Chapter 97

None of the adults could sleep that night because of the gun fire. Instead, they all stayed up and watched the Resistance news. "...In other news, after four years in hiatus, heavy metal band Disturbed gave a concert today at a political rally at the home of a fan of theirs this afternoon. Vocalist David Draiman, the most outspoken force against the Utopian government, had the following to say, 'Because, this is supposed to be a FREE COUNTRY! A PLACE WHERE YOU CAN BRING YOUR HUNGRY, YOUR TIRED, YOUR INFIRM, AND THEY SHALL KNOW REST FROM THEIR AFFLICTIONS! THIS IS NOT SUPPOSED TO BE A COUNTRY WHERE YOUR GOD GIVEN RIGHT TO SPEAK YOUR MIND IS TAKEN AWAY! NOW, I'LL ADMIT THAT WE'VE DONE SOME DUMB SHIT, BUT WE ARE ONLY HUMAN! IT IS TIME, MY BROTHERS, MY SISTERS, MY BLOOD, FOR US TO PUT AN END TO THE PERSECUTION! NOW, LET ME SEE THOSE MOTHER FUCKING FISTS IN THE AIR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LET'S GIVE THOSE UTOPIAN BASTARDS A REASON TO KNOW FEAR!!!!' Sources say that the band is planning on performing a more rallies all over the country, and possibly planning a tour to start after the war is over...’"

Mike changed the channel. "Who said we're going to start touring the country to perform at these rallies? I don't remember anyone saying that."

"That's because nobody did. The media likes to add shit", Brie said.

"Yeah, they've said a lot of shit over the past fourteen years about us, and how much of it has been true?" David said, his arm wrapped protectively around Brie's shoulders.

Tina looked at the clock. "It's almost six o'clock in the morning. We're about to have to get the kids up for their lessons."

Dan shook his head. "No, we're not. The tutor called out for the day. Anyway, it's Friday. We can let them sleep in for a while."

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The next day, the yard was flooded with trucks, but not trucks carrying uniforms... but news reporters. Reporters wanting to catch David Draiman for an exclusive. "I can't believe this shit", David said. "No one listened to me four years ago, why are they wanting exclusives now?"

"Because you're one of the biggest supporters of the war. You voice, your words, they're the inspiration for this Resistance troops. You're the most vocal person against the Utopians. Who wouldn't want an exclusive interview?" Brie explained.

"What do I do to get rid of them?"

"You could grant ONE network an exclusive sit down here in the safety of the house. Have a couple of the Resistance soldiers standing by as your guards, and answer their questions." She shrugged. "It's up to you, baby. Wow them with silence or wow them by letting them in."

"What would you do?"

"Me? I'd let one of them in and tell the rest to fuck off."