Hoboken, New jersey
North wind Bunker
2:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time
(Skipper's POV)
Classifed had let us into the bunker and shut the door. Out attention was instantly drawn to the bank of screens. Several news reports were playing showing the scope of the chaos being caused by Lord Shen. Shen himself had taken over New York Action 1 News. "Humans of New York!" Shen said, "I am Lord Shen…and despite what your useless historical records states…yes I am a peacock. I didn't travel all the way from the dark deeps of history to learn that you idiots think I'm a human…Well news flashs your historians were wrong! Now there are going to be some changes around here…From this day forward your city will be the city of New Gongmon. Got any problems with that you can protest but be warned my soldiers have the right to eat you. And if you really tick me off…" The camera turned revealing one of Shen's cannons, "This cannon will be the last thing you see! Now to recap I am Lord Shen…and you will bow before me or be destroyed. Another Thing…I'm afraid you won't be hearing from your major in a long time."
The camera flipped again revealing The Massive Big One aimed at Commissioner Mcslade, The Mayor, The Police Chief, and other key public figures. "That a good look," Shen said, "You city government is at my mercy…And they will die unless The Police, The FBI, and the national guard will die…And Mr. President of you are watching this...I want you to public announce America's surrender and declare me the supreme Emperor of America!" "Shen gone crazy," I said. "I'm afraid it's too late," Classified said. Another channel had the President on it directly in front of the Mayor estate in New York, "My fellow Americans...New york has been occupied by a evil force and lead by an evil warlord." Footage of New York in flame and occupied by Shen's army appeared behind the president. "And with a heavy heart I say this…America surrenders. All military forces are to back down immeditately…America Surrenders. I am also announcing my resignation. Lord Shen…You are now Supreme Emperor of America. And I have on last thing to say as…" Shen blasted the president off the podium with a handcannon. "I wouldn't move an inch secret service…In fact you work for me now." The Vice president stood up, "The United states doesn't negotiate…" Lord Shen hit him with one of his throwing knifes, "Good…Neither do I!"
"Anybody else?" Shen shouted as the secret service surrendered. "My subservient subjects," Shen said, "mark this day on your caledars…The day your beloved country ceased to be a demogracy…The Day your constitution ceased to exist…THE LAST DAY OF YOUR REPUBLIC! But rejoice my subjects…The Year of the peacock starts now!" Shen flew up and ripped the flag off the flag pull and replaced it with his own. "Behold!" Shen said. "Shen's forces have appeared around the country!" Eva said, "their forcing American forces to join them in battle." "Since I have just blazed ancient china to the ground leaving an empty wasteland I decided to bring in my entire massive army to keep order over my new dominon. And with your help!" Shen said, "we can make America the most feared and respected country in the world…and from this country…we will conquer The World! Everyone who is able will be forced to help me and my forces accomplish that goal…if not you can die!"
On CNN, "…It appears Shen's army is made up of wolves, gorillas...and antelope?" "Antelope?" Classified said. "we have confirmation it is antelope with Swords and longbows!" "Isn't that the emperial guard of gongmon city," Private said. "bullied into doing Shen's bidding," I muttered. Wolves, gorillas, and American soldiers forced to do Shen's bidding busted into CNN's newroom. "I'm sorry but the new leader just voided the bill of rights…I afraid your canceled," Boss wolf said. I looked at the wall of screens and watched in horror as one by one the news channels went dark. The Only channel left was the one Shen had taken over now boardcasting Shen ultimatium. "I am your ruler now," Shen said, "all who do not obey me will die…my armies will make sure of that." A world map appeared showing countries going dark. "That's maniac," Eva said. "What?" I said. "Shen just deployed his forces!" "Where!" I said. "Everywhere!" Eva said, "he's using the resources of the most powerful country on earth." Another alarm went off. "Shen has unleashed the full military might of America on the world. "Drone strikes in London!' Eva shouted. "nuclear missiles have been aimed at every city in Russia!" "Shen fleet off the coast of japan!" "Shen entire airship armada is laying waste to china!" "America F-32 Stealth fighters in Canada!" "Tanks in Mexico!" "I have lost contact will IPSA and North Wind Headquarters!" "The valiant is down!" Classified shouted.
"Skipper," Marlene said, "we're doomed aren't" I looked at the world map as the countries flashed red one by one. The world was spiraling out of control and all I could say was, "yes…we're doomed." "America aircraft carrier with Shen's ships off the coast of India." "America navy ships in the black sea." "America coast guard ships off the coast of italy!" "Shen's forcing the coast guard into this!" "He's the supreme emperor of America," Kowalski said, "he has complete control of the America military now." Classified looked in shock at the map, "No!" he shouted. "Russia has been wiped out!" Short fuse shouted. "Shen forces are swiping across Europe." And then in a signal instant digital white flag appeared on every signal country.
"Annnd….the world just surrendered," Classified said. "All forces have withdrawn back to america," Eva said, "Shen is the supreme ruler of the world." "alright people," I said, "they is one thing Shen didn't count on." "What's that?" Classified said. "we're are going to show Shen that we are still in the game." Marlene looked at our fighting force, "um…us vs. Shen and millions of soldiers." "Actually," Kowalski said, "It would be us vs. Shen and his massive army AND the entire military might of America." Classified thru on the last remaining new channel which was now showing footage of Shen's army turning their attention to keeping the public in check…and harassening whoever they pleased when ever they pleased.
"turn it off," I said, "The Year of the peacock ends…" "Um skipper?" "NOW!" "But…" Marlene said. "Don't worry marlene we faced some long odds before!" "These are by far the Longest…and oddest," Kowalski said. "so what do you suggest," Classified said. "We need a bigger boat," I replied. "Skipper," Nigel said rushing into the room, "it's too late..." Shen's gaundao sliced thru Nigel's voice box silencing him forever. "Yes it is," Shen said. Shen looked over at Classified, "Didn't I kill you?" Shen said, "No matter I'll just kill you again!" "Emegenecy teleport engaged." "No!" Shen shouted as we teleported from sight. "So that's how you want to play it," Shen said, "very well…This world is mine anyway…THERE IS NOWHERE YOU CAN HIDE AND NOWHERE YOU CAN RUN!"
(end of chapter two)