Evelyn Ford had forgotten how long it had been since she'd last seen the sun. Two years? Three? Or was it longer?
She closed her eyes, letting the sunlight wash over her face. It was warm. A gentle breeze tickled her skin, but it felt wonderful.
When she opened her eyes, her gaze fell upon a sea of trees they had planted and Four Seasons Green shrubs that stood taller than a person. The plants glowed green in the sunlight, a vibrant scene that brought tears to Evelyn's eyes.
She knew the disaster was finally over. But this day had taken twenty long years to arrive.
"Ronan, the weather is beautiful."
Evelyn looked back at him. They shared a smile, then began discussing whether they should plant some fruit trees in the empty plot of land ahead.
"I think we could dig a pond. After all, everyone will need a water source when they come out to live. Oh, right, we should tell Rhys and the others first. Let them know they can leave the Undercity."
