100 against the government

Chapter one - Ophelia

Hi. My name's Ophelia and this is my diary. Welcome to my first ever page of my diary. Today i want to start talking about every day i live forward.  I'm 12 years old today and i just came back from school. We had a halloween party since it's October 31st. How are you doing today? Do you want to know more about me? Oh.. well okay. I'm born in 2020. My mom's name is Dacy and my dad is unknown. My mom said she doesn't want to talk about it. My hobbies are: writing stories, playing hockey and hanging out with the guys. Even though i don't make many friends, i value all of them. I got bullied in kindergarten for not having many friends, but i didn't care back then. I have to go, future me reading this! I'll talk to you tomorrow.

JUNE 16, 2032.
Hello, future me! It's a wonderful morning and i'm fully awake. I have to go brush my teeth now. I have school at 9:00 AM. I'm not very excited. School sucks. I'll continue after school!! ...
There i am, back again. School really sucked today. My friend Sam had to read words and when she read it wrong, she blamed me for it! What a stupid joke. Why am i always the one getting the blame? I also got sent to the principals office because "i can't cry about little things" what kind of stupid rule is that? I'm literally 12. I'm not 16 or whatever. I tried tiktok out today. It has really changed from 2019 to now. My mom was on tiktok when she was 16 and she got my name from tiktok. Apparently, my name was very famous in 2019 because it was part of a song and people loved the creativity of the name. I like my name. I want to play with my PS4 now. GOODBYE FRIEND. ...
Hey. It's me again. I'm done playing on the PS4. I did most likely enjoy playing with it. It isn't the type of thing that i usually play it. My mom says it's not good if i play on it that many times for that long. I listen to my mom. Maybe you should too when you're old, future me.

June 17, 2032.

Today my mom told me it's time for a test on school today. I don't know what the test is about. My mom just told me that i had to get below 95, otherwise something would happen. I'm not going to listen to her. I need to ace that test.

I arrived on school early so i could ask my teachers about the test. ''What test?'' They all asked nervously. I was confused. Was my mother just pulling a prank on me? What's going to happen? School was going fine for me, no tests appeared to happen. Until my friend asked me something ordinary. ''Did your mom also act weird about a test today?'' she asked. I answered ''Yes, but there's no test, right?'' She was silent for a while and then opened her mouth. Only soft whispers came out. All i heard was: ''Be quiet. I need to tell you something.'' She took me to the stalls and pulled a gun out. ''Cover your ears'' she said. So i did, and she shot all camera's down. ''Look, the test is not from school, It's from the government. There's no explanation. People say you can NOT score above 95, or you'll get taken away from your friends and family.'' She quickly took me back to class. Just when we arrived, 2 people in suits came walking in with a suitcase. ''I want you all to sit in rows of one. We, the government, are giving you a test. Answer truthfully.''  As i winked at Rosie, the government spoke back. ''Ophelia, no contact during the test. It's personal and we need everyones full attention on this test.'' As i took the test, all i could notice were the questions. They were very personal. Some were reasonable, but some were about interests and family. People around you, evironment.. It was crazy. 

I finished the test an hour later. ''The results will arrive tomorrow morning, first class.'' The government people said. I was so afraid. I didn't want my mom to know that i didn't listen to her. I am afraid what's going to happen. I'm a straight A student and i'm unable to lie. How do i tell her i aced the test.. or completely failed? I'm such a mess. Let's just hope i get 94 instead. 

June 18, 2032.

The government was handing out test results, as i could see people cheer in happiness, but later taken away. They were taken to a dark room and then, no one heard from them again. I started shaking wild and didn't know what to do. I was so confused and scared. What if i leave this world? What if they take me to heaven or hell? Where the f* will i go?

They handed out a paper to my friend. Her face turned blank. She whispered: ''I hope you didn't ace the test, Ophelia. otherwise i'll see you on the other side.'' soon before she got taken away. I guess i'm all in this on my own. The government people handed my sheet. I put my hand on the grade and slowly revealed the first number. ''9'' was the first number. I moved my other finger. ''4'' was the other number. I cheered in happiness. I got under 95, which was great yet bad. I felt a cold hand on my shoulder. ''Ophelia? You. You need to come with me.'' As he dragged me across the room and took me to a dark room. I saw Rosie, backed down on the table, crying for help. Rosie got taken away to a different room short after. ''Why am i here, i got 94.'' i asked. As he answered. ''Less people aced the test than last year, because they found out. You're the closest to a 95, so we take you away too. Say goodbye to your mom, right now.'' As i said my final goodbyes to my mom.. The last words i heard were ''You are a terrible listener'' 

I got taken away to another room. It wasn't dark, it was a very normal classroom. The government people came back, they were going to tell us what's going on. ''So, we all took you away because you guys are the smartest people on earth. Don't worry, we won't hurt you. We're taking you away from the less smarter people, so you can learn from each other. You'll have to learn about stuff so you can help our country and other countries. Don't worry, you'll see your family and friends again. We decide when. Oh, there's a twist. You all will get assigned with someone. Your ''soulmate'' decides whatever you do everyday depending on questions and ''this or that'' They ask you questions and you ask them questions. Once they know each other, you pick between two options every day. Have fun finding out your soulmate.'' 

I quickly ran to Rosie. ''We have to be soulmates.'' I hoped it was true. She was the only one i've known and we have much in common. Yet it would be better if it was a guy. A dream guy for me. ''Text me every day about questions and clues'' I said. Quickly then i went to my assigned room. Room 304. I went to sleep, dreaming about my dream guy.

June 19, 2032.

I woke up. I saw a question pop up above my head. I texted Rosie. ''Did u ask your soulmate anything yet? I just got a question.'' She texted me back saying she hasn't asked yet. I guess she isn't my soulmate. The question spoke to me. ''What are your interests'' I quickly answered. ''Eating, drawing, acting and writing. what about you?'' They answered inmediately. ''Football, duh!'' I laughed. ''Are you a guy?'' I asked. ''Yes'' he answered. A smile popped up on my face. I hope he's cute. Ah, who cares. football guys have sixpacks. I laughed to myself. ''Sixpacks, really?'' He asked. I got embarrassed. ''you can see my thoughts?'' I asked. ''No, i thought you'd imagine that. I Like you. What's your name?'' I answered: ''Ophelia, how about you.'' He answered ''Cute name, i'm Luke.'' 

As we kept talking and answering each others questions, i lost track of time. I didn't notice it was already 11PM. I asked him a question. ''Wanna stay up all night?'' He didn't answer. He probably already went to sleep, or fell asleep. Five minutes later, 2 choices popped up above my head. ''Go to sleep'' or ''Talk to your soulmate the whole night'' I saw one turn green and the other red. He picked the Talk to your soulmate option. I smiled. I hope we can get to know each other better.  We talked the whole night about interests and other things.

As i woke up the next morning with two hours of sleep, I dressed up. I was going to a party of the government tonight. I was going to look for my soulmate and Rosie would look for hers. Rosie texted me, saying hers was girl. I hope she will be very good to Rosie. She's been hurt before. Rosie needed someone for comfort. I'm all there for it. I hope she doesn't find someone with completely different interests tho. She deserves a good friend. Anyway, the day is almost over. I'll stop writing for today. Oh yeah, the week is over.