Vampires have overrun the world, so humanity lives on at the poles where the sun always shines, conducting a treacherous twice yearly migration. -- Anon Guest
The world has gone to shit, but not in the way you might think. On the other hand,the climate change and overpopulation issues are solved. Also... not how you might think.
The Earth got overrun by Vampires.
Personally? I blame the kind of people who -er- wanted to "be friendly" with made-up monsters. There's a word for that, but I'm not allowed to say it. Because the major demographic of survivors are... I'm not allowed to say that either.
I can get away with saying they are Kind, Amenable, Regal, Excellent, and Nice. Just... not very loud.
They're very insistent about good manners and paying respect. And there's something about the frequency of their voices that drives off the bloodsuckers. Or it's their solid, undeniable Belief in the rights they've just made up.
Unfortunately for the rest of us, we need them to go to the remains of the cities for supplies. We're still working on portable crops on the Albatrosses.
Humanity had to adapt quickly. We've gone from desperate scrambling from planes and boats, to dirigible communities. We need them for the seasonal commute. Spring and Autumn, we move between the North Pole and the South Pole. Following the sun, because that's how we avoid the plague of bloodsuckers all over the globe.
We have some animal stock. We have some crops we're trying to grow. The whole system is still evolving. At least the vegans have shut up about how easy it is to live on a plant-based diet. They're grumbling, but living for longer is better than starving.
The trip takes two months even if you went straight from North to South... or vice versa. We have to stay with the sun, and keep the propellers going. Everyone does that part. Even the nice ladies who know their rights.
At least the angry ones who measured themselves by their guns aren't around any more. They did more harm than good. Especially to themselves.
And if you draw the wrong straw? Your trip is hell, because of the people who demand respect. I used to be a marathon runner, so I end up on the propeller treadmill a lot. I know how to crochet, so that's a lot of my spare time. I've learned very quickly to keep my inside thoughts behind the mask of a bright, cheerful smile and a pleasant tone.
And sometimes... I wonder if it's not that bad to let the vampires win.
Just... not very loud.
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