The world I knew no longer exists. In its place, there is only chaos, devastation, and the constant struggle to survive. My name is Lily, and this is my story-a story of resilience, loss, love, and the fight for a future that seems more uncertain with each passing day.

It all began with a pandemic, a virus that swept through the world with terrifying speed and efficiency. But this wasn't just any virus-it changed us, altered us in ways we never could have imagined. Some of us were left untouched, while others, like me, were given abilities that defied explanation. Powers that should have made us special, but instead made us targets.

As the world collapsed into panic and fear, nations turned against each other. Alliances shattered, and wars erupted. It wasn't long before my friends and I found ourselves caught in the middle of this conflict, forced to choose sides in battles we never asked to fight. We were just kids-Alex, James, Oliver, and I-thrust into a war that demanded more from us than we ever thought we could give.

In the beginning, we believed we could make a difference, that our powers could be used for good. But as the war dragged on, we learned the harsh truth: in war, there are no heroes, only survivors. We've lost friends, seen horrors that haunt our dreams, and been pushed to our limits. Yet, we continue to fight-not just for ourselves, but for the hope that someday, this war will end, and we'll be able to build something better from the ruins.

Now, as we find ourselves in the heart of Africa, far from the ravages of Europe and Asia, we're faced with a new set of challenges. The heat is relentless, the land unforgiving, and the resources scarce. But it's here, in this harsh and desolate place, that we've found something we haven't had in a long time: a chance to regroup, to plan, and to think about what comes next.

Our mission is simple, but dangerous-we must return to Europe, to the heart of the conflict, and find a way to end this war once and for all. It's a journey fraught with peril, with enemies at every turn and the ever-present threat of betrayal. But it's a journey we're willing to take, because we know that if we don't, there may be nothing left worth fighting for.

This war has taken so much from us, but it has also taught us who we are. We are fighters, survivors, and even though the world is falling apart around us, we won't give up. We can't give up. Because somewhere out there, there's still a chance for peace, and we're determined to find it.

This is the War of Survival, and it's a battle we intend to win.