The Zombie Horde from Japan came roaring past Mia like a tidal wave, their sheer numbers and ferocity enough to completely overwhelm the enemy.
Mia turned back to glance at Chris and the others.
They were all still recovering from earlier injuries—faces pale, breath ragged, clearly running on fumes.
"Let's go. Time to head back to the shelter."
"Huh? Already?" Brandon looked surprised. "Aren't we gonna join the fight up on the mountain?"
"That's a zombie-on-zombie brawl. Not our business," Mia said flatly.
The others paused, then nodded. Yeah, that actually made a lot of sense.
So, without another word, their squad turned and started heading down the mountain.
And just like that… the crisis at the Los Angeles shelter was officially over.
...
Meanwhile, back on the battlefield in the forested hills—
