The Black Flu

Ariel

My name is Ariel Benson. I love to cook, I rarely get sick, and I love to travel. I was born in Washington State, but my dad moved us to New York to chase after his dream starring in movies. My mom died from a foreign disease. My little brother, Jack, was born in New York, at St. Joseph hospital. He never knew our mom. He was just saved before she died. He was born with Alzheimer's. Alzheimer is made when brain cells die. Jack forgets to do simple things, like closing the fridge door or turning of the bathroom light.

"Bye Ariel! See you after school!" Jack waved. I smiled and turned to go to school. St. Ursula was a church run by nuns, even though it was not for a specific religion. My first class was with Sister Anne, math. "Take your seats everyone! Take out your books and pens and textbooks please! Jason, turn around and pay attention!" Jason was the school clown. He gently made fun of people and, when he was serious, he would actually help you with love problems. Rumour had it he had his eye on me.

Next period was Science. Before Father Owen could talk, Father Mark came over the intercom. "Everybody, this is not a drill. THIS IS NOT A DRILL! I NEED HELP!" Then his voice became muffled and a new voice came over. "Hello, students and staff. My name is Officer Jacob. A deadly killer has come into the school. I need everybody to take cover and not let him stick a needle into you. TAKE COVER! 

I bolted and hid under Father Owens desk. I heard the door slam and screaming. Was I the only person who had taken cover? I hope not. All of a sudden, there was silence. You know how in the Bible it says "And God said let there be light, and there was light?" That was what basically what happened, except the door to the science room slowly creaked open. I looked under the desk and saw big, black military boots walking toward me. "Father Owen?" I should have never opened my mouth. The last thing I heard was "Ariel Benson. We got her."

"... And then, she kissed me! Can you believe it!" I fell back asleep.

"...I have never been a good student. Can you believe that!" I smiled faintly. "No" I croaked. The boy blinked in surprise and called a nurse over. The nurse had long, black hair, and had a puppy lanyard around her neck. "Hi. My name is Olive. O-L-I-V-E. And this is Jak. J-A-K. Do you know your name?" I nodded. "What is your name?" She pronunciation each word sharply. "Ariel Benson. I am sixteen years old and I need to find my brother. Jack. J-A-C-K. And my dad. NOW!" I started to get out of bed, but Jak pushed me down. "No, you don't. You need to stay and rest. I nodded and laid back down. "Now," Jak said. "How would you like to live in your high school?" 

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