Sitting in the
back of his limousine, Iamthey was heading to the only place where he
could learn the truth. "To Council chamber, my lord?" His
driver, José asked. "No, take me to the Slums." The
driver gave a strange look.
The city was divided into three parts
- the north, the middle, and the south. The north was the residence
of the wealthy and powerful. The middle, the Middle class, and the
south the Slums. Upon reaching the filthy streets of the south, he
directed the driver to a small, clean, intact building. It was just a
small house to the family that lived there, but underneath was one of
the most extensive archives in the city - in the world. Only seven
government positions were allowed inside. Emperor, the 5 Hierarchs
and the Head of Council. As he approached the doorstep, he realized
how awkward this would seem to the family. A high government
official who rides in limos. Now standing on the doorstep of a
house in the slums, also demanding entrance. As he knocked on the
door, a light came on from inside (this was one of the few homes with
electricity, because of its fortunate location). As the door opened,
an older man answered the door. He gave Iamthey a strange stare, not
realizing who he was at fist. "Hello, I am the-"
"I
know who you are! What do you want?!" the man spat. Most
government officials developed a certain level of arrogance, and in
most cases would have smacked the guy or threatened him. Iamthey,
realizing that arrogance was not the correct move, replied
apologetically "Sir, I am terribly sorry to disturb you and your
family, but I must enter your home for a moment."
"Why
can't your type just leave us folk alone." The man said sadly
realizing that by law the Head of Council/Bungie lord was entitled to
enter any residence he wished, and even if the law did not provide he
still could.
"Thank you, I will not take a moment of your
time." As Iamthey entered he headed toward the standard
fireplace, and reached to press the button, disguised as a brick. As
he did, the inner fire area lifted and raised up into the chimney,
and Iamthey descended down into the library. The high vaulted
ceilings reflected the bluish tint of the forever blue flames that
lined the walls. Iamthey walked to the nearest terminal, and began
searching for info on the Separatists and Count Confusion. Beside him
was one of the few log books that still existed (mostly everything
was digital). He glanced at it, then looked back at the screen. Only
one notation came up. An official action of a ninja.
Blanket ban
of Separatists - Log entry one subject Seps
Count
Confusion and the Seps were all given a one month blacklist on
5/04/06 due to their raids and other actions.
"They were all banned. It has been almost two mon-" A Silver blade flew threw the air, passing directly past his right ear and landing on directly on part of the page (of the log book). Iamthey ripped the knife out of the page, and the name above the tear caught his eye.
TheVoiceofReason status-executed
"That
cant be right; he was discharged from the council." These books
were never wrong on these issues. Two problems had just risen. One -
Dogbert had kept the current war a secret. Second - TheVoiceofReason
was executed...
In his familiar voice, "I see you have
finally arrived." It was Matthew-Kaine. "And now you know
Dogbert has betrayed you as well."
"You were dead, and
so is my predecessor."
"You didn't think I would let a
bomb kill me, did you? And you might want to pay the ex-Head of
Council a visit."
"Where? He's dead..."
"On
the contrary, he's right upstairs. Oh and can I borrow that."
pointing toward the knife in Iamthey hand.
"Sure..."
"Thanks,
you might want to go now."
Iamthey confronted
TheVoiceofReason, and after learning about the war, and Dogbert's
reasons for isolating HA, he knew that he had to talk with him in
person. He thanked the man and went out to his limo. "Odd, the
driver was not outside the car waiting as usual." Not thinking
anything of it, Iamthey opened the back door, and slipped in. "Take
me to the Council chamber." No response. "Did you hear me?"
Suddenly, a glint of light reflected.
"Hello, Iamthey, I have
been expecting you." There sat Count Confusion, wiping a small
knife.
"What are you doing here?"
"Don't run,
look in to the ally across the street." There in the shadows
stood two Seps. "I expect you are just learning of the war.
Dogbert has made it a mission of his to keep High Alliance isolated.
Are you really going to continue serving that lying bastard, continue
running his city while 'innocent' Elites are dying?"
"Why
do you hate the Elites so much?" Iamthey questioned.
"Most
people know that the Elites are not planning to take over, which is
the reason for his war. But why do I hate them? I hate them because
they are so mind numbingly stupid. They are complete dumbasses, and
need to be eradicated."
"Good point, but never the less
I am not going to flip for you; in this existence I have power,
people listen, I get what, I control the council. To flip for you
would be a move to sell myself into slavery. And I am not a slave,
especially to a doomed leader such as yourself."
"Not a
slave?" He laughed hysterically. Yes you are, although you may
not know that you are just one of Dogbert's pawns, just like you
Council, just like his Hierarchs. These peasants have more freedom
than you." He pointed toward a peasant on the street. "You
may not have the power or freedom with Dogbert, but you are a slave
to your image. Every last thing you do is watched, and attacked by
people who disagree. If you join me, you will be able to end this
sickening rein of Elites."
"Confusion, I agree that a
lot of the Elite leadership is stupid, but I am not getting myself or
HA involved."
"So be it, Elite," Confusion said as
he threw his knife toward imathey. Snap! Iamthey broke into dust and
blew out threw the cracked window.
He materialized in Dogbert's
office, with both desert eagles drawn. To his surprise, there stood
Flamestarter and ODST-SGT, all armed. Dogbert looked up and said
"Iamthey, Help me for God sake." Immediately taking
advantage of the enemies surprise, Iamthey raised both handguns, took
aim at both of their heads, and fired. Lowering his weapons, he
approached Dogbert. "Now,
your highness, I believe it is
time we talk. Does the name Count Confusion ring a bell?"
