Kapitel 164: Through Rough Times - A Zombie Apocalypse Adventure [a collab TL by Gillan1220 and Ukron]
Link: https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/through-rough-times-a-zombie-apocalypse-adventure-a-collab-tl-by-gillan1220-and-ukron.463309/
Through Rough Times
A Zombie Apocalypse Adventure
Genre: Horror/Adventure/Drama/Friendship/Romance/Tragedy
https://youtu.be/jdXmLIGpkqs
There's no reason, there's no rhyme
I found myself blindsided by
A feeling that I've never known
I'm dealing with it on my own
Phone is quiet, walls are bare
I drink myself to sleep, who cares?
No one even has to know
I'm dealing with it on my own
I got way too much time to be this hurt
Somebody help, it's getting worse
What do you do with a broken heart?
Once the light fades, everything is dark
Way too much whiskey in my blood
I feel my body giving up
Can I hold on for another night?
What do I do with all this time?
LANY - Malibu Nights
Date: October 12, 2018
Location: Los Angeles, California
Two friends sat in a bar. One of them seemed pretty beat. "She dumped me yesterday man." Gillan sulked as he chugged the beer on his mug.
"Who?" Asked his friend Mike Riviera.
"Kimberly. She finally did it. Declared Clyde her 'boyfriend'. Saw it from her Instagram stories. Don't know if it is legit that they are together but I'll assume the worse. I already have been anticipating this since July when I saw they were getting closer and closer while she kept on making excuses that she could not meet me. Yes we met in a Korean Restaurant last August 29 but it was more of a send-off ceremony since she and Clyde started 'dating' but mate tell you what, it still has an impact." The 22 year old said, as he poured more beer on his mug.
"I'm so sorry to hear this Gill." Mike replied. "The last time I tried hitting on a girl, she broke my heart. Funny thing, her name also started with a K."
"Welp, that makes the two us. Cheers!" Gillan sarcastically said as both of them toasted in memory of the ones that got away.
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Date: October 12, 2018
Location: Venice Beach, Los Angeles, California
Gabrielle walked with her boyfriend Charles in the sprawling beach walk of Venice. The place was lined up with shops, stalls, and souvenir stands along with trendy teens, tourists, and young adults. It was the perfect date for the young couple, having graduated this year with a degree in accountancy and having passed the board exams last May. She was now a CPA and moved on the next phase of life: work.
For Gabrielle, it was the happiest moment of her life. Having rid of that asshole boyfriend she had the previous and whom she had dated for 11 months before breaking up, it was a sign of moving on. This newer guy, who happened to be her classmate in college as well, was nicer and kinder.
As they walked, they noticed one homeless man appearing pale and greyish clutching a wound in his arm. By instinct, the pair moved away from the hobo. "Must have been involved in an altercaration." The guy said as he circled his arm around Gabrielle's shoulder. "Let's not get to easy with these folks, Gabrielle." He said. True, Los Angeles was full of freaks and dangerous people.
The pair continued to walk and take pictures in this iconic area facing the Pacific Ocean. The sunset was beautiful. Using her GoPro, Gabrielle took a selfie of both of them with the background of the sunset. "This would be go Coupled by 9GAG on Instagram tonight." Gabrielle said as she kissed her boyfriend on the lips.
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Date: October 12, 2018
Location: Los Angeles Police Department Main Headquarters
SWAT officer Francis Cunningham donned his tactical vest and placed ten 30-round STAGNAG magazines for his HK416 and five mags for his Glock 17. He had checked his gear since they were out to be deployed to South Central Los Angeles where gangs of African Americans and Latinos have began fighting again.
Minutes later, he along with his fellow SWAT officers assembled at the back of an armored van where Commander Miller[1] was briefing them on the situation.
"Alright men, so apparently, things have gone to shit in South Central. Residents are reporting of melee battles between Latino gangs and African American gangs. We've been tasked to provide backup for the LAPD riot officers. Reports are 10 have been killed in the violence, cars have been set ablaze, while several shops have been looted. I ask you guys to stay sharp and look at each others back. Am I clear?" The commander said.
"Sir yes sir!" The men shouted in unison.
"Good. Now we take the streets from these lowlife bastards." The commander muttered.
There were a total of two SWAT vans accompanied by five police cruisers backed by a police helicopter for air support. The convoy sped through the busy streets of Los Angeles, their red, white, and blue neon lights flashing the scene as onlookers watched the speeding law enforcement vehicles race down the road.
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Date: October 12, 2018
Location: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
21 year old Spencer Logan from Chicago to attend a pinball convention held at the convention center this month. This was his hobby since he was kid. In addition, he loves arcade games. Back home, he has two pinball machines, including The Simpsons, and Konami's obscure horror arcade shooter called Evil Night (which is basically a rip-off of The House of the Dead). He also scored on of the highest in The House of the Dead back in one of the arcades in Illinois.
Arriving at his hotel, Spencer was excited to see his fellow competitors and explore the city's famous landmarks. He was also excited to see one of his friends in the Marines, Trevor Allen, who was stationed at Camp Pendleton down in San Diego.
"Welcome to the West Coast, Spencer." He told himself, since the liberal culture of the Western Seaboard was distinctively different from back in the MidWest.
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Author's Notes:
[1] Commander Miller is based on this flash game called Days 2 Die 2: The Other Side.
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