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Sep 28, 2013 07:53AM
I didn't think she would follow me. Part of me wished she would've, but it was too good to be true. But I had to protect her like I had to protect my younger brother. He would be in the same position as me one day. Being kicked out of society. I felt something warm trickle down my cheek. I realized that I had started crying. On the stage. I wipe away the silent tears on my face, but the rapid flow wouldn't stop. I was going to lose my brother. "Stop." I whispered under my breath. I needed to stop, but I couldn't seem to.
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"Welcome to The Assigning!" A loud voice boomed over the speaker phone. No one knew what it was coming from..... but then we saw a dark shadow emerging from the back of the stage. Once the shadow stopped lurking and we could see the mystery man, a wave of gasps ran through the audience. The Ruler himself had shown up! He NEVER came to The Assignings. What was the reason for this appearance.
The Ruler chuckled as he saw the audience's expression. "Well, my individuals, I assume you are wondering why I am here." He paused for effect, but then he announced, "I am here because we are choosing a new Ruleress."
Everyone seemed to be shocked. The Ruler's wife had died a week ago and he was now choosing a new one? A 16 year old for a 42 year old man?
The Ruler chuckled as he saw the audience's expression. "Well, my individuals, I assume you are wondering why I am here." He paused for effect, but then he announced, "I am here because we are choosing a new Ruleress."
Everyone seemed to be shocked. The Ruler's wife had died a week ago and he was now choosing a new one? A 16 year old for a 42 year old man?
He informed us that he would be picking on the stage- right now. Gazing at the group of young girls and boys, he walked down the line and stopping briefly at all of the girl's. When he reached Alice, he squeezed her cheeks. Then, he said aloud, "What a cutie she is!" and applause sounded. I could see from the end of the line she was pissed, but couldn't help but blush. And lastly, when he reached me, he whispered in my ear. "You're scum. I can't wait to rid the world from you and your......kind." I was appauled by his words.
"I have seen my choices, and observed each individual. I have whosen my bride. She truly stood out from the rest and was Ruler at heart. My chosen bride is........
ALICE!"
"I have seen my choices, and observed each individual. I have whosen my bride. She truly stood out from the rest and was Ruler at heart. My chosen bride is........
ALICE!"
(Ahhhhhh! Poor Alice. But it will be good for the story line.)
I felt extremely protective over my friend. The thought of her becoming a Ruless??? I knew she was amazing, But I couldn't believe he would pick her........ at least she would be treated right. She would be safe.
"The rest of you will be taken to housing chambers until next week. My Ruless must settle with me, so we can make the decision together. Everyone.... BE GONE!" And with that, the crowd began to clear.
"The rest of you will be taken to housing chambers until next week. My Ruless must settle with me, so we can make the decision together. Everyone.... BE GONE!" And with that, the crowd began to clear.
Alice looked at me one last time, and I sensed a panick within her face. I wasn't sure what was about to happen to me, but I expected the worse. And I was right. They had provided a small hut for the 38 of us. 22 boys, 16 girls all in a one room "house" if you could call it that. But there was a catch- there were only 20 beds and two loaves of bread.
Everyone seemed panicked. I was never one for attention, but I knew we needed order. "Hey! Everyone sit. Now." I had an edge of authority in my voice that I hoped everyone had heard. After a bit of hesitation, everyone sat. "Now, everyone has had time to observe the surroundings. Comprehend the situation. We all noticed the lack of beds, and more importantly, food. But we are going to work together to make this work. Now, we need to see where everyone stands. We need to share our strengths and weaknesses, so that we can pull each other up. No one knows where we are, and we have to survive 2 weeks with 38 hungry mouths to feed. Now, who's with me?" And then, to my surprise, there was murmur of agreement.
"Ok. Now, we need to find our strengths and weaknesses." I said, speaking louder than I ever had. A boy stepped forward, and told me his name. He was about a head taller than me, he had dark brown hair, almost black, and deep brown eyes that seemed to entrance me. He was built very muscular, and it was apparant that he was a leader. "I'm Daniel. I come from the Poor, but I am a strong leader. My mother was a Rich, but fell in love with my dad. A Poor. So here I am, a split. An inbetween. I have strength, but I am not strong in communication." Then, we walked up beside me and put a strong arm around my waist.
(((That's ok! I was just worried you quit. :()))
"So, you are going to have to warm up to me or you life is going to be a living hell." I told Alice. I didn't want the Ruleress being such a bitch. She needs to be happy, or at least ask happy. "So, what did you think of the poor today? The scum was all out today! Did you see that's one girl who tried to look pretty in that's stupid dress? Wearing a feu-fru dress doesn't take away the fact your scum! " I laughed a heartily laugh at my own joke.
"So, you are going to have to warm up to me or you life is going to be a living hell." I told Alice. I didn't want the Ruleress being such a bitch. She needs to be happy, or at least ask happy. "So, what did you think of the poor today? The scum was all out today! Did you see that's one girl who tried to look pretty in that's stupid dress? Wearing a feu-fru dress doesn't take away the fact your scum! " I laughed a heartily laugh at my own joke.
I looked Daniel in the eyes and I felt a connection. We were going to help this group pull through. Maybe, with us combined, we could make it two weeks. I felt supported in his large frame. I have always been the runt, a very small built girl, but I was a storing person inside and out. Daniel whispered into my ear his thoughts of what we should do for these next few weeks, and we soon constructed a plan. I just had to put it in action.
((It doesn't really matter. I don't mind him being anynomous. It's kind of cool!))
"Rude? They're scum! Who cares about them! If it were up to me, they wouldn't exist! And, also, she did look pretty retarded, don't ya think? Just as bad as her mom, right before she died. I bet she looked in the mirror and her ugly face melted her to ashes!" I couldn't contain my laughter! Scum jokes are the best one out there#
"Rude? They're scum! Who cares about them! If it were up to me, they wouldn't exist! And, also, she did look pretty retarded, don't ya think? Just as bad as her mom, right before she died. I bet she looked in the mirror and her ugly face melted her to ashes!" I couldn't contain my laughter! Scum jokes are the best one out there#
I chased after Alice, appauled by her sudden actions. What's, is she not greatful for being chosen Ruleress? "What the hell, Alice? They're scum! Who gives a shit about what we say about them! I could care less! Hell, the society would be better without them!" I knew the castle better than ber, and soon had her cornered. "I want to hear you say it." Then, to get the point across, I squeezed her jaw and got very close. "Repeat after me. The girl is scum."
"What did you say? Listen to me and listen to me now. You are now my bitch. I thought you would be a normal girl who would be mesmorizee by my very choice. But you're obviously different. So stop. Play the part. We are now getting married, and you have to be the perfect wife. Otherwise you will be............ exterminated. Now say it. She. Is. Scum."
I slyly grinned. "Good job, sweetie!" I kissed her on the cheek and walked off triumphantly.
We had assigned everyone to a group of workers. People were sorted into groups that identified them as people, not by how wealthy they are. I had been set with Daniel, Sarah, Sam and I. Tonight, since there wasn't a large amount of beds, I slept withe Daniel. We kept ourselves warm on the freezing cold night by laying close, seeings how we had no blankets. He wrapped his arm around my waist, making sure i wouldnt freeze tonight, amd i nestled my forehead into his chest. For the first time in my life, I felt as though I didn't haven to carry the world's weight on my shoulders. I could share the weight. I didn't have to be strong for everyone. We were all strong for each other. I felt....... at home.
We had assigned everyone to a group of workers. People were sorted into groups that identified them as people, not by how wealthy they are. I had been set with Daniel, Sarah, Sam and I. Tonight, since there wasn't a large amount of beds, I slept withe Daniel. We kept ourselves warm on the freezing cold night by laying close, seeings how we had no blankets. He wrapped his arm around my waist, making sure i wouldnt freeze tonight, amd i nestled my forehead into his chest. For the first time in my life, I felt as though I didn't haven to carry the world's weight on my shoulders. I could share the weight. I didn't have to be strong for everyone. We were all strong for each other. I felt....... at home.
InsaneLuckyDucky-DaughterOfHades- wrote: "I watched him walk off rather triumphantly. I sighed quietly to myself and walked down the hall. I had no idea where I was going. Maybe hopefully toward a kitchen. I didn't eat breakfast so I was q..."
((Hey! Thanks for jumping in! Just, from now on, do you think you could create your own character? Ducky and I created the Bethy, Alice, and Daniel characters. Maybe you could be like Sam or Sarah? Ps. Bethy is a really petite girl.))
((Hey! Thanks for jumping in! Just, from now on, do you think you could create your own character? Ducky and I created the Bethy, Alice, and Daniel characters. Maybe you could be like Sam or Sarah? Ps. Bethy is a really petite girl.))
((You could even be the Ruler if ya wanted!!!))
((Oh mu goodness..... I feel so stupid.........))
(( does it bother you when I call you ducky??? What dobyou like to go by???))
I awoke when I heard a loud banging noise, and I frantically looked around the room. Then, I saw Daniel collapsed on the floor holding his knee. I rushed down to his aid, unsure what had just happened. "Are you alright? Daniel, what's happened?" He laughed at my worried expression, then explained, "I was just trying to climb down the bunk bed ladder quietly, so you could sleep. But then, I tripped and fell, and ended up making a ton of noise. I'm really sorry." I blushed at his caring nature, and then replied, "no problem! I would have gotten up early anyway, because I always like to seize the day, and make breakfast for my..." and then I wavered off, not wanting to talk about my brother.
(Can you see where I am going with the Daniel character? I was thinking he has a crush on Bethy, and just wants to protect her. He wants her to feel safe aorund him. He loves ber for her. I don't mind if you play his part, I just kind of hoped we could follow that line for his character. Is that ok?)
(Its my own fault.))
"Well, I think our group will be taking food duty. With Daniel's strength, you speed, and my.... well.... and me. We ill retrieve the food."
I always tried to sound string around Sam, because she was very timid for her age. There was something about her that made me want to protect her with my life. And I didn't mean to stutter about what I would provide...... I just wasn't sure. What do I provide???
"Well, I think our group will be taking food duty. With Daniel's strength, you speed, and my.... well.... and me. We ill retrieve the food."
I always tried to sound string around Sam, because she was very timid for her age. There was something about her that made me want to protect her with my life. And I didn't mean to stutter about what I would provide...... I just wasn't sure. What do I provide???
((Wanna straighten out the characters? Like have some more people join to take over some people? It would make it a lot more easy and fun))
((Ok! I'll call woke people over! What roll do you want to continue? Alice? I'm sure Alice at east because you built her up so much???)
(Ok! Ill continue Bethy. That leaves the ruler, Sam, and Daniel?)
