The Rise Of The Dead

Prelude to conflict

Finn issued the order to clear the deceased and gather them at the end of Gate G near the ocean before heading to his home in the Housing Society near Gate A.

After a few minutes, Rose visited Finn to discuss his speech.

Knock, knock. Rose tapped on Finn's door.

"Yes, come on in," Finn replied from inside the room. He was reading some papers when he saw it was Rose who had come to visit.

"Hey Rose, what are you doing here?" Finn asked.

"I just want to thank you for... you know, for saving me twice," Rose said.

"No need to thank me. I owe you just as much for saving our people," Finn replied.

"Hey, can I ask you something?" Rose's tone was hesitant and slightly anxious.

"Of course, Rose. What's on your mind?" Finn set aside the papers, giving her his full attention.

"Do you really think a war is necessary at this time?" Rose inquired.

Finn fell silent for a moment.

"Yes, I know they've initiated the conflict, but can't we handle this more diplomatically? You saved me twice, a complete stranger, yet you and those people have a history. Why not seek a more mature resolution?" Rose pressed.

"Do you believe they're the ones who started this war? No, it was me," Finn confessed.

Rose was taken aback.

"It was me who killed Lila White, the wife of Lilly White, the leader of The White Revolutionists. Lilly wasn't someone to forgive easily," Finn revealed.

"You? But why?" she asked.

"Because, it has to be done. She..." Finn was interrupted by a knock on the door. 

knock, knock. Iris interrupted, asking Finn to accompany her.

"Finn, we need you at the tower," Iris said.

Finn motioned to Rose, "Hey, could you stay here until I'm back? There's something important I need to discuss with you."

Rose nodded, and Finn left the room.

Sector 201,

 Home of The White Revolutionists Faction.

"Hey chief, it was a huge success. The tower has fallen," Alan informed Lilly White, Leader of The White Revolutionists Faction. She was a medium-height girl with black hair and a tattoo near her neck—a heart symbol with 'L+L' inscribed within.

Lilly chuckled. "See, I told you it would work, didn't I? Now it's time to eliminate every Marxi bastard, for Lila."

"Don't you think you're crossing a significant line here, Lilly?" Paul, one of the commanders, intervened.

"WHAT? There is no line here. Those bastards killed her. And I am going to kill them all. That is it," Lilly retorted sharply.

"Is this war worth risking our people's lives? Is her life worth all of ours?" Paul asked, concern etched on his face.

"Yes, I am willing to risk every life for her. Do you think she deserved to die? She tried to save not only us but every survivor in this wretched world. But Finn killed her, and now I am going to kill every Marxi faction member for her. I don't care if you stand against me, but I won't recommend it. You know what I will do to those who oppose me or even try to hurt me. You can ask your previous leader when you meet him in the afterlife," Lilly asserted firmly.

Paul left the room, sulking.

"Leave him, Lilly. What do we need to do now? They will obviously come for us," Alan inquired.