Black Winter, Scene 4

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3 hours later....

It was nightfall, the lights were on, the country was vibrant

I was with Smoke and Anna, just enjoying ourselves

Anna: Do you ever think this war will end?

Smoke: I do not know, I wish it does.

Anna: I kind of wish it doesn't.

Smoke: What do you mean?

Anna: Think about it, the more this goes on the more money we make.

Smoke: You mean.... your dad makes....

Anna: Yes, of course. I don't understand why you wouldn't be for it

Smoke: Anna, I don't make money off the war. The people who are fighting and dying are people like me. Poor, unfortunate.

Anna: But my dad has helped you! If these Bolsheviks take control do you think you'd fare any better.

Smoke: I know not of what these Bolsheviks want. I try not to listen to their propaganda.

Anna: They want the destruction of this system.

Smoke: The system....

Anna: You agree, don't you, Alex?

Black: As much as I'd love to discuss politics with you I must acknowledge that-

This is where THEY come in

Bolsheviks: Down with the state! Kill the Tsar! Freedom for all! End the war!

Anna: Huh?

We did not know what to expect, the Bolsheviks overwhelmed the square

Bolsheviks: Bread! Blood!

Smoke: This won't be good, I think we should step back.

It was only a matter if time before it could get worse

A woman wearing imperial clothing stepped up near a statue

Koroleva: This is the Koroleva, I am the commander of regional forces in the West of the Empire. This is an illegal gathering. You are to disperse immediately.

Bolsheviks: No! Down with your system!

A Bolshevik decided to throw a rock at Koroleva, hitting her in the jaw and leaving a bleeding mark.

Koroleva: Give them to the count of 3... Actually, let them have it. FIRE!

The woman known ascKoroleva ordered the Imperial troops to open fire on the crowd

A crowd of mostly Civilians - not Bolsheviks

Smoke: Run! Now!

Over time, I lost track of what happened and I didn't see Smoke or Anna anymore

I had no choice but to run into an alleyway just to keep myself alive

Then an imperial soldier came from behind

Soldier: Stop!

Black: OH no....

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⏰ Last updated: Oct 24, 2022 ⏰

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