[It's over.
It's over.
The aftermath has only just begun, but
it's over. The antitoxin comes just in time for most, though not all. With a death toll in the millions, the city is devastated, one in eight New Yorkers gone, buildings dismantled, cars blown to shrapnel. It will take time, effort, and a lot of funding to get the place even just back on its feet, but at least it's over.
Most of the infected, various news outlets cheer, forgetting their professionalism for a moment, have been given the seeming miracle drug—thanks in no small part to an unnamed Stark employee who discovered the breakthrough—and recovery has begun. Citizens are urged to remain in the city for the next few weeks as the antitoxin works its magic, so as not to inadvertently spread anything. A list of locations—permanent and temporary—open to the public for any reactions, illness, or progress to be reported to, is given, and viewers and listeners are informed the CDC will remain in force until they can be sure they have a handle on everything. They will continue to work in conjunction with S.H.I.E.L.D.
There is some confusion as to what will be done with the bodies of the deceased. While identification is ideal, mass burning is more likely. Citizens are encouraged to come forward with the names of loved ones lost for a memorial already in the works.
Rumors abound that Tony Stark, also known as Iron Man, will be heading up private relief efforts in conjunction with his company, Stark Industries. Various suits in familiar Stark fashion provided support throughout the disaster, defending quarantine zones tirelessly—with Captain America even showing up in one at the end. There is a long interlude then about the Avengers themselves and their service to the city. From those in the Tower working around the clock with the CDC and WHO on a cure, to those on the streets led by Captain America, they can't be thanked enough for all they have done.
Some forums online light up with members spamming about the dangers—now woefully evident—of living in a city occupied by self-professed superheroes. It's as if, they say, a target has been painted over the entirety of New York City. First aliens, then aliens, now this? They should be policed. One member of an anti-Communist board, GovtOfFear1797, prophesied the apocalypse and called for all believers (of what, no one is sure,) to begin their preparations.
The mutants are mentioned in mainstream media with more scorn. With the early explosion in the World Trade Center, there is talk of how dangerous these powerful people are when ill and uncontrolled. Several remarks are made about Central Park, which has been all but wiped out at the hands, some witnesses report, of Loki himself and another woman some claim to be Carol Danvers.
A woman, Rebecca Lyons, is named as an accomplice in the atrocity, and it is stated with some enthusiasm that she is currently in custody. The FBI has taken over her case. Any updates will be given as they come.
Crane's killer, a person or persons no doubt thousands would like to thank, remains unknown, though authorities are firm on the fact that they will keep looking. His body, however, has been recovered.
All in all, the past couple days have been good days in New York City, in spite of everything. Clean-up efforts are under way. Declared in a state of emergency, and with the threat now diminished, outside aid begins to pour in—food, water, supplies. Shelters have been established in several local churches and schools. The city will work together to rebuild as it always does.]
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