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Sunlight to the Hereafter

Chapter 3 Provisional Matters

Goku was just about home now; he was really tired and took his time getting home. He still was anxious to see how his "little bro" was doing. Goku opened the door very quietly, as it was late now and he didn't want to wake Kaz, but it was to no avail as the moment he did Kaz jumped at him.

Kaz: Goku!

Kaz gave Goku a big hug, he loved his brother so much, Goku was his only family and one of his only friends, and he felt safe with Goku.

Goku: Hey sport, don't hug me so hard, my back still feels stiff from work all day!

Kaz: Sorry.

Goku: Ah, don't worry about it.

Goku hung his coat up on the wall of their small room; they didn't have much except for a single bed, a small bathroom, and a fridge. It was what the people here got to call home, larger families were lucky if they got two beds to sleep in, if they were like Goku's family they'd have to either share a bed or sleep on the floor. Goku didn't mind sharing a bed and neither did Kaz. It kept them safe and alive as well, because heating wasn't available, most people in this place don't know what it is. Firewood was an option, but it is very hard to come by and to them it is often expensive.

Goku: So you must be feeling better huh bro?

Kaz: Yeah! I feel great; I can go back to work soon.

Goku: Really? Well, that's good news to me. By the way, Kage is coming over for a sleepover tonight, I hope you don't mind.

Kage: That's cool! I like Kage, he always has cool gadgets.

Both Goku and Kazuhira start getting ready for bed.

Meanwhile

Kage is at home for the moment, he's here to talk with his parents and ask for permission to attempt to leave the fortress with Goku and his little brother.

Kage: So can I mom?

Hikari: Well I don't know Kage that is a very risky thing to do, what if some guards were to catch the three of you, what would you do then?

Kage: Well, Goku knows how to fight… *looks down* sort of… I'm sure he could get us passed them.

Hikari: You're just going to let me have a talk with your father. Go and get him would you.

Kage: Sure thing mom!

Kage's father is a mechanic who does work for the entire sector he lives at. His work is never done and he is constantly called up in the middle of the night to do repairs. Kage called over his father who luckily had the day off today to tend to his ill fallen wife. Kage Anxiously waited for his father to come over toward where his mom was lying down. Kage had a quirky expression on his face, making him seem a little worried that his dad may not want him to leave.

Takishi: I believe you had something to ask me Kage?

Hikari: Why yes he did, he was wondering if he could leave.

Takishi: Leave? What do you mean?

Kage: Dad, I want to go outside, to see the world, with Goku!

Takishi: Well that's a big decision for a young man like yourself, are you sure you're up to such a challenge?

Kage: Yup, I'm up to do whatever!

Hikari: You're not really considering letting him go out there and get himself killed, are you?

Takishi: Well why not, he seems well enough on his own, and I don't want to just leave him here if anything were to happen to us y'know. Kage, are you able to escape from this place?

Kage: Goku and I were just planning something tonight, that's why I was going to sleep over at his place tonight.

For Kage this all seemed a little too good to be true, were his parents really going to let him just leave like that? What Kage didn't know was what his father did and that was the grim reality of the situation. His father knew of no way out of the place, neither did his mom and looking for a way out was a high crime, most adults were watched whenever possible. Children on the other hand are usually neglected, as there weren't enough guards and patrolmen to keep everyone in check. To top off the reasons for letting Kage leave with the slim possibility of escape, his dad felt a revolt amongst the crowds of people coming.

Takishi: If you can escape son, then do it. I never wanted you to be stuck here in this place. You should leave this horrible place and make it on your own. Give this piece of advice to your friend Goku. Tell him that the outside world is vast and empty, that he should know his weaknesses, and finally, if he has the will, that there is always a way.

Kage: Why aren't you telling me this instead of Goku?

Takishi: Son, I've told you these things before, I know you have the determination in your heart and soul. As for Goku, he doesn't have father to tell him these things, I think he could use a few words of encouragement. Now do you understand?

Kage: Yeah, I guess so. Uh, dad?

Takishi: Yes Kage?

Kage: Do you think I could borrow a few tools?

Takishi: Sure you can, they're right over there by the door.

Kage went on his way to go over to Goku's house in preparation for their escape. He grabbed the tools he thought he needed, a soldering iron, a knife, some screwdrivers and some miscellaneous electric supplies. As he left for the door he remembered that this would really be a goodbye so he turned around. He gave his mother and father one last hug; they were affectionate to a degree, but seemed detached. His parents thought it'd best if they didn't show how much they would miss their son, thinking it would be easier on him if they only showed so much love.

Deep underneath the fortress much work is being done. Men work with welding mask to secure massive cylindrical structures to large pillars. It is muggy and exhausting for the workers in this environment. A large man enters from an elevator shaft, he is a tall man with broad shoulders, and he wears a trench coat with red lining on it. It is Commander Ame who leads the people of the fortress.

An officer walks alongside the commander with a small clipboard in hand, he is very attentive to everything the commander says and asks of him.

Commander Ame: So are things just about ready here officer?

Officer: Yes sir, we are just making the final preparations for your plan.

Commander Ame: Good, good! That is some fine work officer; I appreciate your cooperation during these rough times. I trust you're feeling well for this expenditure?

Officer: Yes commander!

Ame cautiously ponders with his thoughts, viewing the concerted effort of the many workers taking fold, completing his final plan. He pans his view all around, Ame is a somewhat paranoid man who takes pleasure in making sure his goals go off without a hitch.

Commander Ame: This operation seems to be in full running order. I'll also assume you're excited for tomorrows Officer Appreciation Day?

Officer: Yes sir, of course! Sir, I have a question for you, it's not that I don't think we need such security around this sector… but is this all really necessary?

Commander Ame: Silly man, you know I take an immense amount of time in my calculations, this sort of secrecy is absolutely necessary, I cannot afford for things to go wrong.

A distant whistle sound blows from across the sector, alerting officers to come and investigate a situation.

Commander Ame: Well, why don't we go and check that out.

A crowd of officers surrounds an old man with a gun in his hand. The agents were hesitant to confront the man with the gun. Slowly the Commander and his fellow officer arrived at the scene. The Commander had a cold, cruel and surprisingly cool look upon his face.

Commander Ame: Well, what do we have here, huh boys?

Officer#2: Commander, we found this man with a gun, he refuses to put down his weapon and says he'll shoot anybody who comes any closer.

Commander Ame: Oh, please, I'll deal with this old fool myself. Everyone! Step aside!

Ame slowly creeps forward to the man with the gun.

Old man: Don't take another step further you damn idiot!

Commander Ame: Idiot? See boys this is exactly what I'm talking about, we cannot allow simple peons to interfere with our job. Now sir, put down your weapon or I'll do it for you!

The Commander takes a step forwards and the old man rustles the gun in signal that he's going to fire.

Old Man: I told you not to take another step!

Commander Ame: Listen you old man! You've probably never fired a gun in your life, your trembling I can see. Why don't you just end this now before we end this not so nice.

Old Man: I want my family and I let out of here right now or I'll shoot someone.

Commander Ame: Shoot someone? You're in no position to do so; you probably don't even have the safety off on that gun old timer!

The old man looks to the side of his gun to check if the safety really is on. Ame keeps his eye on the old man's eyes and makes his move. First he grabs the gun from the man real quick and in a fluid motion unloads the gun and throws the man to the floor. He puts his knee down on the man's neck causing him to gasp for air.

Commander Ame: You there officer!

Officer: Me sir?

Commander Ame: Yes you! Now grab your gun!

Officer: Whatever for commander?

Commander Ame: So you can shoot the poor bastard for interfering and wasting everyone's time, that's why!

Officer: But sir, I just don't think this is okay?

Commander Ame: Of course it's okay! You were the one wondering why we had so much security around this place, and this is exactly why, to deal with scum like this. Now stop questioning me and fire your weapon right into the back of his skull!

The old man is dragged up and knelt down facing a wall. He is shivering and has at this point soiled himself.

Old man: Please no, I beg of you! I meant you no harm I swear. I'll go back to work and keep my mouth shut, just please let me live!

Commander Ame: Oh shut up! You're the one who started this.

The officer pulls out his gun; he slowly raises it to the back of the old man's head.

Commander Ame: Now close your eyes if you have to and pull the trigger!

At this point both the old man and the officer ate sweating heavily, the old man fears for his life whilst the officer battles himself in a moral dilemma.

Commander Ame: You have about five seconds before I pull out my gun and put a bullet through your cranium, do you hear me officer!

The officer closes his eyes, and slowly presses his middle finger against the trigger. A small tear runs down his face as he does this. The old man is now quite.

Officer: I'm sorry.

BANG! He fires the gun, and the officer's arms droop down and the old man's body falls to the ground.

Commander Ame: Good work officer, you make everyone here proud. We'll get someone to clean that up for you. You have made a fine example as to what anyone here is to expect for any act of insubordination! Alright everybody, don't all rush back to work at once, a few of you clean this up and the rest of you continue your duties.