We arrive at my house and get out of the car. I grab my keys from my pocket and quickly unlock the door, letting Luke inside since there was no way I would have left him to drive home by himself after everything that has happened. I quickly lock the door and we make our way to the living room. I sit on a couch while Luke sits on one of my recliner chairs. We are silent for a good five minutes until Luke decided to break it.
"That was some Resident Evil shit right there" Luke says looking off in a daze before putting his eyesight on me. Despite the creepy night we have had I still laugh. "But seriously though, that looked like some zombie type crap. I've learned enough about zombie movies to know that we should leave." I get what Luke is saying, but there is no way we can just pack up our lives and go over something we are not even sure is.
"Luke we can't just up and leave. We do not even know what happened. Besides where would we go?" I think about what I saw on the T.V about a virus going around, but there is no way that is just a virus. If it were how could they not know the symptoms. People are eating each other. I would say that is quite a memorable symptom.
"Well for starters we need to get out of Toronto. This city is heavily populated and if this goes around there is no doubt in my mind that this place will be overrun with those creatures. In my opinion we shouldn't wait for things to get bad to worse." I could not believe what I was hearing. One day I am getting ready for my morning routine and then night comes, and I am discussing packing up to get away from a city that may get infected with whatever is going around. "Before we do anything I think we should check the news.
If we are going to go anywhere, I would rather we not go in blind. We need to know if we're heading out of danger or right to it." I say not wanting to make such hasty decisions before knowing the full extent of our predicament
Luke nods in agreement with me and I grab the remote and turn the T.V on. I switch it to a News channel to see if this information has spread out to them. 'There have been many reports on people suddenly going erratic and attacking other people. We think that this is a cause of the virus we have been keeping track of.
We have identified some symptoms such as sudden seizures, aggressive coughing, sudden bleeding from anywhere in the body, and erratic behavior. These are signs that you are infected with this virus. We plead you to quarantine yourself if you are and others with these symptoms. We also advise wearing masks, it's airborne and can be passed through coughing.
We heed you guys to stay in your house and avoid anyone with these symptoms. Once we have more information we will update. In the meantime, please stay safe everyone.' The news went back to its daily stories and at that point I cut the T.V off.
"Erratic behavior? People are eating each other. That is not erratic that is insane!" Luke shouts, but not loudly. "They didn't even provide us with information as to how widely it has spread." I sigh.
"Morning comes we should have our stuff packed and get on the road. These people obviously do not know what they are doing, and I do not want to be in the eye of this tornado. We can keep posted through the news as we go." I take in what Luke says and then realize something. "Tornados don't have eyes" Luke looks back at me "Exactly." He is saying that this is going to be a shit show if we do not leave, and he wants no part of it.
And honestly, I agree. There is no point in waiting for shit to hit the fan if we can avoid it. I do not want to take the chances in case this really is a zombie apocalypse. "Then we should start packing, but Luke, I don't want you to drive off at night. In fact, I do not want us to separate at all. I have some spare toothbrushes and clothes for my brother. You guys are about the same size so it should fit you. We can pack any food I have."
Luke nods and we quickly go packing. I pack as many clothes as I can for and take some running shoes with me just in case we need to sprint out of a situation. I can run fairly well in boots, but It would not be smart.
After collecting clothes, shoes, food, snacks, and other necessities I quickly go to pack my dog's things. I grab his food, snacks and treats, some toys, his leash, and his muzzle not that I think I would need it. He is a well-trained dog, but still a dog nonetheless so I bring it just in case. Because if you could not tell by now, I am an overly cautious person. We pack everything we need, and I put Kookie back inside.
Luke sleeps in one of the guest beds while I sleep in my bed along with Kookie.
Me and Luke wake up early to avoid traffic in case anybody had the same thoughts as us. We quickly to showers and brush our teeth. I feed Kookie and we decide to eat in the car to avoid wasting time. We decide to siphon gas from my car and take Luke's since it is bigger.
Luke goes into the driver's seat, and I go into the passenger's while Kookie goes into the back. Covering it with fur since being a husky he sheds a lot. "I think we should go to Vancouver. It is far, but I want to see my brother.
Although I have no doubt that he will be fine in this situation, I do not want to go somewhere he cannot find me. After we're done checking the news, I'm going to call him." Luke pulls out of the driveway "Okay. Fine by me. Vancouver is less populated anyways." I glance at Luke and roll my eyes.
"Now we both know why you really like this plan. You have been plotting on my brother since the moment you laid eyes on him. If you could stop whoring around with other men than I would support it, but you do. You know how protective we siblings are of each other and there is no way you are hooking up with him if you cannot commit. Not only that but I do not need to be in the middle of a dispute between my best friend and my brother.
And you haven't even considered the fact that he's never dated a single guy in his life." Luke simply chuckles and keeps his eyes on the road. "Renny Baby you absolutely hurt me. How could you ever think such things? I am fully concerned about our safety. That is our top priority. Besides, I am sure he would make an exception for me and do not worry. I am not going to play with your brother. I just don't want put my whoring on hold for someone who rarely visits, but trust me if I do get a chance, I would be with him."
I have a knack for sensing bull, and I know Luke is telling the truth. Despite the uncountable number of men that have been in his bed Luke is one of the best men that you will find out there. No matter if you are just a one-nightstand, he will treat you with the utmost respect. That is one of the very things I love most about him. He will treat you right if you do the same for him. Again, really a shame that he is not bisexual, but he makes one hell of a best friend that is for sure.
"I don't know why you keep calling me that silly name." He has called me that ever since we met about five years ago. I have gotten used to it at this point, but I just do not understand why he does it. "It's like our thing now though. Besides, you know you have gotten used to it. It would be weirder if I didn't call you that." He is not wrong. I just sigh and turn my fully charged phone on to play the news.
To cut it short, there have been many reports of attacks like the one we saw last night. They still do not know how the disease is transferred so they suggested quarantining anybody who has been bitten or scratched. Judging from what we saw last night and like every zombie movie ever, I had bet that it is transferred by being bit though I would not take my chances getting scratched or near someone with any of the symptoms.
After hearing everything they have to offer I go to my contacts to call Shiraga. It only takes 2 rings for him to answer the phone. Much to me relief.
SO=Soren SH=Shiraga
SH: Thank God you are all right. I watched the news and heard about everything. Are you all right?
SO: I am also glad that you are okay. We are headed your way now.
SH: I do not think that is a promising idea. A lot of people have been getting sick and by the time you arrive half the area is going to be infected.
SO: So, you also think this is an apocalypse
SH: How could it not be? As crazy as it sounds it is the only explanation, but I do not want to stick around long to find out. Let's meet up in North Dakota. It should take us both about 21 hours and a couple minutes to get there.
SO: Where exactly?
SH: Williston.
SO: That should take me about a day to get there not counting pit stops and you around 19 hours without pit stops.
SH: I know, but North Dakota is in the middle of us and the hour distance to Williston is not that bad. We should meet up around the same time given we do not run into any problems. Call me if you do.
SO: Likewise, brother. I love you. Stay safe.
SH: Naturally, little sis. I love you too. Stay safe
SO: Bye
SH: Bye
With that the call ends.
"Well Luke, I guess we're going to Williston."