~•~ Chapter 69 ~•~
Once I jumped off the window and landed on my feet, I knew this was going to be a very difficult mission. I followed Harry and crouched down behind a car. I felt so anxious. Not only was our Jeep at the front of the hotel, right where this huge wave of zombies was heading to, but we also got a few guns and I hadn't counted my bullets.
“Oh man.” Louis mumbled, staring with wide eyes at the zombies running towards the entry like maniacs. They probably had seen us running inside earlier.
“This is a bad idea,” Thomas said as he jumped off.
“Shut up and hide.” Liam said as he ducked down behind one of the cars, right next to me and Harry.
“They can't be just 30, are you fucking kidding me, they must be more than 70.” Niall cursed, glaring up at the helicoptet as he rushed to hide next to Thomas.
“70 stupid brainless bastards.” Zayn said, loading his gun with a smirk. “This is going to be fun.”
Louis gave him a strange look. “Seriously Zayn mate, some times I try to understand how you find all this shit fun.” He said, moving his hand.
“Live life to the fullest till your last breath.” Zayn winked before raising his gun. “Is it clear?” he asked, looking at the other end of the line, where Harry was checking up the streets and the zombies.
“They're too many.” Harry said before turning to look at us. “We'll have to split.”
“I was so fucking sure he was going to say that.” Louis muttered, staring up at the sky, his back pressed against the car as he sat down at the concrete with his gun in his hand.
“Claire comes with me, Niall, Louis and Zayn you guys go back to the parking lot and take two Jeeps and come back to get us. Liam, Thomas, you cover me and Claire up by going up to that balcony,” he instructed, pointing at the building ten meters away. “And shooting down every one that chases after us. Any questions?” he said, face serious as hell.
My stomach tightened and as much as I wanted to ask what we were going to do, I decided I shouldn't waste any more time with stupid questions. Thank God Louis didn't make any either.
“Good, let's go.” Harry said and suddenly stood up, having me jerking up to my feet.
We all split up to go to our own destinations. I stuck close to Harry, my eyes scanning around the place. I was so scared one of the zombies running across the other street would see us and cause everyone to turn and chase after us.
“Group 7,2 and 5, go and cover the entry. Don't let any of those bastards come inside the hotel. Will, hold that bomb still.” Harry spoke to the bracelet, his other hand holding tightly his gun.
“Understood.”
“Watch out,” Harry's arm suddenly pushed me behind him into a halt as he hid behind a large cologne of a building. I sucked in a breath, my heart skipping beats. Two zombies passed past us, two focused on joining the others than looking around them.
Just when I thought they would leave, one of them stopped running and sniffed in the air. I held my breath, hoping he won't turn around. My clothes were stained with blood and I knew he could smell it. My hand that was holding the gun was sweating. Harry stiffened beside me, his green eyes focused on the zombie's head. The zombie suddenly turned and looked at us before growling.
Harry suddenly lunged forward and snapped the zombie's head, causing a loud crack to hit my ears and send chills down my spine. I crigned and looked away, scrunching my lips in disgust.
“I had to,” Harry panted, wiping his forehead with his hand.
“Let's just go.” I said, swallowing hard.
We moved away from the cologne and from the corner of my eye I saw Thomas and Liam taking their place up at the balcony. We snuck behind trucks and buildings before safely running away from the hotel.
My ponytail was too lose now and I knew the tie was going to fall any second. “Where are we going?” I asked, panting. I placed my gun in my waistband as I adjusted my hair.
“We have to distract those zombies with something epic, so I got something in mind.” he answered casually, his hair flying around his face because of the wind.
“Like what?” I asked, taking my gun back out.
He turned to look at me with a hint of amusement. “Surprise.”
I frowned, nervoussness now creeping up. “Harry, you're scaring me now.” I said.
“Trust me, it's going to be great.” he said confidently, making me frown.
God knows what's in his head.
“I trust you but if I break any bone you're getting slapped.” I said, causing him to let a small laugh. My heart jumped with happiness at the sound.
We ran to the back of a half destroyed cafeteria, making me frown even deeper. My stomach tightened with anxiety when I saw a few zombies inside, eating the flesh of a dead body. I grimaced and covered my mouth with the back of my wrist, holding myself from puking.
“Kill them and open the back door, don't leave until I come.” Harry shocked me by saying, making my eyes widen.
“What? Where are you going?” I asked, taking a hold of his strong arm.
He looked at me, a ghost of a smirk. “I won't die, babe, you won't get rid of me that fast.” He said, making me furrow my brows. How can he be all so excited and in a teasing mood now? Looks like the anxious, stressed Harry walked towards another direction.
“Be careful.” I said just as he ran off, leaving me alone close to the entry of the cafeteria, where the four zombies were eating a dead body like animals.
“Alright,” I murmured, standing up straight. I slowly sneaked inside the building. I hid in the shadows, avoiding to step on broken glass and cause any noise that will bring them to me.
The tip of my boot accidentally hit the corner of a lying table on the floor, making me hiss. A zombie snapped his head towards my direction and I swiftly crouched down and hid behind the table, making myself invisible. I raised my gun next to my head, ready to shoot at the zombie once he gets to me. I didn't hear any footsteps though. Only the satisfied growls from the starving walking dead creatures as they ripped the flesh of the body with their teeth.
I slowly rose up and rested my arms against the edge of the table. I aimed at the one next to the window and pulled the trigger. Once the shotgun was heard and the bullet was in his head, the other three turned to glare and scream at me.
A small jolt of panic was sent through me but I wasted no second thought to kill the rest of them. I stood up and stepped over the table and the dead bodies. I didn't even glance at the eaten body.
I rushed over to the back door and tried to open it but it was locked. I shot the lock and kicked the door with force, swinging it open. Cold wind hit me immidiately and I looked around, searching for Harry.
“Boss, we got the Jeeps and we are waiting for your permission to move.” Zayn spoke to the bracelet.
“Permission given.” Harry replied instantly, making relief wash through me.
“Where are you? They have almost broke the door!” Liam said, worried.
“Jeez, Liam, just shoot some of them.” Louis said.
“I've been doing that for a while you know, smart ass.” Liam spat.
I rolled my eyes and brought my wrist close to my mouth, “Guys shut up.” I said flatly.
“Don't worry, Liam, we are on our way to you.” Harry said and I suddenly heard a loud noise.
I frowned and looked over at the end of the road where the loud noise of an engine roaring came from. My stomach tightened when I saw him. My heart fluttered with excitement when he got closer. I couldn't believe in my eyes that he found a freaking motorcycle.
He came to a halt right in front of me, wind and dust rose in the air because of him. He winked ans ticked his head behind him, “Get on, babe.”
“Where the hell did you find that?” I asked, pulling my leg over the large motorcycle and sitting behind him.
“My house is one block away. I always kept this babe safe.” he said, purposely causing the engine to roar beneath us.
I squealed and felt my insides twist with fear and excitement. Shit, it was also vibrating. “This is so cool.” I said.
“Hang on tight,” he said and I wrapped my arms around his waist.
And he drove off. The loud sound of the engine and the wind pushing my hair back made me overwhelmed. I felt so free, wild and brave in that moment. We were speeding through the city and I just couldn't help but feel like this was our moment. Our moment to shine in our way. To show what we are capable of and how we matched together as two fearless crazy people.
Harry brought his wrist close to his mouth, “Zayn, Louis and Niall, await at the west side. Drive at the front once I pass through.” he instructed.
“I barely heard you-what the fuck is that noise?” Louis spat.
“I heard you, boss.” Niall said.
“Hurry up!” Liam urged.
“We are actually going to do this.” I said, more to myself than to him. It felt so strange yet so amazing.
“Oh yes, we are.” Harry said, going even faster.
When the hotel came to view, I released Harry's body from my grip and pulled my two guns out. I was ready. There was a ball of fire made of excitement inside my chest, ready to explode. I was more than determined to do this. Around 30 meters away from the hotel, the zombies turned to our direction, the sound of the motorcycle attracking them.
“Give them what you got babe!” Harry urged before going even faster.
I couldn't help the pride I felt and the smirk I had on my face. I started shooting constantly at the zombies as we passed through, spreading blood everywhere and chaos. I felt powerful and like I had the upper hand. I saw Liam and Thomas staring at us in shock from the balcony and I knew that this was the moment we were going to be remembered and I couldn't help but be glad for sharing it with Harry.
Just as we passed the first block away from the hotel, the Jeep with Louis, Zayn and Niall came out and followed us. One glance behind us told me that all the zombies were following us. Niall and Zayn were shooting from the open roof of the Jeep at the zombies while Louis drove. Hope flooded through me and I was relieved that the zombies left the hotel to chase after us.
“Wow man! That was so cool!” Thomas claimed.
“Liam, Thomas, you two get a Jeep and come to the skyscraper next to the bank. Hurry.” Harry instructed.
“Roger.” Liam said.
“They are all after us!” I said loud enough so he could hear me.
“Will, prepare the bomb.” Harry ordered, making my insides twist.
Oh shit.
“Bomb is ready. Just tell me when, boss.” Will said and I looked up at the sky to see the helicopter flying above us.
“Louis, faster!” Harry snapped, turning his head to glare at him.
The Jeep immidiately sped up and got closer to us. Niall and Zayn kept shouting and teasing the zombies so that they wouldn't stop chasing after us.
I put my guns back in my waistband and wrapped my arms around Harry. I just wanted to be close to him in case anything goes wrong and I don't have the time to show him that I love him.
“This is not our end, babe.” he said, making my heart plummer.
I hugged him even tighter and look at the sky. It was growing darker now and we had to finish this before anything else happens.
The Jeep got really close to us and I looked back to see that they were a good 30 meters away from us. “Now is the time!” I said loudly.
Harry brought his wrist close to his mouth, “Will, drop it now!” he said sharply.
“Boom.” Will said, making shivers run down my spine.
I looked up to see the bomb falling from the helicopter and the cold wind made me blink constantly, almost getting my eyes teary. When the bomb got closer to the ground, Harry drove even faster. And then's when the bomb hit the ground.
A big explosion errupted, raising a cloud of dust, dirt and fire in the air. The loud boom and the screams were heard, making goosebumps arise and my ears to buzz. I tightened my grip on Harry even more. Blood was everywhere, along burned body parts. The smoke and warm wind reached us but we were already too far away to get hurt.
“Woo-hoo! That was lit!” Zayn cheered, throwing his fist in the air, his quiff messy.
“We made it!” Niall cheered, grinning proudly.
Relief was sent through me and I sighed heavily. Thank God the hotel is safe now. I smiled at Zayn and Niall who were giving me thumbs up. We indeed made it.
“Sir, I got a signal coming from the AC tower.” Will informed. “A message from the officer.”
“What does it say?” Harry asked.
“He demands instant landing at the AC tower and full information about our hideout's breakdown.” he answered.
“Go, tell him everything. Don't miss out how much we've been through before this shit happens and tell him that I want a talk with him. Are we clear?” Harry said through clenched teeth.
“Yes, sir.” he said and I looked up at the helicopter to see it flying away.
“Liam, Thomas, define your location.” Harry said, turning on the right. I made a face when I almost fell off. Shit, those motorcycles almost touch the ground when they turn. Very dangerous.
“Waiting at the skyscraper next to the bank. Also, what a nice view that red cloud was.” Liam said, making me chuckle.
“Guys!” Niall suddenly yelled a few minutes later, making me turn my head to look back.
My jaw touched the ground.
Shit.
“Oh come on!” I heard Louis whine loudly.
I blinked multiple times, wishing I was dreaming. A new large wave of zombies came out from the city, running after us. Their red eyes were bright and angry. I crigned and took my gun out.
“Louis faster! Let's go!” Harry urged, roaring the engine again, sending vibrations through me.
“Kill those fuckers!” Niall yelled, shooting constantly.
“We need to find a hideout.” I said, shooting two zombies in the head.
“I got this.” Harry said, making me frown.
“You do?”
“I always have backup plans.” he replied before sprinting even faster.
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A/N: aaand now it begins! Shit is gonna hit the fans (you lol) I'm so excited for the upcoming chapters! I hope you are too! And also, there won't be a sequel for anyone asking. Thanks for reading! Love you all xoxo