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00:00No one sees a coming. This may be humanity's last new year ever.
00:03A sudden contamination hits the water supply. Mutated, deformed humans run wild.
00:08But Noah's Ark, ship my crew and I are on, is trapped at the port amid the chaos.
00:12We must face this fight for survival. It's another new year holiday.
00:16Most of Baywater Port's workers leave early, 3 p.m.
00:18A couple of co-workers and I are planning, where to grab drinks tonight.
00:21In the city, my civil worker cousin suddenly calls.
00:24Morris, listen to me, there's something wrong with the city's water supply.
00:27Many have turned rabid after drinking it, biting others.
00:30Find a safe place and hide now.
00:32Whatever you do, do not go outside.
00:34I'm utterly confused.
00:35James, that's ridiculous.
00:37How is water pollution linked to rabies?
00:39Trust me, it's really serious.
00:41Before I can ask more, the call cuts.
00:43I put down my phone.
00:45Beside me is my co-worker, Benjamin Mackey.
00:47We all call him Benny.
00:48What's up?
00:48My cousin says, something's happening in the city.
00:51He says we should hide.
00:52My crush is standing on the other side.
00:54Susie Powell, the warehouse quality inspector.
00:56Morris, is your cousin trying to get you, to bring a girlfriend back for the holidays?
01:00I shake my head, unease stirs inside me.
01:02But the dock outside looks calm.
01:03So, I don't think much of it.
01:05For triple overtime pay, the three of us still choose to stay.
01:08We wait for the last cargo ship, Oceanic, to dock.
01:11By evening, the massive Oceanic slowly docks.
01:13After rushing paperwork, the crew quickly scatter.
01:16To head home, the three of us board the deck.
01:18We prepare to start inventory checks.
01:20Benny looks at the rows of containers.
01:21He grumbles under his breath.
01:23Benny, think of the bonus you'll get from this job.
01:25Let's go.
01:25Go to the cockpit and check the list first.
01:27Just as we step into the cabin corridor, a piercing scream erupts from the dock.
01:31My heart jolts.
01:32I rush to the porthole and look out.
01:34A dock worker in the distance moves oddly.
01:36He tackles another man, and violently bites his neck.
01:38People around them see it.
01:39They flee in panic.
01:41Susie sees it too.
01:42Her face turns pale with fear.
01:43What is that?
01:46My mind explodes.
01:47James' warning was real.
01:49Zombies.
01:49I quickly close the hatch doors, and pull up the gangway ladder.
01:52Benny reacts quickly.
01:53He sprints toward the control room.
01:55Susie and I crank the winch together.
01:57The heavy steel gangway slowly rises.
01:59It lifts off the ground.
02:00Almost at the same moment, Benny slams the control to close the watertight hatches.
02:04Heavy steel doors shut one by one, sealing us off from the outside world.
02:07After that, the three of us collapse on the floor.
02:10Our backs are drenched with cold sweat.
02:11We'll stay here for now.
02:13Things outside won't calm down anytime soon.
02:15Oceanic is a massive cargo ship.
02:17We're now trapped in the crew living quarters.
02:19After lowering every porthole blackout shade,
02:21only emergency lights glow inside.
02:23We don't know what's going on outside.
02:25We can't just sit and wait.
02:26We search the crew quarters first.
02:28We find the galley and storage rooms.
02:30Food supplies are limited.
02:31It's roughly enough to last the three of us for half a month.
02:34That's all we have.
02:35Susie rubs her stomach.
02:36I rummage the storage room to find several packs
02:38of instant noodles and toss them over,
02:40chewing on the dry noodle blocks.
02:42I think of how to survive next.
02:43We've locked every entrance ourselves.
02:45Safety is secured for now,
02:47but food and water will run out.
02:48Benny takes a sip of water.
02:49If only we could open those cargo containers.
02:52There are all kinds of survival supplies and canned food.
02:56Benny's words wake me instantly.
02:57I jump to my feet.
03:01That's right, the containers.
03:02We have a whole ship full of cargo.
03:04We immediately grab the packing list and crowbars.
03:06We head to the deck.
03:07From the distant city,
03:09faint screams and sirens can be heard.
03:11On the dock, several zombies wander aimlessly.
03:13Which one should we open first?
03:14Let's open this one.
03:15I point to a container marked,
03:17Imported Decor.
03:17Benny grabs hydraulic pliers and cuts the lead seal.
03:21The three of us open the heavy doors.
03:22A blast of cold air hits us.
03:24The sight inside makes our eyes widen.
03:26Boxes of frozen beef,
03:27Imported seafood,
03:28Various frozen foods.
03:29Morris, we can even have beef stew tonight.
03:32Susie lifts out a box of beef.
03:34I laugh and say,
03:35Not yet.
03:36Record everything first.
03:37Pass me the packing list.
03:3920 boxes of imported frozen beef.
03:41One box, temporarily borrowed.
03:42I see their confused looks and explain.
03:44If order returns someday,
03:45We must return this to the cargo owner.
03:47Or compensate for the full price.
03:49We're borrowing, not stealing.
03:51Benny and Susie nod.
03:52I glance toward the shore.
03:53There are more zombies wandering around now.
03:55They seem to notice people on this brightly lit ship.
03:59I signal Susie and Benny.
04:00We quietly move the food to the freezer in the mess hall.
04:03Susie volunteers to handle the cooking.
04:05She prepares a delicious beef stew.
04:06The three of us sit around the table.
04:08My feelings for Susie become more obvious.
04:10But I only scratch my head awkwardly.
04:12I guess we're bonded for life now.
04:14After dinner, Benny and I patrol the ship again.
04:16We confirm everything is safe.
04:18Though unease lingers in my chest.
04:19I don't want to raise tension.
04:21I remind them to watch out for strange sounds.
04:23Tonight, we'll try to get a restful sleep.
04:25Unexpectedly, at midnight, urgent knocking suddenly wakes me up.
04:29I instinctively reach for the fruit knife under my pillow.
04:31It turns out to be Susie's voice.
04:33I rush to open the door.
04:34Susie is clutching her blanket.
04:36Terror is written all over her face.
04:37I already like Susie.
04:38Now, my protective instinct grows.
04:40I pull her into my arms.
04:42I listen carefully.
04:43There seems to really be something there.
04:44It's moving toward my cabin door.
04:47I see Susie dozing off in my arms.
04:50I pull her to sit on the bed.
04:51Tonight, you sleep in my bed.
04:53I'll sleep on the floor.
04:54With me here, I'll keep you safe.
04:56As I was about to lay bedding on the floor.
04:58Susie grabs me.
04:59All night, Susie stays hidden in my arms.
05:02During breakfast the next morning, Benny says he had a strange dream.
05:05We don't hear any sounds.
05:06But for safety, we still seal the empty cargo hold entrance.
05:10After that, I rest and check my phone.
05:12A top comment catches my eye.
05:14Zombies have degraded vision.
05:15They rely on the sound and scent of living prey.
05:17Their senses weaken and movement slows at night.
05:20Only destroying their brain can truly kill them.
05:22The comment sounds credible.
05:24I quickly form a plan with Benny and Susie.
05:26To reinforce our sea fortress.
05:28Oceanic feels safe.
05:29But the gangway remains our weak point.
05:31If mutated zombies climb aboard.
05:33It would be disastrous.
05:35From a container labeled hardware materials.
05:37We find welders, steel plates, and rebar.
05:40Ben, you worked in welding before.
05:42You're best at it.
05:43Benny welds the gangway shut.
05:44Susie and I make spike traps from rebar.
05:46Just as we think the fortress is impenetrable.
05:48A loud crash suddenly erupts from beneath the hull.
05:53Susie and Benny seem unfazed.
05:54But I sense this is the calm before the storm.
05:56To fully control our fate.
05:57We decide to open a forbidden container.
06:00The packing list labels it.
06:01Special security supplies.
06:03Hydraulic pliers cut the lead seal.
06:04The doors slowly pull open.
06:06Golden sunlight shines on rows of black blades.
06:08Our eyes widen at the cold, metallic lean.
06:11Oh my god.
06:12Did we just open an armory?
06:14Benny strokes the weapons gently.
06:15Like he's touching a lover.
06:16With these toys.
06:17Forget the zombies.
06:18Even if a gigantic monster shows up.
06:20I'd go all in.
06:21We're practically jumping with joy.
06:23In several plane crates nearby.
06:25We find field medical kits and various medications.
06:27At this moment.
06:28I feel incredibly safe.
06:30However.
06:30While checking out loot.
06:31That dull pounding beneath the hull sounds again.
06:34It's more frequent and intense than before.
06:35As if an army is crashing into our fortress underwater.
06:38What the hell is down there?
06:40Forget it.
06:40We need to quickly reinforce it.
06:42We weld the gangway shut.
06:43And install the spike traps.
06:45We must make this ship impenetrable.
06:47An iron stronghold impossible to enter.
06:49Welding sparks fly everywhere.
06:50The sound of hammering steel echoes non-stop.
06:53Suddenly.
06:53All pounding noises abruptly stop.
06:55The three of us exchange looks.
06:57We hear deafening metal twisting behind us.
06:59Horrified.
07:00We turn around.
07:00There's a giant container blocking the passage.
07:02But an arm bursts through its warped door gap.
07:04A terrifying force smashes the door open from inside.
07:07They're prying open the iron gate.
07:09Susie is standing the closest.
07:10A zombie roars.
07:11And lunges from the darkness.
07:14Just before the zombie's claws could rip out Susie's throat.
07:17Benny and I pick up our machetes.
07:18We swing at the zombie.
07:20I'll kill you.
07:20I suddenly remember the zombie's fatal weakness.
07:23Aim for the head.
07:23Black blood instantly sprays all over me.
07:25I turn and pull the trembling Susie into my arms.
07:28She finally breaks down and cries loudly.
07:30Susie clings to me tightly.
07:32Refusing to let go.
07:33I hurriedly comfort her.
07:34Susie.
07:34You're safe now.
07:35Benny and I drag the zombie's body into the freezer.
07:38After dealing with that mess.
07:39We desperately need to pump up our adrenaline.
07:41And calm our nerves.
07:42Benny's gaze lands on several cargo crates nearby.
07:45We immediately go for the drinks.
07:46We open a crate and take a look inside.
07:48It's filled with all kinds of sugary, carbonated drinks.
07:51Susie tosses me an ice cold coke.
07:53I twist the cap open and take a huge gulp.
07:55It really hits the spot.
07:56Benny downs an entire bottle of beer in one go.
07:59Then lets out a loud burp.
08:00You know what, M.O.?
08:01This feels like opening blind boxes.
08:03It's fucking awesome.
08:04In the next few crates.
08:05We find spicy instant hot pot noodle kits.
08:07Bedding supplies, and sanitary products.
08:10There's even a brand new gaming console.
08:12Just as we think our supplies are fully secured.
08:14A harsh reality suddenly looms before us.
08:18We move all supplies to the crew quarters.
08:20An empty cabin becomes our private storeroom.
08:22At night, we run power from the ship's generator.
08:25We fry up some eggs.
08:26And feast on the spicy instant hot pot noodles.
08:28But a week has passed since the zombie outbreak.
08:31The situation still looks bleak.
08:32Using the ship's satellite phone.
08:34We're barely able to contact the outside world.
08:36I call home and learn that, zombies have reached my village too.
08:39My parents follow my instructions, and seal the yard gate shut.
08:42The well and root cellar provide them with temporary safety.
08:45Night falls, holding a high-powered telescope.
08:47I observe the dock from the cockpit.
08:49Few lights remain in the city.
08:50It's dead silent.
08:5111 p.m.
08:52As usual, I keep watch in the cockpit.
08:54Susie and Benny play games in the recreation room.
08:57Suddenly, a dull thud sounds beneath the hull.
08:59Something seems to strike the ship.
09:01My heart jolts.
09:01Maybe that thing has returned.
09:03I quickly grab the walkie-talkie and shout.
09:05Benny, Susie, stop gaming.
09:07Come to the cockpit now.
09:08They hurry over.
09:09I switch on the hull surveillance feed.
09:11In the murky seawater on screen, a massive shadow darts past.
09:16In the murky water on screen, a shadow flashes past.
09:19Then, another one follows.
09:21Zombies.
09:21Susie's voice trembles slightly.
09:23It doesn't look like it.
09:24I stare carefully at the screen.
09:26Zombies shouldn't be able to swim.
09:27And look how agile they move.
09:28We hold our breath and watch.
09:30One figure drifts close to the camera.
09:31We finally see it clearly.
09:33It's a mutated fish.
09:34Multiple times bigger than a normal fish.
09:36Its eyes glow red.
09:37Its mouth is filled with sharp teeth.
09:38It slams wildly into the hull.
09:40Holy shit.
09:41The water isn't safe either.
09:42The ship's steel keeps us safe from these mutant fish.
09:44But this discovery chills us to the bone.
09:47It means we're trapped on this isolated island.
09:49In the tense silence, Susie gestures that it's time to eat.
09:52Her optimism gives me a new idea.
09:54One that could greatly improve our survival.
09:57I turn off the surveillance.
09:58My tone sounds heavy as I say.
10:00Looks like we have to prepare for long-term survival.
10:02Susie slaps her thigh.
10:03What's there to fear?
10:04We've got food, drinks, and plenty of unopened blind boxes.
10:08Let's treat it as extended paid time off.
10:10At dawn, Benny scans the deck full of containers.
10:12Supplies are ample.
10:13But our living space feels cramped.
10:15His words remind me.
10:16I check the packing list.
10:17A special label in the corner catches my eye.
10:19Showroom and furniture.
10:20We excitedly rush to find the container.
10:22We open it.
10:22Seeing what's inside.
10:24Benny and Susie practically start to drool.
10:25Various well-packed high-end furniture sit inside.
10:28Leather couch.
10:29Latex mattress.
10:30Wooden wardrobe.
10:30There are even complete sets of smart home devices.
10:33Today, we move into luxury seaview living.
10:35We pick the largest captain's cabin.
10:36And spend the entire day clearing out the old furniture.
10:39Then, we assemble the new pieces.
10:41A soft couch.
10:42A massive bed.
10:43Even a washer with a built-in dryer.
10:44Susie even finds a coffee maker and an air fryer.
10:47That night, we lounge in our new luxury suite.
10:49Using the air fryer, we make chicken nuggets.
10:51We drink cold beer.
10:52And watch movies on the projector.
10:53For a moment, we forget that an apocalypse is happening outside.
10:56If we could continue living like this, maybe it wouldn't be so bad.
10:59Benny and I exchange a look, and this piece soon shatters.
11:03In the blink of an eye, one month passes.
11:05We fully adapt to life on a ship.
11:07Every day, we maintain systems.
11:09Check supplies.
11:10Open crates.
11:10Work out.
11:11And relax.
11:12In my spare time, I watch the shore through binoculars from the cockpit.
11:15The city is now in total ruins.
11:17Today, we sort newly opened supplies.
11:19A large batch of children's clothes and toys.
11:21We can't really use these.
11:22We'll keep them for now.
11:24Who knows, we might need them in the future.
11:25Just then, static bursts through the walkie-talkie.
11:28Then, a weak voice comes through.
11:29Is anyone there?
11:30Can anyone hear me?
11:31Please, you have to save us.
11:33All three of us rush to the side of the ship.
11:35I look toward the direction of the voice with binoculars.
11:37At a dockside warehouse entrance, a man frantically waves a walkie-talkie in his hand.
11:41Behind him, a woman clutches a child.
11:43Terror fills her face.
11:44Not far behind them, several zombies claw at the metal door, scratching wildly.
11:48But that door won't hold much longer.
11:49M.O., what do we do?
11:51Susie asks anxiously.
11:52We don't know where these people came from.
11:54Zombies flood the dock.
11:55How did they even get here?
11:56If we help them, the risk is huge.
11:58I'm torn.
11:58In this apocalypse, kindness is a luxury now.
12:01But seeing the child held tightly in her arms, I finally make up my mind.
12:05Get the ship's water cannons ready.
12:07I make my decision.
12:08Susie, tell them over the walkie-talkie to run to the crane at the end of the dock.
12:11Benny, lower the suspended platform we built.
12:14The man on shore is Charlie Jones.
12:16After hearing our message, he grabs his wife, Lily, and their child, Bailey.
12:20As zombies focus on the warehouse, they dash out from the other side.
12:23Running desperately toward the crane, a few zombies spot them and immediately chase after them.
12:27Susie, fire the water cannon.
12:29I shout.
12:29The pressurized jet resembles white dragons.
12:32Water slams into the zombies, buying time for Charlie's family.
12:35They are almost at the crane.
12:36One fast zombie slips past the water jet and charges toward Lily and Bailey.
12:41Susie aims the water cannon, like a powerful white dragon.
12:44It blasts straight at the zombies.
12:46The impact sends them sprawling everywhere, buying Charlie's family precious time.
12:49They reach the crane, enduring hits without fighting back.
12:52Benny expertly works the controls and lifts the three safely onto deck.
12:55Thank you so much.
12:58Charlie immediately grabs my hand.
12:59He's too emotional to speak clearly.
13:01Lily, still holding Bailey, bows repeatedly in gratitude.
13:04The little boy, Bailey, looks about five or six years old.
13:07He stares at us, wide-eyed, curious and frightened.
13:10After the brief relief passes, I ask the most important question.
13:13How can you prove you're not infected?
13:15Charlie wastes no time.
13:16He lifts his sleeves, and Lily's and Bailey's sleeves.
13:19He quickly pulls up his pant leg too, aside from a few scrapes.
13:22There are no signs of infection or ulceration.
13:24We hid for three days, only drinking bottled water.
13:26My wife is a nurse.
13:27She knows the infection symptoms.
13:29I nod, then lead them into the cabin.
13:31We isolate them in an empty cabin for now.
13:33Susie brings toys and snacks from the storage, and gives them to Bailey.
13:36The boys' eyes light up at the figurines.
13:38However, trouble strikes at noon the next day.
13:40Charlie suddenly pounds on our door in panic.
13:42Morris, please, come check on my wife.
13:44She has a fever.
13:46The three of us feel our hearts drop.
13:48We rush into the room.
13:49Lily lies motionless on the bed.
13:51Her lips are dry and cracked.
13:52She quickly slips into a semi-conscious state.
13:54The thermometer reading shows.
13:55Her fever is climbing near 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
13:58I notice a wound on Lily's leg.
14:00I recall when they arrived yesterday.
14:01Charlie kept blocking Lily's lower body.
14:03There's a wound on her leg.
14:05Most likely a bacterial infection.
14:06Susie, keep your distance.
14:07Susie is startled by my sudden seriousness.
14:10She instinctively takes two steps back.
14:11I force myself to stay calm and ask.
14:13When did her fever begin?
14:14I turn and confront Charlie.
14:16My tone sounds unusually furious.
14:18Why did you stop us from checking her leg yesterday?
14:20Have you been hiding this from us all along?
14:21Lily was already infected by the zombies.
14:25We risked our lives to save your family.
14:27Charlie panics.
14:28His voice trembles uncontrollably.
14:29Lily is absolutely not infected.
14:31While protecting Bailey, she cut her leg on barbed wire.
14:34She would rather die herself, than ever hurt anyone else.
14:37I swear on my honor, it's only a normal wound infection.
14:39Please, I beg you.
14:40She needs antibiotics immediately.
14:42Otherwise, she might truly die.
14:44Charlie's legs suddenly give out.
14:46He actually tries to kneel before us.
14:47The tense atmosphere causes Bailey to burst into tears.
14:50I take a deep breath, and glance at Benny, who is equally conflicted.
14:53I exchange looks with Susie.
14:55Get up.
14:56We'll search for antibiotics.
14:57But let me first be clear.
14:59If that moment comes, I won't show mercy.
15:02I watch Charlie beg as Lily lies unconscious.
15:05My mind races.
15:06If she's really infected, then every one of us is in danger.
15:09But if it's just a normal fever, and we drive them away, it's the same as sending them to die.
15:13Suddenly, I remember something.
15:14Come with me.
15:15I say to Charlie.
15:16I lead him to a sealed shipping container.
15:18This container has never been opened.
15:19It's labeled, medical supplies.
15:21We noticed it during inventory earlier.
15:22We never opened it since we didn't need it.
15:24We pry open the container door together.
15:26The sight inside instantly gives Charlie hope.
15:28The door swings open, revealing boxes of medicine and medical equipment.
15:31Back in the cabin, we give Lily the medicine.
15:33We wait anxiously.
15:34Seconds and minutes tick by slowly.
15:36My heart climbs up into my throat.
15:38One hour passes, then two.
15:39Lily's fever shows no obvious drop.
15:41She's growing more delirious from the fever.
15:43Charlie's face turns paler.
15:45Benny grips the fire axe unconsciously.
15:46The atmosphere inside the cabin, feels unbearably tense.
15:49Just as I was about to make the worst decision.
15:51Susie suddenly points at Lily and screams.
15:55By evening, Lily's fever finally starts dropping.
15:58Her complexion slowly returns to normal.
16:00It's a false alarm.
16:01All of us let out relieved breaths.
16:02It turns out she caught a chill while escaping earlier.
16:04Stress and panic triggered the severe fever.
16:06One week later, the observation period for Charlie's family ends.
16:10We confirm they're not infected.
16:11With them joining us, the ship feels much livelier.
16:13Charlie, an ex-chef, runs the kitchen.
16:16Lily organizes the living area neatly.
16:17Bailey's innocent laughter, fills this doomsday arc with life again.
16:21Another month quickly passes.
16:22To give Bailey a safer environment, we decide to build a proper medical room on the ship.
16:26While moving medical supplies, we discover a massive steel door unlike any other.
16:30Deep in the crew quarters, there's a complex electrical panel on it.
16:33Beside the door, red spray paint rights.
16:35Special cargo, restricted area.
16:37Special cargo and a restricted zone.
16:39This area isn't recorded in the ship's packing list.
16:41Susie is very familiar with port operations.
16:43Charlie steps forward, and studies the electronic panel closely.
16:46His eyes suddenly light up.
16:47This lock uses military-grade encryption.
16:49Normal methods can't open it, but I think I have an idea.
16:52We stare at him, stunned.
16:53He scratches his head awkwardly.
16:55Before becoming a chef, I worked in cyber security.
16:57I enjoy this kind of stuff.
16:59Cracking this mysterious door, becomes our new obsession.
17:02Cracking the password becomes Charlie's only mission.
17:05He locks himself inside the meeting room, and routes security protocols into the main control computer.
17:09No sleep, no rest.
17:10Like a mad scientist, Susie and I handle logistics and security.
17:14Lily stays with Bailey, sorting and archiving newly found supplies.
17:17We find several crates of military rations, compressed biscuits, and a few boxes of precious dehydrated vegetables.
17:23Our food reserves are unbelievably abundant.
17:25On the third day, Charlie staggers out, with deep dark circles under his eyes.
17:29Morris.
17:30Susie.
17:31I've cracked it.
17:32We immediately rush to the door.
17:34Charlie enters a long string of commands into the panel.
17:36A sharp click sounds.
17:37The massive steel door slowly slides open before us.
17:42We gasp at the sight beyond the doors.
17:44This isn't cargo like we expected.
17:46It's a tactical armor.
17:47On the left are rows of stab-proof vests and combat helmets.
17:49There are also night vision gear and military radios.
17:52On the right holds non-lethal weapons.
17:54High voltage stun guns and tear gas grenades.
17:56There are even several net guns.
17:58Our gear just got an upgrade.
17:59My voice trembles with excitement.
18:01While we celebrate the equipment upgrade, Charlie notices blueprints on the center table.
18:04He points to a section marked in red on the plan.
18:06M-O look here at the main communication array repeater.
18:09According to these blueprints, the ship's long-range satellite system, was independently reinforced.
18:13If we can reboot it, we might be able to contact the outside world.
18:17Those words strike like lightning, hitting every one of us.
18:19It could mean finding other survivors.
18:21Maybe even official rescue forces.
18:22A spark of hope reignites inside our hearts.
18:25We decide to explore the abandoned lower decks.
18:28The map shows several unstable structures.
18:30They're extremely dangerous.
18:31I lead the team.
18:32Charlie, you handle technical support.
18:34Susie, you stay behind with Lily and Bailey.
18:36Benny, head to the cockpit.
18:37I quickly assign roles.
18:39I'm going with you.
18:40Susie steps forward.
18:41Her gaze steady.
18:41I'm strong.
18:43We could always use extra help.
18:44I look at her, and finally nod.
18:46I lead the way.
18:47Susie covers the flank.
18:48Charlie stays protected in the middle.
18:49Lily, who's now recovered, insists on joining.
18:52She guards the rear.
18:53Our temporary squad works together for the first time.
18:55Wearing our new gear, we descend the narrow maintenance corridors.
18:58I walk in front, holding a high-voltage stun gun.
19:01Susie scans dark corners using night vision goggles.
19:03The communication repeater is inside a dusty machine room.
19:06The door is locked.
19:07But for Charlie now, it's easy work.
19:09The room is filled with sophisticated equipment.
19:11Charlie takes a deep breath, and gets to work.
19:13He cleans wiring, reboots, and debugs the system.
19:16An hour later, as Charlie enters the final code, the cockpit's main communication screen lights up.
19:20Benny's excited voice comes through the walkie-talkie.
19:22Benny, it's working.
19:24We rush back immediately.
19:25Everyone gathers before the cockpit screen.
19:27After a series of crackling static.
19:29A cold, emotionless AI female voice.
19:31Sounds from the speakers.
19:33We all hold our breath, staring at the screen and listening to the voice.
19:36It's not a call for help, nor a conversation.
19:39It's a looped recording.
19:40Global water systems contaminated by an unknown bio-agent.
19:43Codename, Mudflow.
19:45Exposure causes irreversible mutation.
19:47Within 3 to 5 minutes.
19:48Repeat.
19:49This is not a drill.
19:50All survivors must locate sealed water sources.
19:53And await rescue.
19:54The recording ends with a date.
19:55Three months ago, our newly ignited hope is instantly extinguished.
19:58It turns out the official warning came long ago.
20:00But it was buried in the chaos.
20:01We're not the first survivors.
20:03Just the forgotten ones.
20:04The room falls silent.
20:05I see Susie's crushed expression.
20:07My heart also sinks.
20:08The world has forgotten us.
20:10Suddenly, Charlie points to the corner of the screen.
20:12A faint blinking icon.
20:13He says shakily.
20:14Wait.
20:15This is the server log.
20:16The recording loops for 3 months.
20:18But 3 days ago, an external signal tried to connect here.
20:21It failed.
20:21The discovery of an external signal.
20:23Pulls us from our deep despair.
20:24This means someone else is out there.
20:26Some organizations are still operating.
20:28We're not alone.
20:29From that day on.
20:30I start training all of us with brutal discipline.
20:33If we want to stay alive.
20:34And wait for that signal to appear again.
20:36We have to become stronger.
20:37I blow a whistle I find in a crate.
20:39No arguing.
20:40Oceanic's wide deck becomes our gym.
20:42Susie, Benny, Charlie, and Lily complain non-stop.
20:45But our physical exhaustion.
20:46Dulls the confusion in our minds.
20:48We start learning how to use the stun guns.
20:50How to set up cordons.
20:51How to move together in darkness using night vision gear.
20:54Our makeshift family.
20:55Somehow fuses into a real team.
20:56Days pass in sweat and support for each other.
20:58We are no longer just waiting around helplessly.
21:00Instead, we chase that small, distant hope.
21:03We make every possible preparation.
21:04The ship's public address system suddenly starts by itself.
21:07A clear, commanding voice blasts out.
21:09Attention, all survivors.
21:11The government has developed a cure for the zombie virus.
21:13Tomorrow, the entire city will be sprayed from the air.
21:16All survivors must seal doors and windows.
21:18Stay inside and wait for further instructions.
21:20We all freeze in shock.
21:22I repeat.
21:23Attention, all survivors.
21:24The grilled meat in our hands falls, but we don't notice.
21:27It's finally over.
21:28Then he punches the railing in excitement.
21:29His eyes turning red.
21:31I look up toward the porthole.
21:32Several drones with loudspeakers fly past.
21:34Out in the distant city.
21:35Other survivors stick their heads out of windows.
21:37Waving and cheering.
21:38I can't believe it.
21:39Doomsday is finally coming to an end.
21:41But does our story really end this easily?
21:43Two months later.
21:44Water, power, and internet are mostly restored.
21:47Social order rebuilds under military protection.
21:49We steer the oceanic under guidance.
21:51Slowly entering a designated safe harbor.
21:53Benny, Susie, and I preserve all ship supplies.
21:56For that merit, we receive recognition.
21:57When it's time to part ways, Charlie and his family come to see us off.
22:01Morris, Benny, Susie, we will never forget the kindness you've shown us.
22:06Charlie's eyes turn red with emotion.
22:08Bailey hugs a plushie almost as tall as him.
22:10He runs up and tilts his head at me, like he has something very important to say.
22:13Mr. Cruise, this is for you.
22:15I'm an adult now.
22:15I don't need toys anymore.
22:17You should keep it.
22:17At that moment, Lily pulls out a bright red banner and slowly unfolds it before us.
22:21Thank you, Apocalypse Arc, for lending a helping hand.
22:24Your kindness will always be remembered.
22:26Staring at the banner, I recall everything from these past months.
22:29All our emotions swirl together.
22:30Bailey suddenly spreads his arms and makes a small request.
22:33Mr. Cruise, can I hug you?
22:35Bailey keeps his arms open wide.
22:37I freeze for a brief moment, then crouch down.
22:39Right then, I pull him tightly into my arms, quietly wiping tears from my eyes.
22:43Sunlight spills across the deck.
22:45Warm and dazzling.
22:46After surviving this post-apocalyptic reunion, nothing feels more precious than the smiles.
22:50On the living faces around me.
22:52On the third week after order is restored, a disaster recovery office is formed at Baywater
22:56Port.
22:56I carry a thick folder, and step into the general manager's temporary office.
23:00The folder contains one week of work by Susie and me, listing all supplies used on Oceanic.
23:05Every borrowed item, from crates of beef to a single bottle of soda, is recorded in full
23:09detail.
23:09The general manager, Grant Lewis, is a man in his 50s.
23:12He takes the folder, and looks at me, confused.
23:14Mr. Lewis.
23:15This lists everything we used to survive, while living aboard the Oceanic.
23:18I know the cost is enormous, but I will accept full responsibility.
23:22I hope to repay it with my future salary, through installment payments.
23:25Grant looks stunned.
23:26Morris.
23:26During the disaster, I've seen people loot supplies, and use any means necessary to survive.
23:31But this is my first time, seeing someone track every bite of food, in a ledger like
23:35this.
23:35He steps closer to me, and firmly pats my shoulder.
23:38Young man, surviving matters more than anything.
23:40In those circumstances, you held on to your morals, and protected your companions.
23:44You're a hero.
23:45These supplies, will be handled by the state and insurance.
23:47The company won't charge you a single cent.
23:49On the contrary, you, Benny, and Susie saved the entire ship.
23:52We will reward you with bonuses.
23:55I walk out of the office.
23:57Susie is waiting by the dock.
23:58Well?
23:59I smile and shake my head.
24:00I repeat what Grant said.
24:02Susie lets out a long breath of relief.
24:03A bright smile spreads across her face.
24:05We walk side by side along the dock, looking at the ship that once was, our only refuge,
24:10Oceanic.
24:10Susie.
24:11I stop walking and look at her seriously.
24:13Yeah.
24:13We've faced zombies together, and in life or death moments, we trusted each other completely.
24:17My voice trembles slightly, from my pocket.
24:19I take out a small gold ring.
24:21Susie Powell, I want to spend the rest of my life, loving you, will you marry me?
24:25Tears instantly flood Susie's eyes.
24:27She cries and laughs, nodding hard.
24:29Morris Cruz, I will.
24:30I slip the small ring onto her finger, then pull her into a tight embrace.
24:33After a long while, she lifts her head from my chest, and wipes her tears.
24:37A playful smile appears on her face.
24:39Oh, right.
24:40Dear.
24:41Susie tiptoes and whispers in my ear.
24:43You can take a long break now, and take me back to your hometown, to meet my future in-laws.
24:47Good morning, subscribe.
24:47Let's talk to you.
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