Chapter 4/ The resistance
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New Caprica
Four month into Cylons' occupation
Secret meeting place of the resistance
How long could the resistance fight the Cylons?
Sabotage, suicide bombings, mutiny, all these actions carefully planned by the resistance were not enough to stay alive, not enough to get rid of the Cylons.
The head of the resistance, Laura Roslin, was secretly meeting its top 5 members tonight, according to a calculated pattern, they would come at different hours to avoid suspicion.
That night, they talked about targeting another Cylon detention facility, Kara was eager to get into action. Saul Tigh had been captured, convicted for being part of the resistance, and everyone wanted to help get him out. The Chief had determined a schedule of the Cylons' patrols and everyone had their orders. Now they had to pick a time for action. When they finally agreed they each went opposite direction, Laura walking slowly to her tent, thinking.
She was now a logistics coordinator; meaning she stayed behind and gathered more popular support as time passed.
She had had time to decide what she would do, prepare a political agenda, arguments to convince people, she knew exactly what she would do when the Cylons were defeated (if the people listened to her and choose her as their President)
However she was clueless has to how long they were going to wait. They all waited for the return of the Battlestars. The Adamas would come back, yes. They would never abandon their friends, family, and fellow crew members on this forsaken planet.
10 months ago, that was the last time Laura had seen Bill. An eternity in which solitude was her only companion. Everyone had been affected by the Battlestars sudden departure, however the loss of a lover was far more painful and Laura sought refuge in political scheming.
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Two days later, the small commando unit had entered the Cylon Detention Facility, they freed Colonel Tigh and a few others, and placed a few bombs, causing heavy damage. The colonel had been badly shaken by his ordeal, he was seriously injured and Doctor Cottle hadn't been able to save his eye. The number of casualties grew larger and Laura only hoped that good news would come soon.
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One day, Anders came to talk to her accompanied by the Chief. They entered her tent and stopped in front of her while she sat behind the table.
"Madam President, we have news!", whispered Anders.
They all had insisted on calling her 'President' despite her continuous dismissal. First, it was because they still considered her as their leader, and second, they all were certain she would come back to presidency when the Cylons would be defeated.
"I'm listening", said Laura nodding to them.
"We got a message…" said Anders with a big smile.
'Whatever this was' thought Laura 'it must be good'. The smile was contagious because Chief Tyrol was glowing too. But both were not willing to add a word.
"Are you going to tell me or am I supposed to guess?" she asked playfully, smiling despite herself to both men.
They finally gave in after exchanging one look at each other
"The Galactica is coming!" said the Chief, a satisfied look on his face
Laura jumped out of her chair, making it fall several feet behind her, she grasped the table in front of her and let out a small 'squee', closing her eyes, and smiling so much it hurt.
When she opened her eyes she laughed, Anders and the Chief started laughing with her, it felt so good, she barely noticed the tears of happiness running down her cheeks. She went to hug both men.
"Oh my gods", she exclaimed, with one hand on her chest she slowly breathed out
"I'm sorry about the outburst" Laura finally managed to say.
"Don't worry Madam President, it will stay between us. You are not the only feeling happy" teased Chief Tyrol.
"All right. Now I want to know everything! What did they say? Who did you talked to?"
The conversation lasted for an hour, they gave her details about the fleet state and discoveries, and concluded with news of a secret meeting scheduled later that night.
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New Caprica
4 month, 3 weeks after Cylons occupation
The school
Laura had been waiting for this day, she just couldn't wait anymore. She paced in the classroom, watching each student's face as they started their assignment.
Yes, it was the 'Day'. She was prepared but anxious. All the members of the resistance had known what was going to happen. They had warned a few trusted people of what was going to happen. The rest of the city was in the shadow, too many Cylon collaborators were still around.
At 10:30 a.m. exactly, whistling sounds were heard coming from the sky. Laura ordered everyone to lay on the floor.
"EVERYONE ON THE GROUND UNDER YOUR DESK, PUT YOUR HANDS ON YOUR HEAD AND DON'T MOVE", she yelled, "Don't be scared children, we are going to be all right" she added weakly.
End Chapter 4
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A/N: I hope it was not too evil from me to stop it there!
I finished the two final chapters(5 and 6). I must say I am very pleased with myself.
Review and you will get the chapters sooner !