Eve's pov
I pin my name tag on the left side of my jacket. its a simple navy blue buisness jacket that buttons in the middle. blue was my sisters favorite color. standing in front of the mirror, I realize I look just like her. blond hair. blue eyes. pale skin. I wish I never knew her. I am 4 years older than her. her birthday is in two weeks. she will be 30 . I walk away from my reflection and down the hall, letting my mind think on its own. today is the day I will be elected president of the community. we have lived here for ten years since the war. this place used to be called new York, but now its a settlement called experiment #5."
by the time I snap out of my thoughts its time to go on stage.today is the day i get sworn into office. I will lead our community until my death just like the last president. she died in a car crash.
"eve." vice president jarod says "its time to To go on stage."
walking slowly, and with great confidence, I make my way onto the stage. the lights are so bright my eyes hurt. As soon as I am standing in front of everyone, applause errupts from the crowd. when the clapping zstops, the vice president walks into view holding a blue pillow with a golden micro-chip resting on top of it. he puts the pillow on the table in front of me. I take the microphone and start to speak "hello everyone. I, Eve mathews, will now take the pledge of becoming the president of experiment number 5." I place my hand on the golden microchip, and begin reading the pledge."I do solemnly swear to lead the community until death. I shall lead with strength, confidence,and determination. I promise to keep the city safe and organized.I will keep this settlement in control at all times.
I will rule with pride, and above all I will do what's best for everyone.
I will insert this microchip into my arm as a symbol of my presidency."
I pick up the microchip and move the pillow to the other side of the table. I grab the tool we use insert microchips, and put the golden object into the tool. placing the tip of the shot-like needle on my forearm I take a deep breath. when I exhale I push the button and the microchip slides into my arm.
the crowd cheers. I am now officially president.
then jarod pulls me off stage.
"someone needs to talk to you." he tells me and leads me into another room.
he opens the door and I step inside. across from me is the last person I would want to see. my sister.
"jeanine Mathews!" I scream "why are you here!"
she stares at me with an amused expression. "I just wanted to give you something."
she dosent wait for me to respond. she hands me a silver box. when I open the box I see three bottles. the one with blue liquid inside is labled truth serum. the next is an orange color and is labled memory serum. the last is a glistening yellow liquid labled peace serum. when I look up at her she says "I thought you could use them."
she left without saying another word.
