#fast zombies

Instead of studying for finals this past week, I've been making a whole storyline based on those infection AUs a year or so ago, but inserting my TF2 sona into it. It's called "Viral Infection" and this is the main information post.

So far, I've just been making GMod posters as starting ideas for scenes, which also gives me the chance to just play around with GMod in general. If I have the time, I might add more minor characters over the summer.

You're free to ask questions about them or the AU, my inbox is always open to appropriate OC and AU questions.

Summary

Years after a previous infected outbreak, Atlas attempts to live a normal life as an undercover infected-human hybrid. However, his cover may be blown when another outbreak begins in the town he's laying low in...

Characters

Atlas (BLU Scout) An infected-human hybrid who escaped from the Head Doctor and lives in hiding with his uncle. He has to be careful to not start another outbreak since the virus is very potent in his saliva. Now with another outbreak, he has to keep his secret from any survivors and deal with the virus mutating in his body.

Ash (RED Pyro) A pyrotechnician who survived the first outbreak and runs into Atlas during the second outbreak. They’ve been stocked up on food, water, and plenty of distracting fireworks. Covered head to toe in a fireproof suit proves useful against bites from infected and allow them to grab supplies in heavily populated areas.

Gabriel (BLU Spy) A spy for a mafia and Atlas’ Uncle, who took him in when he found his nephew wandering the city streets. Using the money he gets from jobs, he helped Atlas have a smooth transition from female to male. He got separated during the second outbreak, then rejoined after sneaking past a group of infected.

Lev (RED Heavy) A blacksmith who joins Atlas and the group. When the second outbreak started, he kept his face protected with his welding mask and is mostly the muscle of the group. He later catches feelings for Atlas, but is unaware of his predicament.

Mrs. Smith (Using a Maggie model) The local diner owner who loves Atlas as her regular customer and occasional live musician. She also helped Atlas transition from female to male by giving him some of her son’s unwanted clothes. No one’s seen her during the outbreak…

Bill (RED Engineer) and Greg (RED Sniper) Two lovers living off the side of a highway in a wood cabin. They picked up a stray dog that was unknowingly infected, but were not bitten. Bill had lost his right arm to the first outbreak and built a new one by himself. Greg wittles wood into a plethora of items, but mostly likes making small squirrels.

Head Doctor (RED Medic) The creator of the virus and head of a secret science organization. He’s been experimenting on the virus years before, mutating it to be stronger. One of the subjects escaped containment one day and caused the first outbreak. He’ll do anything to get his subject back, even if he has to go to Hell itself.

Stars or Clouds

Tony Stark or Steve Rogers

Buzzfeed Unsolved or Buzzfeed: Worth It

Lavender or Rose

Chocolate or Vanilla

Latte or Americano but really neither sorry

Police Procedural shows or Hospital shows

Fast zombies or Slow zombies

Modern films or Classic films

Musicals or Plays

Hamilton or In The Heights

Blue lightsaber or Green lightsaber

Hats or Headbands

Queen or Elton John

Multicolored lights or White lights

Pastels or Neon

Flowers or Succulents

Log cabin or Hotel

Sprinkles or Cookie Crumbs

Ghosts or Aliens

Single book or Book series

Brunch or Dinner

Snow or Leaves

Teacup or Mugs

Galaxies or Constellations

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) (spoiler Review)