[ Chapter 13 - Moving out ]

The dazzling sun shone into the room, marking everyone inside in its vast rays of glory for surviving the first day of the apocalypse.

As if to congratulate the survivors, the undead have slowly started walking down to the earth pits that appeared from the ground.

Denma, the previous life monster researcher, made a memorization of something common that also happened in his first life.

[ Denma ] "That's right, the first and last time the sun will rise is the day when the undead run out of energy in the scorching heat of the sun."

Denma frowned.

[ Denma ] "It is also the last time the undead will run out of energy."

Denma felt a strange feeling of 'hope', a forgotten feeling he had once lost, recovered.

Denma slaps his cheeks, then quickly crouches down to the floor from the scorching pain of hitting the same spot twice.

[ Denma ] "My cheeks!"

He held on to them in pain, trying not to cry.

[ Cole ] Pff, Denma, please stop, I can't laugh anymore - pff!  I will die!

Cole slowly bent down as he held on to his mouth and stomach in joy of unwanted laughter killing him inside.

Then, a sudden realization came to Denma's mind.

[ Denma ] "I almost forgot, this day is also the one where people will emerge, thinking they will gain a super power from killing a monster!"

A sudden thought came to Denma.

[ Denma ] "I need to get my hands on a phone and warn everybody who still has access to internet!"

Denma slowly stands up and heads towards Jerry.

As jerry was wiping a tear from his eye, he noticed Denma approaching him.

[ Jerry ] What can I do for you boy!

Jerry smiled as he looked towards Denma's concerned face.

[ Jerry ] What is it?

Jerry was confused as to what was going on with Denma.

[ Denma ] Do you have a phone? 

[ Denma ] It's very important.

The cop searched his pockets, then his vest pockets.

[ Jerry ] Ah, here it is!

Jerry took out an old foldable phone.

[ Denma ] This one wont do...

Denma was perplexed at the sight of such an old phone, which could barely make ends meet.

[ Jerry ] My name's Jerry, by the way!

Jerry extended his hand for a handshake.

Denma sighed, then smiled as he reached for the hand.

[ Denma ] I'm Denma, nice to meet you Jerry!

Both of them lit a small comradeship between one another with a determined look in their eyes to live another day.

Then the female survivor rose from the sheets, still embarrassed.

[ Female survivor ] I'm Luna.

Then the male survivor turned towards Denma.

[ Male survivor ] Geon's the name!

Geon spoke in a old fashioned way, it seemed to tickle him in the right spot when speaking with that accent.

[ Cole ] I'm Cole, good knowing ya!

Cole smiled and pointed a thumb towards himself.

[ Gerald ] I'm Gerald, let's take care of each other.

Gerald still had a little blush hidden behind those cheeks while speaking and scratching his cheek with a finger.

Denma stood up with a smile on his face and eyes pure as the daylight that was shining right now.

[ Denma ] Ah, the light!

It seemed that the light shone in Denma's eyes, he quickly put a hand in front of his face to cover the light.

[ Denma ] Let's become one big team from now on, what do you say!

Denma spoke as he put his foot to the front and clenched a fist then raising it.

[ Everyone ] Yes! Agreed! Why not! I Agree! Yes! Agreed!

Everybody seemed to like the idea of pairing up and traveling as one big group.

[ Denma ] "Although we will need more supplies, safety comes first."

With the newfound comrades in arms, they came in a circle and started hatching a plan.

Everybody sat with their arms crossed, stress showing on their faces while squinting their eyes.

[ Geon ] Any ideas lads?

Geon opened his eyes and wonder what the others were doing.

He noticed Cole picking his nose and looking at the ceiling, day dreaming.

[ Geon ] "Oh c'mon, you can do better than that!"

Geon then looked towards Denma who was concentrating really hard, he sat with his arms crossed bent down towards the ground.

[ Geon ] "Damn, he's thinking hard!"

Denma's desperation put a smile on Geon's face as he went back to trying to think even with the immense feeling of displeasure at his neck.

Geon ignores that feeling, rubbing off his neck then going back to closing his eyes and trying to fish out some plans.

Cole silently watched what Geon was doing, with his barely open eye.

[ Cole ] "Geon, if you become a zombie, I will kill you myself."

Cole closed his eyes as he leaned back on his arms.

[ ??? ] I've got an idea!

A voice disrupts the groups concentration and attracts attention towards oneself.

The group stared at Luna who had her arm raised up.

[ Denma ] What's on your mind, Luna?

Denma stared at her, waiting for a response.

Luna seemed to be drawing out her time with her response, seemingly teasing Denma.

Denma's vein popped up.

[ Denma ] "What's your plan!"

He grit his teeth and clenched his fists.

Luna noticing Denma's displeasure, does something distasteful.

[ Luna ] Teehee!

She stuck out her tongue and lightly tapped her head with a knuckle.

[ Luna ] I forgot!

The silence seemed to overwhelm the room.

Luna who just kept her posture waited for a response out of embarrassment.

She slowly pulled up the sheet on her knees and hid herself.

[ Group ] "Honestly, you brought that on yourself..."

The groups mind synced for the first time.

[ Denma ] Enough of that, I got an idea just now.

The attention went towards Denma.

[ Denma ] Let's move out right now, as the undead are hiding and then find out what to do, because as long as they hide there, they will still have to come out.

Denma, not wanting to make it too obvious that he knows a lot about undead, tries hiding some information from them, he still cannot fully entrust his well-being to his weak brother in arms, meaning Cole and Gerald are still not smart, strong or adept enough to protect Denma's secret.

[ Denma ] "Once the time comes when they become stronger, then I will tell them my secret."

[ Geon ] I suggest we scout first, to find out if the zombies are truly gone.

Denma smiled at Geon's suggestion, as he himself couldn't be the only leader in the group, sharing his position with Geon, who he has yet to know of who he was in his past life.

[ Jerry ] Let's go together, with the most agile person being in front.

Jerry's military and police training came in handy to their current situation, as the police sometimes use such strategies.

[ Cole ] I'm gonna go in front then, by the way, Geon, are you gonna be okay during this trip?

Cole asked Geon with a serious tone, hoping that he wouldn't hinder the groups movement.

Geon sweated a little and clenched his fist.

[ Geon ] I-I'm gonna be alright, worry 'bout yourself.

He smiled nonchalantly as he stared at Cole, whose expression did not change.

The tension between was very noticeable that Gerald intervened.

[ Gerald ] Let's get moving then!

Gerald stood up with an anxious smile on his face.

[ Denma ] Let's go!

The group stood up, but Geon struggled to stand up, wobbling all over the place while he tries taking his steel pole.

Gerald taking notice of this offers him aid.

[ Gerald ] Get on my back if you don't feel well.

Gerald crouched down, with his hands extended behind himself, ready to carry Geon.

Geon looks down at Gerald who is crouched down with a nervous and embarrassed look that he closes his eyes as he climbs on to Gerald, holding the steel pole in his right hand, not hindering Gerald's vision or giving any discomfort.

[ Geon ] Thanks.

Geon whispered with a faint voice, Gerald barely taking notice.

[ Gerald ] Ha, no worries!

Gerald smiled.

Jerry stands by near the door, with his gun in hand, ready to aim and fire.

Cole stood on the other side of the door, ready to open the door for Jerry.

They both nod at once and Cole opens the door, while Jerry jumps out the door with the gun, looking up and then down the stairs.

[ Jerry ] Clear!

Jerry whispered, while signaling the group to come.

Cole stays behind Jerry, who has a gun, going alongside him in silence down the stairs.

The group makes it to the first floor, near the exit to the outside.

Jerry takes notice of his back, eyeing Gerald who is carrying Geon, then sighs.

[ Jerry ] You two wait here, come out when I tell you to come out.

Jerry whispered in a low tone.

Gerald resolves his will, letting his fiery determination to seep out of his eyes, creating an illusionary fire that showed no signs of extinguishing.

Denma snuck up behind jerry and placed his palm on Jerry's tense shoulder.

[ Denma ] Jerry, don't forget, were here to help, if a problem arises, don't take it on alone.

Jerry and Denma then look down at Denma's other hand.

A glass shard, around ten centimeters in length with a sharp, but cracked edge.

[ Denma ] This shank should do the job if I hit the undead in the temple.

Jerry looks back at Denma's face with a nervous look and a stronger grip on his handgun.

[ Jerry ] You got me kid, just trust this public servants skills!