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25th March 2030
"Good evening, this is Kang Seulgi with S.T.A.Y news at 8. Tonight we bring you a breaking story out of the nation's capital. An airborne virus that appears to be affecting those of Alpha and Omega sub genders, has been confirmed with over three dozen positive cases in the last 48 hours, with at least two of those ending fatally.
Health officials say to monitor for symptoms which mimic those of the common cold and to stay home if you are feeling unwell. If symptoms persist please make your way to the nearest emergency room.
In other news, home owners could soon be..."
30th March 2030
"Good evening, this is Kang Seulgi with S.T.A.Y news at 8. Health officials are begging those Alpha and Omega's who have contracted the SKZ.20 virus to please stay home and to quarantine when necessary. This comes just days after an airliner flight from Tokyo to Seoul was reported to have 115 confirmed cases out of the 130 staff and passengers on board. Doctors are asking that you please be diligent in keeping up good hand hygiene and wear masks when in public if you are susceptible to this illness.
It has been confirmed that a total of sixteen more people have lost their lives due to this virus that is baffling the scientific community."
18th October 2030
"Good evening, this is Kang Seulgi with S.T.A.Y news at 8. The World Health Organisation has officially declared the SKZ.20 virus as a global pandemic with reports that over 30% of the world's Alpha and Omega populations have been wiped out. People of the Alpha and Omega populous are being urged to stay home and only go out when absolutely necessary. More Beta's are being encouraged to take on jobs in the food industry as many stores have had to shut down due to high demand and minimal staffing.
Health care workers are pleading for their government's to equip them with more Beta staff as they have been tremendously impacted by this mass casualty event.
The entertainment and sports industry have been told to wind down their scheduled events and have been put on indefinite hiatus. There is no doubt that these industries will be majorly affected by such measures."
25 March 2031
"Good evening, this is Kang Seulgi with S.T.A.Y news at 8. Today marks one year since the official first case of SKZ.20 was recorded. Now, more than 67% of the world's Alpha and Omega population has been decimated by this disease. With no vaccination or cure on the horizon in the immediate future, people are beginning to speculate that this may have been a deliberate attack on the two sub genders from a Beta leaning terrorist organisation.
Health officials are still pleading for people susceptible to stay home and practice social distancing when required."
13th January 2034
"Good evening, this is Kang Seulgi with S.T.A.Y news at 8. After almost four years since the first case of SKZ.20, scientists are finally comfortable confirming that they have began the process of finding a cure to the lethal disease. With the help of Artificial Intelligence experts say that they will have the blueprint to the cure within the next three to six months.
In other news, the last Omega of Damyang has reportedly passed away from SKZ.20. The eighty year old, Kim Sooyoung, had been diagnosed with the virus sixth months prior to her death, making her the longest confirmed case of the virus. She will be deeply missed by all, as Damyang looks towards it's new future of Beta only citizens."
27th April 2034
"Good evening, this is Kang Seulgi with S.T.A.Y news at 8. Scientists are imploring those with Artificial Intelligent homes, cars and devices to please discontinue use immediately as a malware virus has broken out amongst AI controlled technology. Experts are saying the virus was created while working on the possible cure for SKZ.20 and has set back their projection goals by at least another eight months.
People are being urged to use old cell phones that do not contain any AI features. Public transport vehicles are being modified as soon as possible so that essential Beta workers can be transported to and from their jobs. More on this later."
7th July 2034
"Hello. Can anyone hear me, hello? If you're listening by some chance, my name is Kang Seulgi. I used to be a reporter for... well it doesn't matter now. I'm hoping there are people tuned into this station. It has been a week since my pack and I were able to contact anyone over this scrappy old radio. And my pack, well, there aren't really many of us left now to call ourselves that.
I've been trying to keep myself together for my pack so someone suggested I do what I used to enjoy doing before the world went to shit. Oh shit, I said shit on air. Oh well, who even knows if there's anyone there, right?
So here I am. Kang Seulgi. It's been 25 days since the missiles launched. From what I've been able to piece together Australia, Indonesia, Spain and Russia have been annihilated and no one has been able to receive any contact from them. The damn AI that was developed to help us live has now doomed us all. All power to the world was officially terminated seven days ago. And here we are. Still watching our Alpha's and Omega's die with no way to begin to help them.
If anyone's listening out there, keep your heads up. Over and out."
3rd September 2041
To Whom it may concern,
Wow it's been so long since I've written anything that i forgot what my handwriting looked like.
In the many years since the world "officially ended" I have yet to a have a reason to pen a letter. I suppose this is a worthy enough reason.
The last Alpha left in my pack passed over night. He contracted the virus over a week ago and we have been forced to watch him suffer in agony for every day until now.
There is officially only three of us left. Myself, my sister and her mate. We were never meant to be the last left. The "final girls" my sister would say. But we are no longer girls. This world has roughly shaped us into women. Maybe not even human anymore.
If you find this note it means we have not returned are most likely dead. We began our journey to Jeju-si in search of my sister's, mate's brother. If we have perished in this endeavour it would not have been for nothing. We are striving to reunite a family, a pack. Although we may not succeed it has been my greatest honour to be apart of my pack.
As I lead them into what may be our final adventure, I encourage you to take whatever is left of our rations here. We may never need them again and if we do well then I will just need to cringe at my own sappy letter.
I hope these supplies make your day a bit brighter. We all need a little joy in this dark world.
Best of luck,
Those who survived for too damn long, Seulgi, Yeri and Joy