The Revolution Came

Epilogue: A Revolution is Coming

Here lies Cody Henry C. Rivera

Loving Husband and Father, Revolutionary General and Compassionate Leader.

May he rest in peace.

The graveyard of St. Lorenzo parish was full of people. Father Reynaldo Burgos, looked solemnly watching his old friend be lowered down to the ground. Many people attended the funeral of the founding father, despite the many controversies that were littered throughout his lifetime, many people honored and respected him.

Mey was one of the few who were included in the funeral procession. The once bright colors of the National Guard and National Soldiers now a dim color as they marched from the parish to the graveyard.

"We are gathered here today, to not only celebrate the life of a great friend but his life as a loving husband, a dedicated family man, and hero to the people of our country.

May he be greeted by the light of God's face and rest in eternal peace," Fr. Burgos finished as he placed the flower on the coffin of his fallen friend.

Everyone toom their time to offer their condolences to the family and Mey watched from the sidelines, observing everyone who passed by.

Yet one in particular took his eye, Jazmine's expression holding a silent anger towards everything. Her eyes holding a darker and more dangerous expression, that gave him shivers up his spine when she looks at him.

He offered a sad smile but her eyes only hardened before turning away to look at her husband's coffin.

He distracted himself to look at his friend's children. He saw Henry carrying his father's pocket watch, something he knew meant dearly to him before he met his wife. Next to Henry was Charlotte, the tears in her eyes only cementing the sad reality that her father is gone.

He looked to the coffin offering his friend a silent goodbye for one last time as it starts to rain.

___1945___

It has been months since Cody's duel and his death. All the anger and despair his wife, bottled up for the past few years finally exploded as she renounced her faith towards the republic.

She was considering leaving the Imperialist movement after Cody promised to her that he will live with her peacefully after his term, yet that never came. All because he was too proud to admit that he was wrong.

She had her doubts about Dwayne Newhiskey, but all those doubts had faded away. When he 'comforted' her while she grieved. A former British soldier, comforting the Emperor's hand. How fate plays its card in an ironic way.

Yet she somehow found him charming. It was only a matter of time before she reintroduced herself to the Imperial movement.

Her plan to destroy the National Convention, and raise a mighty Empire was in place. Now it's only a matter of time before she executes the plan.

___1945___

Imperial Soldiers were marching towards the National Convention, their muskets raised towards the National Guards.

She continued the march with her associates to the National Convention building. Their plan was going smoothly until they reach the door of the Senate hall.

It was barricaded. She heard the voice of a certain farm boy turned military commander. Imperial Soldiers continue to ram the door. Until the barricade broke and the door opened from the pressure.

She saw the painting of her husband and his friends were placed down. She turned to the table to see the passageway was closing. Before it fully closed, she saw a glimpse of a few soldiers dragging Mey down the tunnel.

She sat on the chair that Ken Drick used to seat on. She drew a sadistic pleasure from the irony of the situation.

The one thing her husband and Ken Drick tried to stop has fully taken control of the government they wanted to protect.

After bickering about who will lead the Empire, she took the title of Empress with stride. With the advancement of technology, a camera started to film her, giving out a live broadcast.

"Citizens of the Islands of St. Lawrence, our senators, our president and along with our beloved National Guard are sadly now enemies of our Grand Republic,"

"They are all found guilty of treason for planning to destroy the republic my dear husband and founders have founded. To ensure peace and security for every citizen,"

"The Republic shall be reorganized into the first North Pacific Empire!" Jazmine shouted as she heard the citizens outside cheer.

"For a safe and secure society, which I assure you will last for 10,000 years. An Empire that will be continue to be ruled by this august body and a sovereign ruler chosen for life. An Empire ruled by the majority, ruled by a new consitution," she continued as she raised her arms to note the Imperial High Court.

"By bringing the entire country under one law, one language, and the enlightened guidance of one individual, the corruption that plagued the Republic in its later years will never take root. Regional governors will eliminate the bureaucracy that allowed the Republic to grow weak. A strong and growing military will ensure the rule of law." She finished while smiling in bitter irony.

After months of anti-republic propaganda, it has all paid off. She achieved what she thought was impossible ten years ago.

She has become the empress of an empire.

THE END