OUTNUMBERED volume 4: A Zombie Apocalypse Series by Robert Schobernd

Author:Robert Schobernd [Schobernd, Robert]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Robert Schobernd
Published: 2015-08-28T04:00:00+00:00

The clock showed a few minutes past three when Kira and I crawled back into bed. We talked and cuddled for a while until she dozed off. I was still awake at five rehashing the new events, slept fitfully for a bit and rose at seven.

~*~*~*~

The committee members looked haggard when we met. I'd brought my coffee and one of Andrea's marvelous cinnamon rolls and finished it before Morgan wandered in last.

"The first item I want to address this morning is adding Ira as a full-time member of the committee. The continuous adaptation of the zombies to new forms makes his presence at our meetings desirable, so I move to include him. All agreed? Good.

"Last night's attack showed us two new issues. The two zombies that escaped appeared to have been new birth zombies. They were completely naked, I didn't notice any bite marks on their flesh, but it was dark. They're also the most agile specimens we've encountered. We knew from the March trip to Ames that the zombies had evolved to eat and digest human flesh. Last night taught us they now attack and eat other mammals. We lost eleven chickens, a German shepherd, and a Pit Bull last night. A mixed breed was so badly injured Ira has to put it out of its misery this morning. The only good news from last night is that the non-human animals don't turn into zombie dogs or chickens." I stopped to let that sink in as I finished my coffee. I couldn't resist a grin. "Wouldn't it be hell to be attacked by a flock of killer zombie chickens?" We had a good laugh and then got back to business. "The next question is, how do we protect the other domestic animals we have? Ideas?

John rested his forearms on the table. "I don't think it's feasible to put ten foot high chain link fencing around the barn, all of the animal shelters and the pasture acreage. Let's try reinforcing what we have instead of possibly going overboard on security. We've spoken in the past about the need to relocate our quarters when the diesel fuel to run the generators is depleted. We need to be careful that we don't invest an inordinate amount of time and labor into this place only to abandon it at some point in the future. Of course, this means no more free range foraging for the grass eating animals without armed guards nearby."

I saw Shane straighten to speak, "There's power at the barn and last year we ran a single outlet to near the hog pens. I could put motion detectors and flood lights around the pens to warn the guard towers that there's something there at night. Plus, the dogs will sound a vocal alarm if anything lurks close by."

"Any other ideas?' I asked. People shook their heads. "Alright, I'll work with Sam to secure the fencing and buildings we have animals in, and Shane will be responsible to install floodlights with motion detectors.

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