21. Saving or not saving?

While the preparations started in the Aislin country shelter, the world started getting crazy.

The zombies became ferocious in just a matter of days.

Emma Thompson was not a sain. There are governments and armies. Why should she rush out and save people if there are enough forces around the country?

She ordered a scan of nearby cities and reports about happenings there. When the zombies start appearing near then she will start acting, but not yet.

On the main screen were five people talking to her, the mayors from surrounding five cities.

''Miss Thompson you cant do that. You can't deny us entry to your shelter.'' Yelled the man that was the main reason she was called lunatic.

Emma just calmly looked at him. ''I can. The Aislin country has absolutely nothing to do with you people. I warned all of you a long time ago. You could have prepared for this on time. Why should I help out now.''

''If you don't help us we will...'' He pointed finger at her.

She cut his dialogue. ''... Do what? Attack me? I can just drop a bomb on your place and nothing can MAKE me do anything. Do not give nay treats to my citizens I am not that kind to let it pass easily.''

Her cold answer made them all shiver.

The older lady that always seemed amiable tried to give her a smile. ''We don't want to argue with you. We just want to save as many people as possible.''

Emma opened her pad and started recounting. ''Each of your towns has shelters for at least 30 % of citizens. Rest can go and hide in private shelters that you have in your estates.''

The woman's eyes constricted. ''I have no idea what you are talking about.''

On Emma's face a slightly cynical smile appeared. ''You bought the estate a few years ago. That place had military facilities that are ten times the size of my shelter. You can't tell me you don't have enough space for everyone.''

Her face darkened and her screen turned off. Emma just chuckled and looked icily at the rest of them.

''Each city has shelters. You might be not able to save them all, but do your best to save as many as possible. Do not try to drag me into it. Understood?''

One by one turned off accept one was left.

Old man with scrunched eyebrows sighed. ''We do have couple shelters but they are so outdated and old. And we do not have big shelter for the rest of the people.''

She nodded and then started tying. ''You don't have but there was a huge station for the development of chemical weapons not far from town. I can see their plans. They had huge underground spaces that are not used yet. It was I suppose meant to store the chemicals later on, but as it was just built there is nothing inside. They have their own power field and space is large enough to hide a bunch of people. It has seven levels and some of the levels can be filled with food and water. If you use the police force and civil army you can fill the underground space with necessities and then just gather as many people as possible inside. I can send yous some of my ideas on how you can turn it into a simple shelter in the next 24 hrs.''

He nodded. ''Then do that, please. We really can use any idea now.''

She was satisfied with his response. ''I can't promise anything. And I will tell you just this. I will send my people and get as many farmers that cant escape to town into my shelter. I can't take everyone in so I hope you will hurry and gather people as soon as possible. The virus will reach our place in about 72 hrs. Hurry.''

He nodded and the screen went off.

Emma stretched a bit and then smiled at people that looked at her.

''Keep eye on zombie tide I will go up and see the commander. Let me know if there are any strange occurrences.'' Everyone nodded and continued to work while slight music was in the background.

It was Emma's idea. It was horrible outside but inside it was as peaceful as possible. She wanted them to do their duty relaxed and with little stress as possible in the current situation.

When she stepped out at the first level she saw about fifty soldiers standing in front of the commander and listening to his orders.

She already told him she was on her way so he gathered some of the ablest ones he trusted.

They saluted and she just smiled at them. ''At ease. I am happy you all choose to change the uniforms into a new one.''

One of the soldiers opened his mouth as she was actually open to hearing their words.

''Mam, this uniform feels so light. But it is warm in coldness and cold in the heat. I am just worried about endurance.''

Emma just chuckled. 'Ýou mean you are worried about some of those zombies bite you or scratch you?''

He scratched his head and nodded.

She looked at everyone and saw them thinking the same. ''I had extreme test with these materials. Actually, before this started I already tested this as I wanted to use the material to sell it to army and space travels. I could have become richer at that time, don't you think?''

They gasped while she continued. ''This is not only durable, it has many other functions. Like the regulation of body temperature, shielding from all kinds of attacks, radiation and many other things. The nanotechnologies of the new century changed by the day. I used a huge amount of resources to find the perfect material and now we all will wear it for our protection.''

She pulled a bit around her neck and small cover could be seen. She pulled it over her head and only the eyes nose and mouth were free. She put full face masc against the viruses and smiled.

then she took it off and then the hat again while the uniform changed normal again.

''Actually, you can pull it over your mouth and eyes as well but the visibility is quite small. I am trying to find way to extract something else and find a way to make visors so you all could walk around and with full-body cover.'' She saw them discussing and then the boy from before chuckled.

Mario snapped at him. ''Sean!''

Sean stopped immediately while his mouth had still curve with laughter. ''Sir I just imagined the aliens in old movies.''

Emma's eyes constricted. ''Uhm...I had that idea from movies actually.''

They stared at her and then laughed as well. ''Mam, from now on we are Alien country, not Aislin country.''

She laughed with them and just waved her hand. ''I don't care as long we can survive a long time.''

Slowly the laughter died out as they realized the situation again.

Emma just chuckled. ''It hit you now? hmm?''

They nodded while now Mario started laughing.

She just poked his arm and shook her head while she seriously now looked at them.

''We have ten helicopters. In each helicopter five people. Go and get the farmers in surrounding villages. I will give you their positions. Put the full gear on and save as many people as you can.''

the saluted and put the covers, facemasks and guns.

One buy one helicopter rose in the air and went out to different positions.

A deep voice sounded behind her. ''How many people can we save?''

She turned her face and shook her head. ''City can handle one million people, but it would cause many troubles. That is the reason I denied to help cities. They wouldn't help villagers anyway.''

He nodded. ''You are right. They will have enough pain even to save those in cities.''

They turned their eyes back to the sky and saw the helicopters disappearing in distance...