Vagabonds

Chapter 4: The Fall of Civilization

The world had not always been like this. There was a time when people lived in cities, worked in offices, and spent their weekends relaxing with their families. But that was before the event.

No one knew exactly what had caused the event. Some said it was a natural disaster, like a massive earthquake or volcanic eruption. Others believed it was a man-made disaster, like a nuclear war or a deadly virus that had escaped from a lab.

Whatever the cause, the event had destroyed the world as people knew it. Cities had crumbled, governments had fallen, and society had collapsed into chaos. Survivors were left to fend for themselves, scavenging for food and water in a world filled with danger.

Jackson and Maria had both experienced the horrors of the event firsthand. Jackson had been living in a city when it happened, and had witnessed the destruction and chaos that ensued. Maria had been on the road, traveling to see her family, when the event hit. She had been stranded for weeks, fighting off scavengers and struggling to find enough food to survive.

As they traveled together, they talked about what had caused the event and what the future might hold. Jackson was convinced that it was a man-made disaster, caused by years of greed, corruption, and neglect.

"We brought this on ourselves," he said bitterly one day, as they were hiking through a barren wasteland. "We were too focused on money and power, and we forgot about the things that really matter."

Maria nodded in agreement. "But it's not too late to make things right. We can still try to rebuild, to create a better world for the next generation."

They both knew it wouldn't be easy. The world was still a dangerous and unpredictable place, and they were just two people among many struggling to survive. But they also knew that they had to try.

As they continued on their journey, Jackson and Maria vowed to do whatever it took to make a difference. They would fight for justice, for compassion, and for a better future for all. And in doing so, they would honor the memories of all those who had been lost in the event, and ensure that their sacrifices were not in vain.