VIRAL

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Ch.2:

Ch.2:

I stared up at the sky in shock. It was true. A large, dark object was careening towards the Earth. So, I did the only thing I could do; I panicked. I jumped out of the car and started running. To where, I had no idea. I just wanted to get away, but I knew deep down I was doomed. I saw a large armored truck stopped across the road. It was empty. I lept into the back of it, and slammed the back doors shut. There were small, bullet-proof windows in the sides of the truck, so I peered through one. People were running around like headless chickens, bumping into each other, screaming all the way;

"We're all gonna die!"

"Run for your lives!"

"It is the End Times!"

As the meteorite closed in, I began to thank God for all of the wonderful things he had done for me and my family. A loud WHOOSH, a trail of fire following the meteorite passing overhead, then impact.

The poor people outside were incinerated; puffs of ash were where they truck that I was in flew through the air like some bird having a seizure. I hit my head multiple times due to the truck's spinning. The armored vehicle landed on its side, and I was tossed out when the doors were ripped off their hinges. The last thing I saw was a strange greenish cloud coming out of the crater where the meteorite had hit. Then I lost conciousness.

I awoke. That was surprising to me. I had sworn I had died.

"This must be heaven or something. I must be dead. Why else would there be… OH."

All around me was jungle. Massive trees grew everywhere. Moss covered the freeway, strange lumps of vegetation growing over all the cars, looking like massive boulders instead of a means of transport. The sky was a much richer blue than ever before, the air almost completely free of any smoke and harmful chemicals. It was beautiful, in an odd sense. Just untamed wilderness.

"God, if this is heaven, it's really devoid of people. Where is everyone?"

Seeing as there was no response, I began to wander down the now completely covered freeway back to the city. Car boulders were everywhere on the road, nasty decomposing bodies within each. Makeshift coffins, if you will.

Huge bushes, tall, thick grass, enormous trees. Every plant imaginable was growing at an alarming rate. There were also strange, heart-shaped fruits growing from small vines at ground level. They looked edible, so when I got the chance, I stooped down, picked a rather small one, and took a bite. Rich, honey-like flavor exploded into my mouth. It was so sweet it hurt my teeth. I spat it out and threw it onto the ground.

I began to walk away from the almost disgusting fruit when I heard a rustling sound behind me. I turned, and the fruit had disappeared from where it had been tossed by me. No trace.I stared at the spot where it had been, then began backing away. I heard movement behind me, so I turned. Nothing. I began to inch forward on tiptoe.

I felt something slam into me from behind. I let out a cry of shock and shouted;

"HELP!"

Whatever had flown at me was clinging on as me and it began to roll down a nearby hill covered in moss and thick, lush, green grass.

We collided with several rocks and trees on the way down, but whatever it was seemed unfazed, while I had stars swirling in front of my eyes. When we reached the bottom, I laid limp on the ground. My ribs screamed in pain, my skull throbbing. I felt something warm grab my shirt collar and hoist me up. I was too weak to open my eyes, so I couldn't see. My head slumped against my shoulder, but I did hear heavy breathing nearby.

"Open your eyes."

It was a female's voice, which surprised me. But it made my head hurt.

"I said OPEN THEM."

"I-I… can't."

"Why not?"

I tried to move my head. It just slumped into a new position.

She began to speak again, but I detected a note of concern;

"Are you hurt?"

I cringed as she moved me slightly lower. The breathing was right in my face now. I struggled to speak;

"My ribs… they… hurt. So badly."

I tried to move, but the pain made my eyes water.

"AGH."

"Please don't move."

She picked up my limp legs, and held me like a small child. She must have been very strong, as it would take a lot to lift about 200 pounds.

"Don't worry, weird pink thing. I'll get you healed and fed. I've never seen someone look so thin in my life. Little twigs for limbs. I'm so sorry."

I grunted, which made my throat ache.

Something was in my hair, moving back and forth. Feeling it.

"So soft…"

Her hands felt odd, almost bumpy, yet soothing.

"It's alright. Please don't be scared…"

She was starting to walk somewhere. I tried to open my eyes, but it hurt too much, so I didn't. She started to speak again;

"If you don't mind me saying, I… no, forget it. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you."

When I didn't say anything, she sighed and kept moving. To where, I had no idea. Then sleep overcame me.