So, I've decided that to keep myself from overworking my mind and to catch up on sleep from now on, I'm going to start updating and completing one story at a time. Eventually all shall get completed, and then more will be made. I shall also be going back and redoing some of my stories and making them better to read for you guys, I'll release a list soon of all the stories in question that will be getting the updates. Anyways, enjoy this new chapter!

Benny held up his gun as he moved through dark hallway of a high rise building, all of their flashlights turned on. He stopped when the leading officer held up his head before signaling them to keep moving as the officer burst open a door with his foot and shone his flashlight into it. The officer stopped for a moment as he signaled the men and women to keep going down the hall before Benny passed by the open door and began to gag. A whole group of people's decaying remains were still inside, the floors stained with brownish blood and their bones beginning to shown from decomposition.

Benny grabbed onto a nearby wall as he took off his bio hazard mask and began to retch onto the ground, a nearby soldier patting him on the back and holding him up.

"I know it's hard, but you've got to keep that mask on and stay with us soldier." the woman said as she looked through her goggles with eyes that said she was wanting to do the same thing he was.

"I'm fine...I'm good." Benny said before inhaling a deep breath and then wiping his mouth. He stood up straight as he put his mask back on and caught up with the rest of the patrol as they made their way down each floor. Soon Benny and the patrol had made it to the lobby after extensively searching the whole building and every nook and cranny. Sunlight continued to stream in from the glass walls of the lobby, the street visible to them with much of the glass having been shattered. More patrols moved through the street as military convoys made their way through, troops manning the machine gun turrets on top.

"How are we going to clear a whole city in a month and expect it to be safe for civilians to return and reside in?" Benny asked the same soldier from earlier as she walked up to him, her eyes scanning the carnage of the street as troops picked up bodies and sealed them in bags as bulldozers moved wreckage aside and out of the way.

"I was just thinking the same thing, but the UN gave their orders. We are just the worker ants in which complete those orders and do as we are told. Don't give up now though, a lot of people are depending on us to give them their homes and lives back." the woman said as she looked at Benny and gave him a quick pat on the shoulder before walking back to the rest of the patrol which was going over blueprint schematics of the building.

One Month Later

Benny stood in Heathrow International Airport as he watched a plane come in for a landing onto the tarmac, smiling as he continued onto his patrol to the clearance gates.

"Looks like the civilians are finally returning. Great, that just means more people to have to look out for." his fellow soldier and friend, Sarah Jones, said as she joined him at his side as they made their way to the terminal gate where a whole team of medical and biological staff stood by.

"Tell me about it, I was beginning to enjoy the quiet time. Who knew London would ever be so quiet, now the typical noises are starting to return." Benny said as he stopped and waited for the passengers to unload off of the plane.

"At least we got downtown cleared out, wasn't exactly what the UN wanted but it's something. I'd say we did a damn good job, so good that I'm buying you a drink tonight." Sarah said with a chuckle as she elbowed Benny with gave him a slight wink as Benny saw the first few passengers exit the plane with a guarded escort.

"Thanks, but I have to patrol one of the rooftops tonight." Benny responded as he gave a appreciative smile at Sarah before returning his attention back to the passengers.

"What's a woman to do when she's surrounded by men and hardly any women? Not like they have any bloody shops open yet, no they had to wait for the civilians to come back." Sarah said as she rolled her eyes before Benny began to chuckle.

"I'm sure you'll make do." Benny said as he watched a young woman have her blood drawn out as another young man had his eyes looked at and his pulse taken. He watched as all the passengers went about their extensive medical screening before one of them was cleared to head on to baggage claim.

"Welcome back to Britain." Benny said to the woman who nodded her head at him and gave a quick smile before continuing on her way.

Later That Day

Benny stood on board one of the many trams moving in and out of the city from the airport as he stood up and held onto his assault rifle. He looked around at the different faces and people sitting aboard the train as another troop walked up front and grabbed onto a microphone.

"Good morning ladies and gentlemen. I'm happy to see everyone back here safe and sound, my name is Sgt. Thompson. Today you will be entering District One, although District One is completely safe there are still many areas outside of it that are forbidden for anyone to enter without NATO clearance. There are still many bodies that have yet to be recovered from the initial outbreak and we are still cleaning up the residential suburbs beyond the perimeters. I do believe that you will find everything in District One to your liking. We have fully functional housing and work zones, as well as a mall, working gyms, shops, and even a fully stocked pub." the woman said as a few gentleman began to laugh as a few fist bumped as the soldier giggled. "As you all can see, there is a heavy military presence within the country. This is all meant to protect you and protect you and protect the city from any chance of reinfection. You will find military troops patrolling the streets, work zones, and shopping centers as well as the train stations and housing zones. We have surveillance camera's placed around the city so we can keep a eye out on the general public and make sure everything is running smoothly. The only places that do not have surveillance will be the housing zones as we want our returning citizens to have as much privacy as they can and be comfortable. If any of you have questions or in the event of a emergency, there are call boxes placed around the city in various prime locations for quick and easy access and a military patrol will be with you shortly. On behalf of NATO and UN forces, we wish you all a happy return to Britain." the woman said before earning a small clap from the train passengers before returning to her designated position.

Benny looked outside of the train's window and into the distance, smoke rising from where the military were burning bodies. He turned his eyes away as he focused on the approaching city, feeling good about himself knowing he was making a difference in the world.

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