[APH Mega Bu Ying Lu Zhong] Fools' Carnival

Alfred opened the rusty mailbox, left a letter and a big smile inside, and then closed the mailbox and the door of the villa.Letters are written together, to the owners of the resort, other visitors and the future.The content of the letter is as follows:

Dear friends, hello!We were a group of visitors to this resort and first of all we would like to thank Mr. Edward for his generosity in allowing us to enjoy a wonderful holiday.Next guest, please be kind to everything here, although we have lost a lot because of that disaster, but because of this we have learned to cherish, don't you?Let me tell you about this villa, the food is...in the warehouse...if you need fresh water...no matter what era it is, the bonfire party by the sea is just as fun!

Maybe the world is over, but life is not over.Regardless of whether you are poor or rich, whether you are born, old, sick, or dead, as long as we are human beings, hope will always be ahead.Wish ya'll good luck!

— from "Fairies of Fools" and "Rocket Parade. Go"

Before leaving, Alfred took an old camera from his study. To be honest, he had joined a photography club with Matthew before. He hung the camera around his neck and planned to take some photos everywhere in the future. their footprints.Today it was Matthew's turn to drive. The black off-road vehicle of "Follows' Carnival" and the red sports car of "Rocket Parade" drove side by side, and they drove away along the straight highway, heading for San Francisco.

Matthew is not very good at driving, so the speed is slower and the car is more stable. Alfred sat in the passenger seat and "clicked" on Matthew's side face. Matthew turned around and smiled: " What's wrong?"

Alf tilted his head to observe Matthew's pupils, and reconfirmed that Matthew's pupils were a little darker than his own, and there was a hint of purple.The weather is quite hot today, Matthew only wore a white shirt with green stripes, and a pair of white elbows protruded from his rolled up sleeves. Alfred pointed to his head: "On your head There is a super-long hair sticking up." Matthew pulled the hair a little embarrassed: "I noticed it this morning, but I couldn't get it off."

"Cut it off." Alfred said jokingly, and saw Matthew's face frightened for a moment as he wished.At this time, Feliciano, who was opposite, rolled down the car window to talk to Matthew. Alfred raised his camera and took a picture of his handsome face. When he took it down, it was blurry, and he even captured a picture of his handsome face. Arthur, Francis and Ivan in the back seat were playing cards boringly.

"In terms of age, I'm a high school student. Unfortunately, I didn't pass the exam, so I went to work in the restaurant at home." Feliciano said, "Of course my restaurant is Italian, but that guy Luther I knew drinking beer when I came here, my brother hated him so much, so he squeezed toothpaste into the foam of beer, and his expression was so funny at that time." He laughed until the corners of his mouth drooled, and Ludwig felt a stomach ache Rebuke him "what is there to say about this kind of thing".Matthew also smiled, and his smile was quite unique, sincerity without going too far, unlike Alfred.

Alfred considers himself a man who doesn't smile very much, although he often has a smile on his face.Others usually can't recognize his fake smile, except for Matthew and the others.A smile is a very useful thing. It can be used to write off things that are wrong, things that you don’t want to mention, and things that you don’t know how to be good. Alfred has a talent for this—somehow, he realized these problems.

"Hey Matthew Matthew, what is your family like?" Feliciano asked enthusiastically.Matthew blushed a little because he couldn't stand it: "My family is a bit special..."

Arthur rolled down the car window: "We grew up together, both Matthew and Alfred lived with my aunt - my aunt was the landlord of an apartment and she was responsible for raising us - when we were old enough we went to Going to school. Since we started going to school, my aunt is not at home very much, and we were basically herds when we were young.” At this moment, Francis leaned over and pressed Arthur’s head down to show his smiling face: “Then I was their upstairs. Fuck that bad boy who took them all over the place." Sure enough, the two of them got into a fight.

"Stocking", almost.Alfred smiled, because he always ran out, couldn't be locked up, and couldn't be trained well, so the woman didn't care about him. It was the first time he defeated an adult when he was young.Originally, he and Matthew had a father, but that man was in prison at the time, and children were so unfree that they couldn’t even choose who to live with, so they could only blindly beg for the love of adults so that they would not be homeless. return.

"I think when I was a child... I was very happy with everyone." Matthew leaned his face on the car window with one hand, as if looking into the distance, "Chicago snow is very heavy, but we are not afraid of the cold. When the sun comes out in the morning, we will arrive We shovel the snow outside and have a snowball fight. Someone will pay us a small amount of money to find a clean space to pile the snow there, and we can lie down at any time to be a 'snow angel'. It's cold at night, so we have to go home and warm up by the fire..."

"Yes, if you get up early and occupy the ice rink, you can still play curling!" Alfred suddenly became excited, "I was the ace of the school curling team when I was in elementary school!"

"Although he was suspected of cheating and suspended." Arthur rolled his eyes, and Alfred immediately blew up.Matthew persuaded helplessly: "After all, Alf's ability is really easy to cause misunderstanding. But I know that Alf will not do that kind of thing. I practiced with him for a month before the game. He actually relies on his strength." .”

"You guys are really amazing." Honda Ju nodded cautiously, but his face was flushed with excitement, "To tell you the truth, I also watch curling competitions, and I am personally very interested in ice sports " "Really? Then can you skate?" "A little bit..." Alfred chatted happily with Honda Chrysanthemum.Arthur sighed: "It's really not worrying."

"That's what you said, didn't you go around looking for people to explain that you wanted Al to compete... Ugh!" Francis was stabbed by Arthur.

Matthew couldn't help laughing.He didn't know if there was a person around everyone in the world who couldn't help smiling just by looking at him, anyway, there was a group of people around him.At this moment, he suddenly looked back and found that Ivan had fallen asleep, and he felt more at ease.The road to San Francisco is not far away. The convoy is gradually heading towards the small town. On the bare horizon, only tiny ruins stand tenaciously. One piece, as if shouting presumptuously, such a magnificent scene can only be seen in the last days.

At the same time, there seemed to be a black spot flying towards them in the distance.

"Beep——" an army green motorcycle parked on the wasteland, Matthew and the others got out of the car and walked over, sizing up the two uninvited guests in front of them.Francis glanced at them up and down, and made an "OK" gesture, indicating that the two were different people.It's getting dark, and the sky in the evening is covered with a layer of dark blue, like a quiet sinking, with stars floating out of it, the driver of the motorcycle is still stepping on the pedal, he took off the windshield, and looks a bit feminine The blond young man asked carelessly in English with a strange accent: "Excuseme?"

"We are a traveling convoy, who are you?" Alfred clenched his fists in a leadership style and shouted to the opposite side.At this time, the brown-haired young man sitting in the side compartment of the motorcycle also took off his windshield, revealing a handsome face, which seemed to have the characteristics of the northern nationality. He held up the flag on the motorcycle, with steam drawn on it Punk-style graffiti, named "King Qi": "Hello, we are also a newly formed team from San Francisco. I am Torres, this is Felix, Felix hurry up and say hello..."

"Hello." Felix greeted disdainfully.Torres quickly apologized: "I'm sorry he is such a guy. Are you going to San Francisco? It's dangerous there now, you'd better avoid it."

"We came here to understand the situation in San Francisco." Arthur explained.Torres nodded: "That's it. Then please tell others that a plague has broken out in the San Francisco area. Don't go near here. The epidemic has been controlled by the army, but there are still heavy casualties. Felix and I are the few immune Those who managed to get out of the quarantine area, are currently planning to go to other living areas to seek life."

"Have you decided where to go? Shall we give you a lift?" Alfred asked.Torres shook his head: "No need, we're going to find a place that can accommodate us, it's the same wherever we go."

When Alfred was about to explain that they were also aliens, Matthew stopped him and whispered something to him.Alfred's face was weird for a moment, and then he shrugged, saying that he would not be nosy.The two young men restarted the motorcycle, the brand new engine roaring, and Francis shouted to them: "Good luck!"

"Goodbye!" The motorcycle flew towards the distance like a gust of wind. At this time, it was completely dark, and they seemed to be riding the sunset into the night. Feliciano shouted "Come on" with all his strength before he felt satisfied.As Feliciano's echo dissipated into the wind, everyone was suddenly in a trance, standing at a loss on this barren and dark land, feeling empty in their hearts.Honda Ju supported his head: "What should we do next? I heard that there are planes operating in San Francisco..."

"Well, don't worry, the most urgent thing is to find a place to live tonight." Ludwig suggested pragmatically.Arthur also said: "That's right, although sleeping in the car is fine, but there is a town ahead, let's go there and have a look, there may be unexpected gains."

"It's okay, it will be fine. I'll look for the plane or something tomorrow!" Feliciano went over to comfort Honda Ju, who thanked Honda worriedly.Matthew took off his glasses, let out a bad breath, and felt tired for a while. He thought to himself that this was the end of the world, and their life was full of ups and downs.In this way, they cheered each other up, got back in the car, and headed for the nearest town.

Fortunately, a half-destroyed motel stood on the edge of town, and because the road was badly damaged, they parked nearby and walked on foot.The hotel is entirely made of board houses supported by old steel bars. It is a miracle that it can survive the earthquake. The ceiling on the second floor has collapsed. They checked the room on the first floor and thought it was okay, only the sheets It was a bit dirty, and Alfred turned off the flashlight to save power, and they crawled into bed in the dark, and Matthew was on Alfred's upper bunk.Ivan wrapped up the quilt calmly and said gently, "Good night."

"Good night." "Good night." "See you tomorrow." Voices came and went.

Matthew turned sideways and stared at the translucent frosted glass. The light and shadow outside were shaking, reminding him of the train ride. Lying in the quiet compartment, everyone fell asleep. The soothing sound of breathing was relaxing, and the train was moving forward at high speed. Then, the siren blared, and the ever-extending track took him to an unknown distance.Suddenly, the double bed shook, and Matthew knew that Alfred had climbed up. The bed was very small, and the two of them squeezed together. Alfred leaned into his ear and said, "Matthew, I can't sleep."

Matthew sighed: "Talk for a while?" Alfred's foot slammed into his instep.Alfred wanted to use his arms to support his head, but his elbow would hit Matthew's head, so he could only put on an honest gesture of holding his belly together: "Those two people just now, how do you know that they are is that one?"

"It's just that you're too slow." Matthew, who was facing Alfred alone, said bluntly, "Let's talk about the city of San Francisco... Forget it, why do you ask this?"

"I'm just wondering when people will regard another person as their favorite object." "What kind of relationship problem is this... I can't help asking me about this kind of thing. I have never thought of it. But you, Didn't you have a few girlfriends in high school?"

Alfred stuck out his tongue: "It's not serious. It's the same as not paying it. In the end, I don't understand what's going on."

What a fool, Matthew thought helplessly—Alfred is such a person: although everyone likes him and he cherishes everyone, he doesn't think it's important.He seems to enjoy life, but in fact there is nothing he likes from the bottom of his heart. He is not without his own opinions, just because no one or thing is enough to attract him. Although he has everything in the eyes of others, in his eyes he is just an ordinary person , even less than ordinary people.In conclusion, Alfred is a spoiled idiot, but he loves Alfred.

"Don't tell others that in the future." Matthew advised.Alfred pouted: "I know that kind of thing even if you don't say it. Besides, what about you? Have you really never thought about it?"

"I don't know... but I think that one day we will meet someone who we can't help being attracted to, and sometimes we sacrifice something for this person, and when this person makes a mistake, we can always forgive This person, and determined to bring this person back to me, because of the existence of this person, life has completely changed, like two beams of light merged together, we will all gain courage and thoughts. At that time, this must be It can be called 'love'." Matthew sighed, at this moment, many scenes in love stories flashed through his mind, and his whole being was about to be sublimated.But when he looked back, Alfred had fallen asleep.

"...Sure enough." Matthew covered the quilt, turned around, and stopped talking.And Alfred opened his eyes on the other side, and stuck out his tongue again: I've said it all, I would know that kind of thing if you didn't say it.

In the middle of the night, Matthew was awakened by a violent shaking.

The weather was hot and stuffy, and Matthew had inexplicable heart palpitations. Suddenly, someone yelled "an earthquake", and Matthew's heart skipped a beat. Reflexively, he went to the side and found that Alfred had already got up. So he also quickly turned over and got out of bed, bounced on the ground like a fish, and heard Arthur standing outside the door shouting: "Hurry up! This house won't last long!"

The intensity of the earthquake was not high, and it was a drizzle compared with that year, but staying in a dilapidated house is another matter.Matthew didn't even have time to put on his shoes, because the bed was inside the room, and he was already behind. Alfred ran in front of him, and everyone rushed to the door. At the same time, the ground and the house were shaking violently, dust and cobwebs rustled The old floorboards cracked and Matthew sank, yelling, "Alfred!"

Alfred quickly turned around and stretched out his hand to Matthew, anxiously said: "Matthew, come here!"

The hand connected Matthew to the outside world, and Matthew grabbed it as hard as he could, and it took only a few seconds before he and Alfred sank into the crumbling floor, covered in gravel. Stones, rags, rubbish, etc. were wrapped in a big pit that could not see the sun, and Matthew's mood fell to the bottom on the spot, and he became mixed.Because of Alfred's ability, he knew that their lives would not be in danger, yet they were completely trapped in the rubble.Alfred covered his mouth and nose: "Fuck!"

Alfred turned on the small flashlight he carried with him, and the narrow space in front of him immediately appeared. Matthew and Alfred curled up in an awkward posture in the subtle gap created by the stones and steel bars, choked by the dust. to die.Matthew covered his face with his clothes, thankful that his glasses were not broken: "Alf, are you okay?"

"Of course I'm fine—wait, Matthew, your head, your head is bleeding!" Alfred suddenly frightened and reached out to touch Matthew's head, pulling his hair to check, "Does it hurt? It seems Abraded."

"Well, I don't feel anything, I'm fine." Matthew grabbed Alfred's hand, and Alfred raised his eyebrows in surprise.He held up Matthew's left hand and showed it to Matthew: "This doesn't seem to be okay at all, look, you have become transparent again." Matthew saw his hand that should have been owned by Alfred The hand that De held up disappeared strangely, and when he rolled up his sleeves, his entire arm disappeared.Matthew: "...I can't control this."

Alfred smiled: "Every time you feel scared or unwilling, you will become transparent, so your thoughts will be exposed? What a stupid ability." Matthew gave Alfred the transparent hand Red punched him in the chest.With such ability, Matthew felt that it was not a good thing, as Alfred said, his mood would be revealed involuntarily, which was what he was afraid of.

"It feels so pitiful." Alfred held Matthew's transparent hand, "Are you still scared?"

Matthew took a deep breath: "Yes." He trembled slightly and couldn't breathe.

The fear of disaster will not disappear easily, and Matthew vividly remembers the devastating earthquake five years ago.Five years ago, a huge earthquake happened suddenly, destroying the once peaceful and enjoyable earth. The catastrophe known as "Judgment Day" was like a punishment from God, and lasted intermittently for a full year. The plates reorganized and the surface restructured. % of the cities were destroyed, and the farmlands, power stations, networks, etc. that humans rely on for survival were abandoned. The remaining survivors united to rebuild their homes and struggled to find a way to survive. The whole world is calling for peace and hand in hand , At the same time, a brand new world was born, which is today's "Era of Ruins".Matthew and the others are a small part of the 80.00 billion people who have survived from the 80 billion people, and they are also part of the known 30 million aliens.

The earth is cough cough, and human beings will perish. Matthew feels sad when he thinks about it. After all, in the past 100 years, people thought they had conquered nature. The cause of "Judgment Day" is still an unsolved mystery. A considerable number of people believe that this is God's punishment. Ironically, although human living standards have fallen back for hundreds of years, society has now reached an unprecedented state of unity. To put it bluntly, all human beings are grasshoppers on a rope.

And the secret that could not be told before is no longer a secret, because the aliens have stepped forward.The World Alien Association, composed of 150 representatives, announced the existence of Yiren to the world when the society had just stabilized, and requested that Yiren be given a legitimate status in human society, and stop the aliens from being persecuted in society, such as being persecuted, Being exploited, imprisoned, discriminated against, deceived and other unfair treatment - and ordinary people are forced to agree to their demands.The aliens who were born with super-scientific abilities finally appeared in front of people openly, and possessed a set of laws that belonged to them.

Every Yiren must be educated together to prevent them from abusing their abilities. The first text that Yiren's children learn is "Three Iron Laws of Aliens": 1. Do not use abilities to harm others. 2. Can't easily expose the ability. 3. Don't allow your abilities to be used by others.However, even so, ordinary people are still afraid of aliens. Over time, aliens can only develop new living areas, keep a distance from ordinary people, and keep their distance from ordinary people.

As an alien in this era, Matthew is free and fearful, and he will never escape the nightmare of "Judgment Day".A fire burned his childhood, and an earthquake destroyed his life. The only thing he deserves to be grateful for is that Alfred and the others are still there.Matthew held his transparent arm tightly, and Alfred leaned over to hug him: "Don't be afraid, Matthew, we'll be fine. Take a deep breath, don't open your mouth, you'll choke..." In order to reassure Matthew, he Without turning off the flashlight, in this narrow but bright space, he kept talking to show that he was here.

"Thank you, Alf, I feel better." Matthew's pale face became a little better, and his arm changed from transparent to translucent, "Seriously, we have to get out of here quickly. What about the others? They should all be outside, right?"

Alfred let go of Matthew and pushed his glasses: "I saw them all running out, try to shout - Arthur! Francis! We are here! Help us! Is there anyone -?!" Matthew quickly covered his ears.After a while, Arthur's voice really came from above: "Alfred?!"

As soon as the sound sounded, the stone slab above their heads shook for a while.The stone was pried away, and Alfred looked up moved. It was the faces of Arthur, Francis, and Ivan, as well as the dawn of the sunrise, illuminating the disgraced appearance of this group of young people.However, Arthur couldn't bear it first, and laughed together with Francis, Ivan raised Alfred's camera, and said to him who turned around inexplicably: "Alfred, eggplant——"

With a "click", the glorious posture of Alfred's gray head emerging from the ground was preserved.