Its been 9 years since the 'rise from the ashes'.
Growing up in a world of destruction and chaos, Harry and Willow have learned to adapt to the world's new set of rules;
Don't forget to take the cure.
Don't trust anyone outside of your commune.
an...
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***January 1, 3000***
"Are you religious, Ryker?" the question was extremely off putting considering their location and the scene around them, but regardless, he answered. "No, I am not."
The clock had struck 12 just twenty minutes ago, signifying the end of the new year, and the beginning of a new millennium. Dante Styles wasn't one for parties, but this occasion was particularly special. He could see it in the headlines on the skyscrapers:
'Dante's New Beginning'... 'The Phoenix of The World'...
'The Reincarnation of God'.
He was here to enlighten. He was going to save the world. And these lucky people he invited to his insanely expensive penthouse suite were going to be the first to be led to righteousness.
"I could never comprehend how someone could be so closeminded to not believe in a god." Dante replied. "The world is an unbelievably beautiful, and terrifyingly just place... don't you think?" The man gulped and nodded "Yes I agree with you, s-sir" The intrusive eyes of the man before him seemed to pierce through his soul. It was almost as if he could read his mind and look into his deepest fears. There was something so bone-chillingly sinister about being in the presence of Mr. Styles, and it felt anything but holy.
"With a world so magnificent, how could you believe in no higher power? To not believe in fate... in Destiny?!" Dante calmly took a sip of his drink and smiled before looking away. "Well, my destiny is one-of-a-kind, and I'm here to fulfill it. Please hold this." He passes over his glass to Ryker, and without another word, strode over to the microphone, back facing his floor-to-ceiling windows that overlooked the lively city.
"Hello everyone, can I please have your attention." The music stopped and the chatter subsided immediately. "Thank you all for coming, I was absolutely thrilled seeing the turnout tonight! I hope you are all having a good time." People cheered and clapped for the man before them who almost seemed to exude power. They were starstruck at the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be invited to an event thrown by Mr. Dante Styles himself.
"I look around this room and see some of the most impactful and successful men and women in the world. I chose you all for a reason. You are all known for your intelligent minds, charismatic personalities, and passion to make the world a better place. Today will change the rest of your lives, and the world desperately needs you. There are over 70 countries who are fighting civil wars amongst their own people. There are at least 20 countries at war with each other all over the world at this very moment. Sin is everywhere we look, and in everything we do, but the time for sin is over. Now is the time for sacrifice." Dante pauses to look around the room and examine the faces. The women all wore the latest extravagant hair styles adorned with jewels and colorful flowers. The fashion was very Avant Garde; dresses twisting around in an impossible fashion, and black coats and blazers pointed at the shoulders, some cropped mischievously high. They all nodded their ornate up-dos as he paused in his speech, looking around in mutual agreement at his preaching.
"2 Peter 3:10 states, 'but the day of the lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a roar, and the heavenly bodies will be burned up and dissolved, and the earth and the works that are done on it will be exposed'... This is what we have been waiting for so long. A purging and cleansing of the earth as we know it, and the time is here." Silence. They all seemed to be hypnotized by his haunting words.
"Ground Zero has been underway since 2991, almost 10 years in the making. Me and 4 co-founders, who for the time being will remain anonymous, have been working with many of the world's greatest leaders to gain access to the programming and launch codes from the 15 countries that possess nuclear bombs and nuclear technology." The room filled with quiet gasps and stifled whispers... but no one protested. "This is what we have been waiting for! March 20th marks the day the bombs will be deployed, and the day the world will go underground. Well, I should say the day that the chosen will go underground. Each of you have been chosen to bring yourself, your immediate families, and 3 other guests to live out the radiation underground in our state-of-the-art bunker. It has been fully equipped with everything men and women of your lavish lifestyles would need to possess on a regular basis. This, of course, is highly classified information, so you will be monitored every second of the day leading up to 'Dooms Day' to assure you have not disclosed this information with anyone other than who has been approved for entry. It should also be known that every individual will be background checked before being designated access to enter the bunker, and if anyone you invite shall fail the check, they will not be granted entry." The whispers got louder and more urgent as he approached the end of his speech, some had already started clapping and shouting words of praise.
"Now is the time to choose... do you want to live to see the world rise from the ashes, or die a fiery, painful death?! Bow down to me as your leader into the new world. Bow down to me, your PHEONIX KING!"
After his passionate finish, an uproar of cheers and clapping boomed across the white concrete walls. Some began to fall to their feet dramatically, hailing to the man before them. Others were praying, thanking God for the chance to rise from the ashes. Some men and women began crying tears of joy. Dante didn't falter from his position with his hands grasped firmly behind his back, except for the sinister smile that was creeping across his lips. Eyes black as coal, he surveyed the worshippers until they landed on 2 guests who still stood standing. One was a woman he knew to be one of North America's most notorious hacker and tech gurus who worked for the CIA for almost 30 years. She stood her ground defiantly with a disgusted look on her face. The other was the young man he spoke too just minutes before, Ryker. The boy was a brilliant up-and-coming young politician who had admirable people skills and intelligence. They both stood above the rest in protest, unmoving.
What a shame, he thought. Now your families will burn.
Dante hated to see wasted potential more than he hated anything. He flicked his eyes up to the left side of the room to where 5 large men adorned in all black gear stood. One man immediately walked forward at the indication of the nod. Without a second thought, the first man stepped forward to the iron railing, swiftly pulled out his firearm, and landed a shot between the eyes of both standing.
The bodies tumbled lifelessly to the floor, blood pooling around their freshly wounded skulls. Those close to the bodies screamed in terror at the sight and covered their heads waiting for more shots, but none came. After a few seconds of confusion and hysteria, those remaining kneeled on the floor became completely silent, panting heavily and looking wide-eyed at the tyrant.
"Do you believe in God?" He said again calmly, this time lips pressed in a thin line. "Well, you should." His eyes narrowed as he leant into the mic, so close to where his lips brushed against the gold metal.
"I am God."
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Hey guys!!!!!!! I am really excited about this. I wrote a really horribly embarrassing fan-fiction like back in 2014 and its on this account its seriously so bad - I read it to my friends sometimes so we have something to laugh at so if you want to have second hand embarrassment for me and also be really confused bc I edited it it halfway through and changed like half of the plot line, then you should read it!!! lol jk i took it off sorry - Anyways thanks for reading this chapter! Don't forget to vote, comment, and share! <3 (and if anyone comes up with a cool theory on how things are gonna go in the next few chapters please share in the comments I want to see hehe)
