Chronicles of Survival: Chapter 4
Jake and Alice are faced with a difficult decision. They must choose between joining Dr. Zane and his Reaper or fighting against him and his tyranny. They have to weigh the pros and cons of each option and consider the consequences of their actions.
If they join Dr. Zane, they will gain immortality and power beyond their wildest dreams. They’ll be able to explore the universe’s secret and create new realities according to their wishes. They will be free from pain, fear, and death. They will be part of a new world order, where people will respect them.
However, they will also have to give up their humanity and morals. They must swear loyalty to Dr. Zane and follow his commands without question. They will have to abandon their friends, and their values, and become his tools and slaves. They will have to participate in his experiments and his atrocities and harm innocent people and creatures. They must betray everything they stand for and become what they hate.
If they reject Dr. Zane’s offer, they will remain human and loyal to their cause. They will be able to keep their dignity and their integrity and fight for justice and peace. They will be able to honor their family and their loved ones and avenge their deaths. They will be able to defend the world and its inhabitants and protect them from harm.
However, they will also have to face myriad challenges and dangers. They will have to fight against Dr. Zane and his army of infected, who are stronger and smarter than them. They will have to deal with the harsh conditions of the post-apocalyptic world, where resources are scarce, and threats are everywhere. They will have to endure pain, fear, and death. They will have to risk their lives for a cause that might be hopeless.
Jake and Alice look at each other, trying to read each other’s thoughts. They wonder what the other is thinking, and what they will do. They wonder if they can trust or betray each other.
They feel a mix of emotions: curiosity, excitement, doubt, fear, anger, sadness.
They take a deep breath and make their choice.
They both raise their guns at Dr. Zane.
“No,” they say in unison.
They fire at him with all their might.
Dr. Zane is surprised by their decision. He expected them to accept his offer, or at least hesitate. He didn’t expect them to reject him so quickly and firmly.
He tries to dodge their bullets, but he is too slow. He is hit by several shots in his chest, head, and limbs. He falls to the ground, bleeding profusely.
He looks at them with disbelief, rage, and admiration.
“You fools,” he says weakly. “You don’t know what you’re missing.”
He reaches for his wrist device, hoping to activate the Reaper and heal himself.
However, before he can press the button, Jake runs toward him and kicks the device off his wrist. He picks it up and smashes it on the floor.
The device explodes in a burst of sparks and smoke.
He destroyed the Reaper.
Dr. Zane gasps in pain and shock.
He realizes that he is dying.
He realizes that he has failed.
He realizes that he is not a god.
He closes his eyes and breathes his last breath.
Jake and Alice watch him die with relief, satisfaction, and pity.
They did it.
They killed Dr. Zane.
They stopped the Reaper.
They saved the world.
They hug each other in celebration.
They feel a surge of joy and pride.
They feel a sense of accomplishment and closure.
They feel hope for the future.
They look at each other with a smile.
They kiss passionately.
They love each other.
To be continued…