Part 5. - Viva La Revolucion

Chapter 14: Election Time

A/N: Ok so I haven't posted in a while and I'm really sorry! I've been so busy even over summer. And when I do have free time, it's on the beach where there's no internet! (I use Google Drive for my stories... so sometimes I use my Notes in my phone but then it's kinda difficult.) I hope that you guys are still reading, after all, you guys are the reason for me writing. This is a pretty long one, I hope you guys enjoy it. :)

I got a little confused when I tried to parallelize my story to what happened in the show for the last chapter. Then I remembered the reason why I didn't include the snow part was because Aly woke up later haha. So if you got a bit confused too, there ya go :D

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Aly – Day Fourteen

Today was a particularly pleasant sun-shiny day. Everything was back to normal, we celebrated for Morgan's gold star last night, and I just woke up happy.

It was 5:30 in the morning, as I checked my pink Baby-G watch. The sun was barely peeking in from the window. I stretched and yawned a "Good morning." to the sleeping bodies around me, and tiptoed in the dark to change into my long-sleeved white and black baseball tee and my brown capris. I put on my sea-green Vans, combed my hair, and put it into a braided hair band. When I was done I decided to head out with my blanket and watch the sun rise.

It's actually pretty amazing how a sunrise looks different from a sunset. There's not much of a difference, but you can sense it. Kinda like identical twins, but the you can tell Fred and George apart sort of thing. It's in the atmosphere, it's in the colors, it's in that feeling of nature and life.

Ok, that's some deep shit. I thought to myself. Pause - reboot! Anyway, it's just really beautiful.

I sat myself down on the steps of the Journal House, the best place to watch it from.

After a few moments of waiting and snuggling into my blanket, the first few rays of sun emerged from the far edge. It slowly produced more and more light, showering the town with its brilliance. I smiled, closing my eyes when I felt the warmth on my face. Checking my watch, it was now around 6:10, and the town would be up in around twenty minutes.

I got up and traded my blanket in for my uni sweater, and spotted Jesse, Greg, and Blaine walking towards the kitchen. I silently ran up to them (ninja skills what what) and jumped on Jesse's back.

"Woah!" He shouted, and I covered his mouth to prevent him from waking up the whole town. "Aly? What are you doing up?" He chuckled, locking his arms underneath my legs.

I kissed his cheek. Craig came along and started rolling, and I stuck my tongue out at him. "I don't know. I watched the sunset," I mentioned. "it was pretty." I smiled at Greg and Blaine. "Morning." I greeted.

"Morning." Greg smirked.

"G'mornin'." Blaine smiled.

I wrapped myself around Jesse more securely. "I miss you big brother!" I squeaked, planting kisses on his cheek.

Greg and Blaine were cracking up. I could tell Craig was having a hard time trying to stay composed.

"I miss you too!" Jesse laughed, wiping his cheek on my arm. "But please, stop it."

"Foine." I said, resting my head on his shoulder. "Can I spend the day with you guys?"

"Sure. If Greg and Blaine don't mind babysitting." He teased.

"Yeah, it's fine." Greg chuckled.

"Yay!" I squealed, squeezing Jesse.

"Aly, you're suffocating me." Jesse squirmed, letting me down.

I laughed. "Heheh. Sorry. Anyway, whaddya guys want for breakfast?" I asked, bringing out the recipe book.

Blaine put a hand down to stop me from reading it. "I think your own dishes are better, Aly." He laughed, putting the little booklet away.

"Alright. But I'm kinda getting sick of pancakes everyday." I said, looking at the cupboards for anything else we could use.

"French toast?" Greg suggested, holding a loaf of bread and a can of condensed milk.

"Kinda the same thing... but it'll do. Hopefully the sugar will get everybody more energized." I said, starting up the oven. "Start dipping the bread in the milk." I told him. "In a bowl." I added, making sure he doesn't mess it up.

We heard the bell go off in the distance. The town will be coming in for breakfast in thirty or so minutes.

"So what are we making today?" Zach entered rubbing his eyes, yawning.

"We aren't making anything until you get the rest of your district up out of bed." I said, gesturing to all of us, and pointing to Zach. He nodded drowsily. "C'mon, I'll go with you." I said, giving Jesse the spatula I was holding.

We walked to the Yellow bunks, Zach's cameraman following us.

"I hate my team." Zach whined. "If you can even call it that."

"They're not that bad." I said, walking behind him and placing my hands on his shoulders.

He gave me the are-you-kidding-me look.

I winced. "Ok, maybe they are that bad. But knowing you, you'll make a difference." I said.

"Can you guys tell the people what you're doing?" The cameraman asked, and I let Zach take it.

"We're gonna get everyone from my district outta bed, and they're going to head to the kitchen and help prepare breakfast." He said, as we walked up the steps to the bunkhouses.

"Get up! Everyone get up! We need to make breakfast!" Zach said, going in the girls' bunk.

"Shut up Zach! Get out and shut the door!" Taylor screamed, and I heard the other girls laugh.

"Taylor, come on. They won't get up unless you do," Zach said. "they'll only listen to you."

"And I don't wanna get up so it's your problem. I don't care." Taylor replied, and the other girls giggled again.

I barged in. "You think this is funny? You think this is a joke?" I asked them, furious, and looking each of them in the eye. When I came in they all looked scared at me. "You young ladies are just going to lay down on your little butts let everyone else do the work around here?"

They stayed quiet.

"I asked a question." I stated.

"We don't care." Taylor boldly replied.

"You don't care, huh?" I asked. "What if I said that I don't care whether or not you eat your meals? What if I said that I don't care about how much you hate rats and roaches, and I treat this room like the dump? What if I said that we don't care if you guys want fresh clothes, because we're not gonna clean them! You go do it yourselves! But then, why would you? You wouldn't care either!" I yelled. They squeaked in terror. "Now get your butts to the kitchen, and I want to see those manicured hands doing some work for once!"

They stood, and slowly walked to the door.

"MOVE IT, MOVE IT, MOVE IT!" I yelled like a sergeant. The scrambled out of the cabin and Zach looked up at me, smirking.

"Awesome!" He chuckled, high-fiving me.

"Now, can you handle the boys?" I asked him.

"Yeah, they're not as bad. Thanks for the help." He smiled.

"No problem." I smiled, heading out.

"What did you do to them?" Michael asked me as we sat down beside each other on our table.

"They were my maggots for fifteen minutes." I laughed.

"Zach told me about it! You totally gave them hell." Hunter chuckled. "He told me that you yelled and scolded them and totally made them piss their pants!"

"I don't think I made them pee, but I very well could have." I giggled.

"Hmm. Didn't know you had it in ya, kid." Sophia laughed.

"Blah." I said, scrunching up my nose. "Well, eat up!" I said, taking a bite out of my toast. "We gotta head to the pump."

I groaned, heaving with all my might to get this last barrel into the cart. Once it was in I sighed. "Holy Fruitcakes! That was exhausting." I spat out, leaning on my knees to catch some air. "Who would've thought that water would be so heavy."

"Yeah, try pulling the carts, Aly." Eric joked, getting into position.

I jumped. "Eric? I didn't know you were here."

"I was here the whole time!" He laughed.

"Huh?" I panted, dumbfounded. "What about your job?"

"The toilets? It's early. Nobody's shitted yet, so why bother?" He shrugged.

I gave him a look, still panting.

"You're in such bad shape." Michael teased.

"Whatever, Mathlete." I laughed.

"Okay, you and Eric take that cart. Michael and I have this one." Hunter instructed and we began trekking.

"Aly, you're not doing anything!" Eric laughed at me.

"Yes I am!" I huffed.

"We're turning to the right because of you." Eric pointed out.

"Right. Well." I said, stopping for a break, and wiping my forehead. I removed my jacket and tied it to my waist. "You, sir, are just going too fast." I joked.

"Fine. Michael, switch with him." Hunter said, and the two swapped.

"No! I can do it." I said, picking up the bar thing.

"No, you can't. Besides, Michael's also too slow." he chuckled.

"Am not." Michael laughed. "I'm just tired."

"C'mon, leave them." Eric whispered, and they took off.

"I heard that!" I called out after the two.

"Let's just sit for a while." Michael said, going behind the cart and sitting under its shade.

"Is this safe?" I asked, reluctant to go in.

"Not if you push it down." He chuckled. I sat down in front of him.

"Oh, after this, I'm spending the day with Jesse." I told him.

"Okay." He smiled. "Good that you're spending some time with your brother. I mean, you know, with his friends too."

"Why don't you join us?" I asked him. "I bet they'd be cool with it."

"Maybe. I don't know. I get a little uncomfortable with Greg sometimes." He said looking down in embarrassment.

"Why? He's not that bad." I rolled my eyes.

He gave me a look, the same one Zach gave me earlier.

"Okay. Maybe he is that bad. But he's a great guy." I shrugged my shoulders. "C'mon. Please?" I asked him again.

"I don't know." He trailed off.

"Pweeese?" I begged, kneeling down with puppy dog eyes.

He looked at me and laughed. "Eh-"

"Pwetty pweeese?" I whimpered, turning around to sit on his lap, and looking up at him. I tucked my arms in and let my hands hang, like a dog.

"Aly-" He laughed.

I went behind him and hugged him from behind, wrapping my legs around him. "Pweeeeeeeeeese?" I whined.

"No, Aly, I don't want to-" He said, taking my hands and unwrapping himself from me.

I tackled him to the ground and lay on top of him. "Pweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeety pweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeese?" I asked once more.

He laughed. "Okay, fine! Just help me get up."

I fist pumped and then I stood to help him up, ducking a bit so as not to touch the cart.

"Hey! How was water collecting?" Jesse teased.

"Whatever. Buy me a soda." I said. He got a soda from the fridge in the bar and paid DK.

"Michael! How are ya, buddy?" Greg greeted, lazily draping his arm around Michael's shoulders.

"Fine, thanks. You?" He replied stiffly.

"Good." He said, and Blaine nodded him a 'hello'.

"So what are we doing today?" I asked.

"Right now we're just bumming. Usually, we start helping around after lunch." Blaine said.

"Oh. Okay." I said, sipping my soda. "Michael, want anything?" I asked.

"Yeah, it's on me." Jesse added, smiling.

"No thanks," He started.

"Get him a Coke." I told DK.

"How'd you know I like Coke?" He asked, taking the bottle as Jesse paid.

"Instinct." I said.

We talked for a bit, and I could tell Michael was starting to warm up to Greg.

"Lunch time!" We heard Taylor and Leila shouting from outside. "Beef jerky!"

I grimaced.

"Don't like beef jerky?" Michael asked.

"She claims that it's food for dogs." Jesse shook his head.

"You never even tried it, Aly! Come on." Michael said, grabbing my wrist to go to the mess hall.

"But I don't want to-" I whined, dragging my feet while the three boys laughed.

The mess hall proved messy when I entered. Most of the kids were throwing their food around, and when I asked why, they said that the beef jerky was too tough to eat. Someone randomly started throwing it around, and it snowballed into this.

Boys being boys, Greg and Blaine joined in before I could stop them.

Jesse, knowing I would scold him if he joined in, just watched in amusement from the sidelines.

"What are we gonna do?" Michael asked me.

"I'm just happy I don't have to eat the stuff." I laughed. "Guys! Knock it off!" I yelled, but then they started aiming at me, so I hid behind Michael. "Plan B. Uhm, let's move to the kitchen and cook up something edible." I smiled innocently as Michael laughed, taking a rock-solid piece of beef jerky on Michael's shoulder.

Then Laurel finally got everyone to settle down, and Michael and I finished our "fries" before regrouping in the mess hall.

"Okay guys. So we read the journal again today, and it talked about leadership." She started once everyone was seated.

"It said we should hold district reelections." Mike finished, and the town rejoiced.

"I knew it." I said.

Some of us started to ask some questions, which the council answered. Mike and Anjay seemed very unconfident. Taylor was quiet, and Laurel took the spotlight.

Once people were done, Mike said "Alright, so you guys have wanted this for a long time, it's election time!"

"I'm tired of the kitchen. I'm pretty sure I've spent thirty percent of my time here. And that's a lot." I said as I scrubbed my third dish. "And all you guys are talking about is the election. I hate politics." I groaned. "Hanging out with you actually really sucks, Jess."

The boys laughed.

"Wanna help me with the toilets?" Morgan asked as she passed by with Laurel. "The smell will make you want to stay in the kitchen." She joked.

"Actually... yeah, I'll go. Bye." I waved at the kitchen people, and went with Sophia.

Jesse – Day Fourteen

"So, Michael," I said, going next to him as he scrubbed dishes on the sink.

"Yeah?" He asked, only looking up briefly.

"We've been here for two weeks." I pointed out. "And you seem to be spending lots of time together, you two."

"I guess. I just better not screw things up again. I'd hate to make her mad anymore." he said, dropping the plate onto a clean stack.

"Those were just small stuff. It happens." I said, patting him on the back. "You gonna ask her out?" He gave me a look.

"Out where? Jesse, I know you want me to ask her out, but I just want to take it slow first. Besides, I don't think I'm good enough. Like you said before...?"

"Are you fucking kidding me?" He asked. "That was a joke. You're the most suitable guy here. And she's crazy about you."

"As much as I'd like to think that-"

"Michael, if someone asks who in this town is a couple, everyone would point to you two." Greg but in. He elbowed my arm.

"Jeez, give me a break!" I chuckled.

"Have you two done anything yet?" Blaine cut in, too.

"Nothing inappropriate." He said confusedly.

"I won't get mad!" I joked. "Come on, spill."

"Well, we've hugged..."

"Aly kissed him on the cheek after her accident!" DK mentioned as he walked past us.

"DK! NO!" Michael fret, staring at DK.

I laughed. "How cute. Look, Michael," I said, easing him. "when you do get together with her?" I paused, and he acknowledged me. "Just don't go chasing after someone else, alright? And if you break-up, I want it to be for good reason."

"Got it." He said.

"Good man." I smiled, squeezing his shoulder and continuing my work.

Michael – Day Fourteen

Our district grouped in the boys' bunk after work to discuss the elections.

"Hey," Aly greeted me. "how was scrubbing dishes?"

"How was scrubbing toilets?" I retaliated.

We both laughed. I sat down against the wall, and she sat beside me. Laurel was seated on a chair to my right.

"Jimmy! C'mere." Aly said, raising her arms to take Jimmy in. He sat on her lap and she started playing with his hair. Once everybody found a place to sit, Laurel started talking.

"Okay, so you all know why I gathered all of you here. I just wanna know if anybody will be running against me." she said, looking at each of us.

Nobody replied.

"If any of us were to run, is there anyone here who would not vote for Laurel?" Sophia asked around.

"If I was in any other district, I think I'd run though." Michael said matter-of-factly.

"Same." I agreed. "Our district's been doing well so far, I mean, we all get along together great and we're happy under your 'rule' or whatever it is." I giggled.

"I don't think anybody here can do a better job than Laurel, and I think that it's best if she stays in council." Kennedy commented.

"Yeah, so I see no reason to change." Michael added.

"Ditto." Sophia said.

"I like having Laurel as a leader." Campbell smiled.

"Yeah, she's nice." Jimmy said.

"Guys, I'm surprised and I'm very happy and I'm so proud, I'm gonna cry - I love all of you." Laurel started tearing up.

"Awww." Morgan said.

"Group hug!" Hunter said, and we all huddled in.

After a few seconds of holding each other, Eric piped up. "Yeah, guys, loving the love, but seriously, we all stink."

'Yeah, we do's and 'Oh my God, ew's were said and we all backed up laughing.

After that, we all left the room except for Laurel who had an interview.

"Hey, let's go to the second." Aly said. Second, meaning the second floor of the saloon.

"Ok, but what will we do up there?" I asked.

"I've got cards. Wanna play speed?" She said, taking the deck from the pocket of her pants.

"Why can't we just play at a table inside the saloon?"

"No particular reason. I like heights." She shrugged.

I chuckled. "You're a strange girl, Aly."

She just laughed. "But that's what you love about me." She said, winking.

Oh, God, this girl.

Aly – Day Fourteen

"I win again!" I rejoiced, doing a little dance.

"Whatever, you totally cheated." Michael laughed, throwing his cards down.

"Did not." I protested.

"Did to! You put down a new card and I wasn't even down yet!"

"You took too long! Hello, it's called speed." I mocked.

"It's still cheating..." He mumbled, crossing his arms and looking away from me.

"Okay, fine. We'll stop." I said, packing up the deck. "Let's talk."

"About what? You know everything you need to about me." He said.

"Not really. You never told what you want to do when you grow up. You never told me about your childhood," I started.

"My childhood? No. Too embarrassing." He shook his head.

"C'mon! I'll tell you if you tell me." I offered.

"You first."

"Well, I was a very quiet kid. I never really had much friends." I said.

"Is there a reason for that?" He asked.

I was quiet for a bit. "I just didn't like to interact with anyone I guess."

"You're hiding-" He started, but then I looked at him. "-something. Nevermind."

"No. It's fine." I sighed shakily. "Just give me a minute."

He waited patiently and held my hand as I let some tears fall. "You don't have to, Aly."

I looked up at him and side-smiled. He smiled back.

"Well, when I was a kid, I wanted to be president, so I dressed up in my dad's suits and I would declare laws in the house." He said, changing the subject.

"I can imagine." I giggled, sniffling. "What about now? What do you want to be when you grow up now?" I asked, wiping my eyes.

"I'm thinking maybe a journalist, or a lawyer like my dad. As for you, I think you'll be great as an artist."

I laughed. "Yeah, like that'll be a dream come true."

"Don't be so negative." He said, shoving me a little.

"Mhmm."

"Look, who cares about the future? I mean, we're kids. We're here in Bonanza, having a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Let's just not first." He said.

I placed the cards in my pocket and stood up, him as well. I hugged him, and he hugged me back, and we descended the stairs in silence as we heard the bell go off.

The candidates have just given their speeches and I had to say, I was very impressed with Zach and Guylan, even though Taylor didn't actually try, and Mike was also pretty good.

Anjay made a commitment to do better, and I didn't really see Olivia as a leader.

"Zach! That was great!" I said, hugging him from behind. "You're a shoo-in to win."

"Thanks." He smiled.

"But you know how you could've done better?" I said, resting my arm around his shoulders.

"How?" he asked.

"If you had your shirt on properly." I giggled, pointing to the tag stitch on his chest.

He blushed. "Whoops."

I laughed. "You're adorable. Good luck!" I waved, walking toward Jesse, Greg, and Blaine.

"So, can I tell you guys who I want you to vote for, or are you already voting for Anjay?" I smiled.

"How'd you know?" Greg joked.

I laughed. "Seriously though. Are you?"

"Yeah. Olivia doesn't seem to cut it. If you know what I mean." Jesse said.

"I think she's just running to piss Anjay off." Blaine added.

"Got that right." Greg said.

"Anything you want in particular, baby sister?" Jesse said.

"Nah. I was just checking to see if you guys still had some sense in you." I shrugged.

"Stranger! Haven't talked to you in forever!" Migle said, coming up to us and hugging me.

"Five days, Meg." I giggled.

"But we've missed you. You're always with Michael and them." Natasha said, hugging me too.

"Well, you have me now." I said.

"Yeah, go. Take her." Jesse joked.

I stuck my tongue at him.

"C'mon, let's go to the dry goods store." Migle said, taking mine and Natasha's hand.

We talked as we walked to the store, and we were greeted by Emilie.

"Hey Aly, Migle, Natasha." she said, and we greeted her back. "What can I get for ya?"

"Just looking." Meg said, picking up various things on the shelves.

"How much for this?" I asked, holding a vintage-looking red and gold harmonica in my hands.

"Ten cents. But for you, I can make it five." Markelle offered.

"You're sweet." I smiled.

"Hey, it's hard being laborers." He said.

"You're telling me." I laughed. "How much for this bracelet?" I asked, spotting an adorable studded red leather cord wrap-bracelet.

"Twenty-five cents." Emilie said.

"Seems about right." I said sadly. "Just this then, I guess." I handed my money to Madison on the cashier. "Thanks."

"I like this locket." Migle said, holding up a beautiful silver locket.

"Fifty cents." Markelle said.

"Here," Meg handed the money, and put it on. "Say, très-chic?" She smiled.

"Adorbs." Natasha approved. "Well, I don't like anything here. Let's go." She said, going out with Migle.

"Hey, Markelle?" I said, before heading out myself.

"Yeah?" He asked.

"Could you put that bracelet on hold for me?" I whispered.

"Sure." He laughed.

"Thanks!" I hugged him to my side, and skipped out of the store. "Oh, hey!" I said, as Michael, Laurel, Hunter, and Morgan walked towards the store.

"Hey," They greeted. "watcha do in there?" Laurel asked.

"Bought a harmonica." I smiled, holding up the little instrument. "and I found this super cute leather bracelet. Markelle's holding it for me. Go look at it." I said, skipping to Meg and Natasha who were waiting.

"Where are you going?" Hunter asked.

"With Meg and Natasha. I'll probably eat with them too so don't bother waiting for me!" I exclaimed as I rejoined the girls.

"I want candy." Natasha said.

"So, let's go to the grocery store." I said, and there we went. "But let's hurry, I have to make dinner."

Michael – Day Fourteen

"Bought a harmonica." Aly smiled, holding up the little instrument. "and I found this super cute leather bracelet. Markelle's holding it for me. Go look at it." She said to Laurel and Morgan, going to Natasha and Migle.

An idea popped up in my head.

"Where are you going?" Hunter asked.

"With Meg and Natasha. I'll probably eat with them too so don't bother waiting for me!" She said.

"C'mon!" I said, urging them to follow me into the store. "Hey, Markelle?"

A/N: Apparently Michael's parents are both doctors. I read it on an interview of Sophia's. At least I made his mom an orthodontist haha. Please review, thanks!