SINoZOMBIE -Banquet of the Dead- is an event in SINoALICE.
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Introduction[]
Zombie Apocalypse Survival Guide, Section One
If you get bitten by a zombie, you'll become infected.
To defeat a zombie...
Obliterate its head.
Parrah: It's June, and you know what that means? Zombies, of course! So, let's make a zombie movie!
Noya: I'm totally on board with it. I mean, I've cooked up some killer shark movie concepts in the past. We've even got zombie sharks. But... What's June got to do with zombies?
Parrah: I've been completely hooked on zombie movies lately. I just want to make a zombie movie, regardless of the month!
Noya: The timing couldn't be more perfect!
Parrah: Strike while the iron's hot and all that, right?
Noya: Sticking to a seasonal vibe is lame.
Parrah: Ah yes, zombies, the walking dead... They relentlessly feast on the living, leaving their victims half-devoured and abandoned. And once they take a bite, that person turns into a zombie too!
Noya: Causes for zombification can vary from curses to viruses and whatnot... But the real thrill of zombie movies is the fear of being attacked, and the intense human drama that unfolds along the way.
Parrah: Exactly! That's why we want to delve deep into the juicy human drama!
Noya: But who are we gonna cast this time? We've got Sleeping Beauty, Red Riding Hood, Alice, Rapunzel, and Hamelin. Can we count on them to act?
Parrah: Noya, it's not about their acting skills, it's about bringing out their potential. Like this!
Noya: Hey, what's that suspicious container you're holding?
Parrah: It's a zombie virus that Dorothy whipped up. With this, we can create real zombies and take realism to the next level!
Noya: Holy moly, you're a genius, Parrah! Lemme see!
Parrah: Hey! Watch it! This thing is hazardous, so be careful with - Ah.
Noya: What happened?
Parrah: The container just broke.
Noya: Huh?
Verse 1[]
Deep in the basement, Alice, Sleeping Beauty, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, and Hamelin found themselves lured in by the dolls, their invitation cunningly disguised as a movie shoot. As the group's representative, Alice couldn't help but grumble.
Alice: "What a nuisance."
Hamelin: "I couldn't agree more, but we're left with no choice. Look, here comes Noya."
Emerging from the shadows that Hamelin pointed towards, Noya glided eerily into view. Yet, there was an underlying unease in his movements.
Noya: "Kee... Kee-hee..."
Alice: "Noya? What's wr- AAGH!!"
Before anyone could intervene, Noya abruptly lunged, sinking his teeth into Alice's unsuspecting flesh.
Hamelin: Ah, what are these gruesome bite marks on such beautiful skin!
Sleeping Beauty: I jolted awake, startled. Alice, you alright there?
Alice: It hurts... My body... is burning up...
Red Riding Hood: Noya! If you wanna play, play with me!
Noya: Heehee... Hehee... Kee-hee-hee...
Alice: The scars... they itch... Itchy...
Rapunzel: Something's wrong with Alice!
Alice: Ngah, ahh... AAAARGGGGH...!!
Sleeping Beauty: Alice, pull yourself together. Alice!
Just as Noya was dealt a crushing blow, Alice convulsed, frothing at the mouth, and collapsed to the floor.
Sleeping Beauty: "Alice...!"
Sleeping Beauty approached worriedly. Then with hollow eyes, Alice lunged at her.
When Hamelin stopped Alice in her tracks, he realized her body had no heartbeat.
Hamelin: "Alice is... dead!"
Red Riding Hood: "How is she dead and still moving?!"
Little Red Riding Hood's voice rang out with delight.
With an eerie motion, Alice pounced at Little Red Riding Hood.
Hamelin: "She's completely lost it! Retreat!" Hamelin urgently prompted the girls, and they raced above ground.
Verse 2[]
As Hamelin and the others emerged on the surface, they were met with a chilling surprise: a group of undead creatures still moving around like Alice.
Before the astonished group was Parrah.
The group braced themselves, expecting another onslaught. But instead of attacking, Parrah tossed a book their way.
Hamelin: "Zombie Apocalypse Survival Guide?" Hamelin cocked his head puzzled.
Parrah: "I... messed up... This isn't... a movie... I'll be a... zombie too... soon... The first victims... always become... sacrifices... in movies..."
Struggling to convey his urgent message, Parrah took out their gun and shot themself in the head.
Hamelin: Zombie Apocalypse Survival Guide - Section One.
Hamelin: This part says "About Zombie Ecology".
Rapunzel: If you get bitten by a zombie, you'll become infected.
Sleeping Beauty: Great. So Alice got bitten by Noya and now she's turned into a zombie.
Hamelin: Section Two: To defeat a zombie, you must crush their head.
Red Riding Hood: Me! Me! I'll smash their heads!
Rapunzel: Section Three: Steer clear of urban areas when escaping.
Hamelin: More people mean more zombies, I guess.
Sleeping Beauty: They didn't give us any specific hideout spots, did they?
Rapunzel: Hmm, let's see... it says "shopping mall."
Hamelin: "Let's stick to the guide and make our way to the mall. I can't risk looking hideous like them."
Rapunzel swiftly intervened, as Hamelin gallantly recovered himself.
Rapunzel: "Hold on a moment! Look at this, it's highlighted in red. It says, 'There are two types of zombies: the walking kind and the running kind."
Sleeping Beauty: "Yawn... So what are the zombies around here...?"
As the group turned around, they were met with one group of zombies slowly shuffling towards them and another group charging towards them with ferocious speed.
Red Riding Hood: "We've got both. Jackpot!"
Scooping up the thrilled Red Riding Hood, Hamelin and the others sprinted off towards the mall.
Verse 3[]
The four of them sought refuge inside the mall, eliminating any zombies they found and establishing a stronghold.
"It's only us in this huge building," Red Riding Hood murmured, her gaze sweeping across the expansive floor. "Which means, everything in here is like our own personal playground!"
Red Riding Hood's eyes gleamed with excitement, causing the others to pause, lost in their own thoughts.
Hamelin: "Everything is 100% off... Such music to my ears."
Sleeping Beauty: "That bed over there would be put to better use with me in its covers..."
Rapunzel: "It feels wrong to help ourselves to all these goods... But if Hamelin says it's okay, why not?"
Hamelin: Okay, everyone. Let's split up and gather supplies. You can pick whatever you think is necessary. But, remember - Nothing too ugly or unpleasant, okay?
Red Riding Hood:Roger!
Sleeping Beauty:Yawn... Hamelin, you're like a school teacher...
Rapunzel:So reliable and wonderful.
Hamelin: I'm the oldest here, that's why I took charge. But this feeling... is surprisingly not that bad.
As the group delved into their exploration within the mall, Sleeping Beauty wasted no time heading straight to the bedding section.
Sleeping Beauty: "Hmm... These mattress springs offer better support. But the feel of that bed over there is nicer. Okay. Next."
In response to Sleeping Beauty's command, her thorns began to move about restlessly.
Elsewhere, Rapunzel was trying on various outfits at a boutique.
Rapunzel: "I wonder which outfit would catch Hamelin's eye? Men tend to appreciate a bit of skin, but there's some who prefer more modest girls. Oh, what to do?"
The two girls searched tirelessly for items that were practically irrelevant to their survival.
Verse 4[]
Hamelin found himself amidst a gleaming jewelry store.
Hamelin: "Beautiful... Even if I were to save an entire town from rats, it's unlikely I'd lay my hands on such a trove of jewels. To think these treasures are all available at a 100% discount - it truly challenges the notion of labor."
Like the others, Hamelin delighted in looting items that held little relevance to their survival.
Meanwhile, Little Red Riding Hood...
Red Riding Hood: "Guys! I found a weapons shop!"
For some inexplicable reason, the mall had a firearms store, where they managed to secure rifles and ammunition.
Perched atop the mall's roof, they began sniping the zombies outside.
Ironically, it was the little girl's typically frowned-upon aggressive nature that became the greatest asset in their fight for survival.
And within her gaze, she captured the sight of a familiar figure.
Red Riding Hood: Huh? Isn't that... Alice? It is Alice! She came over to play!
Alice: ...
Red Riding Hood: Okay! I'll be your playmate! If your head gets blown, you lose!
Alice: ...
Having thoroughly savored their exploration within the mall, the quartet assembled the supplies they individually deemed essential. Beds, clothes, jewels, and guns...
Each person's desires were vividly apparent, yet Rapunzel and Hamelin had also made a point to secure food.
Rapunzel: "I'll take charge of cooking. I may not be the most skilled, but I pour plenty of love into my dishes."
Hamelin: "Alright, then. Rapunzel, you handle that. Red Riding Hood and I will inspect our arsenal. As for Sleeping Beauty..."
Red Riding Hood: "She's sleeping."
They exchanged glances and shared a wry smile at her serene face. Meanwhile, outside, the zombies relentlessly scraped and clawed at the walls.
Verse 5[]
- 28 Days Later.
Hamelin: "It's our turn for patrol, Sleeping Beauty."
Sleeping Beauty: "Mmh... Is it that time already?"
Startled awake by Hamelin, Sleeping Beauty roused herself from the comfort of her bed.
Sleeping Beauty: I feel bad for sleeping so much.
Hamelin: "Don't be. It's necessary to keep everyone safe."
Taking over watch from Rapunzel and Red Riding Hood, the pair embarked through the dimly lit corridors of the mall.
In the midst of their plight, surrounded by zombies and facing the grim fate of having to fight for survival, the four unlikely companions had unknowingly fostered tender bonds of compassion, sprouting quietly in the shadows.
Hamelin: Today's stew was absolutely delicious.
Sleeping Beauty: Rapunzel has really honed her culinary skills. And it seems Red Riding Hood lent a helping hand today as well.
Hamelin: Oh my. How beautiful it is when we all get along...
Sleeping Beauty: ...I must admit, I've developed quite a fondness for this way of life. The outside world, well, it's a whole different story... But here, we got comfy beds, mouthwatering food, and above all else... we have each other.
Hamelin: I feel the same way. Surrounded by such beautiful folks, I find my heart strangely at ease. That's precisely why we must safeguard this modest yet exquisite paradise...
A sharp crack echoed, followed by the sound of something breaking. Quick to react, Hamelin sprinted towards the origin of the noise.
Hamelin: "Sleeping Beauty, wake up Rapunzel and Red Riding Hood!"
With those words, Hamelin set off in the direction of a swarm of zombies who had shattered the barricade and breached the glass door.
Hamelin: "I should be able to handle this much..."
Red Riding Hood: "No, it's not safe! Step back, Hamelin!"
As Red Riding Hood's warning rang out, a dark silhouette grazed Hamelin's neck.
Red Riding Hood: "Looks like I failed to finish the job..."
It was none other than zombie Alice, narrowly escaping the girl's bullet.
Verse 6[]
The once peaceful mall had now turned into a battleground, overrun by hordes of zombies.
Fending off the attacking undead, the four sprinted towards the mall's underground depths.
There, they found an array of abandoned cars.
Hamelin: "Everyone, hop in!"
Taking the driver's seat, Hamelin turned the ignition, but the engine stubbornly refused to start.
Hamelin: "Ngh! Why now of all times!"
Rapunzel: "The survival guide said something about this. The engine never starts when you're in a real tight spot!"
Just as Rapunzel finished, a dark girl swooped down right in front of her. With one sweep of her weapon, Zombie Alice sent the car roof flying.
Hamelin: So, you can not only run, you handle weapons too, Zombie Alice?!
Sleeping Beauty: She's also the one who broke through the barricades at the mall.
Alice: Ergh... Agh...!
Red Riding Hood: Make your escape while I play with her! Go!
Sleeping Beauty: No, Red Riding Hood! We should all escape together!
Rapunzel: Look out, Sleeping Beauty!
Sleeping Beauty: Huh...?
A fierce blow from Zombie Alice caused the protective thorns shielding Sleeping Beauty to burst into fragments, blown away by the impact.
Seizing this chance, the ravenous horde of zombies lunged at the little girl.
Rapunzel: "NOOOO! Sleeping Beauty!"
Red Riding Hood: "Sleeping Beauty!"
Hamelin: "Keep your filthy hands off my friend!"
Rapunzel, Red Riding Hood, and Hamelin desperately fought to rescue Sleeping Beauty from the clutches of the undead.
"This car works! Get in!"
Following Rapunzel's lead, the group hopped into the other vehicle, and ruthlessly plowed through the sea of zombies in a daring escape. Behind them, Zombie Alice gazed on with vacant, hollow eyes.
Verse 7[]
Once the group reached a zombie-free hill, they parked the car.
"I... need a nap..."
Pale and seeking relief, Sleeping Beauty stretched out on the backseat.
On her body were a multitude of bite marks.
"So, uh... What's our next move?" Red Riding Hood whispered.
No words were necessary. They all grasped the somber truth.
The next time Sleeping Beauty awakened, she would be…
Hamelin: "Well, let's ensure she's given a beautiful farewell."
Rapunzel: "Wait! Sleeping Beauty is our friend!"
Hamelin, clutching his weapon tightly, was intercepted by Rapunzel. And in that precise moment, the sleep girl's hand twitched.
Sleeping Beauty: Ugh... Agh, aaah...
Rapunzel: Sleeping Beauty! No!
Red Riding Hood: She turned into a zombie...
Hamelin: ...You two, head that way. I'll take care of this.
Red Riding Hood: No way, count me in, too.
Rapunzel: Red Riding Hood? Why...?!
Red Riding Hood: ...Sleeping Beauty's my pal, so we stick together 'til the end.
Rapunzel: Ngh... GWAAAAAAH!!!!
Having laid Sleeping Beauty to rest, the trio departed from the hilltop.
...But from then on it would be a cycle of similar events.
Wherever they sought refuge, zombies followed.
If there were other survivors, clashes would ensue.
Inevitably, the zombies would breach the barricades, and invade following a predictable pattern.
Hamelin: "We can't keep running away blindly. We need intel on where to find safe zones."
Hamelin exhaled, wearied from slaughtering the frenzied zombies in the cemetery. Even his resilience was being tested.
Rapunzel: "This might be handy to have."
Rapunzel extended something towards him.
It was a handheld radio.
Verse 8[]
As they fled from the mall, Rapunzel had managed to snatch up a radio. On the other end they heard a faint but distinct voice.
"If anyone's out there... there's an island... a paradise free of zombies..."
Rapunzel: "An island without zombies?!"
Rapunzel couldn't contain her excitement, but Hamelin cautioned her as he listened intently to the radio transmission.
Hamelin: "Seems like there's a harbor to the east, with a boat waiting for us. They're inviting us to the island, but it could be a trap."
Red Riding Hood: "Either way, we're running out of options here," Red Riding Hood chimed in, her words sealing the decision.
And so the trio set off towards the island.
Hamelin: At times, you two are truly beautiful.
Rapunzel: What's up, Hamelin?
Red Riding Hood: Feeling hungry? Wanna hunt for food?
Hamelin: Thanks, but there's no need. ...It's a bit of a shame, but I don't think I can tag along any further.
Hamelin wordlessly rolled up his shirt sleeves, baring a sight that made Rapunzel and Red Riding Hood gasp in disbelief.
Etched clearly into Hamelin's arm were the unmistakable marks of a zombie's bite.
Hamelin: I got bit during the skirmish earlier. It's too late for me now. But both of you must make it to the island, no matter what," Hamelin said, his eyes gleaming with resolve. "Though it is infuriating to meet the same fate as that puppet.
He took out a gun he had hidden and pointed it at himself, a serene smile gracing his face.
"...Life in that mall was pure bliss."
Without a moment's hesitation, he pulled the trigger.
Verse 9[]
Red Riding Hood: "Hamelin really wanted to go out beautifully, didn't he?"
Rapunzel: "I get it! I get it, but... even if he ends up hideous... Hamelin is still Hamelin!"
Red Riding Hood grasped Rapunzel's trembling arm as she wept beside Hamelin's lifeless body.
Red Riding Hood: "Stand up, Rapunzel. If you have time to cry, you can still walk."
Rapunzel: "I can't bear it anymore...! Both of us will turn into zombies, anyway. If we have to suffer like this, we should have just died from the beginning!"
As if in response to her heart-wrenching cries, a swarm of zombies emerged from the shadows, and charged straight towards them.
Red Riding Hood: Rapunzel, come on, get up!
Rapunzel: Uh, no... I'd rather just get it over with...
Red Riding Hood: Rapunzel and I aren't dead yet! I'm not giving up on life that easily. We're gonna survive, no matter what!
Rapunzel: Red Riding Hood...
Red Riding Hood: Oh yeah... You don't like girls, right? Would it bother you if I killed you?
Rapunzel: Hehe... Yeah... If someone's going to kill me, I'd prefer a prince...
Red Riding Hood: Okay! Then stay alive 'til I find a prince!
The remaining two survivors had finally reached the harbor.
There, they discovered a small boat just as the radio had promised.
Red Riding Hood: "The coast is clear of zombies!"
Rapunzel: "Then let's get to that island!"
Red Riding Hood and Rapunzel hopped aboard the boat, setting sail towards their long-awaited paradise.
Gazing up at the sprawling night sky, the two engaged in deep conversation, reflecting on their journey thus far and what lay ahead...
Rapunzel: "I'm grateful to have met you, Red Riding Hood."
Red Riding Hood: "Likewise, it's cool to have a new friend."
Their eyes met, and a warm smile spread across their faces.
And so, the boat sailed towards its destination.
Verse 10[]
As the island appeared on the horizon, Rapunzel felt a flutter in her heart, as if the world itself was extending a joyful embrace, welcoming them with open arms.
Red Riding Hood: "Rapunzel, look! We've reached the harbor!"
Red Riding Hood's voice rang out, prompting Rapunzel to look at the harbor before her.
To her astonishment, Alice, Sleeping Beauty, and Hamelin, all of whom should have been dead, stood there, full of life, waving cheerfully.
Rapunzel: "What is everyone... But how?!"
Just then Parrah and Noya – no longer zombies – appeared. Turning to Rapunzel they said,
"Welcome to the Sanctuary of the Dead."
Rapunzel: Red Riding Hood! Look! Everyone was here. This place really is paradise!
Red Riding Hood: Sorry, Rapunzel. Jeeze, I have no clue what you're talking about.
Crimson blood sprayed through the air.
Rapunzel, her skull shattered by the girl in red, drooled profusely like a zombie as she sank beneath the waves.
Red Riding Hood: "Don't worry, I'll take care of our pals."
Without a shred of mercy, Red Riding Hood crushed the heads of their former companions.
The island was inhabited solely by zombies.
Not just the island, but the entire library, it seemed.
Red Riding Hood: "Hehehe..."
Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide.
This was a zombie paradise.
Red Riding Hood: "Hehehe... Ahahaha!"
Red Riding Hood, the sole survivor, laughed maniacally, and plunged headlong into the undead horde.
Epilogue[]
Parrah: So zombie Rapunzel thinks zombies are regular humans.
Noya: On the other hand, human Red Riding Hood sees zombies as your run-of-the-mill flesh-eaters. Talk about a twisted turn... Ain't this bad ending a real downer?
Parrah: Huh? Is it that bad?
Noya: I get this is SINoALICE and all, but it wouldn't hurt to have a glimmer of hope...
Parrah: There's still hope for them. For those who turned into zombies, the zombie world is their reality. Nothing changes from when they were alive. In fact, they're freed from the daily grind, living it up every day!
Noya: When you put it like that, I can't argue. If everyone embraced the zombie life, we wouldn't have a care in the world.
Parrah: Right? That's why it's a paradise. Day in, day out, the same old school or work routine... Is anyone truly happy in a world like that?
Noya: ...
Parrah: So, c'mon... That includes you. Hurry up and join us...