We Are Eldorians

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟒: 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐲𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐲

The square was a cacophony of chants and demands as the leaders of the Council of Presidents (COPs) stepped onto the balcony of the Felora'n Palace. Chief Justice Brian Crawford, General Duncan Hades of AFE, and Jordan Purd of the SRP gazed down at the sea of people with steely expressions.

Crawford raised a hand to silence the crowd. "People of Eldoria," he began, his voice amplified by the palace's sound system, "we will not yield to your demands. The Armed Forces of Eldoria (AFE) under the command of General Hades, are on their way to restore order and arrest all of you. Disperse now or face the consequences."

The crowd's fervor did not wane. Instead, their chants grew louder, their determination palpable. Alexandra Felora, standing at the forefront, did not flinch. She held her ground, her eyes fixed on the tyrants above.

Hours passed, and tension filled the air as the sound of marching boots approached. The AFE arrived, their presence imposing. The soldiers formed a line in front of the palace, their faces unreadable.

Chief of Staff of the AFE, General Duncan Hades command his voice through the balcony, a staunch supporter of the COPs, stepped forward. "Arrest these insurgents!" he commanded, his voice ringing out.

But then, a twist of fate unfolded. The soldiers did not move to arrest the citizens. Instead, they stood still, their eyes resolute. One by one, they turned to face Alexandra Felora, removing their helmets in a sign of solidarity.

A hush fell over the crowd as the soldiers' leader, Major Sarah Reynolds, stepped forward. "We will not arrest our fellow Eldorians. We stand with the people," she declared, her voice filled with conviction.

General Hades' face turned ashen with shock and rage. "You will obey my orders!" he screamed.

Reynolds shook her head. "No, sir. We pledge our allegiance to Eldoria and its rightful leaders." She then turned to Alexandra. "Madam, your orders?"

Alexandra, her heart pounding with a mix of relief and determination, raised her hand. "Open the palace gates and apprehend the tyrants," she commanded.

The soldiers who is now tired of the tyranny of the COPs moved swiftly; their loyalty evident. The gates of the Felora'n Palace creaked open, and the crowd roared with approval. The AFE soldiers, now allies of the We Coalition, stormed the palace, apprehending Crawford, Hades, and Purd without resistance.

Alexandra Felora addressed the people from the now-open gates. "Today marks the end of another tyranny. Today, we reclaim our democracy and our future!"

The crowd erupted in cheers, their voices echoing through the square. Inside the palace, the former leaders of the COPs were led away, their reign of oppression finally over.

Elandria Felora, watching from the sidelines, felt a swell of pride. Her daughter had risen to the occasion, and Eldoria was on the brink of a new beginning.

The next chapter of Eldoria's history was about to be written, and it was a story of hope, resilience, and the unwavering spirit of its people.

***

With the leaders of the Council of Presidents (COPs) in custody, the Felora'n Palace was transformed into a courtroom. The grand hall, once a symbol of tyranny, now stood as a beacon of justice. The people of Eldoria gathered in the square outside, their eyes fixed on the large screens broadcasting the proceedings.

Inside, Alexandra Felora and her mother, Elandria, took their places at the front of the room. The three members of the COPs—Chief Justice Brian Crawford, General Duncan Hades, and Jordan Purd of the SRP—stood in shackles, their faces a mix of defiance and resignation.