As I fell asleep, I found myself once again looking into chaos. First, I see darkness, and then once again gray. It looked as if ashes were falling from the sky. Concrete and glass were littering the ground. Where used to be roads, are bodies, trees, concrete and cement making the roads practically unusable. Monsters appear to be roaming around from where my eyes can see. What used to be animals have doubled and tripled in sizes, fast and agile as they seem to be hunting. Some people are in groups and others are alone, brandishing whatever they can use as a weapon. Some people had knives, clubs, swords, machetes and guns. Over blocks or rocks and twigs were being used as weapons. I could see a few people hiding behind places that are still intact. Other places that were not damaged appeared to be boarded up or covered by pieces of concrete. There are a few people who are sluggish and became food for the monsters prowling the streets. I saw a person who was too slow, holding tightly to their makeshift weapon as they tried to keep up with the group only to become clawed by what appeared to be an evolved tiger.
It originally appeared like a tiger but looked black with its fur appearing matted and hard. The shape of the mouth appeared to be larger like it can fit the shape of a teenager's head. The claws looked more like they were made of steel. Blood splayed as the person's back was scratched, splashing other's next to them, on the monsters and on what remains of buildings. The person screamed loudly, dropping his weapon and falling forward. The others in front of him glimpsed at him and then continued running, even faster. A few people with tears in their eyes, crying "I'm sorry. I'm sorry". The person who fell screamed and attempted to crawl forward only to have his neck bitten completely, eyes wide and died on spot. Blood spurted out of his neck, looking like a burst faucet. The evolved tiger roared as he devoured the person.
The constant sound of screams and crying remain all around me. "What the hell is going on!" And other such questions and statements are being shouted. One of the advertisements that seems to have survived is what appears to be a live broadcast.
"We are in a state of emergency. No one is able to answer what's going on. Is it due to the government keeping secrets? Suddenly animals from all over the world have started to grow in size and ferocity. The zoo and aquarium, as well as animal sanctuaries are the first to experience this abnormal change. Some pets have also started to exhibit violent tendencies and evolution. Please remove yourself from the dangerous environment. Find places with people, go to higher elevations. If you can find a weapon, do so. The world is ending" before the broadcast ended a giant bulldog leapt towards the camera as someone screamed. The face ferocious, teeth gleaming with blood and darkness.
The advertisement went blank for a moment and what appears to be a loop started again. The date of the advertisement is not far away as it reads 23103012. I looked at the date with widened eyes. "5 months", that's in 5 months I said aloud. A tree swung one of its branches towards a group of people who tried to dodge, hitting two people who flew into one of the lower surging buildings. "Nooo" I screamed out loud before once again being jerked backwards. It felt as if I was being forcibly pulled away before opening my eyes again. My heart is racing hard. My body is shaking as tears fall from my eyes. "This is horrible" I say aloud. "Yes", responded Cephirah. This is the beginning. "5 months" I say aloud. "The world will end in 5 months".
Eventually people will be aware and awaken their potential as they defend and hunt." I clench my fist and my jaw. "I'll do it. Whatever it takes to survive" I exclaimed. I get back up and feel refreshed, in front of my eyes a screen appears, like those in a video game that looks like a status window. "This" I say as I look at it.
"The system has allowed you to see your status as progress. It has been noted in all worlds that the use of a video game-like panel will make it easier for humans to understand their strengths and weaknesses, as well as to track their progress. There will be caps for some people, and a few lucky ones with inherent potential will be able to grow to the establishment of a new society. At the moment you will only be able to see your status within the space system. Cephira, can I make an anonymous note on the internet, just in case to try to help as much as possible. Maybe someone might take it seriously. But If I do, I don't want to be found. Is there any way to do that? I asked. "Yes, the system is untraceable. If you would like to connect to the internet, you can use your display screen as a computer, and I can connect directly to the internet. You can use your status screen as a display. The status screen can be touched or connected directly to your mind. As your quest progresses, you will be told specifically what is needed to survive, and you can make note of it progressively by creating a website directly for the apocalypse".
I listened and decided to connect the status screen as a display. I'm not sure how Cephira did it, but the status screen floated in front of my face like large, connected air monitors. The monitors appeared to be floating, and although they appeared transparent, I could easily see what I was doing without an issue, as well as read and utilized the internet normally. On one side I could see web browsers like chrome and search bars. On the other side I could see a blank page with tools to create a new website. I started to create a layout with the help of the system which provided free templates. On the title page I made a note of the apocalypse "5 months until the apocalypse- 2310,12". I mentioned that weapons would be important as animals will become ferocious and dangerous. I also mentioned randomly on a few random places knowing that no one will believe me, but even so I made a note on the internet anonymously, 'prepare for the apocalypse in 5 months' and signed out. Not concerned as I fully believe in the system based on what I have experienced so far.
I am currently living in the dorms and have been lucky to be able to get my own room. I have no family or anyone I'm specifically close with. I can only focus on my training and so I exit the space and return to my dorm room. I am a scholarship student and have been fortunate enough to not have to pay for any schooling. I was also able to invest a bit of money with extra tuition I was given for my living expenses. I open my bank account and look at all the money I have in total and see if any of my investments can be withdrawn. I sit at my desk near my bed and start jotting down ideas of what I will need to buy for myself. I also think about moving some of my items from the room to space by thinking of them in the bedroom and they disappear from my room. As a lover of books, all of those aside from what is needed was sent to the bookshelf in the master bedroom. Extra clothes I had were also transferred into the closet. " I'll start training" I said aloud as I walked towards the window and stared out on campus. My dorm room is small, but it does have a personal refrigerator and microwave, as well as a beanie bag, a desk and chair, as well as a twin-size bed. As I stared out the window, I could see the sun rays shining. There are manicured plants surrounding a path. Other students are walking and chatting, laughter sounds outside. It's hard to believe all this will end soon. I noticed that I'm still wearing the clothes I had on when I was in the space. I also notice that not much time has passed.
The new semester starts in 4 days and I'm ready to start prepping. Although I was wearing combat clothes, they were very flexible and not restrictive. I grabbed my keys to my door, cell phone and headphones, ready to go run as I looked at my other quest, then proceeded to lock up and leave my dorm. The campus still appears to be empty as not many people have returned yet, many waiting for last minute.