The zombies broke loose and it was everyone for themselves. I picked up my friend one by one and got them to the wall. I got their relatives. I was coming back for mom and saw that one of the zombies was about to eat her. I ran at inhuman speed and got her out. I waited till the zombies were spread out evenly. I slid down and changed into a monster. I waded through the sea of chompers and got our stuff. I got our bags and came back. I saw that my brother and his friends had joined mom and my friends. I gave each of them their bags and Irene said that getting down is going to be impossible. They can't stay there forever. I saw a plastic bag flying in the air. I changed to my human self and picked up Sonja. I flew into the air and looked around for a safe place. I found one and took her there. One by one I took my friends and carried them to safety.
Finally it was mom and the soldiers. I told mom that I am going to take her and call it a day. Mom asked me if I would come back for Shaw. I told her that I have no interest in him whatsoever. My priority is my mom and my friends. Mom said that she is not going anywhere unless I save him too. I told her that he is a trained killer. I may have changed into this beast about seven months ago but all I have ever done is protect my friends. He is been a killing spree since he joined the corp. That's all he talks about. My recurring worst nightmare since he joined the marines is that he is going to kill her. Mom said that she will go when I take Shaw. She won't go unless I promise to come back for my brother. I said that I won't come back for him. He is one of them and all they ever did was make trouble. They said that they wanted to help. Take a good look at the compound. All they will see is proof that all they are capable of trouble. The worst part is that these people have made it their business to cover up their mistakes. Arrested those that expose the existence of zombies. Death threats and people have gone missing. What possible excuse can these people give that won't give them the death penalty.
Mom tried to argue with me that these guys may have been the reason certain people have gone missing. They could have drained their blood or eaten. I shook my head as I explained that the vampires have found a way to live with artificial blood and the werewolves only eat bison and goat. They want to be left alone. No one had the right to decide what to do with these. Mom gave a stupid look and I explained the results of my own investigation. Mom was speechless as were the soldiers. Mom said that she will respect the unusuals for their quirks but right now I need to save her son. So I extended a hand towards both of them. I grabbed my mom and my brother and flew them to safety. I came to get the others too and then I found the kids screaming in fear as the zombies tried to claw at them. I quietly jumped down and carried them to safety.
I extended my senses to find a safe haven. The place was not far from where we were. It looked like a farm. Irene sensed that I was calibrating so she asked me where we were going. I remember talking about a yahoo that was sure that the world was doomed so he had made some sort of preparations. I nudged her in the general direction and the others followed close behind. Mom asked me if I knew where I was going. Irene said that I had developed an internal radar that detects all sorts of disasters. I am plotting a course that would take us to safety. Sonja decided on a demonstration. She asked me what was in her pockets. I gave her a once over and told her. The others were shocked through and through. More questions came from mom and soldiers. I ignored them as a rule as I kept walking.
Annie made it abundantly clear that I don't tell anyone what I can do since that could be used against me. Mom asked me if I could do anything else. The others said that I am fully weaponized to fight these things. My only priority is them. Mom said that if I am so sure of my gifts why don't I extend my assistant to others. Sonja said that there are scientists who would love to be immortal and hurt human beings. I am the best of both worlds without any side effects. These guys would dissect me and try to make more to ensure the world is a miserable place. The others concurred. The soldiers shook their heads in disbelief as Irene and Sonja listed the number of conspiracy theories that they came across when the unusuals were exposed. All mom said was that the rumors were from idiots who had too much red bull and took a swan dive into an empty swimming pool. Regardless I made it abundantly clear that if anything happens to my friends I am going to find a way to disappear. There is nothing anyone can do to stop me.
Protests were rampant till Batou showed his face. I grabbed him and inhaled his scent. I wanted confirmation that he is human or zombie. Mom briefed him on everything as I discovered that the road to the farm was riddled with zombies. I took everyone to a higher vantage point before I pulled a machete from Batou's backpack. I told everyone to stay quiet as I handled these menaces. They stood on what appears to be a cliff and watched as I used super speed to kill all of them. One minute they saw these things make room for me. The next thing they saw was these things drop dead like flies. I came back and asked everyone to walk with me in an orderly fashion. Mom asked me if I was leaving after I made sure that everyone was safe. I said yes. I am not going to a lab so a bunch of people can poke me like a human pin cushion. My friends said that they were going to come with me.
Mom asked what I would do when everyone was safe. I said that I am going to figure that out later. Annie wanted to say Citadel and I gave her a brief wink. Mom made it clear that I will stay with her till she is dead. I can disappear afterwards. I told mom to leave the discussion as we were approaching the gate. The bald man wearing torn shorts shot a round with his rifle. I raised my hand and told him that we are here not to cause trouble. We are looking for a safe place where we can become farm hands. Everyone stared at me like I had lost my marbles. I said that the military can work as extra security since they had actually been in combat. The man gave us a once over and told his friend a midget to open the gate. We walked in and they searched each and every one of us for any sort of communication. The walkie talkies were confiscated and medical supplies were moved elsewhere.
An old woman was vomiting violently. A younger woman wearing a knee length frock with her sun kissed braided like a crown was holding a bucket to collect the yuck. A younger man stroked her hair as the new arrivals were introduced to the residents. Some eyed us with contempt while the others were happy to have new helpers. After the woman was done retching she looked at all of us and decided what chores we were assigned to. I was sent to collect fruits. My friends were assigned to milk the cows and goats. The kids were assigned to collect the eggs. Mom, Batou and the soldiers were assigned to protect. Shaw said that I should be assigned protection detail since I have skills. Mom concurred but the woman said that she is in charge so she chose who does what.
I was taken to the apple orchard. Mom, Batou and Shaw were not far from me. They watched as I learned how to identify the ripe ones and how to pick them. She turned for a brief moment and I plucked the entire orchard in the blink of an eye. I asked if I could haul these to the storerooms. She chuckled, "First pluck the apples dear." I shrugged, "The baskets are full. What do you want me to do now." She looked to see the baskets were overflowing. She was gobsmacked. She ordered me to load them on wheelbarrows and move them to the storerooms. I asked for directions and she pointed at a huge cylindrical building. I asked if they had a passcode. She said, "Today is harvest day. The door is wide open." She turned around and I quickly moved the entire harvest. I asked her if she needed any help and she said to go and milk the cows. I told her that cows are afraid of me. I would like to help haul the produce instead. She gave me a once over and escorted me to the barn. Mom and the others were not far away. The cows started to yell like they had seen the boogie man.
The woman escorted me to the fields where produce was piled sky high. I moved the stuff in the blink of an eye. Batou was speechless. I grinned ear to ear. The woman asked me if I was an unusual. I said yes. She escorted me to the main house. I was introduced to the granny and I had to tell her exactly how I became this thing. After a few minutes she asked if I could bite her and make her into whatever I was. I told her that being a hybrid meant that my bite wouldn't kill her but give her a high. I am not staying here for very long. I am only here till my family settles down and then I am moving elsewhere. She asked me if I was going to find the others and stay at their safe haven. I said that it might be a possibility. She asked me if I really had family here. I introduced my mom, my adopted uncle and my half brother. The woman gave them warm greetings and salutations. She extended her hand and asked me to bite her. I extended my fangs and bit her. When I retracted my fangs she looked dazed like she was in a trance. When she finally became lucid she coughed up blood. I told her that I can't change anyone. She asked for my blood. I told her that my blood is poisonous to humans. She didn't take me seriously so I pretended to cut my hand and pour a drop into her arm. She screamed in pain. Mom was shocked and so was Shaw.
I asked her if I had permission to leave the compound. She said that I must join the security team and guard the perimeter. I was given a gun and I threw it away. I said that I am capable of fighting these things without a gun. I am happy with a machete. The man gave me a look of disdain as I walked past him and sat down in front of the main gate. Mom asked me how I can help if I was sitting here of all places. I said, "I have X-ray vision" Mom gave me a look and I continued staring at the door. Batou demanded a demonstration and I asked him what I needed to look at. He looked around and pointed at an off-road vehicle. I told him everything that was in the vehicle. Mom and Shaw checked the contents of the vehicle to confirm.
Mom asked me politely what other gifts I possessed. I told her that I like to keep it classified. Mom said that she wasn't my enemies. I told her I will disclose pertinent information when I see it relevant. She made a fussy face before she sat next to me. Shaw asked me if I was using my internal radar. I sarcastically congratulated my brother on his educated guess. Mom gave me a look of sadness. She understood that I had a point about the unusuals. If they had found a way to keep away from the human population then the government had no right whatsoever to hunt them down. She had a look that said we will continue this discussion later. Shaw and his buddies happily climbed up the wall while I zipped across the perimeter to remove an intruder.