly pinch me in the side and whispered. "seriously lele, do you have to ask that." And smile back on the person in front.

" hahah, it's fine I'm 25 years old. By the way, I'm Jhone, can you wait here a little I'll just call the person in charge of this mission. " he then walked out.