Chapter 18 - Problem

After checking his bag and finding everything was in place, Mark kept the machete in his hand while the rod in the bag. He slowly got down from the small roof he was on and made his way towards Mona and the group.

As he reached, he noticed most of the people awake and Denton discussing something with Mona and other important people. Mark could feel some tension around them as they continued to talk and made his way towards them.

"Is there a problem, Denton?"

"Oh! Mark, it's you," said Denton noticing Mark making his way towards them.

"Yes, I just woke up and came here. Is there a problem with the military or anything else." standing beside him.

Denton sighed and said, "Yes, there seems to be a minor problem. The military just came a few minutes ago and there seems to be a problem with them entering from the front side."

"The company should have a back entrance right," suggested Mark.

Denton nodded and said, "Yes there is, but the problem is that the door to the underground parking lot needs to be opened manually from the inside."

Understanding the predicament they were facing, Mark said, "So you need someone to go down into the underground parking lot and open the door."

"Yes, we should open it."

"Ok then. Just like last night, I will go down and open it. Tell me the instructions and route." said Mark, folding his hands.

"No, this time I and Denton will come with you," said Mona, gripping her sword tightly and determination clear in her face.

As Mark was about to reject her, Denton said, "Yes, this time it's better if we three go. There would be too many zombies in the way down there and you need me to open the door."

Noticing both of their expressions showing they would not take a no as an option, Mark agreed and said, "Ok, but you 2 listen and act in my way. If anyone of you both is stuck in a tough situation, don't expect me to save you." even if Mark agrees and takes both of them, he also made it clear they both are on their own if it is in a tough situation.

Both of them nodded at his words and Mark took out the rod he had and gave it over to Denton.

"Here take this as your weapon. Now the weakest and easiest way to kill a zombie is by chopping off its head, So you need to go for the neck or the nape." explaining zombies' weak points.

Mark continued as he noticed them nodding, "Now the zombies aren't that dangerous individually or a small group of 3 or 4, but if they come at you with a sizable group, it will be hell for you. The numbers will completely overwhelm you.

The zombies are sensitive to noises. Even the smallest of noises will attract their attention, but on the other hand the rest of their senses are almost non-existent. So be very careful when you walk around the place.

The most important thing is to not let a zombie come anywhere near you. Even if you get a slight scratch from it, it is the end for you."

Denton and Mona remained quiet as he continued to explain some more things about zombies. After he was done, Mark clapped his hands and said, "Ok, that's it. Now, do you both still plan one coming? We might die even before reaching our destination."

They still nodded and Mark sighed, seeing them not accepting his request.

"Ok then, get ready and we will be on our way."

Both of them separated as Denton went to talk to some people while Mona sat down, closing her eyes, meditating. Mark turned back to look at the view with his hands behind his back. As he continued to look, he felt a hand on his back and noticed Mona with Denton ready.

"Ok now, what is the route." turning towards Denton.

"We should first make our way towards the stairs you used and make our way down to the 1st floor."

"Ok, then we will first reach the stairs and then plan the next steps. Let's go." and went towards the ladder.

Denton and Mona looked at Mark's back as he went towards the ladder and turned towards each other while nodding. Mark slowly made his way down, keeping the machete in his bag. Mona followed him down and Denton after her.

Mark slowly stepped on the window frame as he jumped into the hallway. Mona followed him and helped Denton, who wasn't as athletic as them.

"Ok, Denton stay behind us, cover our backs," said Mark, in a barely audible voice.

Both of them nodded as they slowly made their way outside into the lobby. There was not even one zombie this time in the hallway, which made Mark more alert waiting for any special movements.