Vivere Militare Est

Selena Araceli Lopez Seventeen • Fulton High Senior ❝ This is the way the world ends; not with a bang or a whimper, but with zombies breaking down the back door.❞ Status: living, uninfected Family: location unknown Weapon[s]: kitchen knife

[warrior-alexis]

I am not sure how I feel. I still keep telling myself things can’t be so bad outside, but I keep losing hope every day. I’m afraid that something bigger is going on this time. I am trying to stay ‘strong’ for my dads and Rachel. They are already freaked out enough about all of this. I can’t go all crazy either…

And wait, your dad is outside? 

[selxpez-blog]

Everything feels so surreal, but we all do need to keep strong. It’s horrible what’s happening but I can’t let myself lose hope. You shouldn’t either. Things can’t continue this way. They just can’t. Something has to be done. Someone, somewhere should have some idea on how to get things under control. Yeah, he is... was. I don’t even know anymore. I haven’t been able to get a hold of him. At least you’re still with your family, right? You’re all safe?

[foreverchangingmadi]

This is ridiculous.

[foreverchangingmadi]

I went out a couple of days ago with Puck because I couldn’t stand not knowing answers anymore. I didn’t get any but I did almost get blown up. Go figure that would be just my luck but thankfully I’m fine. I’m sorry your dad is missing, has anyone had any ideas of where he might be or last was? I know. It’s the worst feeling in the world and I feel like I’m going to be sick to my stomach whenever I think about it. I know. There are zombies outside, like one or two but I’ve seen them. I don’t understand, this stuff isn’t supposed to be real. It isn’t but apparently we just can’t know anything.

[selxpez-blog]

If it helps any, I’m rather glad you didn’t get blown up. All I know is that he got a call about an emergency. He didn’t say much about it, simply rushed out the door. I haven’t heard from him in too long, not for lack of trying. This really can’t be possible. Zombies shouldn’t exist. This is the stuff of horror movies, how can this be our lives now? I want to believe that everything will be resolved in one way or another but I have this horrible feeling that this may be just be the beginning. I hope you’ve found a place to be safe.

[grantevns]

Games can prepare you for a lot of stuff and amp you up too! If I’m stuck inside, what’s better to do then play some video games? How have you been keeping busy?

[selxpez-blog]

Have the games really prepared you for all of this, all of the chaos? If so then I wish I was more of a gamer because I’m running blind here. I don’t really know what to do with myself during all of this.

[roderickssanctuary-deactivated2]

Which hospital is he working at? and no, nothing from my mom yet either..

[selxpez-blog]

Emory, actually. He got out not long before they closed it down. I don’t know why they called him away but now I’m really worried. There’s no way to get a hold of him now. No way to really get a hold of most of my family. All of this feels like a bad dream and I desperately want to wake up. I hope you and your family are doing better than mine is.

[nelliefrittata-blog]

I don’t have his phone number, but even if I did, there’s no reason he’d actually answer. I tried calling out to him, but I was too afraid about making too much noise and he didn’t seem to be able to hear me. I think I’m going to call the police.

[selxpez-blog]

I hope you managed to get your neighbor some help. I know we don’t really know each other, but are you okay? There’s a lot of bad things going on and I just wanted to make sure that you were safe. You don’t happen to have Adrian with you, do you? I haven’t heard from him and it has me worried.

[selxpez-blog]

What is your character wearing?

Selena is wearing torn jean shorts, a black tank top, old leather biker boots and a green, spiked military jacket.

Does your character have anyone with them? If so, tell us who so we will be prepared.

She is alone, having been separated from her family in the chaos.

Does your character have any weapons or objects to protect themselves with?

Though she didn’t manage to escape her home with any weapon of sort, a ‘helpful’ neighbor shoved a kitchen knife into her hands before herding her away from her home in search of shelter.

[selxpez-blog]

TEXT MESSAGES ✉ SELANA

SELENA: Where are you? I've been looking for you for an hour. Please tell me you didn't go back home.

[nelliefrittata-blog]

Our house is on a hill and on Wednesday and Thursday, we had a really good view of of the military people darting around downtown. After all the noise, it’s been really quiet over here. This morning, the next door has been acting slightly odd, though. He’s out of his house and pacing around on top of his roof. I don’t know what he’s doing… I wonder if I should go out and see what he’s doing?

Will update when I know more. 

[selxpez-blog]

I think it’s nice that you’re concerned enough to consider going over to check on him, but do you think it’s a wise thing to do? It may be quiet now but who knows if or when it could start up again. Have you tried calling him? Maybe that’ll get him off his roof long enough for you to find out what may be going on.

[grantevns]

I’ve been playing nonstop Dead Rising 2 for like three days straight. I’m getting myself totally ready and prepared for whatever’s going to come. 

[grantevns]

[selxpez-blog]

How a game could prepare someone for anything is beyond me, but at least you’ve found yourself something to do during all of this.

[theadriananders-blog]

In the midst of all of this chaos, it is still Easter Sunday, therefore, Happy Zombie Jesus day, guys and gals. Time to go trash Blaine’s room with Easter grass while he’s in the kitchen. Did anyone do anything to celebrate although we’re all under house arrest?

[selxpez-blog]

Zombie Jesus day? It’s good to know you’re finding some way to keep yourself entertained through all of this. I had completely forgotten about Easter. Hard to keep track when your mind is somewhere else, I guess. You did have fun, right? Didn’t annoy your brother too much, did you?

[warrior-alexis]

I think it is. She wasn’t always too happy about me being into material arts, but she was glad I am not a Broadway freak like my dads and Rachel.

I guess I am doing fine. Things are so weird though. I feel like this might be worse than I thought. I can’t go out anymore and the streets are empty. 

[selxpez-blog]

Not everyone has the same views on things. I’m sure she simply didn’t like the idea of you possibly getting yourself hurt. It really does seem to be worse than the news let on. How’re you holding up during all of this? I’m trying to keep calm, or as calm as I can be knowing that my dad is out there, but it’s not easy, you know?

[selxpez-blog]

TEXT MESSAGES ✉ ADRELENA.

ADRIAN: I mean, yeah, of course I was worried about you. I care, you know? It's okay. I understand. Things have been rough around here too. My parents went to visit my brother and because of whatever it is going on, they've been unable to get back to Atlanta and I think it has me spooked. Blaine, more than me, though. So, I'm trying to keep his mind off it by annoying him. Because that's what a dedicated twin brother does, right? I'm safe. Just bored out of my mind.

SELENA: I know how easy it can be to worry about them when you can't be sure what's going on with them, but try thinking of it as a good thing. Sure, they can't get back here but at least they're out of the war zone. With any luck everything will cool down in the next few days and they'll be able to come home. I do understand your concern, I do. At least they're safe. My dad is actually out there. Somewhere. I haven't heard from him in days. A distraction is always good. Even if it comes in the form of annoyance. Better safe and bored than in the line of danger, right? I wouldn't want you to be out there in all of that. Who knows what's really going on.

[bullriding-puck-deactivated2016]

‘Sup bitches

[bullriding-puck-deactivated2016]

Can’t control it, but the ladies dig it so we’re good. 

I may not have your sister’s psychic Mexican third eye, but my gut hasn’t let me down. Your Abuela sounds like such a badass, not gonna lie. So there’s no spice in all this niceness?

[selxpez-blog]

I would question your taste in women if they easily fall for that, but seeing as my sister appears to be one of them I will have to say you have impeccable taste.

But nothing beats the Mexican third eye. She really is. It can be a little scary at times but admirable none the less. I am a Lopez so there definitely has to be a little spice in me. For the most part, I’m pretty nice.

[caitlinxfrost-blog]

Woah

[caitlinxfrost-blog]

I mean like, recently, before this. Like if somewhere’s been painting a big red target on us or whatever. Or if we’ve been arguing over boring important government things somewhere. Wait, do you call it arguing when countries are disagreeing?

I was this morning but not downtown. Def not going back that way. 

[selxpez-blog]

I don’t think anyone really knows. Only those that are out there trying to get things under control. At this point I’m less concerned about why and more about when it’ll be safe to leave our homes. It’s always a possibility. I think it would be arguing no matter who it is that’s disagreeing.

I haven’t even dared to leave my house since they told us all to lock ourselves in.

[foreverchangingmadi]

This is ridiculous.

[foreverchangingmadi]

I’m trying. It feels like the biggest problem in the world, I mean it is the biggest problem in the world but I feel like the smallest person because I don’t know what I can do about it. My sister is a panicking mess and I’m trying to get some answers but the plan is for me to go out today and try to find some. How are things for you?

[selxpez-blog]

I hope that you didn’t go out into all of that chaos and are safe at home. I know it would be great to get some answers but going out there may not be the best way to go about it. My family’s a mess. I think a lot of people are. My dad hasn’t been in contact for a few days and it’s making everyone really tense around here. All of this is just horrible. I wish they’d at least let us all in on what’s going on. Especially with those that aren’t home at the moment. I just want to know that people are safe. Is that too much to ask?

[roderickssanctuary-deactivated2]

I hope you hear from your dad again soon.. What does he do? If I may ask..

[selxpez-blog]

He’s a doctor, actually. I’m really starting to worry now. I haven’t heard from him in days. Have you heard from your mom?

[roderickssanctuary-deactivated2]

I guess I can finally say I truly understand that phrase.. 

Have you heard anything from your dad since he left? and you’re right.. My mom is the type who would tell us not to worry about her, that she can handle herself.. 

[selxpez-blog]

Not really. When he left, it sounded urgent. He has to be really busy. With all the gunfire, I can only imagine how many people would need people like our parents to help. See, she wouldn’t want you to worry this much. I know it’s only natural but maybe you should just give it a little more time.