CHAPTER:-2 Newborn Disease

From the depths of the nearby forest, he heard an eerie, faint voice calling to him, drawing him in with an irresistible pull.

Without fully realizing it, Chen found himself walking deeper into the woods, as if in a trance.

He wandered for what felt like an hour until he stood before a vast, ancient crater, its edges jagged and unrecognizable, as if formed by some catastrophic event centuries ago.

At the bottom of the crater, a dazzling light shone brightly, beckoning him closer.

Chen tried to back away, but an unseen force pulled him forward, dragging him toward the edge.

He screamed, his voice echoing through the emptiness, as he plummeted into the crater.

Miraculously, he landed softly, sustaining only minor injuries.

Now face-to-face with the mysterious light, Chen felt an overwhelming sense of both terror and curiosity.

Before he could react, the light surged forward, merging with him in an instant.

Pain like nothing he had ever known shot through his body.

His skin felt as though it was melting off, his bones ached with unbearable pressure, and his blood boiled within his veins.

Every nerve in his body was on fire, each second stretching into an eternity of agony.

Though the excruciating transformation lasted mere seconds, it was more than Chen could endure, and he collapsed, unconscious, overwhelmed by the sheer intensity of his ordeal.

At the same time, the mysterious object in the sky broke apart into countless pieces, couscattering across different parts of the world.

Except a small one remain, that form into a ball shape surround by red aura, that soon flew into a direction of North a path of C country.

The fragments were drawn to big cities in entire world, crashing down as if it were their fate.

Wherever they landed, they unleashed a thick fog swirling in red and black, quickly spreading and covering entire neighborhoods.

The world plunged into chaos as terrifying natural disasters followed: violent earthquakes shook buildings to the ground, giant tsunamis swallowed coastal areas, fierce storms battered everything in their path, and lightning split the sky with deafening thunder.

Floodwaters surged through streets, turning once peaceful cities into scenes of destruction and panic.

Even nearby towns could see the devastation, but hardly.

Their residents watching in horror as screams echoed from the affected cities.

People ran in every direction, desperate to escape the destruction, but the red and black fog was everywhere.

Those who breathed it in felt something strange taking over their minds.

They lost control of themselves, as if their thoughts and senses were being hijacked.

Overcome by an intense, uncontrollable hunger, they turned violent, attacking anyone near them.

It didn’t matter if it was a friend, a neighbor, or even family—they were driven by a primal urge they couldn’t understand or resist.

The fog had turned them into something monstrous, and the cities were filled with the sounds of their terrifying rampage.

Most governments and military forces around the world were quick to respond in each of their respective countries, sending soldiers to take control of the affected cities.

Same with country C, roads were blocked off, and quarantines were set up in a desperate attempt to stop the spread of the fog.

But the soldiers themselves were unprepared, and many had no idea what they were dealing with.

The fog kept spreading, and those who breathed it in continued to lose their humanity, turning against each other in a frenzy of fear and madness.

Authorities were left scrambling for answers, trying to understand what was happening.

Even with all their experts and scientists, for now, the situation was far beyond their control.

In the end, the world was left to face an enemy it had never seen before, whose true nature was still unknown.

But, after few hours, all that mysterious fog along with that fragments from unknown object that landed everywhere disappear without much explanation.

But the damage had been already done, and it just getting worse.

Since those infected not just lost their mind, and become men eating flesh, they're hard to kill and had superhuman strength.

For government, this somehow relief, since they now able to know little, even it just a few hours.

They're like zombie, so government of C country announced in their media that these unknown will be call C Zombie, and admitted they didn't know a shit except a structure that resemble zombie.

Even tho they're difference in few ways, these new disease are way intelligent, strong and had their own mind.

Amidst all this chaos, Chen City remained strangely untouched.

The government and soldiers didn’t approach the city for unknown reasons, even though it wasn’t far from Donghai City, where the chaos had erupted.

The community in Chen City was torn, unable to decide whether to stay or leave, especially since many other cities had started evacuating with government assistance.

Fear and uncertainty hung in the air, with neighbors arguing over what to do next.

Meanwhile, Baiyi, who had just enjoyed a lovely time with Chen, was still in her room, lost in her daydreams and little fantasies.

She was unaware of the growing danger outside.

But as soon as she heard the news about the outbreak, she jumped up, her heart racing.

She quickly looked around the house, calling out for Chen, but to her dismay, she couldn't find him anywhere.

She dialed his number repeatedly, but there was no answer.

Thinking that Chen might have rushed home after hearing the news, Baiyi tried not to panic.

But reality hits hard, especially since it's her first time liking someone, that makes her even more urge and make it hard to stay still.

With that, she hurriedly prepare to search their surrounding and call Chen house.

But after realising she's home alone and that her friends already rush home while her parents went to community hall, since they all thought Chen and Baiyi still stay together.

With that, she convinced herself that everything was fine and that Chen was just being cautious.

She hurried back to her room and began packing her belongings, preparing for the worst-case scenario.

Clothes, food, water, anything she thought she might need—she threw it all into her bag, knowing she had to be ready to leave at any moment.

Outside, most of the community had gathered at the town hall for an emergency meeting, trying to figure out their next steps.

Streets that were usually filled with laughter and daily life were now quiet and empty, with houses closed and abandoned.

Baiyi felt a chill run down her spine as she glanced out the window at the empty city.

It was hard to believe that just hours ago, everything had been normal.

Now, she stood alone, waiting for Chen, and hoping they could find a way to survive together

Minutes passed slowly, time moving at snail's pace.

With that unforgettable mayhem going on everywhere, the sunrise could be seen from far away.

The sky slowly turned a mix of pink and orange, casting a soft glow over the city.

To their surprise yet relief, the C Zombies, when their skin made contact with the ultraviolet rays from the sun, unlike any other things inside earth atmosphere, their skin get UVC 500-1000 nm and began to burn.

Smoke rose from their bodies as they sizzled, turning black like charcoal, breaking apart into ash.

But only a few C Zombies were victims of the sunlight, as they were intelligent in their own ways.

They were smart enough to avoid danger and even had the ability to make telepathic connections with their kind within a 20-50 km radius.

They used this mental link to communicate quickly, warning others to find cover.

As the sun climbed higher, the C Zombies ran away to different places, looking for shadows, basements, and other dark spots to hide from the burning rays.

Soon, the city streets were empty, and the once chaotic scene was now eerily quiet.

Seizing this rare opportunity, the government acted quickly.

They called upon the few cities that were still left unharmed and asked for their help except Chen's city.

Those cities became safe havens, setting up bases to provide shelter, food, and medical care to the survivors.

Supplies were gathered, streets were cleared, and old buildings were turned into emergency shelters and hospitals.

Government secretly select adult mainly between 18-40 years old from facial recognition device for their backup plan, hoping they will join if needed.

If it's the other way around, it's clear government won't hesitate to used force and any tactics available to make it work.

Engineers worked around the clock to set up power and clean water, ensuring that those who had been affected could start rebuilding their lives.

People from the unaffected cities welcomed refugees, sharing what little they had.

Communities came together, supporting one another in ways they had never imagined.

Even though everyone was scared, they found strength in each other.

Children played again, laughter mixed with the sounds of work as people cleaned up debris and made the streets livable once more.

But these doesn't mean everything goes well.

Few of them didn't like this idea, and stay in a small group or alone , looting from shop and doing whatever they want.

Government know their activities, but didn't had time for them -- Or atleast for now.

Yet, despite this newfound hope, the survivors knew that the danger was not truly gone, with their future unknown.

While C Zombies were hiding, waiting for the sun to set.

They were biding their time, planning their next attack.

Back at Baiyi’s place, she was restless.

She had called Chen’s parents the previous night, hoping for good news, but they confirmed that Chen hadn’t come home.

The news made Baiyi’s heart sink, and she spent the whole night wide awake, tossing and turning in bed, unable to sleep.

Chen’s parents had tried to calm her down, convincing her to stay inside and leave the search to them, especially with the danger outside.

They reminded her that it was too risky to go out with the C Zombies lurking in the dark.

The thought of Chen being out there, lost and alone, was unbearable for her.

When Baiyi heard that the C Zombies retreated during the day due to the sunlight, she couldn’t wait any longer.

She jumped up, feeling a mix of fear and determination.

She grabbed her bag, tightened her shoes, and rushed out the door without wasting any time.

She started her search by going to all the places she thought Chen might hide: the old library, the quiet park behind the school, and even the small café.

She searched every corner, hoping to catch a glimpse of him, but every place was empty, filled only with the silence of a city that felt abandoned.

She tried calling his name, her voice echoing off the empty buildings, but there was no response.

As she ran through the quiet streets, Baiyi’s mind raced with worry.

What if something had happened to him?

What if he was hurt or worse?

She couldn’t bear the thought of losing him, and it pushed her to keep searching, even though every minute that passed felt like a lifetime.

Baiyi was so focused on finding Chen that she didn’t realize the danger she was putting herself in.

She already took a path to forest.

Baiyi realize she was in a life-threatening situation, but all she could think about was finding Chen and making sure he was safe.

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