After the end of the conflict in Anchorage, Alaska, the countries, The United States and People's Republic of China; decided that war was pointless and they settled their differences. Though not for very long?.
As Billy and Susie walked down D.C's empty streets, they noticed how alone they were. "Billy, I'm scared, where is everyone?" asks Susie as she clings to his arm, "I don't know, let's check out the bar over there. There has to be people there, I mean, its Friday night after all." Says Billy as he opened the door for Susie.
They walked into the bar and were greeted by dozens of voices screaming. Billy could hear people yelling about China dropping the bombs. "Oh my God, they did it. They actually did it!" screams a woman running to her car, "hurry, and get to the Vaults. I've heard they are letting some more people in.
Susie's hand now clenched tightly to Billy's arm, knuckles turning white. They looked at each other and saw on the still functioning television an atomic bomb exploding in the center of New York. "Billy, come on. There might still be time, let's go to Vault 27, my parent's will be there and you can join us, please." says Susie as Billy started to run towards the parking lot.
They drove for over an hour towards the Springville meeting area. They arrived and met Susie's parents, "Susie, Billy, over here!" yell Susie's Father as they began to proceed into the buses going to the Vaults.
"Dad, we have to take Billy with us. He can't leave him to die." begs Susie as she continues to cling to Billy's arm. Her father slowly shakes his head, "We can't take him. He isn't family, only family can enter the Vaults there isn't enough room." Sighs Susie's father as he climbs into the bus.
"Look, you have to leave. I'm going to be fine, but you have to leave." Says Billy as he pushes Susie onto the bus. As the bus drives away, Susie catches a glimpse of Billy's tear-streaked face."No, I won't leave him!" yells Susie. "No, wait!"shouts her father as she jumps.
Well, there it is the beginning of what I hope becomes a good story.