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AN: Wouldn't have even considered doing this if shouldabeenblonde hadn't suggested I do, so if it sucks blame her ;) this is dedicated to you doll muah!
Blackwater AZ Never Before.
A is for argument
"What do you think Major?"-Jacob said as he shifted in his seat for what felt like the thousandth time.
"Well Mr. President I believe we have been smart, cautious, and careful enough and now it's time for us to move. We aren't dealing with people who will say one thing and do another or talk a lot rhetoric then sit on their asses sir. If they said it they will do it, so we need to act now or the world as we know her will end."-Major Jasper said sitting upright as all soldiers with honor and dignity do when in the presence of a superior no less the President of the United States. Jacob sat taking in everything Major Jasper has just told him, considering every last alternative to avoid certain death or unnecessary war.
"I believe you're right, but they have talked before and done nothing I cringe to think what will happen if they indeed are bluffing and we move."-he said shifting yet again and looked to his right when he heard a very loud and impatient sigh.
"Is there something you'd like to share with us Madam Vice President?"-he said turning his body to face her knowing she was about to chew him out. Sometimes he felt like he worked for her instead of the other way around.
"Actually there is. We have been sitting here for the past week wasting time with debates and trying to have peace talks with them and we all know there is no peace when it comes to the Middle East, so not only are we wasting time, but we're risking millions of lives."-Vice President Leah said as she sat forward to assert her position not only as Vice President, but the subject at hand.
"And if we move we could be taking more innocent lives and for no reason. Are you willing to risk that?"-he said leaning forward himself
"Yes."-she simply said without hesitation or missing a beat.
"That's easy for you to say you're not the one who will declare war or the one who will be out there putting your life on the line as well as taking those innocent lives you're so quick to dismiss."-he said trying to control his temper and reestablish who was President.
"Major Jasper is the one who will have to declare war not you the President doesn't hold the power you need his permission and he just gave it to you. And as far as me not being over there ready to aim, shoot, and fire and possibly die- well get me a gun and a plane because I am more than willing if that means keeping not only the country, but the world safe from a disaster that is abruptly approaching."-Leah hissed glaring at him, but before he could respond Secretary of Defense broke in.
"Nineteen minutes until nuclear capability sir."-Secretary of Defense Embry said as he sat nervously on the other side of President Jacob. Jacob began to sweat even more and yanked his tie from around his neck to loosen the tension, but was unsuccessful.
"Sir if we move we need to move now, so it would be most effective."-Major Jasper said gravely knowing either way this is a lose-lose situation. Jacob sighed heavily with literally the weight of the world on his shoulders.
"Prime Minister Carlisle what do you think; this will affect your country as quickly as it will ours."-President Jacob said turning to face the screen where Carlisle's face was plastered alongside his Deputy Prime Minister Edward. Leah rolled her eyes not caring who saw.
"I think we all know what he's going to say. Peace and butterflies, love to all."-she said in a sugary sweet voice with a huge grin on her face while hugging herself before it fell and she rolled her eyes once again.
"Leah!"-President Jacob hissed under his breath
"What? You think I give a fuck if I offend them when the world is about to be annihilated because you fools want to sing Kumbaya and hold hands while Iran is about to drop a bomb on us?"-she said balling her fist as she glared at the men before her. Major Jasper silently agreed and Secretary of Defense Embry simply wanted this to be over so he could go home and hold his wife and kids.
"That's enough L-"
"Pleas- please let's all just calm down tensions are high and everyone is on edge there's no need for us to turn against one another."-Prime Minister Carlisle said with his hands up in surrender.
"You damn right tensions are high because we're about burn from the inside out!"-Vise President Leah shouted and stood to begin pacing the floor.
"Just…try and relax."-Jacob said as he too began to panic with every word Leah spoke. In truth he knew she was right, but he just didn't see how using violence would make them any better than Iran. Leah huffed and continued to pace and talk to herself.
"I'm with Vice President Leah, you need to go in now or all of us will be fucked because you're too much of a faggot to do anything."-Paul, President of Mexico said from the monitor next to Prime Minister Carlisle's.
"We didn't ask for your input President Paul and I don't see your sorry ass country doing anything. You talk big, but you do nothing and hide behind us while bitching we aren't doing enough. So unless your piss poor excuse for a country is actually going to do something shut your ass up!"-Jacob boomed not liking President Paul's attitude not just from today, but ever since he was elected; his election still seems fishy if you asked Jacob.
"Say what you want, but if the United States was my country with all its resources and capabilities I would have leveled the entire Middle East by now instead of kissing their asses. I know why your dragging you're feet, it's because the White House was reinforced to withstand a nuclear attack, so you four are safely tucked away while the rest of us are fucked!"-he said glaring and slamming his hand on his desk.
"Ten minutes until nuclear capability sir."-Embry said in a shaky voice and everyone in the room became silent and looked to Jacob.
"Carlisle."-he said looking at the screen and Leah crossed her arms knowing he was about to waste time they surely didn't have.
"I believe we should wait and see what happens. For years Iran has been claiming nuclear capability and even showed signs of working towards it, but never having the actual resources to do so. I believe they are using this as a scare tactic to get us to move first so they can scream injustice and justify whatever actions they may take."-he said in his always calm voice
"With all do respect Prime Minister, we have been dealing with this far longer than you have and while yes they didn't have all they needed for what they were planning they have been secretly aided and assisted by China and Russia with the knowhow, resources, and funding they lacked. At this point in time they are more than able to follow through on their threats and I whole heartedly believe that they indeed will. If we don't act now then we die it's as simple as that."-Major Jasper interjected still sitting in his upright position, but more eager as time ticked on and his wife Alice face began to play in his mind.
"I guess we have to agree to disagree. I know how hard this decision must be for you all and I am sorry to do this, but I've ordered our troops to stand down. We're going to wait it out and see what happens and pray we are right."-Deputy Prime Minister Edward said with his fear showing on his face.
"I understand. I pray you are right and thank you for your continued alliance throughout not only my Presidency, but all the years our countries have been united. Good luck and God bless Canada."-Jacob said standing and bowing his head
"We also extended our thanks to you and may you be safe and true in your decision. God bless America."-Carlisle said sadly then he and Edward bowed their heads as well before the screen went back to the United States flag.
"Good, now that we got those pussies out of here let's give the order and end his shit!"-Paul said still there even though everyone else had forgotten him.
"A part of me hopes they can launch so your sorry ass can be incinerated."-Jacob hissed before cutting his communication. Now it was just the four of them in the Oval Office waiting on Jacob's final and possibly last order as President and man.
"Sir…"-Jasper said extending his phone. Commander Sam had been in constant communication as he and his right hand Jared awaited orders Jasper would belay from the President, but now he demanded to talk to Jacob directly because they couldn't wait any longer.
"Hello…"-Jacob said tightly trying to remain in control.
"Mr. President sir, we are still standing by awaiting your orders."-Sam said into the phone
"What's that in the background?"-Jacob asked hearing shouts and clanking.
"The men are getting antsy sir and are scared shitless and we've run into a few insurgents who are having fun at our expense with our temporary cease fire order and are throwing rocks over the border at us."-Sam shouted over the yelling going on around him.
"How are the men doing?"-Jacob asked eyeing the faces in the room only imagining how the soldiers must feel.
"In all honesty sir, they would be doing a lot better if we could move in."-Sam said trying to give him a hint. Jacob looked around the room then at the clock; fuck, five minutes!
"Stand by."-he said and handed Jasper the phone
"Five minutes unt-"
"I know how long we have Embry!"-Jacob shouted pulling at his hair. Embry nodded and backed away to give him room, but Leah filled it quickly.
"Yep five minutes Jacob, five! We can have their asses down in less than three and stop this shit if you just give the fucking order."-Leah exclaimed throwing her hands in the air wildly; Jacob spun to face her.
"Don't you think I know that, but if we go in with violence we're no better than they are!"-he yelled and Jasper and Leah looked at him like they were ready to kill him.
"Are you fucking kidding me? We're no better by killing TERRORIST who can literally end the fucking world are you fucking serious? If we don't kill them we are worse than they are because we did nothing and let the world meet its end!"-she yelled and hissed glaring at him; Jacob balled his fist.
"Be quiet Leah."-he said without looking at her trying to keep from exploding. He knew she was right, but he just couldn't bring himself to do it-what if he was wrong and started an unnecessary war?
"I don't know why you became President or why I agreed to be your Vice President knowing how pathetic you are."-she continued, ignoring him.
"Leah I'm warning you."-he said huffing as his veins popped out his arms and neck.
"You are nothing-"
"Leah…"
"But a-"
"I'm warning you."
"Pussy!"-she hissed
"That's it everybody but Leah out!"-he shouted and it could be heard down the hall. Jasper and Embry swiftly left the room with one more pleading look for Jacob to not argue and just fucking do something before everyone died.
"I'm the President do you hear me- not you me, you are my Vice President you do as I say. You will not disrespect me in front of my men again are we clear?"-Jacob hissed as he held Leah in a vice grip searing her with his gaze. She shoved him them poked him in the chest.
"In three minutes there won't be a next time."-she said in a serious tone and he braced his hands on his desk with his head hung.
"Jacob I'm not cold hearted I'm a realist and the reality is, they are going to kill us and whoever is left in the world after they're done will have to bend to their every will and sick torture. We don't have time Jacob, please I am begging you make the decision…the right one."-she whispered laying her head on his back and letting a tear slide down her cheek. He slumped more and didn't even lift his head when he buzzed Jasper and Embry back into the room. He held out his hand behind him and Jasper extended the phone.
"Commander Sam…continue to cease fire and stand down we're going to wait it out and see what happens. Fall back to stand with Canada."-he said hoarsely and Leah gasped and backed away shaking her head in disbelief as Embry's eyes began to fill with tears and Jasper stood motionless still in his military formation, but on the inside he died and said a silent goodbye to his wife. Jacob tossed the phone back on the desk with his head still low not wanting to look up and see the disappointment on their faces…especially Leah.
"One minute thirty seconds until nuclear capability sir."-Embry said as his voice cracked and tears silently fell. When Jacob finally looked up Leah was looking at him with tears pouring out of her eyes and her hands were balled in tight fist.
"Leah-"
"How could you?"-she whispered still in shock
"I had no choice."-he said feebly and took a step towards her.
"You are a fucking coward!"-she hissed then slapped him with everything she had across the face. It hurt like hell, but Jacob knew he deserved it because he knew Iran would launch and they would die, but he continued to hold out hope that he was wrong.
"I'm sor-"-she cut him off with another slap then walked over to the window looking out over the field. Each of their phones began to ring and buzz with their loved ones wanting to say goodbye. They already knew that if they didn't receive a call or text by this time that the order to stand down was given and they might not live through whatever would happen next. No one answered not wanting to hear the panic, terror, and sadness in their loved ones voices. Embry plopped onto the couch and pulled out a picture of his wife and four children wanting that to be the last thing he saw and their lives to be the last thing he thought of. Jasper walked over to the other window and pulled out a picture of Alice and kissed it before pinning it to his uniform; he wanted to die with her with him in some form or other.
"Nice day to die. These walls probably won't even last two seconds."-Leah said quietly as Jacob came up behind her and slowly wrapped his arms around her waist.
"You don't know that and stop it we're not going to die."-he whispered into her hair and didn't even sound convincing to himself.
"Ten seconds."-Embry said as he began to quietly sob over his picture and Jasper closed his eyes and for the first time in his adult life allowed himself silent tears. Leah turned in Jacob's hold and wrapped her arms around him and sobbed into his chest and he could no longer hold back his own tears and cried into her hair as he kissed it and whispered it's going to be alright repeatedly.
Five…
Four…
Three…
Two…
"I love you."-Leah and Jacob both said pulling back to look at the other.
One…
A boom louder than thunder could be heard followed by screams throughout the white house and the surrounding outside to unsuspecting citizens. A large white and gray puff of smoke rose in the distance before pausing causing it to become eerily still and quiet for only a moment.
"I'm sorry, I love you."-Jacob cried before kissing Leah knowing it would probably be the first and last time he would ever be able to do so. They kissed desperately as their tears fell and Jasper and Embry shook hands as the eerie quiet ended and the White House shook as the white cloud angrily raced towards them.
AN: Hope you like! Busy this week this is all I have time for; took a study break & decided to give a go. Don't compare my work please or you'll be disappointed lol I'm not ashamed to admit I am nowhere near on their levels. I've only been writing since November, so I'm going to use that as an excuse if you don't like it lol. But seriously if KeiKatJones, Sentinel10, or Cucumber07 don't like it or I didn't follow the rules let me know and I'll fix it or take it down. If I end up really liking a one-shot more than likely I'll make it a full story eventually or a short story, who knows I might have 26 new stories by the time this is fin.
The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few…so I need you to read then I need you to review…& I'll buy you garlic! No seriously you'll want it I saw Dr. Oz & there was a lady with THOUSANDS of tiny parasites IN her body & one had a FIFTY FOOT (15.24 meters) long parasite &they said garlic can help kill them. That was truly disgusting, so yeah ran out and bought a butt load of garlic.