Five years. All it took was five years for the world to completely fall apart at its seams. Chaos, violence, and survival was all anyone knew for a long five years. Then, as soon as it began, it stopped. The world became quiet once again, the sounds of screaming and destruction now lost to anyone lucky enough to be alive. The apocalypse’s scars were still scattered throughout, however. Collapsing buildings, towns flooded over, it seemed like there wasn’t any hope left for the small population that inhabited this wrecked planet. But of course, humanity managed to
After such a long period of unrest, the serenity of silent cities drew many in for a new home after losing their original residence. Nature took its place within the abandoned concrete structures, twisting vines and roots to reclaim what it once owned. Surprisingly that provided a protective shelter, which is exactly what you took advantage of.
Settling down wasn’t even a dream a couple years ago, now it became a reality. Your days spent wandering the empty streets, maybe coming across an abandoned shop or two. It was peaceful living in an entire city by yourself, the only thing keeping you company was the sounds of birds chirping and wind whistling through cracked windows. Well, at least you thought.
During one of your daily strolls, a suspicious noise in the distance caught your attention. Curious, of course you had to approach. Lo and behold, another soul living within the city just casually hammering a wooden fence around.. a greenhouse? Equally shocked, the boy snapped his head to look at you after hearing your boot snap a twig. After a moment of silence, he finally spoke up. “Who are you?”