Keeping the Dream Alive
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~Prologue~
The virus is blamed for wiping out the adult population - but there is little information about how - or why - the adults disappeared and the children and teenagers were left behind.
Nobody knows the origins the virus came from. From deepest space, bacterial warfare, or some nations scientific experiment gone horrifically wrong?
The virus and its effect on the adult population means that it is now up to children and teenagers to build a new world in their own image. Some kids jump at the responsibility and freedom they have to shape the world, feeling an obligation to the past to work as hard as they can to build a better future out of the remains of the old world.
But most kids find it hard to adjust to life after the virus and society has largely broken down into lawlessness and disorder in the first months after the final effects of the virus.
Now, tribes are being formed in America, as well as a silent growing war between them for food and other supplies. Will the Tribes be able to pull together and form a working society before it is too late?
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There are A LOT of characters and they all resemble a certain newsies,
Here are the main, main characters and their (Like I said, this fic is gonna require a HUGE CC)
Jack aka Cowboy(Bray)- Jack is sorta the leader of the group/tribe, he's a lot like his character in newsies, loyal, brave, do anything to save others and is very caring and protective(much like Quinn in Reign of Fire) and isn't really trusting towards others, after the virus he's fed up with the city and just wants to leave and go to Santa Fe and live off the land(He also grew up there and left it when his mom died and then he moved to New Jersey when he was 11and lived in an apartment with his strict father during pre virus) but reluctantly stays because the people depend on him since they look up to him as leader
Sarah(Ebony)-She is one evil bitch(everybody likes evil Sarah), she is ruthless and driven by power. Sarah can use both her powerful personality and her feminine charms to achieve her aims; namely to gain total control of the city. She's madly in love with Jack but pretends to hate him(And Jack hates Sarah not in the beginning but later) and gets extremely jealous towards any girl that goes near him(which will explain her hatred towards another character coming up) Sarah constantly changes sides and can NEVER be trusted and known as a backstabber
Amber(played by me, Reverie, yes I'm finally doing a self insert)-A fiery, intelligent girl who initially assumes some control of the group through her natural leadership qualities. She has had to become streetwise the hard way, though her background is middle-class, private school education. She's fiercely moral and determined that something positive will come out of their predicament. This leads her to sometimes be too hard on everyone, herself in particular. In reality, a sensitive, caring soul, she has a great longing for love deep inside her(especially from Jack), which she keeps hidden, fearing that to reveal it will make her weak. Sarah completely despises her and will stop at nothing to hurt her and keep her away from Jack
Spot(Lex)-A hard, arrogant, rebel, street-fighter, full of macho bravado, he inspires fear, rather than respect, among the rest. Someone good to have on your side in a fight, but also someone never to turn your back on. He's also the "ladies man" most girls have it bad for him and fall for him quickly by his tuff charm. He's Resentful towards Jack, who the others respect as their leader, Spot is as devious as Jack is honest, but Spot is good, he's just a kick-ass rebel without a cause who doesn't like people telling him what to do
Race-Race is the comedian of the series. All he wants to do is have fun, he enters the story(when the virus hit and everything is in chaos) driving up in a Porsche and expensive suit and cigar in his mouth(since everything is free now that there's no adults) with all this expensive gear acting like he just came back from a party, originally he was heading to Vegas but was talked out of it by Jack and David and he goes with them to the city, he winds up changing his mind and wants to someday get a yacht and find an island to claim as his own but for now settles on starting his own casino. He's always optimistic but he does have a gambling side to him*winks* and likes to cheat little kids
David-"brains". Studious, intelligent and committed to finding a technological solution to their problems. It is David that is able to construct a basic generator to power the essentials for the group. Inordinately vain about his scientific talent, David can be overbearing and dogmatic. He also passionately believes that some adults still exist who will lead them out of their present chaos. His stubborn insistence on trying to communicate with those mythical grown-ups via his short wave radio, becomes almost a religious mania. He's also shy around girls and takes everything seriously (just because his sister is bad doesn't mean he is) and he's protective of his little brother Les and is deeply depressed over the death of his parents
Mush-claims to own the Mall (in pre virus his mother worked as a security guard there so he knows everything about the mall) and invites the others to sleep in the furniture shop and they eventually make into their new home. He's very nice and doesn't want to get on anyone's bad side and is quite a flirt
Bumlets-he's shy, reserved and polite. He lives by a code of conduct, means no harm to others and has an affinity with nature. But if necessary he will take action and be forthright without hesitation to defend what he feels is right.
Salene (played by a Bumlets fan)-A gentle, caring, mother girl, Salene is a natural magnet for all the little ones in distress, though at times she can resent being cast in the role of 'mother', which the rest are happy to typecast her with. She is also has a very close friendship with Bumlets(which will turn into something more) since she knew him from way before the virus.
Tai San(played by a Spot fan)-She is the spiritual person in the group and can be somewhat aloof, very sure of her own beliefs in her own world. Her persuasive powers and zealous conviction in her own morality can be an irritant to some of the others, especially Amber who accuses her of meddling with others emotions. She is also Spot's one true love
Ellie(played by a Race fan)-A practical joker with a sense of humor, her pranks can sometimes get her into trouble.
Orin Snyder aka "Rin"(why not have an evil character with his name) Nigel Snyder's son, Nigel Snyder was a reform school psychologist in which Jack attended after his mom died and left at 15 and so Snyder's son knows some of Jacks dark secrets by having his dad's notebook in which he jotted down everything Jack told him in the sessions. Eccentric and brilliant in equal measure - he is the undisputed leader of the Scabbers(A tribe he's started to wipe out other tribes by all the military equipment they collected i.e. helicopters, computers and his tribe has power over the other tribes because they can provide the city with running water and electricity) a childhood prodigy, everyone recognizes he is as a visionary and genius - none more than himself. With his disability(he's allergic to almost everything and is confided in a wheel chair) he faces challenges and he is also a hypochondriac, a little paranoid, and has an explosive temper but his followers believe these are outweighed by his mathematical, technical and computer skills. He is ruthless but rewards loyalty and performance. He hates Jack and all he stands for and is jealous of his popularity towards the people and will stop at nothing to stop him for Jack is a huge threat to him. He is also in love with Sarah who is equally as ruthless as him but not as evil and intimidating
Morris(Jay)-Morris is Rin's general in the scabbers and is renowned and respected for his brilliant strategies and practical thinking. He supervises all security matters for the scabbers and ground operations in the city. Morris hopes the scabbers can use their technical expertise and skills to build a better world and his relationship with Rin is sometimes marked with tension as Morris senses Rin's ultimate vision may be different to his own. He and Sarah have a love-hate relationship which eventually turns to a love affair
Oscar(Ved)-As younger brother to Morris, many think he has a lot to live up to - but he is determined to lead his own life and is very different to Morris. Unlike steady Morris, he is impulsive, headstrong, stubborn and unpredictable - this leads him into troubles at times. He enjoys wielding power and female company but is dismissive of "virts" (non-scabbers). Second only to Rin in computer skills and technical competence, he is inspired by Rin, who seems more of an influence and role model than Morris is for him.
Java(played by anyone)-As one of Rin's "girls", JAVA exercises great influence within the scabbers. She is loyal and overly protective of Rin(or whatever his name is), appreciating all he has done for her. JAVA is also respected on her own merits - she has excellent computer skills but is mostly admired (and feared) as a ruthless warrior with great fighting skills. She is also Sarah and David's Cousin.
Siva(played by the one and only bad girl, Dot)-Like her sister, JAVA, Siva is betrothed as one of Rin's "girls" and carries considerable influence in the scabbers. But unlike JAVA, Siva is not content with this - she fears Rin for his anger and jealousy and doesn't like being anybody's "property". Siva is looking for genuine love with the guy of her dreams - this isn't Rin(but Spot). But she is loyal to Rin for what he has done for her and will defend him. With good computer skills and hand-to-hand fighting, SIVA often leads ground operations for the scabbers. She and JAVA sometimes argue about Rin and what to do - but they are united in loathing and contempt for someone from their past who may threaten their futures(Sarah)
Those are the main, main characters(the ones important to the plot), as the series goes on I'll add more newsies characters and there is more characters(there's about a total of 30 main characters in the show, the ones above are the important characters, so far)
If you want to apply for one of these characters send you profile to JuliAngelFace@yahoo.com
Deadline July 10, 2004
***
~Prologue~
The virus is blamed for wiping out the adult population - but there is little information about how - or why - the adults disappeared and the children and teenagers were left behind.
Nobody knows the origins the virus came from. From deepest space, bacterial warfare, or some nations scientific experiment gone horrifically wrong?
The virus and its effect on the adult population means that it is now up to children and teenagers to build a new world in their own image. Some kids jump at the responsibility and freedom they have to shape the world, feeling an obligation to the past to work as hard as they can to build a better future out of the remains of the old world.
But most kids find it hard to adjust to life after the virus and society has largely broken down into lawlessness and disorder in the first months after the final effects of the virus.
Now, tribes are being formed in America, as well as a silent growing war between them for food and other supplies. Will the Tribes be able to pull together and form a working society before it is too late?
***
There are A LOT of characters and they all resemble a certain newsies,
Here are the main, main characters and their (Like I said, this fic is gonna require a HUGE CC)
Jack aka Cowboy(Bray)- Jack is sorta the leader of the group/tribe, he's a lot like his character in newsies, loyal, brave, do anything to save others and is very caring and protective(much like Quinn in Reign of Fire) and isn't really trusting towards others, after the virus he's fed up with the city and just wants to leave and go to Santa Fe and live off the land(He also grew up there and left it when his mom died and then he moved to New Jersey when he was 11and lived in an apartment with his strict father during pre virus) but reluctantly stays because the people depend on him since they look up to him as leader
Sarah(Ebony)-She is one evil bitch(everybody likes evil Sarah), she is ruthless and driven by power. Sarah can use both her powerful personality and her feminine charms to achieve her aims; namely to gain total control of the city. She's madly in love with Jack but pretends to hate him(And Jack hates Sarah not in the beginning but later) and gets extremely jealous towards any girl that goes near him(which will explain her hatred towards another character coming up) Sarah constantly changes sides and can NEVER be trusted and known as a backstabber
Amber(played by me, Reverie, yes I'm finally doing a self insert)-A fiery, intelligent girl who initially assumes some control of the group through her natural leadership qualities. She has had to become streetwise the hard way, though her background is middle-class, private school education. She's fiercely moral and determined that something positive will come out of their predicament. This leads her to sometimes be too hard on everyone, herself in particular. In reality, a sensitive, caring soul, she has a great longing for love deep inside her(especially from Jack), which she keeps hidden, fearing that to reveal it will make her weak. Sarah completely despises her and will stop at nothing to hurt her and keep her away from Jack
Spot(Lex)-A hard, arrogant, rebel, street-fighter, full of macho bravado, he inspires fear, rather than respect, among the rest. Someone good to have on your side in a fight, but also someone never to turn your back on. He's also the "ladies man" most girls have it bad for him and fall for him quickly by his tuff charm. He's Resentful towards Jack, who the others respect as their leader, Spot is as devious as Jack is honest, but Spot is good, he's just a kick-ass rebel without a cause who doesn't like people telling him what to do
Race-Race is the comedian of the series. All he wants to do is have fun, he enters the story(when the virus hit and everything is in chaos) driving up in a Porsche and expensive suit and cigar in his mouth(since everything is free now that there's no adults) with all this expensive gear acting like he just came back from a party, originally he was heading to Vegas but was talked out of it by Jack and David and he goes with them to the city, he winds up changing his mind and wants to someday get a yacht and find an island to claim as his own but for now settles on starting his own casino. He's always optimistic but he does have a gambling side to him*winks* and likes to cheat little kids
David-"brains". Studious, intelligent and committed to finding a technological solution to their problems. It is David that is able to construct a basic generator to power the essentials for the group. Inordinately vain about his scientific talent, David can be overbearing and dogmatic. He also passionately believes that some adults still exist who will lead them out of their present chaos. His stubborn insistence on trying to communicate with those mythical grown-ups via his short wave radio, becomes almost a religious mania. He's also shy around girls and takes everything seriously (just because his sister is bad doesn't mean he is) and he's protective of his little brother Les and is deeply depressed over the death of his parents
Mush-claims to own the Mall (in pre virus his mother worked as a security guard there so he knows everything about the mall) and invites the others to sleep in the furniture shop and they eventually make into their new home. He's very nice and doesn't want to get on anyone's bad side and is quite a flirt
Bumlets-he's shy, reserved and polite. He lives by a code of conduct, means no harm to others and has an affinity with nature. But if necessary he will take action and be forthright without hesitation to defend what he feels is right.
Salene (played by a Bumlets fan)-A gentle, caring, mother girl, Salene is a natural magnet for all the little ones in distress, though at times she can resent being cast in the role of 'mother', which the rest are happy to typecast her with. She is also has a very close friendship with Bumlets(which will turn into something more) since she knew him from way before the virus.
Tai San(played by a Spot fan)-She is the spiritual person in the group and can be somewhat aloof, very sure of her own beliefs in her own world. Her persuasive powers and zealous conviction in her own morality can be an irritant to some of the others, especially Amber who accuses her of meddling with others emotions. She is also Spot's one true love
Ellie(played by a Race fan)-A practical joker with a sense of humor, her pranks can sometimes get her into trouble.
Orin Snyder aka "Rin"(why not have an evil character with his name) Nigel Snyder's son, Nigel Snyder was a reform school psychologist in which Jack attended after his mom died and left at 15 and so Snyder's son knows some of Jacks dark secrets by having his dad's notebook in which he jotted down everything Jack told him in the sessions. Eccentric and brilliant in equal measure - he is the undisputed leader of the Scabbers(A tribe he's started to wipe out other tribes by all the military equipment they collected i.e. helicopters, computers and his tribe has power over the other tribes because they can provide the city with running water and electricity) a childhood prodigy, everyone recognizes he is as a visionary and genius - none more than himself. With his disability(he's allergic to almost everything and is confided in a wheel chair) he faces challenges and he is also a hypochondriac, a little paranoid, and has an explosive temper but his followers believe these are outweighed by his mathematical, technical and computer skills. He is ruthless but rewards loyalty and performance. He hates Jack and all he stands for and is jealous of his popularity towards the people and will stop at nothing to stop him for Jack is a huge threat to him. He is also in love with Sarah who is equally as ruthless as him but not as evil and intimidating
Morris(Jay)-Morris is Rin's general in the scabbers and is renowned and respected for his brilliant strategies and practical thinking. He supervises all security matters for the scabbers and ground operations in the city. Morris hopes the scabbers can use their technical expertise and skills to build a better world and his relationship with Rin is sometimes marked with tension as Morris senses Rin's ultimate vision may be different to his own. He and Sarah have a love-hate relationship which eventually turns to a love affair
Oscar(Ved)-As younger brother to Morris, many think he has a lot to live up to - but he is determined to lead his own life and is very different to Morris. Unlike steady Morris, he is impulsive, headstrong, stubborn and unpredictable - this leads him into troubles at times. He enjoys wielding power and female company but is dismissive of "virts" (non-scabbers). Second only to Rin in computer skills and technical competence, he is inspired by Rin, who seems more of an influence and role model than Morris is for him.
Java(played by anyone)-As one of Rin's "girls", JAVA exercises great influence within the scabbers. She is loyal and overly protective of Rin(or whatever his name is), appreciating all he has done for her. JAVA is also respected on her own merits - she has excellent computer skills but is mostly admired (and feared) as a ruthless warrior with great fighting skills. She is also Sarah and David's Cousin.
Siva(played by the one and only bad girl, Dot)-Like her sister, JAVA, Siva is betrothed as one of Rin's "girls" and carries considerable influence in the scabbers. But unlike JAVA, Siva is not content with this - she fears Rin for his anger and jealousy and doesn't like being anybody's "property". Siva is looking for genuine love with the guy of her dreams - this isn't Rin(but Spot). But she is loyal to Rin for what he has done for her and will defend him. With good computer skills and hand-to-hand fighting, SIVA often leads ground operations for the scabbers. She and JAVA sometimes argue about Rin and what to do - but they are united in loathing and contempt for someone from their past who may threaten their futures(Sarah)
Those are the main, main characters(the ones important to the plot), as the series goes on I'll add more newsies characters and there is more characters(there's about a total of 30 main characters in the show, the ones above are the important characters, so far)
If you want to apply for one of these characters send you profile to JuliAngelFace@yahoo.com
Deadline July 10, 2004