[ WP ] Write about a group of post-apocalyptic survivors who are have just found out the apocalypse has happened


 
 
 
 Just fifteen miles off the coast of Florida, the Bermuda Songstress sits at anchor, after the repeated radio warnings from the last three days had finally cut through the static and the overwhelming number of radio messages. Just a day prior, military air convoys fled from the mainland and buzzed the cruise ship, with a helicopter landing just on the forward bow carrying a squad from the CDC- Complete with full-body NBC biohazard suits. 
 
 `` It's a virus.'' Pennington stated with hesitation in his voice. He stared at the portly captain through his suit's facemask. One of his coworkers glared daggers at him. The scientist took a deep breath and raised his hands in a calming manner. `` We.. have it completely under control. Unfortunately, we have to quarantine this vessel from the mainland. All air and sea traffic onto the mainland is prohibited.'' 
 
 `` How bad is it?'' The captain turned to look off into the western horizon. `` I mean, you tell me it's under control but you've got all the ports blocked? These people have been on this boat for a month, we do n't have much food to sustain being on the ocean for- How long is it you want me to keep her at anchor?'' He raised his voice with agitation, planting his hands on his hips. 
 
 Pennington took a deep breath and began to recite a practiced by-line. `` Indefinitely. We need this boat to rendevous with the off-shore fleet off the Virginia coastline.'' 
 
 `` Indefinitely? Yo- What in the fuck is happening?'' The captain yelled, clenching his fists in frustration. `` Can you at least give me a fucking explanation? It's not like it's going to leave this room.'' He gestured off at the mostly empty captain's deck, devoid of people except the senior officers and the CDC. 
 
 `` The virus is transmitted by close exposure. It causes... uncontrollable movement and..'' Pennington slowed, murmuring the memorized speech he was instructed to give. With a stammer, the man shook his head and visibly broke with frustration. `` It causes a'Nightmare' scenario as defined by our organization. Our military is in retreat. Any attempt to confront the infected causes infection.' 
 
 This drew incredulous stares. ``..Zombies?'' A senior officer asked. 
 
 `` No. Worse......* [ Shuffling ] ( http: //www.youtube.com/watch? v=zIh5AHxh-Ok ) *.'' 
 
 The Captain's jaw dropped. 
 
 `` My god.'' 
 

