60 Accera

"Dean, I think it would be good to inform everybody about the apocalypse but anonymously? Maybe we can make it like a short story, including what would happen, about the undead, how to kill them, precautions, etc. What do you think?

"I think it's a good idea."

"Then it's up to them if they would believe it. The more it spread, the better. I don't have time, so I'll just record my voice."

"Okay, I know someone who can handle it." She made a list and held her phone. Closing her eyes and envisioning the events she wants to forget, from the moments the meteors fell, the abilities, the undead, how they could turn, how it spreads, how to kill them, evolving abilities even the undead, mutated animals and plants, sensitivity to sounds, stocking food and water, power shutdown, etc.

Uncle and Dean already heard the story, but still, the way she's telling it is like seeing it in front of them. Goosebumps and shivers crawl in their backs. She sends it to Dean, then he forwarded it along with a message.

Somewhere in the Aster Continent.

"No way! Is this for real?" He's murmuring while listening to Bella's voice for the second time. His back formed drops of sweats because he knows that his boss won't joke about this. Immediately, he converted the voice into a written file, added some pictures and effects. While doing this, he also made a male version of the voice recording, adding sound effects.

Then, he converted the written file into ebooks, pdf, and other file documents, together with the male voice recording, he then sent it back to his boss, to his comrades, and all over the world. He continued working on the voice recording, adding scenes like a movie clip. After 15 minutes, his work phone started ringing. He sighed while rubbing his eyes. "I need coffee…."

Bella and the others went directly to the airplane hangar, just like the last time. Tonight, two warehouses are full. Four houses with underwater rooms are delivered. Others are similar to past models but larger, having three to four rooms. A total of twenty floating houses!

"Uncle, you're so rich!" Her eyes are twinkling. He looks at his wife jumping like a child inspecting the goods. It's similar to her house but has three rooms.

"Do you want this one?" He hugged her from the back and whispered in her ears.

"No, anyway, the first we used is memorable to me." She blushed. Dean laughed out loud, knowing what she meant. She punched his stomach and ran away while moving everything in space.

They went to the beach house. Although it's empty, they could stay inside the space to avoid suspicions. She proposed to stay another two days and rent a villa near a mountain. Uncle Liam knew she wanted to save more animals, so he booked one, three-hour drive from the beach.

Back in Vittoria Country, a man with white hair wearing an expensive suit is sitting on his antique table. His face shows signs of aging but had sharp blue eyes that seemed to see through souls.

"Where did this come from?"

"We don't know Sir but it's spreading fast on the net."

"Do you believe it?"

"I…."

"Don't answer that…" He sighed. Vittoria's president is under pressure. His team of hackers wouldn't make this urgent report if it isn't suspicious. One of their tasks is to monitor the internet for possible threats to the country. This particular news is attention-grabbing because it appeared all over the globe simultaneously, but they can't locate the culprit.

Some treat it like a joke, but also some believe it. It's only been hours since it was spread and the people are forming groups. It's alarming because it can cause confusion that may lead to fear then panic. Panic can lead to disorder and chaos.

Upon hearing this report, it reminded him of his friend who warned him months ago that war could break out. He didn't say anything about the enemy and said it casually, so he treated it as a joke. Honestly, in this time of peace, it could still happen anywhere, anytime. But from his movements and then this news, his instincts tell him the need to visit his friend and also investigate this rumor. He prayed that this war isn't a cover-up to something more devastating.

To his surprise, the next day, a movie clip version was released. Slowly, the people calm down and treat it as a promotional video. Although it receives compliments for a good story plot, a lot of curses are also circulating because it caused anxiety. There are also fanatics of these kinds of movies who still believed it and that preparing won't hurt, so they continued to hoard food slowly. She didn't know that her bold move would save a lot of people. Right now she's clueless about all of these because of her busy schedule.

Bella is grinning when she receives good news from Drake. After months of waiting, they approved his proposal for hydroponics farming! All the military bases all over the country will start to cultivate edible plants using this method. He also received help from Aunt Deborah and her friends who were able to get sponsors increasing the initial budget. The old base where he made the trial experiment will continue to cultivate and may expand in the future.

On the way to Accera Mountain near the border of Diedra Country, the trio doubled the travel time. They couldn't help collecting plants and tasting local cuisines on the way. Every time Bella spots something interesting, they coudn't refuse her pleading puppy eyes!

So they arrived at the villa after five hours of travel. She noticed that the villas and houses are far apart from each other when they got the key from the keeper. They parked at a two-story villa with seven rooms and a large infinity pool at the back that oversee the valley between the mountains!

Bella cooked a simple dinner and released Fluffy, wolves, and hyenas. Mother bear also wants to search for her cubs, but changed her mind when Fluffy volunteered to help. It's a better idea because he can run faster in case of danger.

The house and pool are lighted, the trio is swimming and relaxing at the edge. They noticed some ruffling sounds on the trees.

"My queen!" Fluffy said happily.

"You're back already?"

"Yes, but I will leave again and come back tomorrow. I only came to guide the birds, my queen. The last time we made a commotion, this time we can take advantage of the darkness."

"Oh, that's a good idea! Direct them in the middle of the pool!" A short roar was heard that alerted Uncle Liam and Dean. Leaves from trees shook and cries of birds sounded. Slowly the flapping sounds approached the pool.

Looking at Bella who was clinging at the edge, foolishly smiling at the valley but in reality, she's moving the birds flying towards them. The owls flew to them, then disappeared. Now they know what was happening. Both of them just shook their heads, this girl, scaring the hell out of Uncle Liam.

The next day, the couple met Fluffy together with the animals at the bottom of Accera Mountain. First came wolves and more hyenas, then small-sized like rabbits, deers, fox, etc. No matter how many times, it's funny to see Fluffy on top of a hill surrounded by the newcomers, discussing rules and arrangements inside. 'What? Is that a lion and another tiger? Is it supposed to be king of the jungle?' She didn't see them clearly because of the dense trees. Well, one gaze from Fluffy is enough to scare them anyway, so it's not surprising he's acknowledged him as a leader.

They treated the trip as if they were on vacation and took the time to visit the local market and shop more seeds, plants, and animals. More rare herbs were found and varieties of mushrooms. On the way back, also ordered local cuisines in several restaurants that would be preserved in space.

The trio went to space and built more apartments made from magma. The underwater city a thousand kilometers away from Celestia is now bustling with activities. Houses don't have doors, but they made curtains from seaweeds and shells. Little mermaids are happily playing at a small park in the center of a u-shaped building on the east side. Uncle Desmond printed animal shapes playhouses like an elephant, frog, penguin, octopus, and other shapes like a mushroom, pineapple, and strawberry. It's embedded with colorful stones and white sand.

Few meters away from the castle gate is a large clam made of cement. The three-story pyramid style houses surround it, making it the center of the plaza. The shell-shaped houses are arranged in random order. It would look better if there are flowers and plants. Maybe Queen Bubbles could help her find some seaweeds so they can replant it later. The reefs she collected scattered in the sea surrounding the island.

When she discussed it with the guys, they agreed so the next day, they went back to the beach house. Arriving at noon, without wasting time, sailed to the sea. With the help of Queen Bubbles and some dolphins as guides, chunks and hills of reefs with colorful seaweeds were moved into space along with sea life hiding in it and some crawling on the seabed.

Somewhere in Aster Continent.

"Commander, are you sure we should withdraw our people?"

"Yes, we don't need them anymore."

"Excuse me for my rudeness, but it seems a little reckless to believe these rumors."

"I have this gut feeling…."

"You mean…"

Smiling creepily, "Yes, change of plans captain, our kins are coming..."