Hudson's POV :
Eros scowled as he entered my room, ignoring me and going straight over to my desk to start up my computer. It was six in the morning and we were all living at Base one. It was an open field away from shops , hospitals and anywhere where humans would gather. Right in the middle of that field was a large spaceship that we had inhabited.
Inside the spaceship were multiple rooms that had advanced technology and a unique set of weapons. The walls glowed green and the ceilings looked like little galaxies that were made just for each of us.
" Can you knock before entering next time ? " I asked as I layed in my bed. my messy blonde hair decorated my face as I turned over on my side to face him.
He turned around and glared at me with a look of contempt.
I observed his features quickly before drawing the covers over myself.
His eyes were intimidating and his face was beautiful and handsome at the same time. I really wished I looked like him.
" Or you can just do whatever you want." I said nervously , trying not to piss him off this early in the morning.
I immediately turned over on my other side to face away from him and he left the room without another word.
I wondered what he wanted from my computer. Was he stealing my information ? Was he trying to sabotage me by deleting my science homework ? I sighed and got up off of my bed to check my computer. It didn't look like it was tampered with and when I checked my files everything was the same way that I left it.
I decided to take a shower and brush my teeth. I entered the bathroom , turned the shower on and stood in the bath , soaking a bit while thinking about how much the world had changed.
In the few days that our town became something I've only seen in horror movies I have been terrified of everything that I see outside. I tried to hide my fear but I know Eros could tell that I was afraid and he hated it almost as much as he hated me.
I didn't want to return to school despite my love for carrying out various forms of Science experiments and getting closer to my dream of finding a cure for different diseases.
I would rather stay at Base One than travel through the city that had become unrecognizable and fight monsters on my way to school , but for some reason despite my unwavering fear I had strong desire to save the world.
I stood in the shower for an abnormally long amount of time , lathering my body in soap and praying to God that my sister would be safe and at some point my own tears and the water from the shower had met on my face and became one.
' God please help me. Lend me your strenght .' I thought sadly, crying out desperately and wishing that he would answer my prayers.
I got out of the shower taking up a white towel to dry myself off. There was suddenly a strange beeping sound coming from the from the shower. I turned around to see it glowing brightly.
{ Shutting off . Hudson, how was your shower ? } A robotic voice asked and I flinched .The voice was coming from the shower and the glowing light went on and off as it spoke.
I scowled folding my arms across my chest. I almost forgot that this place belonged to the annoying Space Case.
{ I was programmed to ensure my master's satisfaction. Please give me a five star rating } The voice came from the shower again and I was getting angrier by the minute.
A glowing square popped up and five stars popped up in the middle of the square. The word ' Rate my service ' was written under the stars.
I lifted the shampoo bottles and other things searching for an hidden camera.
" Listen Shower girl . Miss Robot Shower. Whatever the hell you are ! I would rather shower alone than have you invading my privacy !" I shouted , gritting my teeth and the shower started glowing red.
{ Sorry Master. My interactive system is only activated when I am no longer in use. My system used a built in motion sensor . I apologize for the misunderstanding.} The voice coming from the shower spoke and then It stopped glowing and completely shut off.
I stood in the same spot looking confused. Why do I feel guilty for shouting at an innocent robot ?
' Maybe Ill give her five stars next time.' I thought then I groaned frustratedly and walked back to my room , passing Venus in the hall.
" It looks like someone's in a good mood." Venus said, sarcastically when I walked by her wrapped in the towel.
I still had an angry look on my face.
" Your master is one sick and twisted individual . " I told her referring to Eros and she smiled.
" He's your master too." She said and I just walked back to my room to get ready for school.
I searched my closet for an outfit that would make a statement. The statement being ' Im NOT afraid of monsters' cause that's TOTALLY true.
I ended up wearing ripped jeans, a red tshirt and a cross necklace. If I cant save us from these monster Jesus will , right ?
I went to school with Venus , Orion , Alto and Yukina and I texted back and forth with Enmei as I flew to school.
We had encountered a group of monsters near a pharmacy on our way to school but we decided to create individual barriers around them. Each barrier was like a cage that would stop them from causing more chaos and getting closer to the school. When all the monsters were contained we called Eros to get rid of them.
When we finally got to school the members of the Affection Aliance decided to spilt up to focus on guard different areas of the school and I met Enmei at the entrance of the school building.
'It's that girl.' I thought as I saw my best friend chatting with the girl we almost went to jail for 'harassing'. As I approached them, Enmei walked away from the girl to talk to me. She had a small envelope in her hand.
" Hey.Hudson. " Enmei said and I walked up to her.
" I'm kinda surprised that you and that girl came to school despite the chaos that been happening." I said and she looked at me seriously.
" Just because we're girls doesn't mean we have to run and hide, Hudson. " Enmei said and I smiled softly.
There was something different about her today. She had look of determination and an aura of relentlessness
" Yea , I agree." I said, laughing nervously as students walked by us and went inside the school building.
Enmei stretched the envelope towards me. " This is for Eros." She said and I frowned.
" Then why are you giving it to me ?" I asked angrily.
"It's not from me. Another girl wrote it, but she's too shy to talk to Eros so she gave it to me so I could give it to you." Enmei explained and the expression on my face softened a bit.
" Listen none of you girls should want anything to do with Eros right now. He's a ticking time bomb waiting to explode. Now is not the time to be trying tio get to know him." I said seriously and she nodded.
" I know, but I kinda promised Angelica that I'd get Eros to fall in love with her." Enmei said and my eyes widened in shock.
" And why the crap would you do that ? " I asked getting even angrier and I walked away immediately.
Enmei gently pulled me back by my hand.
I turned back around to face her.
" I needed her help with something important and I knew how much she liked Eros and I'm not trying to be with him anymore. I just thought they'd make a cute couple."
" Enmei, people are dying right now and you're trying to be a match- maker ? I'll give Eros the note but stop making promises you can't keep." I told her and I took the envelope.
I started walking away but then I turned back to her.
" Also you should come to Base One. It's a safer space than our apartments. It's has a separate accomodation for women, however if you decide to chill with the guys you have to wait until Eros goes outside. I can bring you along after school " I said and she nodded.
We both went into the school building and went to our first class.
When the bell rang at the end of class I got my books and headed to my next class. I had the same Literature class as Jarret.
The halls were empty today and only a few students came to class.
" Hudson, you won't believe what I found! " Jarret exclaimed as I placed my books on my desk and I turned to faced the chubby boy.
He had a pile of magazines in his hands and a flyer that had weird symbols and writings about a psychic.
He gave me the flyer and as I held it in my hand I tried to spot clear signs of this being a big scam.
It said :
CARNIVAL OF THE CLAIRVOYANCE : Come and witness the greatest magician and psychic in the world , a grand spectacle of fun and a circus of nightmares. Experience the past , present and future all at once when you take a trip down memory lane or ride the train of thoughts. Step into the Sea of Sacrifice and dare to dance with your dreams.
There were pictures of a creepy clown , a train and a crystal ball on the flyer and it just looked like one of those expensive theme parks that over changed for rides.
I gave the flyer back to Jarret.
" It's a scam." I said bluntly and he frowned.
" No, it's legit. The Carnival of Clairvoyance has predicted many miraculous events and it even predicted this whole zombie / monster thing." Jarret explained and I reached back for the flyer.
" If you insist then I'll have to take a look myself. " I said and he gave the flyer back to me.
I sat down in class , staring at the flyer and memorizing the address of the Carnival when a girl with long blue hair walked in.
" The Literature teacher won't be here today. She called out because she is pregnant and needs to prioritize the safety of her unborne child. Any questions ?" The girl said and a boy that sat Infront me raised his hand. " Yes, Matthew." She said, addressing the boy Infront of me.
" Since our literature teacher isn't here can you and I , write our own love story ?" The boy asked and the rest of the class laughed hysterically.
" No. Gross ! You guys can do whatever you want." The girl said disgustedly and then she stormed out the door angrily.
A few guys immediately went up to the boy Infront of me, cheering him on for being ' cool ' and I just tried to ignore their loud talking and laughter.
I thought everything was going to be fine until Venus popped up at the classroom window with her wings flapping back and forth as she warned me to leave the building. I got up immediately and our literature teacher entered.
She was an older woman with red hair and light brown eyes, her skin was a very pale and she was wearing a long red dress.
As she entered a feeling of doom and despair accompanied her.
"Goodday. I hope you all completed your previous assignments." She said and she sat on top of the desk in front of us instead of on the chair.
Her stomach was big and round and it was very obvious that she was pregnant.
" Mrs. Hive. I thought you weren't going to come to school today. " The boy in front of me said and I stood there ready to leave the class.
I turned to Jarret who was sitting beside me and I began whispering to him.
" I think we should leave now. " I told Jarret and he looked confused.
"Huh ? " He asked and Mrs. Hive slammed a book on the desk to get our attetion.
I stood up straight and faced her.
" Do you have something to share with me ? " She asked , her attitude was nothing like I remembered it. " I'd like to used the bathroom. " I lied and she smiled sinisterly , holding her stomach as she stood up.
" Let's all vote. Should we let Hudson use the bathroom? Hands up for no. " She said and I looked around to see the other students laughing . The boy Infront of me raised his hand and the class laughed even more.
"Well that settles it . You will be staying inside this class." Mrs Hive said and I could see her stomach moving as if the baby was kicking.
I sat back down dissappointedly and I was left completely shocked and horrified when she turned to the boy Infront me and spoke again.
[ Thank you for you assistance, Player Four. ]
' Our Literature teacher became the Drop Dead Or Love game system ?' I thought as I realized exactly what was happening. This was the reason why school stayed open despite the deadly conditions.
I wanted to move but I couldn't find the strenght.
What if all this time we never actually stopped playing the game at all ? What if all those monsters and clones were a part of the game and maybe we were stuck inside of it.
As long as our feelings exist there will be something to play with.
As long love exists in people's hearts there will be a reason for this game.