Pestilence

by Skubic

A lethal virus labelled the Red Death has wiped out over 99% of the population. In this post-apocalyptic world, Bella journeys from Forks to Phoenix to find her father. But in a world with no law, no police and no society there is danger around every corner. All Human.

1. Prologue

AN: Hey Guys! This is my first ever FF for Twilight – it's an idea I've had in my head for a while and haven't found one similar on here so thought I'd try to write it myself. This story is loosely based on the British TV show/book 'Survivors' so some people might recognise parts of the plot line. Big thanks for my amazing beta team HunterChic1807 and HalcyonSeasons who without them this story would not even be close to being possible.

Disclaimer: I own neither Twilight nor Survivors.

Prologue

Saturday

"Good morning! This is a CBS News Special Report. I am Emma Cary.

There have been reports of cases of a new virus in Sydney, Australia, already claiming 23 lives. Scientists are still unable to determine how it is spreading so quickly. Those who have started to show symptoms are being quarantined to help prevent a spread of the disease, although there are reports coming in of nearly 182 people reporting signs of the virus. Symptoms include headaches, nose bleeds, a high fever and vomiting blood…"

Monday

"This is a CBS News Special Report. I am Emma Cary.

The virus that started out in Sydney, Australia, which has been dubbed the Red Death, has reportedly taken 668 lives. So far, the virus, which takes three days to run its course, has no reported survivors. All manners of transportation in and out of Australia have been grounded and the CDC has released a warning statement that anyone showing symptoms must immediately seek help from their nearest hospital…"

Wednesday

"This is a CBS News Special Report. I'm Emma Cary.

The Red Death has been discovered in 17 different countries. Specialists say that this is the worst outbreak in history, and at the rate that the virus is spreading, the death rate is predicted to be catastrophic…"

Thursday

"This is a CBS News Special Report.

789 cases have been reported of the Red Death in the United States. The CDC is now ordering citizens experience the symptoms to quarantine yourselves and not to go out in public.

Messages have stopped coming out of Australia…"

Friday

"This is Tony Hart for CBS News.

Riots broke out last night across the United States with people looting pharmacies and supermarkets. The number of reported cases of the Red Death in the U.S. has gone up to 32,568. You are reminded to please stay at home if you feel any of the symptoms…"

Sunday

"This is Tony Hart.

This is the last broadcasted report from CBS News. Stay indoors. Stay with your family. Prepare yourselves - it is predicted that less than 1% of the world population will survive. From everyone still here at CBS, good luck."