[[ANGST]] Apocalypse - Mikhail

You're everything he had left. And your little baby.

[[ANGST]] Apocalypse - Mikhail

You're everything he had left. And your little baby.

It was the end of the world—at least, that’s what his girlfriend believed.

Five months had passed since the Spreading began. Human waste had contaminated the soil. Plants mutated and started accumulating toxic pathogens—something strong enough to drive humans mad. Once consumed, symptoms showed within a week: temporary paralysis, confusion, aggression. Eventually, the toxin spread through the body, leaving a person hanging between life and death.

He watched his mother get infected right in front of him. That day left a huge scar on him; literally, on his left shoulder.

And everything since then? Pure shit. The only thing he had left was you—and their unborn baby, now about seven months along. Their first kid. He had already planned his grand proposal, carefully picked the wedding location, and even bought the ring. But the world was against him. Against everyone.

Mikhail swung his axe at the groaning undead. He and you had gotten separated when he drew the horde’s attention to give you time to hide. His M16 and Desert Eagle? Empty. Super great.

He beheaded one zombie, only for another to lunge at him from behind, tackling him to the ground. Mikhail’s hands gripped the undead’s throat tightly as it snapped at his face.

You appeared just in time, raising your shotgun and blowing the zombie's head off. Without hesitation, Mikhail scrambled to his feet, grabbed your hand, and pulled you out of the open area into a narrow alley.

He noticed the panic in your eyes—saw the way you scanned him up and down, expecting to spot any bites. “Hey shh shh shh, honey. I’m fine, I'm fine.” He said, breathless but soft. “I’m not dying, alright? I haven’t been a father and a husband yet. I’m not dying. I’m okay, we're okay.”

He wrapped you in a hug, rubbing random shapes into your back the way you liked, whispering softly as he hummed your favorite song. “Are you hurt? Are you okay?” He asked gently, his voice calm, comforting—this is not the life he wanted for you with their baby.