2 weeks later (after death of the news reporter. )
I shot up out of my chair "this is actually happening right now?" I just don't believe it. It either has to be a messed up prank by a wealthy prankster. Who would go that far for clout? I've heard stories of clout killers or recording insane stunts. This will induce a panic throughout the nation. Halloween isn't close either. So many questions filled my mind. I step closer to Jamie. "A prank?" I asked him. "Well, it certainly isn't impossible to fake stuff like this, with the technology we have nowadays." Jamie responded. He looked deep in thought. Better listen to his analysis. "Seems very realistic. However, the gunshots at the end sound like a speaker. Although the purple creature walked outside the newsroom." Jamie mumbled. Resting his head on the palm of his hand. "Dude! I'm pretty sure tentacles don't come out from peoples mouth and eyes. Explain that." I said. "What am I a god? I'm pretty convinced it's a well-staged prank. If they can perform it in alien movies. It isn't impossible. Although a lot of blood was splattered across the floor." Jamie yet again mumbled. "I'm guessing you forgot about editing. Most movies have been edited so much, that it looks realistic. I know news is for the older people but kids watch news as well. Showing a girl being literally ripped alive and nude on TV is definitely damaging its reputation. Watchers will locate new, trusted, news sources without the gore. "I spoke. "Oh!" Jamie shot up. Was he evening listening to me... "Luna is currently in London right now. Why don't we call her, to see if it's real?" Great thinking Jamie. I kind of forgot that Luna went to London. I enjoyed the quiet nights. Sorry Luna. Maybe I missed you a little, but quickly forgot about you. My bad while I'm scratching the back of my head. Jamie left to retrieve his phone from his apartment. We never leave our phones here. Don't want to witness the demise of my phone. If we had no more Xboxes left to blow up. My precious baby will be next on the chopping list. A short while later, Jamie returns. Jamie places the phone on the table as we both stare. After digging in Jamie's contact list. We finally start calling Luna. ... ... ... No answer. "Try again." I said. Jamie attempts to ring Luna again. Luna finally picks up. "What do you losers want?! I'm trying to have a shower." Luna yelled. "Oh, don't tell me. You actually miss me." "No." we spoke in sync. "You want to see me nude?" before we could say anything. Luna activated her phone camera. I clap, well played Luna. You thought you could get us. Wait, I was expecting a tsundere reaction. Its not like I like you or anything. Nope, this girl literally turns her camera on instead. Oh fuck. "ha ha you thought I was fully nude pervert baka scum." Luna was now wearing a towel. Luna... Its how you pronounce... Never mind. "Saying nude typically means full nude" I shot back. "*cough *cough we got a little carried away. Luna, we're going to ask you a few questions. Is anything suspicious happening over there?" Jamie sounded serious. Luna expressed a confused look. "Oh you mean the men in green? They informed me not to travel to uhm... What was it near again? Oh yeah a news station. There facial features expressed mixed sad and on the verge of insane. I got curious about it and asked the man in green what's happening. He said something about a fuel leakage." coincidence? I think not! "I'd advise you to return here." Jamie spoke. I know deep down we all care for Luna. Yes, she may be annoying at times. She's still a member of our lab. "I'm making more coffee, want some?" Jamie nodded. I walk away from the table. Flipping the kettle switch on. As I was pouring the boiling water into a cup. I heard Jamie yelling. I ignore the coffee and sprint to see what's going off. "what's happened?" I questioned. "The man in green, in our terms, a soldier revisited Luna banging on the door creating groaning noises. Luna was afraid and I suggest she hides. She sprinted and the phone disconnected. " Jamie had a worried look on his face. "Luna is strong, maybe he was drunk? I'm sure, he will move on." One thing still bugged me. It's what Luna said earlier. Near a news station. Could it be the same one that we thought was a prank. This is getting real fast. I turn my head facing Jamie "You thinking what I'm thinking aren't you?" he nodded. "more evidence is coming out. Too many coincidences." I wonder how long Britain can hide this threat. I still doubted it a tiny bit.
2 hours later...
"is it safe to call Luna now?" I asked. It's been hours. I'm hoping she is safe. Might as well give it a go. As I picked up Jamie's phone and called Luna. Luna answered. I hear short whimpers on Luna's end. "is he gone?" I asked. "I'm never travelling to London ever again! The man in green bashed his head against the door repeatedly. It didn't break somehow. He's gone right no- "Luna let out a loud scream. Luna runs upstairs. "Jamie, Jason, please help me. He's bolting at the front door with his head. He's mental, that's f- fo- for sure." Luna cries. Remain calm as much as you can. " Jamie said. "listen to me well Luna, get the fuck out of London now?! Even if you have to walk for hours . We'll meet up half-" I yelled. HE'S IN! HE'S IN! HELP ME! PLEASE! PLEASE! PLE--- phone disconnected... My eyes widen knowing that the last thing Luna wanted was us to help. We were the spectators.
2 days later... No response...
I feel a bit depressed. I strongly believe Luna won't succumb to any injuries. The army dude sounded unstable, though, from what Luna informed us. I don't even know anymore. All I can do is hope and pray.
4 days have passed...
I'm sorry Luna, we cannot delay our project any longer. Today I asked the police what's going on in London. They kept telling me they were fuel problems. I don't believe it though.
1 week later...
"Are you done emptying the trash? Jamie?" oh wait, he informed me he's gone shopping.
A familiar-looking girl turns up. Hey Jason?!
"Wait... that voice! It's Luna! I was delighted to see you again." I totally lost hope. I basically admitted that Luna was dead without ever seeing the body. Can't wait to inform Jamie. "So how did you escape!?" Luna turned around "before he could catch me I jumped out of the window. It felt like my leg snapped. Luckily it didn't." Luna sat down "Did he touch you at all?" I asked. "Not at all, my legs hurt though." Luna stood up, and I saw a small bite mark on her neck. My eyes widened. For starters, Luna just lied to me. I go inside and equip my pistol fully charged. Just for safety purposes.
"Is that Luna?" Jamie questioned. Jamie started asking Luna pointless questions. I came out of the lab. Headed to Jamie "Can I talk to you for a moment.?" Sure, what's up."" What if hypothetically, the only way this disease can spread is by being bitten by another infected? Like in those classic undead movies," I said. Jamie now looked deep in thought again. "Our best option right now is to monitor her. But then again, we're comparing fantasy to real life. It's certainly unreasonable to get paranoid. Stay armed to be on the safe side of the spectrum. Don't want a zombie as my companion, am I right?" Jamie cackled. Jamie walked back over to Luna. Jamie's right though, maybe I'm being too paranoid. I have my trusty pistol on standby. If anything does head south. No, stop it. I'm overthinking... it could be just some sicko pulling our strings. It still wouldn't have explained what happened that night with Luna. Think Jason!
---somewhere in London...
"Barry! Lock the door!" Barry is my husband, short gray hair. Handsome man. What more could I ask for?
"Gabby, hide the kids were completely surrounded!" Barry locked the door and turned off all the lights. What the fuck were these purple creatures? I hold my children tightly. I can't live without my children. I let out a small cry. "Gabby, you know what we have to do. Use the secret passage." Barry informed us. If my husband is dying I'm going to die with him. I love him so much. How long have we've been together for? 40 years? I'm shocked how time flies. "Now listen here children, do not answer the door. Lock it." I spoke. "I don't want you to leave mama." all three of the children said. "I'm sorry, we both love you." Barry closes the secret passage.
Inside the passage was a small room with a powerful lock. The child who is named Ben, shuts the door. Resulting in all the children crying. Ben now locks the door. Meanwhile, on the surface. The floor was filling up with blood. Barry... I witnessed his chest explode. Ugh... Is it my time? I look over at Barry again. Tears drop from my eyes. At Least he wasn't awake. When he exploded. I feel movement in my body. It's getting harder to breathe... My eyes roll back. My body! I feel like something is behind my eye sockets. An ocean of pain hit me. My eyes! My eyes!!! As I feel something slimy goes up my throat. AHH it hurts! My tears turn into bloody tears. That's when my eyes bursted with long tentacles. AHHHH!!! IT BURSTS OUT FROM MY THROAT OUTSIDE MY MOUTH WIGGLING NON STOP. What's happ---AHHHH my belly is expanding. So this is my fate, huh... Finally bursting out from my body. I see... Myself but one of those disgusting purple creatures... I witnessed Barry's purple creature... My fire finally burns out..
1 hour after mother and father's death.
Inside the passage. "I'm so bored" Ben sighed.
A knock on the door. "Hello sweethearts. I'm back. The very scawee monsters are gone now. Please, can you open the door?" one of the other kid "mama?" Ben spoke "mama's back! "The rattling on the door became more intense. One kid jumped over to the door. Unlocking the door. The door flung open. All the children let out a scream. The purple mother stared at the children. She whispered, "We're ordered to kill everyone. I cannot spare anyone... even children." bright blue tears appear on the purple mother's face.
Everyone in that house was slaughtered and turned into monsters.
-----back at the lab.
Why don't I use a tool called the Internet? How dumb am I? Did I forget the Internet existed? "I'm checking sources online. Have fun with Luna." I spoke. Jamie was catching up with Luna. I head inside, opening a laptop. Okay, I'm on Goodle. I type in strange creatures in London. I scroll down. Nothing particularly caught my eye. I restructured what I typed in. Purple creatures appearing in London. A few Youvids popped up. I watched those videos. I hear a man speaking. "What on earth is that? Strange purple weirdos. One creature charged after the cameraman. Woof woof noises came out of the purple creature sprinting on all fours. It even takes over animals... Jamie bolts into the room. Luna is spazzing out." I follow Jamie, witnessing Luna's body." Right now we need to carry Luna's body into the isolated room. In the lab. "I suggested. Jamie nodded. We picked her body. Almost dropping her a few times. We finally arrived at the lab. Burst opening the metal door and tying Luna to a chair. Closing the metal door. Locking it up good. Jamie and I watch from the one-way window. Holding out our pistols, aiming at her head. Nothing happened. "What are you doing to me?" Luna spat. Clearly annoyed. Luna knows where the window was. Staring... I lower my pistol., Jamie does the same. "what's the fuck wrong with her?" Jamie whispered. It annoyed me two. I swear if Luna set this up. She's fired. My heart was still racing. "I'm heading out for a family dinner. Let me know instantly if Luna acts like that again." Jamie walked out of the lab. Was it a good idea to leave at a time like this? I didn't agree with leaving me to watch Luna. But I have no choice. 2 hours go by. Man, I'm starving. Might as well order from Chefbreads." Yes, two pizzas, please with French fries. "What is this food simulator now? "your order will arrive shortly." 20 minutes later... Finally it's here. "Thanks, have a good day." "You too," the delivery man left. I sit down, watching Luna while eating a pizza slice. Yummy! I devour the pizza slice and repeat. Ughhh. I'd save the rest for another day. I don't want to waste it. I still have a pizza box to consume. Might as well give Jamie some when he returns. Luna is still sleeping. I turn around for a split second as I hear glass shatter behind me. I rapidly turn around, holding my pistol. Shit, my phone's on the table. When did Luna change?! She was sleeping a second ago. Realising what I was up to. The purple Luna. Leaped on my table, destroying my phone. She goes down on all fours, jumping at me. I dodge the incoming attack by a hair strand. I'm sorry Luna. I charge my gun past 100% in overdrive mode. My pistol starts glowing blue. I fired a single shot. The rebound sent me flying across the room. I fired another shot resulting in me smashing my head on the metal door... Shit.. I'm not as... Weak... As I used to be...