CYS-FJ: head for the city
From Create Your Own Story
The city has supplies and shelter, plus that's where the relief will go first. Maybe the National guard has already begun to take control, set up safe points. Regardless of what Fred had said, that's where you will go to. "Ok guys, I have a plan" Fred and Jessie both look at you, curious to know of your idea. As you look at them, you feel a pit in your stomach, what if you're wrong? You could get them killed, get yourself killed. As these morbid thoughts floated through your mind, Fred and Jessie both glanced at each other, before looking back at you. Fred coughed loudly "and what's the plan?" You snap back to reality, forcing the doubts out of your mind "We go to the city. It has supplies, shelter, and that's where the aide will go to first. Hell, they could already be there" Jessie nodded, but Fred seemed to wince at the idea "is that the best option. It's got to be anarchy over there, pure chaos. Who knows how many people are like this now" Fred nudged the leg of one of the attackers, causing Jessie to shut her eyes and look away. He has a good point, but you don't have any other options. "We're going to the city" Fred looked at you with for a couple seconds, his face blank. You felt a wave of unease as you stared Freddie's silhouette in the in door way, the red light seeping in, showcasing the carnage. Fred then snapped out of thought, the grin back on his face as he shrugged "whatever you say Jake" you let out your breath, unaware you were holding it. You nod, glancing at Jessie to see her nodding as well. "alright then, lets go get my car"
You lead the way out of the house, walking into the street that was once so full of panicked families, not dauntingly empty. The red van is now fully aflame, engulfed in fire. You glance at it, before a large explosion from the mountain roared through the air. You glance back as a ball of flame blooms from the mountain top, flinging debris across the mountain side, illuminating the night sky. A second blast erupts, seemingly from beneath the first one, causing the ground to shake, as a mushroom cloud seem to grow, reaching into the heavens. You are filled with both fear and wander, as the cloud of smoke blotted out the sky. You notice that the mushroom cloud had a red tinge, like the fog along the mountain side. As you gazed at the giant pillar of smoke, you noticed red flashes of lightning, briefly illuminating the smoke. You heard Fred mutter, and Jessie cry out, but you blocked them out as you are entranced by the scene in front of you. It was too late when you heard the car and Freddy shout at you to move, when the vehicle hit you. You looked down to see a panicked woman behind the wheel, coughing as she speed toward you. You tried to jump out of the way, but the top of the hood and windshield slammed into. You heard a crack, before falling onto the concrete. As you laid on the ground, you stared at the mountain, with all of its destructive glory. Your limbs felt too heavy to move, like they were filled with lead, and the ground was so comfortable. You feel like you should be in pain, but you only feel a numb tingling in your shoulder. You could faintly hear Jessie scream and cry, and a large man grabbed you, dragging you away from the street. That must be Fred, you tried to say something, but it came out as gibberish. As you were dragged away, your vision slowly faded. The last thing you saw was the huge cloud, spreading across the sky, and ash starting to fall, like snow.
