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The Last Garden!

Lily could see that the raiders were getting closer.

By IvanPublished about a year ago 4 min read
The Last Garden!
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It had been years since the end of the world as we knew it. The disease had swept through the world, killing only a small number of people. Those who had survived had to adjust to a new way of life, one lacking of the lush greenery and vibrant flowers that had once been usual. The environment was bleak and arid, and light does seem a distant memory.

But there was a ray of hope, a small light in the darkness. It came in the form of Lily, a young woman who had discovered a hidden garden in the ruins of an abandoned city. It was a magical place, with plants of every kind sprouting from the soil. It was a sight Lily hadn't seen in years, and it gave her a sense of direction.

She made it her goal to protect the garden and cultivate the planet's last plants. She knew it would be a difficult task, but she was willing to take it on.

She spent her days tending to the plants, watering them and feeding them. She also enlisted the help of a small group of survivors in her mission, and the two of them worked tirelessly to keep the garden alive.

It appeared to be an impossible task at first. The soil was severely dehydrated and barren, and the air was thick with smog. But Lily was determined, and with the help of her team, she was able to rebuild the garden. Plants began to flourish, and the once-arid landscape began to transform into a lovely, green garden.

As the garden grew in popularity, so did the number of visitors. They came from all over, drawn by the garden's beauty and the hope it represented. Others came to admire the plants and the hard work that had gone into their cultivation.

However, not everyone was in favour of the garden. Some saw it as a threat, a symbol of a world that they had lost forever. They desired to destroy it, to destroy the plants and erase the memory of what had once been.

Lily was well aware that she needed to safeguard the garden at all costs. She and her team worked tirelessly to keep it hidden, ensuring that those who would harm it never discovered it. They set traps and alarms and kept a constant eye on the garden throughout the day and night.

However, the threats continued. The survivors were few in number, and they were no match for the raiders who roamed the wasteland looking for anything they could find. Lily noted the need for support and turned to the one person who might be able to provide it.

She contacted Marcus, a former soldier who had survived the virus and had been living in the wilderness since then. He was a lone figure who many feared, but Lily knew he was the only one who could help them.

Marcus was initially hesitant. He'd spent years avoiding contact with others, and the prospect of joining a group was unappealing to him. But Lily's determination and faith in the garden eventually persuaded him to join them.

She contacted Marcus, a former soldier who had survived the infection and had been surviving in the forest since then. He was a lone figure that people frightened, but Lily knew he was the only one who could rescue them.

Marcus was initially hesitant. He'd spent years avoiding touch with others, and the prospect of joining a group was repulsive to him. But Lily's perseverance and faith in the garden eventually persuaded him to join them.

The gang felt stronger and more confident with Marcus on their side. They were able to fight the raiders who came for the garden, and they proceeded to spread their influence, recruiting more and more survivors.

But the garden was not immune to the dangers of the world. As the years went on, the soil began to dry up, and the plants started to wither. Lily knew that they needed a new source of water if they were going to keep the garden alive.

She and her team set out on a dangerous journey to find a new water source. They traveled for days through the barren wasteland, She and her team set out on a dangerous journey to find a new water source. They traveled for days through the barren wasteland, encountering all manner of dangers and obstacles. At times it seemed as though they would never make it, that their journey would end in failure.

But finally, they came upon a stream. It was a small, trickling stream, but it was enough to sustain the garden. They filled up their containers and started the journey back.

But they weren't alone. They were being followed by a group of raiders, who had been tracking them for days. The raiders were hungry, and they saw the garden as a source of food.

Lily and her team knew that they had to get back to the garden before the raiders caught up to them. They pushed themselves to their limits, but it seemed as though the raiders were gaining on them.

As they neared the garden, She knew that they were running out of time. They had to protect the garden, no matter what.

And that's when the story ends. Did they make it back to the garden? Did they manage to protect it from the raiders? What happened to Lily and her team?

CONTINUED IN PART 2.

THNXS FOR READING & DON'T FORGET TO HIT THE LIKE

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