It was the 18th of August, 2346. Monday morning. 10. 50 A.M. Sunny, with a little cloud. Perfect for the Sky Meeting.
I stood there in the circular glass contraption. Going up a mile per second, overlooking the glimmering city filled with tall skyscrapers and gigantic mansions, and the perimeter of walls around them including the sea of sands peeping from the top edge of the wall.
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Ever since World War III, humanity crumbled to only an estimation of 50 000 living souls left from around the globe. The rain stopped pouring. Antarctica melted. All seas boiled to gas. Africa, Afganistan, Japan, Thailand, America, Europe... are all gone. Perished to nothing but sands and ruins of buildings.
All remaining countries, which are now called "clans", evacuated to the Main Lands. China, Indonesia, India. Each Land specialized in different roles. China specialized in construction, technology, and machinery. Indonesia specialized in crops, meds, and material sources. India specialized in lands, homes, people. Together, they created a union, The ICI.
They accepted only assets, not liabilities. In other words, they choose who will live and die. Everyone who managed to enter is if not talented, geniuses. Jobs are very necessary. Without them, not only your family but your whole clan will be exiled out of the Main Lands. The Main Lands are lead by 3 leaders. They called themselves "The Queens". Funny how the tables had turned. Based on the old history books I found back in mother's private library, women are never recognized no matter how extraordinary they were. Aside from looks, women are never graded more. But now, here in the Main Lands, women ruled. No matter how perfect the men are, no matter how bad the jobs are, women are always above men. Though I don't know the situation out there, those who are rejected from entering is forced to live out there, outside the Walls, in the BarBaric Lands. And from the word "Barbaric", I'm pretty sure it is a hell hole out there.
And we got back to those - what we call it "Kingdoms" age. The only difference is that the Kings are now Queens. And we do have harems filled with men from all clans.
The Queens got each other's back. Those who oppose even one of them means opposing 3 of them. Probably because the First Queens are, although all are adopted by the same family, sisters. So they are all related by family. I know we have a slight difference in the system from the "Kingdoms" age, these differences make a huge change. Those ancient ages made women child-making machines. But now, we made men pleasure machines. We did do the routines in the old ways. The morning will be time for The Court, Afternoon will be time for The Queens Tea. Of course, they don't travel miles just to meet and drink tea, we have this URH - which stands for Ultra Realistic Hologram. We not only can see, but we can also touch and feel. As if they were there. And finally, the night is the time for Harems. We got a long list of E-Identification which includes pictures, names and even the most detailed information that I never think will be needed. I guess that's how mother kept track of those males in her Queendom. Every Queens is free against all rules but one. They must only have 1 princess and once they have one, they are not allowed to have any more pregnancy. Else, the youngest daughter shall be killed. Unfortunately, although we had improved almost to the level humanity always dreamt of, we are unable to control fate. But fortunately, we can identify the baby's gender on the very first day of pregnancy. And all the time, if it's a prince, it will be killed by abortion. There had been a mistake in which the Queens gave birth to a prince, but then, she will keep trying till she gets a princess. And of course, there are some cases like princesses who are twins, triplets, or quadruplets. But then, the Queen can only choose one who shall live. And the rest will be killed on the spot.
Some Queens, like the second Queen from China, did try to change the rule to save her twins. But soon, the twins engulfed by greed fought against each other. This act almost split China as the people took a side on who to be their leader. The BarBaric Lands tried to get the advantage of this and invaded China. Thanks to The ICI Union, they managed to fend off those BarBars but not without great loss of people and materials. Adding to the grief, one of the Royal twins went missing and not found till today. And from that day onwards the Second Queen of China stepped back from her throne and gave it to her now the only daughter. That rule was turned to a Diamond Rule. One that can and shall never be bent nor broken.
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I sighed at the thought of it, blowing a few strands of hair from my face. The lands are gone and a thick layer of clouds covered the view. Realizing I was almost there, I checked my reflection on the clear glass. My hair white and loose, donning a golden crown as it sits comfortably on them. My lips are all red and small. My body, wearing the long navy blue dress, is tall and curved. My eyes blue and deep. Except for my other right. Green and ugly. I sighed once again and reached for the button behind my right ear. I smiled as the colors shifted from the ugly green to the deep blue. My white hair turned black. Just like mothers. Without warning, a bell rung.
Ting... FLOOR 888...
I turned around from the scenery as the diamond door slid open. I walked out and to be greeted by a column of male footmen. They curtsied as I walked past them and only rise when I enter the gigantic golden door. 4 pairs of male footmen opened and held the door before closing them for me. I took a deep breath and started walking on the 5-meter rails less glass bridge. Below me, clouds overlapped each other, creating shapes in such a graceful way. The only sound I can hear is the soaring birds and the clickety-click of my black heels. In the center, stood a giant fountain. It's water glittering from the golden rays of the sun. I peered down and saw the water raining down to the main park of the city. I can make out a few kids running around, as picnic carpets laid on the green patch of land. Funny how distance can make everything so small, I smirked.
Looking above the fountain, a giant clock stood high and proud. Mother chooses to "keep the heritage from our ancestors" or whatever left of them. The minute hand pointed at 12. And immediately, the bells chimed as speakers down there blasted.
11 O'CLOCK... dong...dong...dong... 11 O'CLOCK...
Walking past the circle, I continued walking down to the Queendom, which is now in sight. It's crystal white structures shone as the tall glass windows glittered from the sun rays. The female guards, at the sight of their princess, kneeled and pushed the main gates. I entered the humongous path. Male footmen brought trays of laundries and lunches and jewelry. Others brought nothing and just walked inline. Some walked towards the harem, some towards the kitchen, some towards the garden, some towards the main palace.
I walked straight towards the main palace and entered the Throne room. In the middle of the room, sat a round table. and the URH of the other 2 Queens, China and India. They smiled as I curtseyed and walked behind my mother. Behind the other Queens, their own daughters stood and like me, stayed and prepare to listen and learn from today's meeting.
"Well, since everyone's here, we shall start the meeting shall we?" mother smiled as she hovered and slide her hand over the table. A URH of the city, including the walls, appeared.
"Starting with the defense systems."
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Science Fiction-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_- "Saevi Amaeri, do you know what you've gotten into?" Mother asked as she stood up and stared at me. "Yes, mother. It's a risk I'm willing to take for the Main Lands. For the ICI." -_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_...
