MAY 11TH, AROUND 10 AM.
what was supposed to be a quick supply run turned into a never - ending nightmare. the first horde he encountered invaded a convenience store as he browsed the sections. seb, the shop owner and another client managed to escape the attack and leave the building through the back door as the creatures dismembered three other unlucky customers. working together, they made their way through the chaotic city and found a safe place inside a self - storage facility. throughout the night, the sand manipulator made many attempts to call maestro and typhoon, with no success. days passed, and the city remained in darkness. on the third day, after a poorly slept nap, he decided to leave the hideaway and reconnect with his best friends. though it was supposed to be dawn, there was no sun. avoiding the streets, the former gymnast applied his old skills and flew through the city, moving from roof to roof, taking every shortcut that would bring him closer to his friends. he couldn't believe he was so desperate to get back to the crappy apartment he often complained about. back home, he found only an empty place. he panicked for a moment, his mind visiting the darkest places before he forced himself to snap out of it. worrying would not bring his friends back. the only thing left to do was go out there and search every corner of the city. back on the roofs, sébastien started moving, looking down at the streets, hoping to find any familiar faces. he ignored anyone in need of help. no time for that. he didn't make it very far from his apartment before a different threat revealed itself, swooping down from the skies. a bat-like creature sinking sharp claws into his shoulder, drawing blood. he was carried and tossed into a horde. right before hitting the ground, his body turned into sand and reformed afterwards, a safe distance from the zombies. shoulder still bleeding, he put on a brave face, ready to fight. he would not die on those streets.
closed starter for @halcyonsboys / arden.










