My Family (Sally The Salmon)

♣ Chapter 8 ♣

(Sally's POV)

"Democracy is overrated."

Everyone's eyes widened, especially Wil's.

"Wait, wait, wait! That's not-"

"You think you need a president? I'll be my own president!" Schlaty yelled. Everyone started protesting.

"I'll run in this dumb thing. Schlatt2020 everyone!!!" He yelled again.

"No! No Schlatt2020!" Wilbur yelled. "Off the stage please!" Tommy yelled. Schlatt didn't move. I sigh. I have to get him off.

I pearl to the stage and unsheathe my sword and put it to his throat. "You're either coming with me, or I'll make sure your mouth doesn't utter a single word ever again." I whisper lowly into his ram ear. He gulped and said "Fine. But this isn't the last you'll see of me!" He pointed at the other candidates.

Then I led him off the podium and shoved him. He growls at me and walks away into the audience.

"We're gonna take another recess..." Tubbo announced. I sighed and walked back up to the podium and entered the back of it. Nobody saw me enter.

"Wilbur, I thought you knew what you were doing!" Quackity yelled. "W-What do we do, Wil?" Asked Tommy.

"Okay... Here's what I'm thinking... We drop the polling now, open the voting up early." Then Wilbur walked away while pinching the bridge of his nose.

Tommy followed after Wil and put a hand on his shoudler. "We might not win this... Appearantly Dream is endorsing Schlatt." Quackity them walked up to the two and asked "Okay, what the fuck is going on?"

Wilbur sighed. "Big Q, I've got a proposition for you." Quackity nodded, signalling for Wil to continue. "This is gonna be unorthodox but Quackity... In the event that one of us doesn't win the election... Should we pool the votes and run as our own party?" My eyes widened.

"Soo.... President Wilbur Soot, President Quackity and Vice Pres. TommyInnit?" Quackity thought... "Like Swog? Swog! Hell yeah baby!" He pumped his arms up in the air.

"But that's only if we're beaten by either Schlatt or Coconut." Wilbur added. Big Q's smile faltered. "Wait a minute. So if you guys win, I just don't get anything?!" He asked in disbeleif.

"Well, yes, if Pog wins, you've lost." Wilbur explained. "Basically now you have a double chance of winning!" Tommy told him. I walked over to them and say "But that isn't fair! You're just using him to win? He's just gonna be left out of the party?" Quackity nods in agreement.

"N-No! It's the same for him! If he gets all the votes, we're gonna be left out of the party." I facepalmed. "No offense, Quackity, but Wil you know he's not going to get any votes." Quackity nods "None taken because Sally's right."

"Sally, why do you keep defending him? Is he better than me?" He asked. "Don't try and guilt trip me, Wil. I'm defending what I think is right. And if you want me to defend you, atleast be in the right for once." I told him. He insantly shuts up.

"Listen Wil, you either keep me in or I'm gonna have to endorse another party." Wilbur's eyes widened "Quackity-"

"My own vice president, my BROTHER, has abandoned me. And you guys have clearly been using me so... It's Schlatt2020 bitch!" My eyes widened and I gasp quietly "Quackity, I don't think that's a good idea-"

"Sally, I'm thankful for you defending me and all, but my mind is made up.

It's Schlatt2020."

(Tomorrow)

It's the day. The votes get announced today. So I'm on the podium talking to Fundy and Niki. Wishing them good luck. Then I excused myself and walked over to Wilbur and Tommy.

"Alright, I'm still mad at you, Wilby. But, in case things go south, me and Tubbo made a secret tunnel under the city." Wilbur looked at me with thankful eyes and Tommy looked amazed. I roll my eyes. "Here, Invis potions for good meassure." I gave them the potions.

Wilbur kisses my cheek and said "This is why your Secretary Of Defense, dear. And I'm sorry. For yesterday." I roll my eyes. "It's fine..." I walked off the podium and in my seat. They both stored the potions in their coats and Wilbur walked up to the mic.

Wilbur cleared his throat and pulled out a book.

"Guys, gals, non-binary pals, etc. I would like to say that I have in my possesion, the election results." Everyone clapped.

"I bet their forged." Quackity joked. "I'm not forging the votes, what kind of president do you think I am?" Wilbur asked Quackity. "A tyrannical one." He answered simply.

Schlatt then walked up the podium. Looking... Better than yesterday. His hair was still a mess and he's still holding a wine bottle. But atleast his suit was okay.

Then... Guess who showed up. Bill Clinton. GeorgeNotFound. "Look who decided to show up!" Wilbur said, looking at Gogy. Quackity then swung his hand over George and yelled "Hell yeah! Big bro's here!" George just silently laughed. "Well, you clearly dressed for the occasion." I said, loud enough for everyone to hear.

Wilbur then straightened his tie and turned back at the audience. "Today is the inauguration. We're not only deciding who wins today, we're also inaugurating them. When we announce who wins, they come up here and give their first decree as president. Understood?"

"Now, I have with me the election results for the four parties: Pog2020, Swag2020, Coconut2020, and Schlatt2020. There was a great turnout for the votes."

"Her are rhe results. In last place... With 14% of the vote... Is Coconut2020." I smiled proudly. Even if they are in last place, they tried their best, and that's what matters. Fundy looked a bit disappointed and turned to me. I gave him thumbs up. And he looked happy again.  I'm so proud of my son.

Niki celebrated and hugged the shit out of Fundy. And he hugged her back. They were so happy with thenselves even if they were in last place.

But then...

"HAHA! The pity votes!"