Disclaimer: Sorry for the long update! Awkward Grin This is the last chapter and as always, Harrison Bergeron and all related themes and characters belong to Kurt Vonnegut and the wonderful title to this story belongs to Mordred.

Regime Change

Harrison paced through the sewers, rubbing his temples. He had to come up with a plan… He had to get everyone out of this mess. His followers watched him pace, expectantly.

"What are we going to do, Harrison?" Through the quiet Lily Thompson, a member of Harrison's council spoke up. "They know who we are. If we return home, we're doomed, and if we stay down here we'll starve. What will we do?" Harrison stopped pacing and ran his hand through his hair. Lily described the same situation Harrison had been in before. A wanted man, trapped inside without any supplies. So how had he solved that problem? He had received help from the outside.

"Well, friends, I have a solution. I had hoped I wouldn't be needing this kind of help, but we are in dire need…" Harrison dug into his pockets and took out a list. "Here is a list of five members of Diana's government. They too are sick of equality, mainly because they cannot advance in politics under equality's rules. I've been meeting with them in secret, and I have their allegiance. They can help us infiltrate the government. Does anyone here still happen to have their handicaps with him or her?" Only one person in the back spoke up.

"Aye, Harrison, I kept 'em on." Harrison smiled.

"Good, go to the surface, and find these five. Give them the message that the attack will take place at dawn tomorrow. They'll know what to do. Now hurry!" The young man climbed out of the manhole and dashed off. Lily was still concerned, however.

"But Harrison, what can we all do now?"

"Well, do you all still want to live in a world where you're free?" Everyone nodded. "Then we wait, and we plan."

None of the revolutionaries slept that night, so when the sun rose they were prepared. They quietly made their way through the sewers, to their destination. Harrison led his followers through the manhole and onto the street. Thankfully, it was still early to be out. No H-G men roamed the streets, not a person was in sight, and it was almost peaceful. The only sound was of a television playing in a tired household.

"There have been reports of dangerous individuals, plotting to overthrow the government. Mr. Harrison Bergeron leads them, and under no circumstances should they be reasoned with. If you run into any individual without his or her handicaps, contact your local H-G men immediately. Now for the weather…" Harrison shook his head sadly as he watched the television from outside. He prayed this whole thing would work out.

They arrived at the capital building and quickly took to hiding in the bushes. Not a sound was made, and they kept still so that the leaves around them would not be rustled. They laid in wait for an hour. Finally, what they had been waiting for arrived. An older looking man with silver hair came to the bushes with a large box. Behind him was a red-haired lady with an even larger box. Neither wore handicaps.

"This is Lawrence and Amanda, they work in the capital." Harrison said, standing up. "They brought us supplies for the attack. If you go to Lawrence, he will hand you a gun. Amanda will then give you a buckshot bag which you must wear over your chest at all times." Harrison emphasized this part. "Trust me, it has saved my life a number of times." The crowd stealthily lined up and received their gear. Lawrence and Amanda then left the revolutionaries, and entered the capital. The workday would soon begin.

They waited until 7:00 AM, and then Harrison turned to speak to his followers.

"Diana Moon Glampers is inside now. Friends, I want you to know how brave you are and that I respect you. You will be honored for years to come for your courage. When we go in there, remember, you are doing this for the good of our country. We have people inside at this very moment destroying the various security measures. They'll also supply backup if we need it. And don't worry about the guards inside. You have the advantage, for you are able to fight your best. They are held down by handicaps. Remember though, only shoot if you have to, our target is the Handicapper General. Good luck, friends." With that, the large crowd stormed the building.

Diana Moon Glampers smirked to herself as she worked at her desk. She had finally squashed the rebellion. Harrison Bergeron may have avoided her once, but not again. She had H-G men stationed all around, in houses, in stores, on the lookout for the rebels. She would snuff them out eventually, and when she did… Anyone without a handicap would be shot. Equality was here to stay.

As Diana signed various papers, she heard loud noises coming from down the hall.

"What's all the ruckus?" She thought to herself. If it were those interns again, she swore she would…. The scream of a door being torn off its hinges. Diana froze. That was an all too familiar noise. She ran to her door to see what was going on, but there was no need to. As she reached for the knob, it was torn away. In the frame there stood a giant. Diana screamed, her face completely pale. It couldn't be… She had stationed guards…bought the most advance security devices… But now stood the giant Harrison in front of her, a pistol pointed down at her face. Where had he gotten a gun? How could this be happening? This was all a dream she knew it.

"Hello, Glampers. Surprised to see me?" Dreams didn't talk.

Harrison prepared to address the nation on live TV. He had done it. They had won. The Handicapper General was tied up at his feet, her men guarded by his followers. All had worked out and his plan was successful. Equality was coming to an end.

"Sir, what should we do with Ms. Glampers?" a man asked. Harrison smirked down at her. She wore a face of pure fright, pale, expecting the worst.

"After the broadcast lock her up, but don't let any harm come to her. She will live to see her empire fall."

"As you wish, sir." After a few minutes, the cameras turned on Harrison. The red light, indicating a live broadcast, flashed on. Harrison took a deep breath, and began.

"Ladies and gentlemen, let it be known that from this day forth, I am the emperor. I have the Handicapper General captive and the H-G men are now under my rule. I have a council of the elite, the best and brightest of our country, to help me rule." He spoke calmly, unlike his last struggle for power, and this time it was effective. The people in the country with handicaps could not oppose such a powerful figure that offered them so much. The average citizens could do nothing to cease his plan. There was no Diana Moon Glampers to shoot him down. Harrison Bergeron really was the emperor.

"I ask you all to now cast aside you handicaps and reenter a world where equality does not rule our lives. Do not try to oppose me, for I stand before you more powerful then any man. I was shot and considered dead, and yet I stand before you today, very much alive. I cannot be killed. I am immortal! So accept my ruling now, as your emperor. I assure you, life will be much better this way." Diana Moon Glampers cried out, unwilling to accept this ruling.

"My first order is that the 211th, 212th, and 213th amendment be abolished." It was at this moment, that Harrison Bergeron could have taught the world a lesson. That by favoring a specific thing only led to problems. That people should be free to be who they wanted to be. He had the chance to return the world to the way it was. Unfortunately, Harrison fell victim to the disease that plagues all leaders with absolute power. He wanted the perfect world in his eyes. He wanted revenge for all the torments he had been through, carrying heavy weights, hearing loud noises every twenty seconds, and being forced to hide his face. Absolute power corrupted Harrison Bergeron.

"My second order is that from this day forth, the best shall rule our land. Their talents make them stand out in society. They are, and have always been, above the average, and from this day forth their talents will be realized. Anyone who is average will be forced in any way possible to eliminate his or her mediocrity. Those who refuse to be above average will be shot. This ruling will be enforced by my newly instated A-A men." The former H-G men stood behind Harrison.

"We will create a society filled with outstanding individuals, and we will be the envy of the world!"

"The best shall inherit! The best shall rule!" The crowd of elite that stood around Harrison cheered.