Chapter 2
AN: Chapter 2 everyone! *something explodes in the distance* Okay, I swear that wasn't me. Couple of things I wanna clear something up before this chapter begins. Humanity is actually on a flying vessel that is orbiting the planet (They run on solar power), kinda like in Wall. E except no one is fat and needs a scooter to move around. Okay, onward to the chapter!
- Irene POV -
It has been about a month since our mission to Paris, and I've somehow managed to keep all knowledge of my bracelet a secret. Strange thing is, ever since the team left the city, I haven't heard any voices. Okay, I have heard something, but it only sounds like the 'f-word' over and over again and it coming from a very tightly locked room, not to mention that I can hear it without the bracelet on. Anyway, today after training was a scheduled meeting, where the General is going to reveal the content of our next mission to us, only Bianca knows and she doesn't tell anyone anything without permission. Oh, did I also mention that today I will finally get my Scanner?
Everyone in our district was to report to the meeting hall where this month's information will be handed out and looked over. Wait, did I explain the Districts? Okay, there are Seven Districts on Base, Europe, Asia, Oceania, North, South and Africa, named after the seven continents back on Earth where people live. There is also a Eighth District called Antarctica, but that is for the privileged only, like Military Officials, Scientists and Nobles. My family and the rest of the team, among other people, live in the Europe District.
Anyway, everyone in the Europe District had to assemble to the Meeting Hall, which is in the center, and sit in your groups. So unless your whole family is in the same group, you can't sit together. I am one of the Explorers so I sit with the rest of my team near the front. My parents are both Merchants and my little brother is a Student. Anyway, when we arrived at the Hall and everyone had seated, the General walked up to the podium. As he walked, everyone in the Military, including us Explorers, stood up and saluted his arrival. Once he gave us the all clear to be seated, he began his speech.
"Dearest people of the Europe District, may everyone stand to give out the Vow." Rustling was heard as everyone in the room stood up and proclaimed
We above the ruined Planet
Swear to protect and serve the Vessel
And in any way, shape or form
Do no harm to the system or its people
Or else Humanity will once again
Fall into ruin as it did before
Once everyone had spoken the Vow, we all silently seated themselves and gave their attention to the General.
"Thank you. Let's begin with this month's projects. For starters, myself and the other Nobles of this District have chosen one team of Explorers from this District to go down to the surface and collect samples of the environment for scientific research in Antarctica. This team, along with chosen teams from the other six Districts, will be sent to seven separate continents, Europe's Team heading to the continent of Europe, of which this District was named. These teams will be staying between one and two months-"
A collective gasp was heard throughout the Hall, no one had ever stayed down on the Surface for any more than three hours, sixth at the absolute most, but to think that seven teams of six people would be staying down there for two months was just unthinkable
"-in order to have an accurate amount of samples as well as see what living conditions would be like there. The team from Europe that will be heading down will be-" He took a quick look at his notes, making a confused expression. This is why I like our General, he always adds a bit of comedy to his speeches "The team from Europe that will be heading down will be Team-Bianca!"
Next thing I knew I was being hoisted into the air by many of the people in the District, but we were quickly placed back into our seats because the General simply waved his hand. He shuffled his notes and continued
"Yes, congratulations Team-Bianca! You leave in about two weeks time. Now, the next thing is, oh, we need a bit more celebration. Ahem, may Miss Irene Kirkland please report to the stage please."
I felt all eyes on me as I walked up the stairs towards the podium, my parents were among the most silent of people in the crowd. After a while, I finally made it to the podium, where the General turned to face me, his tall figure a definite difference to my short one.
"Irene Kirkland, you have shown great bravery as an Explorer, as well as being our shortest. As to make it official, I would like to present you-" He reached over to where another official was holding a small box "-with your Scanner" He handed me the box and shook my hand, which I gladly accepted, a huge smile on my face, I looked over to the crowd and saw the crowd cheering, as well as a few people (ahem, Team-Bianca) wolf-whistling, which caused me the blush in embarrassment.
I walked back to my seat, only to be greeted by congratulations, slaps on the back and hugs. Only after about two minutes was I actually able to sit down and pay attention to the rest of the speech. The rest was quite simple, reminders about laws, schooling and that other crap that I don't really want to talk about so there, that was my day.
It was only after I got into my bed at at home that I remembered that I was going to the Surface for two months is two weeks time. And I also wondered if I would hear those voices again.
AN: Chapter 2 done! Let me know what you guys think of it and also check it out on Wattpad if you have the time. If you do want to check it out there, here is the link: myworks/66374387-when-the-world-ended-spirithetalia or under the username VygYvette
Anyway, I hope you folks have a good day and see you in the next chapter!
