Author's Note: Hello all! This is a story I've had in my head for a very long time. It's going to be brutal and may not be suitable for all audiences, so just letting you know ahead of time. It should have a happy ending, although there's going to be a lot of room for you guys to give input, especially in a romantic sense. I may switch this to M, as later this will be getting messy. Please note that this is not intended to offend anyone and any relation to current international conflicts is unintended. Thanks, and as always, review!
Disclaimer: I do not own Gilmore Girls, just a humble fan.
"This is Fox News, reporting to you live from the volatile streets of Lebanon. I'm Amy Fields and I'm currently filming from the heart of Beirut, where several international embassies were targeted earlier today by what appears to be a radical terrorist group. According to witnesses, explosions occurred throughout the embassy district, leaving over 72 people dead and many more missing. The embassies hit include: Spain, France, the United States, England, Germany and Russia."
[The camera pans out, revealing the wreckage of several massive explosions. In the background, there are wounded men and women being carried out of the remains by Lebanese soldiers. There is also a large area blocked off to the media where the bodies of the dead are covered by thin white sheets.]
"According to Lebanese officials, the supposed radical terrorists have been building up to a full-scale attack, but few could have predicted the enormity of their actions. While there are still very few details being given about how those involved could have set up the bombs or what their motives are, it's clear that this was a message meant for the international community."
[Fields pauses in her report to listen to her headset before nodding and turning back to the camera.]
"I've just received word that President Salim Trad will be holding an emergency press conference today in just an hour. Stay with us as we cover the press conference and discuss the grisly events that took place."
[The network switches back over to the main newsroom, where several key guests analyze the effects of the attack on the international community, specifically on the United States and France. Although both embassies were bombed, they had previously held a pro-rebel stance, hoping for a new government in the politically devastated country. After almost an hour of commentary, the network switches back to Amy Fields, who is now stationed in the conference area of the Lebanese government's headquarters.]
"Welcome back. I'm Amy Fields with Fox News, reporting live from Lebanon. We're currently waiting for a statement from President Salim Trad about the horrific bombings of several international embassies, including the United States. And here he comes now."
[A brief introduction occurs before President Trad begins to address the events of the day.]
"What happened today was an incredible blow. Not only to Lebanon, but also to the entire international community. It is a terrible shame that places of peace are now targets for terrorism and hate."
"In regards to those behind the attack, we have very few clues and-"
[A projector is suddenly rolled down behind the Lebanese officials without warning. It is obvious the President is not in control of what is going on and attempts to stop its descent. A grainy video appears on screen in a live feed from an unknown location. We can see several heavily armed men standing at attention. Someone steps in front of the camera and as it focuses we see a man in a nondescript military uniform. He begins to address the camera in Lebanese, although a translation to English is provided by Fox News on screen.]
"Greetings. I am ex-General Abdel of the Lebanese military. As I'm sure you have gathered, I am the one who bombed the embassies, alongside my friends here." [He points to the men holding machine guns beside him.]
"I know today has probably been very stressful for you today, so I will spare you any games. I am currently in possession of thirteen hostages from various countries of the embassies hit today. If you wish to see your people returned to you alive, you will force Trad to step down and will support a new leader judged to be fair and true by the righteous people who stand before you now. If you refuse, each hostage will be killed in front of the entire world, and if I haven't made it clear, we can get to you anywhere and at any time. Now, let's introduce our hostages."
[The camera is turned to a different area of the room where thirteen hostages are tied to chairs. Each has a bag over his or her head. Abdel walks over and begins to unmask them one at a time. As he does, the hostage in question says their name and country. It is obvious they have been previously instructed on what to do.]
"Elizabeth Sanchez, Spain."
"Josh Robarts, Spain."
"Emilee Hersh, France."
"Jerome Hersh, France."
"Hugo Brennan, Britain."
"Louis Thompson, Britain."
"Ashley Shep, Britain."
"Mark Davis, United States."
"Tiffany Miller, United States."
"Rory Gilmore, United States."
"Viktor Kozar, Russia."
"Diana Aristov, Russia."
"Paul Klein, Germany."
[After the hostages are unveiled, Abdel begins to toy with the hostages. He first stops at Elizabeth and leers, then moves on to the very pregnant Emilee, who is married to Josh. Abdel begins to rub her stomach, causing Josh to strain against his bonds in an attempt to protect his wife. He is quickly smacked with the butt of a machine gun by one of the guards. Once more, Abdel moves down the line. He stops again in front of Louis Thompson, a soldier from Britain, still dressed in uniform. Thompson spits in Abdel's face, muttering something about "fuckin' terrorists." He is shot in the head from behind, causing some of the hostages to scream. Ashley Shep begins to cry.]
"As you can see, we have no tolerance for any disrespect."
[Abdel once more turns to the camera.]
"You have two months to complete my assignment. Every week that goes by that you fail to meet the demands given, a hostage will die. After these, there will be more. I suggest you hurry."
[The screen goes dark, and the projector rolls up. The auditorium is silent, waiting for the President's reply. He clears his throat, his face ashen and speaks quietly into the microphone.]
"To the families of the fallen, the injured and the taken, our thoughts and prayers go to you."
[Trad exits the stage, leaving hundreds of reporters and civilians screaming questions after him.]