California Empire

Chapter 4

After hours and hours of bribing people into her plan people agreed. They wanted to say no, but with Cali having them wrapped around her finger, it was difficult to do so. She'd gotten more than 10,000 people to sign the petition, all throughout SoCal and NorCal.

Finally, Cali had what she needed. Of course, she didn't need to take her people's permission, but she wanted to avoid any riots if people didn't like her new way of ruling. Now, tired and hungry, but satisfied, California stepped back into the portal, and into her own world.

She snapped her eyes open as the light blinded her once again, and her legs felt like jello. Again.

She quickly got up and grabbed the petion, running towards her room and locking the door! No one had suspected a thing!California spread out her belongings on the table carefully writing the legal paper of the secession. She carefully signed the last piece and walked over to America's room.

She quietly knocked on the door, and when Ame didn't answer she knocked harder. She didn't care anymore. No one even cared for her, so why would she care what America would think

America opened the door, a frown on his face "What do you want-!?,".

California cackled , "Oh America, to secede. With one sign of this document, you can wave good-bye to me!"

America grimaced before watching California's feather pen come closer and closer towards the paper in front of her.

"B-but why? We gave you everything! Love, food, clothes, family!" Ame chokes out, in order to stop Cali from seceding.

California turns around, sending him death glares that would send shivers down anyone's spine.

America had never seen her in a state like this. She was always polished and clean, and tied her hair nicely into ponytails or buns. But now, her hair was in a messy ponytail, hair sticking out everywhere. Her nail polish was chipped and her purse was almost broken. There were large bags under her eyes, and she was dressed in all black, her least favorite color.

"You know why! Every single thing I say, the reply is 'shut up' or 'be quiet'! IS THAT WHAT YOU GAVE ME?" California replies, then focuses her attention on the page.

"Please Cali, we promise we didn't-," America tries to reason with her. But deep down, he knew they did that to her. The states did block her out, or even hated her. America was too busy to notice.

California ignores him and signs the page, ink staining her hands as an evil look crosses her face. Ame shivers, staring at the creepy smile spread across her face as she stands up, her hands on her hip, holding a gun in one hand, and the now cracked pen in the other.

"I hereby declare, as California, to secede from the union, and create their own Empire! CALIFORNIA EMPIRE!" She chuckles, her blue eyes transforming into black.

Her beautiful white wings turn an ivory black as well, the glow of the moon casting an eerie shadow on them.

"NOO-," America screams, pain and agony all on one face. California was a valuable state, and losing her meant losing the economy, produce, and population all at the same time.

"Goodbye Ame-," She cackles in return, the gun pointing straight at his face, her hand on the trigger.

"Please, spare me-," America whimpered, as California pushed the metal even harder into his forehead.

"Hmm, give me one reason why not-," California chuckles. She felt so much power. Like she was in charge!! America's eyes widened in fear as Cali pulled the trigger.

"BANG!" The room echoed with noise as America fell to the ground, blood streaming from his forehead. His eyes with fear embed into him.

California smiled, and walked out of the room and into the living room, where she knew all the states would be eating dinner at.

She devilishly grins and walks into the room, the states turning with surprise towards their unexpected visitor. New York drops his fork in surprise, and Texas and Florida gasp. The west and South jaws drop as Cali swiftly flies past them to the center of the table.

"C-california..., is this you?" Texas stutters, his eyes widened in surprise and a tiny bit of fear. Cali loved to see the fear in people's eyes. She knew if they were scared, she was in control. They were her puppets.

"Why yes, but I'm California Empire now~" California lifts Texas's chin up until he could stare directly into California's black eyes. Texas struggles to move out Cali's grasp. Just looking at her eyes made him shiver.

"What! You seceded?" Florida and Washington speak at the same time. California lets go of Texas and walks over to Florida, clutching her by the throat. Florida gasps for air as she struggles to breathe. California lets go, and Florida falls to the floor. Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi run over, trying to see if their companion is okay. Florida coughs as she struggles to breath, and Louisiana picks her up, trying to attempt CPR.

"W-what!" New York gasps "You killed him!"

"Oh~ I wish. I'm not sure~," California laughs "Best I be going~,"

Texas jumps on the table and tries to catch California, but she disappears into thin air. The states run into Ame's room and find a bleeding America, who thankfully was still breathing. They called the ambulance and rushed to the hospital...