A Win For Humanity?

Sanders had returned to his base the moment he lost track of Sam a year ago but all further search for Sam was put on hold.

They no longer made him a target, Sanders realized that things were not as they seemed but Sam was a madman and he wasn't some deranged killer who killed mindlessly.

"Colonel, we have found new citizens west of here. Should we bring them in?" A soldier asked but Sanders was unresponsive.

"Colonel?" The soldier called out and this drew Sanders back to reality.

"What is it?" Sanders questioned.

"We have found a group of civilians west of here, should we make contact?" The soldier questioned. He was dressed in standard military clothing and judging from the gear on him, it was obvious that the military were still armed to the teeth despite a year flying by.

"No, we are at full capacity. I'm afraid we can no longer take anyone in," Sanders responded before the conversation could proceed.