When the school bell rang, Ethan packed his backpack and left the classroom. He met Ryan and Brandon, two of his closest friends, in the hallway.
"Have you all seen that brand-new trailer for the game?" Ethan asked, his voice filled with excitement.
"Bro, I watched it like ten times already," Ryan grinned.
Brandon stated, "Same thing here." We must work together to win."
Ethan agreed and was looking forward to their next gaming session with excitement.
Ethan's favorite teacher, Ms. Thompson, followed them out of the school.
She reminded him, "Hello, Ethan, remember about your set of experiences project."
With a smile all over, Ethan answered, "I won't, much obliged, Ms. Thompson."
"Make sure you put in some effort, okay?" She said, then, at that point, strolled off, giving him a firm look.
Ethan breathed out. He couldn't help but admit that he had put off working on the project. His escape from the real world was gaming.
"Let's grab some burgers before we head home," Ryan suggested, and the three of them went to the fast food restaurant nearby.
As they sat down to eat, Ethan felt a sense of contentment wash over him. Playing games, hanging out with his friends, and eating greasy food made up his ideal day.
"Guys, have you ever thought about our plans for the future after high school?" Brandon asked to break the familiar silence.
Ethan said, "Uh, not really," suddenly feeling anxious.
"Me neither," Ryan shrugged. We still have time, however, to resolve the issue."
Ethan nodded, but he knew deep down that he needed to act quickly. He needed to begin making plans for the future.
Ethan checked his phone as they were finishing their burgers and saw a message from the game group he usually went to.
"Guys, the game's beta version is out!" He yelled, "I'm so excited!" with excitement.
Let us play! At the point when that's what ryan said, everybody hurried over to Ethan's home to play the new game.
They had no clue about that they could at absolutely no point ever see each other in the future in their typical lives.
As Ethan left school and returned home, he pondered his future. A sharp pain shot through his body as a brilliant blue light suddenly blinded him. He fell to the ground unconscious.
When he awoke, everything was different. The sky was a sickly green and smoke was thick in the air. Ethan sat up, disoriented and confused. The world as far as he might be concerned had disappeared as he glanced around. There were no moving vehicles or tall buildings around. Taking everything into consideration, there was trash and debris everywhere.
"Welcome to the apocalypse, kid," a harsh voice said behind him.
At the point when Ethan pivoted, he saw a harsh looking man with a shotgun in his grasp. He retreated in fear.
"Who do you refer to?" Ethan asked, his heart racing.
"This is Jack. And you're lucky I found you before the zombies did," Jack said, pointing at the group of undead approaching them.
"Zombies? What's happening?" Still perplexed, Ethan inquired.
To sum up, the world reached a conclusion. Zombies and vampires assumed command. It's a brutal circumstance as of now," Jack got a handle on.
Ethan was unable to fully comprehend what he was hearing. Isn't it obvious that this is a bad dream?
Jack got Ethan by the arm and hauled him along, expressing, "Come on, we really want to move."
As they ran through the rubble, zombies kept coming at them. Despite Ethan's numerous stumbles, Jack maintained his balance. They got to a temporary shelter where other survivors were gathered at the end.
"Who is the new individual?" While looking suspiciously at Ethan, a scarred woman inquired.
"Name's Ethan. Recently showed up," Ethan got a handle on.
"Welcome to hell, kid," she said, offering him a container of food.
Ethan realized how hungry he was as he thanked him for it. He sat down and listened to their stories about how, after losing loved ones, they were fighting for their lives. Realizing he had overestimated his previous life, he felt a ache of responsibility.
Jack noticed Ethan's confused expression and said to him, "Hey, kid, you look like you're in shock."
Ethan said, "I just don't understand how this happened," feeling overwhelmed.
"No single one of us does. But we have to keep moving forward, no matter how bad things get," Jack said, patting Ethan on the back.
Ethan made a gesture, realizing that if he wanted to make it in this new world, he needed to get used to it. He was unable to return to his previous existence, but he might be able to establish one here. one in which he fought for something greater than himself.
"Thanks for saving me, Jack," Ethan said to the stranger who had saved him.
"Anytime, kid." We have to look out for each other in this world," Jack told him with a small smile.
Even though he was aware that he still had a lot to learn about this new world, Ethan was ready to take on any challenges that arose. He needed to be strong for both himself and the people around him.
Ethan opened his eyes and gasped for air. He was lying on the ground surrounded by rubble and debris. Smoke was thick in the air and the sky was a sickly green. He experienced a new sensation in his body and sharpened his senses.
"What are you doing?" Attempting to figure out his environmental elements, he muttered to himself. He staggered forward in the wake of attempting to get up and was faced by a gathering of zombies.
"Leave me alone!" Ethan yelled as he backed away from the undead. He tried to run, but his legs felt like they were made of lead.
He was suddenly confronted by a man with black hair and blue eyes in a blur. With her blade prepared, the vampire fighter Aria remained among Ethan and the zombies.
Aria said in a firm and consistent voice, "Remain behind me."
Aria warded off the zombies with destructive accuracy and lightning-quick developments as Ethan wondered. Ethan really wanted to be grateful for her presence because of her unrivaled ability and solidarity.
How are you? What's happening?" Ethan asked, his voice trembling.
Aria answered, gasping marginally from effort, "Later." We must immediately leave this location.
Together, they sped through the chaos, leaping over rubble and avoiding zombies. Ethan's chest pounded as he struggled to keep up with Aria's agility.
Aria said, "Nearly there," pointing to a nearby building. There is cover for us.
They entered an abandoned underground bunker after breaking through the doors of the building. Unexpectedly, a group of survivors looked up as they entered.
Who is this? While looking suspiciously at Ethan, one of them asked.
"His name is Ethan," Aria said, putting a protective hand on his shoulder. He's new here."
Ethan was astonished by the group of people huddled together for safety as he looked around. Despite their exhaustion and weariness, they were nevertheless determined.
"Welcome to the new world," Aria softly said as her eyes met Ethan's. We will persevere together, despite the difficulty."
As he adjusted to his new environment, Ethan was aware that he had a lot to learn and even more to fight for. However, he felt prepared for anything with Aria by his side.
Ethan's heart was racing from the close encounter with the zombies. As he looked at Aria, he was in awe and pondered how she had handled the situation so effortlessly.
Ethan shouted, "Amazing." That was amazing. I've never seen a battle very that way."
He got a little grin from Aria. "It comes with years of training and experience," she stated. We do not, however, have time to discuss it at this time. We want to keep moving."
Realizing that they were still in danger, Ethan made a gesture. As they traveled through the roads that were covered with trash, he took cues from Aria.
"Where do we intend to travel?" Ethan inquired in an effort to keep up with her rapid pace.
Aria's cryptic response was, "Somewhere safe." For the time being, all you need to know is that this world is different from your own. There are creatures out there who want to kill us, so we need to be careful."
Ethan tried to comprehend the monster- and danger-filled post-apocalyptic world. Everything seemed so out of place.
"Who is at fault?" He asked in an effort to comprehend everything.
"Nobody knows for sure," Aria replied. Some accept it was an infection, while others accept it was a fruitless government explore. However, right now, survival is what matters."
Ethan was asked to keep quiet by Aria when they reached a deserted alleyway. As they made their way through the shadows, Ethan noticed a group of zombies ahead of them.
Aria drew her sword and murmured, "Remain behind me." She charged the group and moved quickly and precisely.
Ethan watched in wonder as she cut down each zombie effectively, her edge slicing through tissue and bone. He could not help but express his gratitude for her safety.
As they continued, Ethan exclaimed suddenly, "Thank you."
Aria answered, "Whenever." Regardless, don't settle for anything. There are always new threats that could happen anywhere.
Ethan made a gesture, realizing that this was only the beginning of their journey. He actually had a long way to go and battle for, however he realized he got an opportunity with Aria close by.
Ethan was determined to survive, despite the new world.
As Aria drove him through the abandoned roads, Ethan stumbled after her, his mind racing with questions. He couldn't acknowledge what had happened - one second he was returning to home base from school, and the accompanying he was in a world overpowered by monsters.
"Okay, so let me get this straight," Ethan communicated, hurling for breath. " Vampires and zombies are at war for control of the world?
"Correct," Aria replied in an urgent tone. Additionally, we must remain hidden from both factions if we are to survive."
Ethan mumbled softly, "Fantastic." Along these lines, how would we try and realize who will be who? How can we tell them apart?"
Looking around for any indications of danger, Aria explained, "Vampires tend to be stronger and faster than humans."