Matthew hears the man's voice on the radio and knows he has to get to that boat. Months out in the wilderness and on the run, he's sure this is his only - and perhaps last - chance. The girl in the mall might change his mind.
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Greetings!
This is Captain Issac Marks, NUCON's Chief of Naval Operations. Today is September third.
To anyone listening, and I promise you we hope that someone is, we're glad. So incredibly glad. I know how hard it must be hard out there. I know all of you have had to deal with circumstances that I cannot even begin to imagine. No doubt you all have experienced countless hardships and horrors. Things beyond my imagination.
For that I am extremely sorry.
But I encourage you not to give up. Not to lose hope.
Especially now.
It is my honor to announce that Carrier Five, containing myself and my highly capable crew, is setting course for the mainland. We will be making landfall at the trading port in Sansbell. Our estimated time of arrival is September fifth, two days from the release of this initial broadcast. We will remain in port for two months. She's a big ship and we want every inch of her occupied by the time of our departure!
Any survivors who can hear this broadcast, anyone listening to my voice right now, please begin to make your way to Sansbell. We are here for you. To help you!
Upon arrival you will be tested for VO2, treated for wounds and sickness, given a bunk in quarantine bay, and provided meals. It is our hope that no one who gets here will be turned away.
At the end of our harbor period, we will depart for NUCON's Secured City. Anyone not aboard Carrier Five will have to be left behind. I apologize sincerely but we must consider the safety of everyone on board. We have instructions that must be followed.
On behalf of the crew of Carrier Five, and of the New United Coalition of Nations, I hope to see you all soon!
Safe travels,
Captain Issac Marks.
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A/N
Reposting this because I didn't like how I was breaking up the chapters. I'm determined to finish this novel within the next year. Is that a big task? Maybe. But join me on this journey.
FUN FACTS:
Originally the summary was "It's a virus. Viruses come back." But I've come to realize that this story is just an entire character-driven exploration with plenty feelings. It's about Matthew and Mona more than it is about the zombies.
Sansbell was originally called Sans Anderson but I think that's the name of an actual place and this world is completely started over so I realized I could call anything anything because it's mines.
