I get out a tent as a car pulls up, soldiers hop out and one walks up, "We heard you survived the nuke."

"How-" He smiles, "Doctor called it in. We're taking you back to base.." I scratch my head, "Thanks-"

A bright light comes from Lady Liberty, a giant laser pounds down at the army base. Holy shit. They're using the orbital laser on something. It must be big, way bigger than that beast in the sewer.

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The soldier shouts, "C'mon, we gotta get there, now!" I shake my head, "Right!"

A couple hours in, transport ships lift off the ground. "Wait, they shouldn't be leaving yet!" He turns on the radio,

Martus has been declared uninhabitable by Commander Kaylin, evacuation will be held in 2 days at the Army Base, from previous evacuation orders. Danger, do not attack the infected unless attacked, This message will repe-"

The soldiers flip out, but I look back at the burning, crumbling city. That's what happens when you scorch the only place with fertile land.