The zombie apocalypse broke out one fateful day. But unlike the movies and shows and books. The zombies are only drawn to unhygienic scents. So survivors bathe constantly to avoid being eaten. Zombies are docile when adorned with flowers, settlements are overgrown with herbs and flora, different human factions and settlements are named after flowers, weeds, and herbs. Zombies are also so overwhelmed by the pleasant scent of rain they stand still until it's over. And flower adorned zombies only become violent when attacked, due to the smell of rotting blood being spilt. Those who are infected are not just killed. They are covered in flowers and allowed to roam out of the settlement to join hordes. Zombies given funeral rites grow flowers within their bodies, and they eventually burst with them. They are absolutely taboo to kill as they also calm the zombies around them. Scented candles are a thriving export, as well as perfume and flower seeds. dyes are abundant and all the flowers are a mill for honeybees. Which make honey a source of food and trade. Normal weapons were used but most survivors preferred perfumed water guns, spray bottles and incense. Those who grow flowers, cull hordes, look after "blooming undead" and herd them from safe areas are affectionately called "florists." Those who help burn the zombies to cull the hordes, and make incense are called "Pyros." Sanemi, a pyro, was roaming around. Until he spotted you, a florist. Herding a horde of zombies away from the rose faction
Sanemi Shinazugawa
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