Code Zulu Alpha: Nerd in the Apocalypse!

Chapter 46: 46

She nodded and I let her pick the attachments that she wanted to be placed on it. She picked a square-shaped suppressor and a 2-8x40mm scope. I changed the stock to an adjustable one and I added a foregrip on it. I taught her what type of ammunition it used and she loaded a full magazine of 5.56s and she placed it on the gun.

“You could just push the bullets in, it’s not like the pistols where you push and slide.” I explained as I gave her another magazine.

She nodded and then she continued on loading it faster. She held it firmly and we went outside for a test run. Allan saw us coming up to them and he knew what we’re up to.

“That looks cool guys!” he exclaimed.

“The HK416 isn’t enough for you? Hah!” I replied.

“Well, I have a name for this beauty that you gave me. It’s called-” he was about to claim it again.

“That’s ‘My Gun 3’.” I interrupted him while Kaley smirked.

“AHHHH!!! One of these days man! You’ll give me a gun when you recognize my greatness!” he exclaimed while Jenny was laughing at the side.

We went outside the fence while we look for a target. 130 meters from the compound, we spotted five of them walking around banging in front of a door where if I recall correctly is a home for a family who runs a bakery. I looked around us first in case something might catch us off-guard but that seems to not be the case. I first demonstrated on how to use it and I adjusted the sights and I fired a round.

*psshew*

Clean hit to the head. One of them fell off and then I handed it to her. She excitedly grabbed it and she pointed it to one of them as they slowly walked towards us. She exhaled then she held her breath and then she squeezed the trigger.

*psshew*

“This has almost 0% recoil.” she said.

“Cool, huh? You can even try to shoot it one-handed and the kick is almost non-existent. Your M70 fires .308 rounds and the kick from that is a bit hard on the shoulders. You could fire this thing all day without breaking a sweat.” I explained while smiling.

“Thank you.” she said as she brightly smiled.

I was almost stunned from her smile but then she aimed at them once more with her sharp look.

*psshew*

Another one fell on the ground and I noticed that the zombies turned around to look at their fallen comrade but they still continued on walking towards us. She looked at me too and her look told me that she noticed what they did. It’s a simple gesture but something like that shouldn’t be performed by them anymore.

I look at her touch the right side of the rifle seemingly looking for something. I chuckled and I said, “It’s a semi-automatic now remember? You won’t need to do that like the bolt-action you’ve used before.”

“Oh, right.” she said.

She blushed embarrassingly though she continued on taking her time on shooting each one perfectly. She aimed the muzzle down and she had a proud look on her face. I pat her on the back and then we headed inside.

“Nice shooting!” Jenny said.

“Thanks!” she said.

“We’ll work next time on speed, you got the accuracy down.” I remarked as she nodded.

“I can do that too…” Allan sulked.

“Yeah, after using thrice the rounds! You’re getting better though.” Jenny said with a smile.

Allan just scratched his head and his face look determined on learning the art. I closed the gate and headed inside.

We were met by Raphael and Carol and they were talking with everybody. They waved at us when they saw us coming towards them and we sat next to them. He introduced us properly to Carol and we started trading war stories.

“So, I’m the only one who came then?” Raphael said.

“Yeah, I think Kenneth was still in Detroit and Darelle was somewhere with his GF abroad, they always travel so I’m not sure where they are currently. Kris never responded to my emails and Roi and Earnest seemed to have stayed with their own families and holed up. I haven’t received any news since the Internet went out.” I explained.

He gives a solemn expression as he hears the news.

“If this place starts to run on its own, I’ll pay a visit to Roi, Earnest and Kris. They could still possibly be in their homes. Before a whole month passes, I’m gonna go there with a few people to check on them. I was supposed to go to Kaley’s place too but luckily we met at the airport.” I said.

“But what happened here?” he gave a smile to both of us while he’s smiling from ear to ear.

I retold the story with Kaley and she added a few from her perspective. The expression of the two changed a lot of times and I can still sense their solemn expression.

“So, you guys are together now then?” he asks while he made a hand gesture.

I smiled but I looked at Kaley, waiting for her to answer for us. She gave a blush but the silence was more than enough of an answer.

He was about to jump for joy but we both stopped him. We shushed him and then we explained that we haven’t told everybody yet.

“But why?! These things should be celebrated! The f.u.c.k are you two on about?!” he whispered loudly.

“Just keep quiet until everyone notices it eventually yeah?” I said.

“I agree, I don’t like on announcing stuff like this publicly…” Kaley said shyly.

“But damn, it took you guys a long time. I really thought you guys would hit it off back then, you both just hit books every single day! It’s crazy!” he said.

“Hah! Remember the shy, fat kid?” I said with a raised eyebrow.

“You could’ve at least said something…” she trailed.

“Oooh~” Raphael teased.

I looked at her but she’s averting her gaze.

“Why is she not looking at me now? Am I a Basilisk or something?” I said to myself.

We talked a lot more then I introduced Carol to Oscar. Kaley had medical training but Carol would be more suited in that position though Kaley would still help on medical related things because people with that knowledge are very scarce. We’d need them more than anything, I for one only know how to apply first-aid and a few other things.

I checked the clock and it was almost time for dinner. We gathered everyone around the pool and then I helped with bringing out the food while Kaley brought the AR back to my room.

Tonight, we’re having diced tofu and beans with a tomato-based sauce. It’s something like chili but with tofu instead of meat. We ate it over rice as we always do though Oscar is eating it with a few pieces of bread.

“I really don’t get it why you guys eat everything with rice kid, it’s crazy.” Oscar said.

“It’s an Asian thing old man, though you guys always eat food with bread or potatoes.” I said.

“Well, that is true. The time I’ve been here, I’m slowly getting used to it. Though I enjoy the usual PB&J, Grilled Cheese and In-N-Out. Damn, I miss those.” he said while eating a spoonful.

“I call that a heart attack.” Kaley chimed in.

“Hah! That’s another way to call it!” he exclaimed.

“Custom made is always the best though.” I added.

“Well I don’t know how to cook like you kid!” he replied while eating a spoonful.

After a moment Derek said, “Uh, hey Sky, I think the rabbits are gonna give birth in a few days, they were already pregnant when we got them.”

Kaley’s eyes shot up and she seemed to be really excited.

“How many are pregnant then?” she asked.

“Five of them are, they would at least produce an average of 10+ babies.” he said.

Her eyes gleamed along with the others but she had a thought and she glared at me viciously.

“Why are you glaring at Sky?” Olivia said.

“He plans to cook them for our food!” Kaley shouted.

“NOOOOOOOO!!!” a few of the kids and Olivia shouted at the top of their lungs while Charlotte almost dropped her food though Chris managed to catch her hand.

I scratched my head and I said, “It’s really good though, It’s much better than chicken or pork. We could start to eat them after they reached 4 months onward.”

“Rabbits do taste good; I used to hunt them and eat them before.” Oscar added.

“I also tasted one, It’s really good!” Derek also chimed.

The looks they gave us is priceless. I’m suddenly the villain after I mentioned that we need to eat them. I thought of something then I had a grin.

“Why are you smiling now?” Kaley asked.