Flaming cars crashed against the gas station! The ground shook with each step the monster made. Mckenzie could barely keep her footing. "Umm Puddin' something tells me we may have to kill this one." A car landed only feet from them knocking Mckenzie to the ground. "You bastard!" She barrels rolled to the side and whipped her pistol out. Her hand was shakey but she managed to hit the gas tank of the car he was holding after four bullets. "Eat that loooooser." Quickly she pushed off the ground to get up the car exploded either setting him more a flame or melting his face off. Either way it was a chance to escape. She skipped over grabbing his arm once again. As she pulled him to run with her she was laughing hysterically, "wasn't that fun PUDDIN!? He probably isn't dead though so we should dash!"

Just as Twitch was walking away he couldn't help but to stop with a loud groan. This girl was concerned with him dying? She seemed to be nothing but a blundering idiot! How could she be worried for him? He had to stay... So, begrudgingly, he turned back to face the girl: standing behind a destroyed car. Only to hear the loud crack of the pistol; seeing the infected's body drop from the roof. Needing a moment before he replied: now making his way to her side. "You really aren't all there are you?". He said as he extended his hand for her.

Though just as quickly as it was extended the hand was withdrawn: the massive, now flaming, tank of a zombie smashing through cars. Growing closer and closer by the minute. Speaking to himself with an annoyed groan. "guess someones not dead yet." His gun immediately launching up as he fired off three shots. Each one hitting the gas tank to three different cars:blowing them up. The explosions stunning the beast so Twitch could turn back to the girl. "lets go. Its now or never." he stood there; patiently awaiting her reaction.

Though as he waited the beast only grew more and more angered. The large infected thrashing around wildly in an attempt to calm the flames. Though in truth all the beast accomplished was to launch flaming cars out within the area of the store parking lot.

The boy couldn't help but to feel an instant irritation as he heard the word "shrimp" leave her mouth. Clearly meant in a condescending tone. Though, he kept his finger off the trigger as to let her slide. In this world it was acceptable to kill someone for just speaking in a bad tone: let alone a direct insult. Though this was not his world: the world he maintained. In his world the only viable response to this woman was "Whatever." That was enough of a rebuddle; at least for the time being.

Yet as soon as she had arrived the roar was heard. An insatiable, hungry, roar that would shake most in their boots. Though Twitch on the other hand... He remained silent to her warnings. Instead began counting down. "Four... Three... Two..." Though before he could even reach one a massive explosion was heard from outside. "hm... Faulty timing."

With the data now analyzed he began walking towards the open gate: joining the woman outside. Calmly looking to her before a distant smirk played across his lips. Yet he said nothing. Merely raising his gun in salutations and walking out into the open, but barren, world.

He felt the bat push against him forcing him to fall back onto his butt: his gun never leaving her but becoming more paniced in aim. His eyes focused on her as she went off to scavage for batteries and such. He had no need for lightbulbs but batteries.. She had a point. Though seeing as how she did not seem to harm him yet he slowly lowered his gun. "Yeah.. I hear ya. Well theres no food anyway... Not anything that isnt rotten that is.." with that he turned his attention to the zombie. Placing his gun in his back pocket and pulling out a box cutter in return.

He sat there quietly as he cut the monsters clothes. This one was a male. He mustve been in good shape before he turned.. He seemed to be fairly fresh. So, with ease, the boy began cutting away at the meat that lay dead before him. Cutting off good chunks, but, careful not to hit any rot. See their saliva is what rots the skin.. And he couldnt injest saliva in fear of infection. Although hed be cooking it either way he prefered to be safe rather than sorry.

He placed as much meat as he could fit into a sachel that lay against his waist. The smell was horrific, but, he just had to bare with it. Closing his knife as he slipped it into his pocket. Pulling the gun back out as he made his way to a canister of lighter fluid: quickly grabbing it. Holding his gun tivhtly against his hip as he finally broke the silence. "Theres still some on this one if eating entices you." stated clearly before he walked towards the gate: slowly slipping under it to exit the store.

Twitch stood crouched there as he saw the girl run in: watching the events as they unfolded. Yet as he watched the girl he did not feel any form of attraction or admiration. Instead... His stomach began to growl uncontrollably. For the longest time he had survived off zombie meat... Disgusting, rotten, flesh. Though her.. She was fresh meat.

As she finally finished her rampage upon the monster the loud **** of a pistol was heard. Sure to catch her attention as he began walking to the girl. Speaking in a hesitant, cold, tone as his hands twitched; firmly grasping the gun. "You picked the wrong store..."

It was clear he did not want to hurt the girl by his body language. Though even more was the look in his eye shining through the **** socket in his gas mask. He was a short boy of about 5' 4" with blonde hair. His green eyes gleaming with desperation: his hands continuing to twitch and shake. "Theres nothing here.."

His green eyes never left hers as he scooted his way to the door: approaching the monster that lay at her feet. His body almost seeming to relax for a moment as he turned down to see the infected: leaving himself vulnerable for just a moment...

The world was once full of common, fibrant, souls. Full of life and essence. Though now the streets of Manhattan are full of death and despair. Leaving on silence and monsters to crowd the streets. Though i am getting ahead of myself. If we are to start this story we should start it from the beginning of the outbreak. In a place called New York.

As humans we are bent on an ability to destroy ourselves. A quite easily accomplished ability at that. In this case we got everything we had coming to us. The United States attempted to make a biological weapon of epic proportions. The Z virus. A zombie that would spread through biting and create unending aggression in their victims.

The virus was started once scientists in manhattan injected into the original test subjects. This resulted in several species of zombies. They quickly escaped from their handlers and slipped into society. Attacking any civilians they could get their hands on. Killing most, but, leaving a few to face the wrath of the virus: turning them.

Now we are left only with a world barren of life and full of monsters...

Zombie Species:
1 Tank: these were the original of the test subjects. They are incredibly strong and large, but, also incredibly stupid. These are men only.
2 Witch; another original to the virus. They are incredibly crafter and their nails grow and harden into weapons. These claws secrete saliva so can pass on the virus. Women only.
3 Queen; another female only carrier. They were once pregnant women. Now they can "release" a small zombified child. The Queen is very slow, but, the offspring is incredibly fast. The queen resembles the Witch but her claws do not secrete saliva.
4 The Horde: these are your average every day zombie. They typically hunt in packs and work together.
5 The Hounds: these are the result of animals bit by a zombie. Usually the virus kills animals but on occasion they turn. There are verying species of "hounds."

Rules:
1 no super powers. You are human.
2 military grade weapons are rare to come by.
3 there is a cure but it comes in 3 stages: first dose speeds heartrate. Second dose slows change. Third dose stops change. Not all doses are always together. This cure only works during/before change. After you turn theres no going back.

Fun facts:
1 zombies cant reproduce.
2 saliva spreads the virus. So zombie meat can be safely eatten. Just not the saliva.
3 some may have immunity to the virus