It hasn't always been like this. So I'm told anyway. The world has been at war for a long time, but we weren't always fighting these, monsters. We used to be at war with one another. Fighting against other humans. There were rules. It was different. One side wanted to win, not completely wipe the other side out. But that's all these locust wanted. They wouldn't stop until we were all dead. Yep, life is pretty shit. I do have one thing to be thankful for. The people I have called family for the last 9 years. They were the ones who found me, took care of me when I was scared and alone. Of course, there not all with us any more. We've lost people over the years but that's just life I guess. I don't know what I'd do without them though. I wouldn't be alive today if it wasn't for them. There the only people I really trust. We fight together against the enemy, that's how we survive. In a group. But these locust seem to be getting stronger every day. Then, there's the army. The Coalition of Ordered Governments. Supposed to be here for our protection. That's a laugh. As far as were concerned, they're just another enemy. What kind of government kills millions of there own people, leaving thousands of people stranded. Not one trying to protect us that's for sure.
For me, this is the only war that I remember. I can only remember the last 9 years. I can't remember my life before this. I don't even want to know what life I had before. I don't think it would make me feel better about my life now. Everyday is a battle for survival. You never know if your going to still be alive the next day.
My name is Maria, and this is my life.