Tocino Lives: Curiosity - Act I - The Uprising

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Tocino Lives
Curiosity: All Access
Act I:
The Uprising
D.J. Bacon 2014-2015
Chapters List:
Act I- The Uprising Extended Edit:
1. Prologue ..Pg. 3
2. IntroductionPg. 5
3. Chp. 1- The Midnight Storm...Pg. 7
4. Chp. 2- The Awakening..Pg. 11
5. Chp. 3- Normal Routines..Pg. 15
6. Chp. 4- Who am I?...........................................................................Pg. 33
7. Chp. 5- Consequences....Pg. 37
8. Chp. 6- The Downfall .Pg. 45
9. Chp. 7- Desolation..Pg. 48
10. Chp. 8- Hopeless (Marias Perpective).Pg. 53
11. Chp. 9- Coma.Pg. 55
12. Chp. 10- The Uprising....Pg. 59
TL: Act I: The Uprising

By Dakota Bacon
Prologue
Always and forever..we are stuck here. In the shattered and battered
society that continues to fall and plummet every day, lays a weakening
democracy looming in the distance, with the thread becoming ever so narrow.
The thought of having no freedom scares me. What would we do? Who would
have control? The United States gets closer to a war at its homeland every day.
What will happen if we turn into Nagasaki and Hiroshima? Would we survive?
There are no heroes in the real world, only false heroes who want to be
recognized for idiocy. However, in my life I learned that we dont live to live
but however, instead we live to learn something new every day, and also to
become somebody we were always destined to be. This is a story of
somebody who ultimately became our hero in the end. Its a story not only
about a war, but it is a story of love, freedom, hope, and ultimatelyhow to
redeem yourself.
Its a curious thing to be curious. Always wondering what lies ahead is
something I always used to worry about. However, time was ending and I had to
repair it. The war had changed us all, it defined us and through our destiny we
became who we are on the inside. The war started 3 years ago. At first it was
simple and small, until we learned the ultimate truth that frightened us all. The
war was provoked from the very beginning, leading to the worlds ultimate
desolation and destruction. There is a chosen one meant to lead this world to
redemption however today is the last day of the war. We have fought long and
hard together through this ultimate monstrosity together and today is our
defining moment. The hero eventually emerged and sacrificed himself to end
the war we thought was gone, however he did survive. After the war was over,
we lived in peace and prosperity together as a family..as a society of our own

in the new world. The journey of the Alpha Guardian was ending as the dawn of
the new Alpha Guardian was nearing. The father of the child ultimately learned
that the war was not over, and was worse than ever before. Something had
escaped from the simulation and it was trying to reverse his life and destroy it.
This new enemy wanted something badit wanted to consume the power of
the Alpha Guardian and destroy him. Eventually, the hero faced the enemy
head on and did all he could to bring an end to this once and for all to protect
our child. In the final moments the war came to an end, the enemy was
destroyed but as I found him, he was wounded badly. The enemy had gotten
what it wanted but not before being destroyed. I tried everything I could to save
him, but ultimately he told me to protect our daughter as she was our new
leader and our new protector. I left him and returned home to check on our
daughter, Aurora, and there it was lying beside her. The matrix had found its
new master. The power of the matrix was hers now. However, before the first war
ended he gave me my life back, and in the process of healing me he shared
some of his powers to me. So as our daughter grows older I will teach her who
she is always meant to be. It was time now that I let her rest, I walked over and
kissed her upon her forehead and I placed the ring beside her, the one I gave
him 4 years ago when all of this was beginning, it was the sapphire ring that had
Tocino Lives engraved in the inside. All the memories rushed inside my head,
and I was full of regrets. However, I did not want to wake our daughter as she
had drifted in a peaceful sleep. I walked over to the balcony and watched over
the sky to see the Northern Lights ever so brightly, in which he came up with
name Aurora Sky for our daughter, and I think its beautiful. The time for peace
had come, but we will never forget him.our true hero.
18 Years Earlier
Introduction
A door opens slowly filling the room the room with a vibrant light. A man
dressed all in white enters the large room in what appears to be a laboratory.
The man stops in front of the other guy in the room. With a simple voice, the
man says, Are you ready Mr. Gonzales? More than ever. Lets just hope that it
isnt a failure like last time. Mr. Gonzales says with a vague expression but
however stressed about something, it was like he needed something, and it must
be important. Of course Sir, what happened to Olivia was the most unfortunate.
However, I believe that if the childs DNA is stable enough he will be the one you
need in the end. The man in white said with complete certainty with complex
smile on face. He approached Mr. Gonzales and offered a vial of a clear blue
liquid.
Excellent, I believe this is perfect for what we need to do. My son has my
DNA which will make him stronger for the effects of the serum. Mr. Gonzales
says while grabbing a baby out of an incubator and places him in a machine
that looks like something out of star wars with the advanced technology and
advanced glow. Dear Dakota, this is our last opportunity, you are my son and
you are my only chance at stopping the convergence and the impending
destruction of our world. He says as he injects the serum into the machine and
closes the doors. The machine activates and the serum disperses into a fog and
after about 30 seconds the machine appears to electrocute the child. The heart
rate of child drops and begins to beat louder and louder. Ok, shut it down!
Now! Mr. Gonzales says with a panic expressed wildly across his face.
What the hell is this place!? A woman enters the room screaming and
shouting says, What did you do to our child? She says with anger and sadness
as she tries to retrieve the child. You have to understand that it was simply an
experiment. An experiment! Are you crazy, the last one killed your own
daughter, so how I trust you with my child? She says. Melody, the child is both
of ours, I would never risk his life, and you know this! He says with anger. What
happened to him? What did you do? Melody says with a tense posture. Im
done with you and all these experiments! Melody says as she takes the child
and begins to leave. You cant stop this; the simulation is world we can survive
in! Arent you tired of this world? We can leave anytime we want, I just need the
Matrix. It is the only thing powerful enough to restore the balance. Dakota is now
the only key we have to this future. Dont destroy it. Please, dont leave. How
are you going to raise him when his puberty cycle finishes and the serum finally
takes effect? Just wait.. I dont need him! I figure it out! He says as she finally
leaves with the child and continues to live prosperity.
I awake in a room full of people watching me, and I stand up. I know the
truth now. I saw what I never seen before. Its time we do something about it. He
wants the Matrix, but only the Alpha Guardian can get it and use it. We must
find him before he does. My friends, we have a big battle coming before us. Will
you join me and reclaim what is ours?
Of course we will always be by your side no matter what. Its time to end
this, but only you have the power to do so. For right now you are our only
chance. Arent you curious how this all ends, Dakota? Its time. Annabelle
says with my friends and family surrounding us all. The time had come and only I
had the power. This was simply just the beginning of whats to come in the
end
Chapter 1: The Midnight Storm

It all started as a normal pleasant summer night. The ladybugs where flying
about lighting up the path for kids who were on their way home or the little kids
who simply wanted to catch them. I used to be one of those kids long ago,
racing outside with a pencil box or jar trying to capture as many as I could. The
crickets were chirping and the cicadas were buzzing. All with the distant
common smell of a barbecue in the short distance. It was the middle of summer,
where kids could enjoy the time off from school, chill and relax. Personally, I love
the summer. I love the summer storms, the times I get to go swimming, and
hanging out with my best friends in the world. However, tonight was little more
muggy then usual and the collision of cool and hot air mixed in the wind. The
perfect brew for severe summertime storms.
However, I dont panic from the bad weather. I enjoy it. I love the feel of
the raindrops upon my face and the cool wind blowing across my body. It
reminds me that there is a force out there still much more powerful and superior
then us. However, everything we know about the world was about to change.
Tonight, however, my mom and I were catching up on one of our favorite shows,
Lost, as the bad weather began to roll in. As we got closer to the ending of the
show my mom felt more shocked as each surprise came out of nowhere. I had
already watched the entire series, but it was just so good, I had to make my
mom watch it, you now? So after watching Lost for a few hours, it was finally late
enough at night to try to get some rest. However, I still wasnt tired.
As I tossed and turned in bed for over an hour, I could see the bright and
destructive lighting glowing and flashing brighter and brighter by the second,
with the loud, booming, thunderous roar following soon after. I kept looking out
the window watching it, as to me it was peaceful watching the works of nature
around me. I then finally tried to allow myself to go to sleep as I listened to the
pat, pat, pat sound of the raindrops hitting the window next to my bed. As I
begin to slowly drift away into a peaceful sleep, thats when I heard it out the
corner of my ear. The sudden shriek and high pitch tone of siren immediately
awakened me. Mom, wake up! Wake Up! Do you hear that? I said with
recognition. Yes, Dakota, hurry up, and turn on the news, Hurry! Mom said
frightened when she heard the sirens. I turned it to channel 7 to find that
Meteorologist Tom Hagen is on the news with a horrific message. We regret to
awake you at this hour to inform you that we have received early reports from
storm spotters that a very large tornado has touchdown in southwest Topeka
and is going to be making its way towards the downtown area then possibly
towards the Highland Park area. We advise any citizens living in these areas take
immediate action and seek shelter now. He said with a serious face and his
hands trembling pointing to the map of our city of Topeka surrounded by a red
box, indicating a Tornado Warning for that area had been issued from 3:15 a.m.
until 4:00 a.m.
Shit, shit, shit, what do we do? Why didnt the damn weather radio go
off? Shit. Ok, I have to go rescue everybody and tell them to go to Highland
Park Centrals tornado shelter. I said knowing that I need to do whats right,
because all of those people in my neighborhood were still sleeping, and I was
the only one that could warn them. My body was tense with fear and anxiety
but I needed to be brave. Are you crazy, that tornado is coming, you could die,
we could all die, Im not letting you do this, leave it to God, Dakota. My mom
said trying to tell me to protect ourselves, but I could not and would not be that
selfish. Its what God would want me to do, just take the cat and grandma and
get out of here, Ill save as many people as I can. I told my mom as I went
outside in the stormy weather.
As I ran into the severe weather, the wind nearly took me of my feet, and
the rain was blowing so hard against my eyes, it made me wish I had windshield
wipers for my face. I pushed on against the forceful weather. I slowly made my
way to the first two houses warning them of the oncoming threat and told them
of where they could get their safety at the schools shelter nearby. Then, I
marched my way up the flooding streets to my friend Marias house to warn her
and her family.
As I pounded on the door, I shouted, Maria, Maria, answer the door, its
an emergency. As I continue to pound on the door I began to have
flashbacks of the memories I had with her and her family. The good times, the
sad times, every regret. Come on somebody answer the door, please God. I
said as I started to cry not wanting them to get hurt. Then suddenly the door
opened, and she stood there and said, Cody? Why are you here? This late?
Are you trying to wake us up? Maria said with a grumpy attitude probably from
being tired and she was still wearing night clothes. Sorry, but yes, there is a very
large tornado coming and we have to go to the shelter at the elementary
school! Tell your family! I said trying to hurry and warn her. Hes right you know,
my dad and I just saw it on this news. Hondro said with his dad Davy, and
brother Matt coming outside with bags of supplies on their way to the shelter.
Ok Maria, go get your family and lets go before it gets here. I said not trying to
rush her although a very large tornado began to become visible in the distance
with its debris cloud ever so large with pieces of everything floating around like a
shield to protect itself.
Ok, lets go, guys. Marias dad, Miguel said as he left the house in a
super bright yellow and extra-large poncho. We all couldnt stop laughing, but
the water level was way past our ankles now, and the path to the shelter
became more difficult to overcome. However, we made it and I felt proud that I
helped rescue these people. However we had a problem, as the roars of the
tornado grew louder and the roar of destruction sent chills down all our spines,
our safe haven of a shelter was starting to flood because the doors were still not
shut. The tornado was now almost on top of us and thats when I realized the
doors can only be shut from the outside. Thats when I knew what must be done.
It must be me that closes the doors, but if I do I will die. I thought about it and
realized I had nothing to lose, so I accepted my fate.
I turned towards my mom and my grandma and I said, I love you, but I
have to do this, I have to save these people. No, Dakota, you are not going to
do this. You dont need to do this, God will protect us, no matter what. Mom
said trying to convince me to change my mind. What do you think God wants
me to do, huh? To just sit here and do nothing and not try at all? I have to try, I
must try, and its what he would expect me to do! I said turning away from my
parents and nearing towards the exit. However, before I made my sacrifice, I
turned towards Maria. You know, you are my best friend and the sister I never
had. Meeting you and your family has been the pleasure of a life time. I never
had more amazing memories then with you. Maria, Im going to go out there
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and shut those doors, but before I do. I want you to know how much I honestly
care about you, and that I love you and I always will. I said with tears leaving
my eyes. I then marched out the exit before she could respond back and I
closed the doors and latched them shut.
I turned around and faced my opponent. The tornado ripping up
everything in its path and the power flashing from the power lines ripping from
the transformers and telephone poles. I thought about everyone close to me,
my friends, my family. I couldnt help but wonder what kind of pain I was going
to put everyone through. As I faced my imminent death of the approaching
debris cloud from the base if the tornado, I made one final prayer to God while
reciting Psalms 23. Dear Lord, I may have lived a life doing the wrong things
and corrupted by the temptations that surround me, however, I know it is the
right thing to do what I did by protecting these people. I am ready to die now,
Lord. I am not afraid. I only wish for you to protect my friends and family, guide
them through this and bless them. You teach us to be by like thy neighbor, thy
Good Samaritan, and help others. I have tried. I have succeeded. I know that I
must die now and I am not afraid. The Lord is my Shephard, I shall not want. He
maketh me to lie down in green pastures, he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul, he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his names
sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no
evil, for thou art with me, thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Though
preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies, thou anointest
my head with oil, my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow
me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Amen.
As soon as I finished my prayer, I looked up and saw my house being decimated
and thats when I saw a giant chunk of wood fly towards me and impale me
though my chest. Thank you Lord, for everything. I said in my final breath as I
began to collapse and as I started choking up blood and I died watching the
final blurry images of the tornado ripping our neighborhood apart.
Chapter 2: The Awakening

Early reports are showing that this could be one of the most destructive
and economically damaging twisters to date in recent U.S. history. Some are
calling it an EF5 tornado, officially making it the highest on the Enhanced Fujita
scale which rates tornadoes on destruction and death rates compared to size
and wind speed on the typical Fujita scale. The twister was first reported and
started developing around 3:03 a.m. with touchdown around 3:12 a.m., the
tornado stayed on the ground ripping a 23.5 mile long, 1 mile wide path from
southwest Topeka, through Downtown, and finally through the Highland Park
area of Topeka, before uplifting around 3:57 a.m. on the Tecumseh side of
Shawnee County. Rescue teams have already been dispatched across the
flooded and ravaged city. To the citizens of Topeka, stay safe, stay strong, and
keep your Lord with you. The Aftermath is over and rescuers are on their way to
save as many as the can soon enough. This has been Derrick Merrick from the
National Weather Service in Maple Hill broadcasting over the frequency from
Topekas National Weather Service as we regret to inform you that the tornado
wiped them out. However, I hope everyone has a safe night and rescue teams
will be there soon.
Davy, why didnt you tell us you had a weather radio with you this whole
time? Maria asked Davy surprisingly while looking at a yellow device with a
long antenna in his hand shaped like a walkie talkie. I like to keep up to date
with the news and I didnt say anything about it because I thought it wouldnt
really matter. Davy said as the batteries died in the radio. Yeah, those rescuers
need to hurry up; I cant stay in this shelter forever, why does the latch have to
be on the damn other side? Hondro said agitated with his body posture tense.
Guys, calm down lets all be patient, main thing is that we are safe, and no
harm has been done to any of us. The other neighbors in the shelter said. Well,
my son is probably dead or severely hurt, I cant take this. Dakotas mom said
crying.
The rest of the night went smoothly for the survivors and early in the
morning there was a pounding on the door. Bang, bang, bang. The sound of
a loud bang immediately woke everybody up. Hello, this is Lieutenant Cole
McKnight, if there is anyone in there that can hear me, please respond. The
Lieutenant said from outside. Ugghh, yes, hello, yes, there are many of us, could
you open the latch door? Davy said waking up from a nap in the wet water.
Immediately, the latch was unlocked and the door opened. The shelter flooded
with light and the rescuers all asked if everyone was ok. As everyone was
rescued, everyone took the time to notice the destruction surrounding them and
our neighborhood that was now destroyed. No, no, no, our home, our property,
its..its gone..man, my Xbox was in there. We lost everything. Hondro
said with disappointment. Well, at least you didnt lose several collectors
editions of Playboy magazines. Matt said as he drank the last beer he had
brought with him while having his mind content on inappropriate subjects.. As
long as you have insurance, Im pretty sure that most of your stuff is recoverable,
but for right now, I need the names of all the survivors. The Lieutenant said as
gathered the people up in line starting with Matt. Sir, do you think Ill get
insurance for my Playboys? Matt said with his drunken voice. Im sure your
insurance will do the best they can. The Lieutenant said as he started to laugh.
Hey my Playboys are very important to me. Matt said as he left to try to go
home to recover anything he could find. Ok, next please. The Lieutenant said
as everyone gave their names and the rescue team provided people with
water and food and a place to go to for shelter temporally, one of the rescue
crew members found a body. Sir, I found a body approx. 20 yards from the
shelter site, Male Teenager, Brown Hair, Brown Eyes, wood impaled through his
chest, sir. The crew mate said. Ok, get the body bag, and take the body to
the morgue with the other victims. The lieutenant said. No, thats my son, no,
he cant be dead, no dont take him away from me. Dakotas mom said sad
and frightened to see his listless body. Codys dead, no, it cant be, he saved
us, and he paid the price for it. Rest in peace, best friend. Maria said as the
zipped the body up in a black bag and drove off with it. They then placed the
body in the morgue with the other victims, but what happens next changes
everything.
Its not your time yet..youre strongyoure
fearless..there is still hopethings can still be differentjust
believe in the voice that created you.you still have a lot to learn...be
patientall will be revealedwhen the time is right..just remember

Im right here.watching.waiting.making sure you make the right
move.dont give upkeep fightingyour future is bright.
An unknown feminine voice inside my head begins to speak for an unknown
reason and without meaning.
What-is-is going.on. some-body.anybody.is there anyone
there? Hello? I said afraid as I noticed the darkness surrounding me. I tried to
move only noticing I couldnt move but only a few inches, It was like I was
buried in my own coffin with limited air and limited space. As I become more
and more frustrated I began kick and kick, until finally, I slid out of my dark
compartment. Why is it so cold, and wh-, thats when I noticed the other
bodies in the room, like me but dead and disfigured. Then I remembered the
tornado, the memories suddenly flooded back to me like morphine flowing
through veins of blood. No, no, no, it cant be. I said surprised to be alive. I
looked to where the wood impaled me and not even a single scar or wound
remained. Dear God, what did you do? I was ready! I was ready! Why do I get
a second chance? What is the meaning for this? I said confused and bitter
over my resurrection. That is when I decided to accept and appreciate that I
was still alive and return home and show my friends and family this miracle. So as
I left the hospital, the nurses and doctors all started reacting in horror and shock
as if they see a ghost and yell Come back, but Im too busy finding my way
back home.
As I leave the hospital, I see the devastation first-hand. The tornado
literally destroyed everything and I realized its going to take forever to rebuild
our town. The streets where flooded with debris from houses, vehicles, and trees.
It looked like a war zone. It had looked like as if someone had detonated an
atomic bomb. With this much destruction in my path I would be lucky to find my
way back home. Eventually after a while I did find my way home and my
presence shocked everyone.
Cody, it cant be, you died, and we all saw your dead body. Maria said
shocked and almost speechless. Bro, if you came back from the dead, you are
a true warrior, youre a samurai now. Hondro said shocked and trying to make
a joke. Everyone began to come back out of their house talking about how
could something like this ever happen, but it did, Im the proof. Everyone
welcomed me back and finally my mom came outside and saw me. The instant
she saw me she started crying, and thanking the Lord for the blessing of my
resurrection. You just love us too much dont you, you just missed us too much
didnt you that you just had to see us one more time, you will always be my son
and Ill always have to look out for you. I can honestly say this is the greatest
miracle I have ever seen. Everyone begin to hug me and cheer for me as I
begin to thank the Lord for giving me a second chance at life, except this time, I
will do what must be done.
1 Year Later..
Chapter 3: Normal Routines

It had been a year since my resurrection. It was quite a curious situation.
People arent just supposed to come back to life. However maybe there was a
reason for it. Was I meant to do something, or was it luck, or am I special? At first
it made me popular and I had so many friends. However as the year went by
everyone began to forget about me. Slowly things returned to normal, but not
exactly. Things were starting to change. Everything I had ever known was
evolving, but I didnt know how.
Ring, Ring, Ring, goes the ever so annoying alarm, telling me that its
time to get up and get ready for school. No, not yetwhy cant I just stay
home and sleep in.. I grumbled. Today was a Tuesday, meaning that any
ROTC student, such as myself, has to wear their uniform for the weekly inspection.
So, as I forced myself to get out of bed, I slowly made my way to my closet to
get my uniform out and I preceded to the bathroom to change into the spiffy
clothes. As I finished putting the uniform on, I reached to grab the lint roller to
get the dirt off, I kept grumbling about how much I hate wearing the uniform.
Ugh, I hate wearing these damn clothes I said to myself. Well, Mom
overheard me complaining and said, Youre forgetting how proud you should
be while wearing it, its a great honor to wear that uniform as it embraces our
country, plus, not only that, guys who wear uniforms, usually get more girls,
Mom said with a grin. Pshh, yeah right, have you been around girls these days?
Most of them have too many high expectations that I could never meet, so
what makes you think that I can ever get a girl? I said doubtful. No, no,
no..Youre getting it all wrong, not every girl is like that. Some go by the way
your personality is set up or just from the good and nice things you do. So Im
sure one day, you will find the girl you were always meant to be with, remember
Dakota, coincidence is disaster, and fate is meant to be. Just dont confuse
them and youll be fine. Mom said trying to preach me to death.
Ok, Ok, I dont have time for this nonsense, Ugh, are you freaking kidding
me, I just shined these damn dress shoes last night. How the hell, did they get
mud on them? Well, Ill just have to shine them again. Mom, where is the damn
shoe polisher? I said frustrated with my OCD clearly showing. Its behind the TV,
and you shouldnt have gone to bed so late last night, youre going to be a
grump all day now, and I feel sorry for your friends. Mom said seriously. Mom,
its not my fault, I couldnt sleep last night. My head.there were these flashes
of light, that kept causing me to have headaches, and when I did finally fall
asleep, I had these nightmares where our city was being torn apart by some sort
of militia, and I saw the Bank of America building explode, and there were tons
of people trying to run away from the raining debris, and I saw these soldiers
march out and they started murdering these families and their kids. It was
horrifying. I said explaining my nightmare in detail. You know I dont like you
telling us about your dreams, you know its bad luck to talk about them. Mom
said worried.
Mom, its not like its actually going to happen, now is it? We live in a
country that has more protection and has evolved immensely more than any
other country in the worldaccept China and Japan though, but you get the
point. Mom, we live in the U.S. and most importantly we live in Topeka, Kansas
which is practically nothing compared to all those other cities out there. So if the
war ever did come here, they would hit the big cities like Dallas, NYC, Miami,
L.A., Kansas City, etc. first. Ok, so lets get that shoe shine. I said as I begun to
shine my shoes the easy way by using an instant shine sponge. You really
believe were safe? Mom said very serious. No, mom, we are not safe. Society
has collapsed and we cant fix it no matter what we do, the Government is
constantly controlling us, I know this. Hard times will come, but we just have to
push through it, because that is what teaches us how to live life, but for now we
are safe, because I dont see any tanks blowing up houses outside. Do you? I
didnt think so. I said expressively as I finished up shining my shoes.
There..mmmmmmm.I got the sexiest shoes on the block
now.Mr. Tocino coming through, I said proudly. Its not a big deal.
Mom said trying to ruin my vibe. Of course it is, I happen to like to have my
uniform nice, clean, and spiffy, I said compassionately about my uniform. And
you say that you wont get any girls. Mom said as a smartass. Mom, for the last
time, it has nothing to do with suit or my perception of myself, its all about that
good looking hunk of meat in the clothes, and I happen to not like myself too
well and Im ugly, there isnt any way the suit could possibly fix my ugly ass up. I
said loud and clear. Well, with that attitude you diffidently wont get anyone.
Mom said trying to tell me its best to use my true colors. Well, I dont like
anybody right now anyway. Im not trying to get a girl, and do you still see any
lint on my uniform? I said trying to change the subject. No dear, youre all good
and ready to go. Good luck on your uniform inspection, and I hope you do well,
with your history presentation. Mom said proudly. Ok, thanks mom, bye. I said.
Oh, and remember I get my Money today, so if you want pizza tonight, then do
well, you hear me? Mom said. My mom always gets her money the 1st of each
month from social security since she is disabled, which actually still makes me
worry, because that money comes directly from the government, and its
gotten to the point that they are no longer trust worthy. They are the sly fox,
sneaking around, and they always get what they want, but today is October 1st,
2013 and well, lets just say when mom offers me these bribes, it makes it a lot
harder to get through the day. Ok, mom, Ill try my best. I said as I opened the
door and begun my daily walk to my high school, Highland Park.
As I walked outside, I was met with the sudden surprise of a steady rain
fall, with the valiant lightning and solemn thunder whispering across the sky. I
love the rain, but while wearing the uniform, you cant put a jacket over it, and
you have to deal with it as you walk, but it didnt bother me, it felt peaceful. Oh
rain, how I love the days you pick to fall upon these withering grounds. I said as
I was walking in the dark through the rain with the lightning making an
appearance ever so often and lighting the way. Believe it or not, whether it be
rainy, hot, cold, or gloomy, I love walking to school. It gives me the time I need
to think about life and such.
Today, I thought about the nightmares I had, and the troubling events
from my past. I didnt think long about them, because I felt so much peace
watching the wonderful acts of nature work around me. As I walked, I noticed
the rain dripping off the leaves of the tulips, and I watched the birds shake the
rain off their wings, and the most pleasant view was just watching the lightning
dance across the sky like the perfect acrobat. Sometimes, I hadnt even
realized that the thunder still existed, with the booming bass rolling across the sky.
However, today something changed, I could feel it, as if this is a day to

remember, a day where everything would change. As I continued to walk, I felt
more and more peace overwhelm me. I felt no fear, and all my horrific
memories seemed to drift away. While watching nature unfold around me, it felt
as if they were telling me a bedtime story, as I just wanted to fall asleep as the
sound of rain and thunder enveloped around me.
Beep, Beep, Beep, suddenly sounded the horn of a car trying to make it
way past me to drop off their kids. So I suddenly snapped out of the trance I was
in to realize I was standing in the middle of an intersection next to my school with
angry drivers honking at me and some even yelling at me to get out of the road.
So as I crossed the intersection to get to my school, I started feeling warm drops
rolling off my lips and landing on my hands. I looked to see that it wasnt the rain,
it was blood..my blood. It turns out my nose started bleeding but why?
So, as I walked up the last few steps to my school, I rushed inside while
covering my nose with my hand to prevent any blood getting on the uniform. I
rushed into the bathroom where I washed the blood off my hands and my face
while watching the red water go down the drain. I sat there a few minutes with
a paper towel up to my nose to make sure it had stopped bleeding. As soon as
it stopped I washed my face once more, and as I stood back up to leave the
restroom, dizziness began to overwhelm me, and I grabbed the door handle to
prevent myself from falling. As I opened the door, I was suddenly overwhelmed
with noise and the large amount of stimuli coming from all around me, but I
continued to try to make my way down the stairs to go to the cafeteria, but my
vision was blurred as my head continued to pound like an abused drum.
As I finally made it to the door leading to the cafeteria, all the symptoms
suddenly stopped, like if it had never happened. Everything went back to
normal, and I called my mom to tell her that I just got to school, as she expects
me to do every morning, and after I ended the call with her I set my phone to
vibrate and I checked the time to see that it read 7:30, which meant I still had 20
minutes left to eat breakfast and talk to some friends before the bell rings.
As I walked into the cafeteria, I was overwhelmed with the smell of melted
cheese, sausage, pepperoni, and oregano. I instantly knew what was for
breakfast. It was breakfast pizza. The schools breakfast pizza was probably the
best meal option in my past thirteen years in the school system. Im in the tenth
grade now, and I never forget the people I meet or the food I eat. Just thinking
about it, made me want to run over there while jumping over any table and
flipping any chair out of the way that is in my path, just so I can hurry up, get in
line, then get my slice, and for the first time in never, my head kept thinking
about, Why is it rectangular instead of the classic triangular slice? Oh well.
Then my drifted spirit journey through food land came to a tragic end when my
friend called me from behind.
Hey, Bacon, so, today we have another uniform inspection. So are you
ready? Im ready, but your probably like, we never get a break, huh? Watson
said proud of his uniform. Yeah, your right, it seems like we never get a day off,
but then I would be wrong wouldnt I? We only have to wear these damn things
once a week, so I guess we have some form of a break. I said with realization.
Hey, you smell that? Thats breakfast pizza. Or they have the other option, Eggs
and Bacon. So, if your last names bacon, then why havent I ever seen you eat
bacon? Watson said with a grin. Well, I prefer Breakfast Pizza, so you coming?
I asked while trying to change the subject. Sure, lets go, Mr. Tocino. Watson
said laughing.
Hmmmm.It still feels like everyone has gotten used to either calling me
Bacon or Tocino. For the past several years Ive gone by the nickname Cody,
but Ive decided to start going by my real name, Dakota Bacon. However, once
people find out that my last name is Bacon, they go all crazy and think Im cool,
but Im not, whether thats the self-esteem talking or not. So everyone likes
calling me Bacon now, and lets just say, it has actually grown on me. However,
some of the Spanish speakers will call me Tocino, which is Spanish for Bacon,
and to me, Tocino sounds really cool, so thats like my favorite nickname.
So, my friend here and I would both like the breakfast pizza, Maam. I
told the server nicely. Here you boys go, dont eat it too fast. Its still hot! The
server said while handing Watson and I the mouthwatering entre. Thank You!
Watson and I said back to the server. So as we checked out our breakfast, I saw
our friends walking in, still wet from the rain. Hey, look whos here late. I told
Watson with a grin. Damn, they almost look as soaked as you, Bacon. Watson
said surprised. Well, I have to walk to school, and they ride the bus, but either
way its down pouring out there, of course, were going to get soaked. I just
hope my uniform dries before the inspection in 2nd hour. I explained to Watson.
Dont worry, Sgt. Adams isnt here today. Major Kind is always nicer about it
anyways. Watson said. Yeah, youre right, Ok, so lets go sit with them. I told
Watson as we were still hungrily awaiting that first bite into our breakfast.
Hey guys, I said as Watson and I approached the table where our
friends were sitting. Hey, most of them said back. At the table were some very
close friends. Emily, the semi-goth white girl that loves listening to Black Veil
Brides and Blood on the Dance Floor while drinking her favorite beverage,
Monster energy drinks, which I also love (the drinks anyway). Next was Andres, a
close friend of Emilys, whose glasses refuses to break and I feel sorry for the
torture that his girlfriend always puts him through, except I never really took the
time to see what kinds of things he liked, but he is one of the few class clowns
we have, and sometimes, hell do these endurance tests with one another to
see who can take more pain, plus we always love cracking yo mommas jokes
with each other and some other things. That leads me to the next person, Josh,
the Nintendo and food loving mixed kid who is always one of Andres test
subjects per say, but Josh is the kind of person that can tolerate a lot, but
sometimes I feel sorry for him letting people take advantage of him. Then, we
have Michael, who is the super skinny, tall, mixed kid, who is also a really good
class clown and a good person to crack jokes with, except with Michael, he has
a passion with Xbox and is constantly trying to prove that it is better than
PlayStation. Lastly, we have Elijah, the huge, but skinny white kid, that I like to call
the giant, except he doesnt talk a lot, but he sure eats a lot, plus he is forced to
play on Highland Parks football team, which is absolutely horrible, but I think
they would do better if they let me play. I love football, and Im good at it,
however a few years ago I was hit by a car that left me with a concussion,
rendering me unable to participate in most sports.
So, why do you guys look like you each took a shower in the rain? I
thought you guys rode the bus. I asked my friends. The bus broke down a few
blocks back, and we all had to walk the rest of the way. The lucky kids that are
still at the station wont be able to come today. Emily said wishing that she was
one of the lucky ones. Well, that sucks. Watson said. Wow, look at you Andres,
you look like Pikachu. I said laughing as I noticed his yellow hair. Hey, I tried
bleaching my hair last night, its not my fault it didnt go as expected. Andres
said embarrassed while rubbing his head and placing his hoodie over it. Omg,
hes right. All you need is those two little red dots on the sides of your chubby
cheeks and you will for sure! Emily said laughing. Mmmmm.this breakfast
pizza is so delicious. Im in love! I said as I took my first bite out of my rectangular
pizza. Ha, you cant love your food. Michael said. Sssshhhhdont disturb
him, if he wants to make out with his imaginary girlfriend, then let him. Emily said
seriously. Hey, now! It may not be my girlfriend, but who wouldnt make out
with this delicious food, honestly? I said back.
Well, guess what guys, since my dad works for Sony I got an early PS4
with a copy of Call of Duty: Ghosts yesterday! Watson bragged trying to make
us all feel like we had nothing in my opinion. Really, the PS4 doesnt come out
for another month and a half, thats amazing. Good for you, Watson. I said
jealous because I didnt have one and I probably would not get one. Really,
you got to invite me over, Watson. I love playing Call of Duty, especially the
Zombies mode on Black Ops 1 and 2. I can play them all day while listening to
my favorite bands. Emily said excited. Well, my dad got an early Xbox One
through his contract deals as a game developer and he also has Ghosts for it.
Michael bragged as well. So, the PS4 is so much better than the Xbox One.
Watson said. Ha, my ass it is. Michael said trying to prove himself. Hes right
you know. The PS4 is much better. The PS4 has a slightly more powerful processor,
has 8 GBs of GDDR5 RAM, while the Xbox One has 8 GBs of slower DDR3 RAM.
Not only that, the Xbox One requires you to have a gold membership even just
to use simple things like YouTube or Netflix, while the PlayStation doesnt require
the Plus membership, but at least, if you do have a PS Plus membership it not
only is cheaper than Xboxs Gold service, but Plus offers free games every
month along with it. Furthermore, next summer Sony is introducing a streaming
service to offer select PS3 titles to be streamed directly to the PS4 and within a
couple years after that, Sony hopes to eventually have every PS One, PS2, and
PS3 game all playable on the PS4. So, how can Xbox possibly top that? I said
while activating my inner nerd. Damn, I wasnt expecting that. Andres said
sitting next to a stunned Emily and Michael, while Watson felt proud having the
better system. Lets just say, technology is a passion of mine. I said as the bell
went off. See you guys at lunch. I said as I walked back into the rain to go to
my next class.
Man, its starting to get cold out there, I love the rain and the cold, and I
just dont want to get sick, while wearing this wet uniform. I said as I entered my
Earth and Space Science class. Oh, come on, is it really that bad. I enjoy it. Im
going out of town with my wife tonight, and were going to be filming the bad
weather we are supposed to be getting, but itll go away eventually. Mr. Smith
said positively. Yeah, probably in several months from now, this weather is so
crazy, but well, thats Kansas weather for you. I said back skeptically. Well, its
cold outside, and the storms are supposed to get worse throughout the day,
theyve even issued us a tornado watch until 3 a.m. in the morning. Mr. Smith
said with a hint of excitement. Well, its the 1st of October. How bad can the
weather really get? I said still skeptical. Well, like you said, its Kansas weather,
completely unpredictable. Remember we will be learning about meteorology
later this year, right? Mr. Smith said making sure that I had paid attention. Yeah,
of course, Ive been looking forward to it. I said. The rest of the class period
went by rather quickly. This was always the easiest class. Actually, all of the
classes were rather easy for being in the 10th grade. The only class I have a
problem with is Geometry, which is my 5th hour class right before lunch. I nearly
fell asleep during the last few minutes of 1st hour but then I decided to draw on
the back of my paper, but as I attempted to reach for my pencil, it moved
away from me as two same ends of a magnet repel each other. I attempted to
reach it again, but once again it moved. This time, I thought it was just that there
was a string around it I couldnt see, and that it was a prank. Hey, Nick, are you
trying to fool me? I asked Nick anxiously. Well, why would I do that, April Fools
is several months away still. Nick said like a smartass. Im not stupid or blind, my
pencil keeps moving away from me. I said back. What are you talking about?
Im not doing anything. Nick said seriously. Well, it cant move on its own. I
said frustrated. Well, maybe your head is just playing tricks on you. Nick said
serious. Fine, I said. I went to pick up my pencil and once again it moved.
You see? It keeps happening! I said now really frustrated. I didnt see
anything. Nick said. Really, then watch. I said agitated. Ok, whatever. Nick
grumbled. As I reached for my pencil once again, it rolled gradually as I
reached it, like bug spray repelling a mosquito. Wow, you were serious. How
the hell did you do that? Nick said shocked. I dont know, this never
happened before. I said shocked as well. Well, Ill see you at lunch, Nick said
as the bell rang. Ok, see you later, I said back.
Good Morning, Major Kind. I said as I walked into my ROTC class. Good
morning, Mr. Bacon. Are you ready for the uniform inspection this morning?
Major Kind asked seriously. Of course, Sir. Im always ready. I said back. I like
your spirit, Dakota. Keep that up, and youll never fail this class. Major Kind said
happily. Thank You, Sir. Oh, and sir, wheres Sgt. Adams? I asked curiously.
Well, I dont know. He hasnt showed up, and he hasnt called in sick or
anything. Im even starting to worry, thats a good question, Dakota. Major Kind
said worried. Come on, Adams is a beast. Nothing can happen to him.
Abraham said as he entered the room. Wait, whats going on with Sgt. Adams?
Wayne asked. Well, he hasnt called in sick and he hasnt sho-, Hey, baby.
Wayne interrupted me as he saw his girlfriend, Meresa walk into the room. Hey,
Wayne. Hows my chocolate bar doing? Meresa said to Wayne. Oh, I think Im
melting in the presence of your beautiful goddess body. Wayne said back to
Meresa. Oh, how sweet of you. Meresa said back to Wayne as she kissed him.
Ugh, no PDA in the class room. Abraham said while pointing his finger down his
mouth. Dont worry, I heard you, Bacon. Wayne said.
Ok, class, lets get started. Watson said as he is this weeks class starter.
Ok, class. Let stand for the pledge of allegiance. Watson told the class. I
pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the
republic for which it stands. One nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and
justice for all. We all said together in the daily speech to recognize our country.
Ok, so next up is the Star Spangled Banner. Watson said as the slides started
rolling with the lyrics to our nations anthem. We all sang together, some singing
seriously and others messing it up. Some of us laughed and chuckled as we sang,
but it was a very serious song to sing as our nation is very important. Ok, you
may be seated. Watson said. Good job, Mr. Samuelson. Ill take it from here.
Major Kind told Watson. Thank You, Sir. Watson said back to Major Kind.
Ok, class. Its time for your weekly uniform inspections. Please line up in
alphabetical order. Major Kind told the class. We then preceded to line up,
with me now first in line with my last name first on the list. As I tried standing still as
Major Kind prepared to start the inspection, I suddenly felt overwhelmed with
dizziness and nausea. I felt like collapsing to the floor, and I started having
flashes of an explosion in my head, but I did my best to stand up. Is something
wrong, Mr. Bacon? Major Kind asked. No, sir. I said back. Okay, you ready
for the inspection. He continued. Yes, sir. I said. As he started my inspection a

ringing noise came from behind us. It came from the computers speaker
indicating Major had gotten an email. Ok, class. Let me check this email real
quick. Major Kind told us.
As Major Kind read the email and opened the link attached, I could see
the horror fill his face while watching the video. Then, the rest of began to fill with
horror as well. The video showed a car driving down the street. As the car
traveled through downtown, lightning struck the vehicle. The vehicle flipped and
twirled through the air and it proceeded to explode on impact. The man in the
vehicle died instantly. His name was Fernando Adams, our secondary ROTC
commander. He hadnt called in sick or showed up because he had died and
none of us had known.
Ok..class. Uniform inspections are canceled. You may be seated and
you may continue to talk to each other the remainder of class time. I have some
calls to make. Major Kind said seriously with a sad face. Omg, Sgt. Adams
is..dead? Wayne was the first to speak. I cant believe it, and all the mean
things I used to say to him. Im sorry Sgt. Adams. Abraham said in disbelief. No.
He was a great teacher. He was my mentor. Watson said depressed. Man, he
was funny too. He always had great jokes. Meresa said. I sat down in disbelief. I
was shocked to the core. Somehow it felt like I remembered him dying or I knew
he would. Was it true? Could my nightmares be premonitions? No, it cant be. I
just couldnt understand what was happening. As, I sat down and decided to
write a memorial for Sgt. Adams, not only my pencil, but my note book as well
moved. My mind was confused. People cant have powers. Telekinesis isnt real,
but could it be? As everyone else was mourning, I continued to sit in confusion
until the bell rang. The rest of the day was just beginning to unfold
Its 3rd hour now. I was in Spanish class. I was so upset, dizzy and nauseous I
decided to sleep the entire hour. As I tried to sleep, the class room kept getting
calls informing them of Adams horrific death. Then, as I woke up the last few
minutes of 3rd hour, Mr. Toledo told us to start working on some form of a
memorial project in honor of Sgt. Adams. I knew what I was going to do, but I
couldnt help but feel relief when the bell rang once more. It was time to go to
history, and present the speech Ive been working on for 3 weeks now.
Hey, Mr. Haberkorn. I said as I walked into my 4th hour history class.
Good morning, Im glad to see that your one of the few kids that are hear
considering the bus breaking down this morning. Mr. Haberkorn said with relief.
Oh, I dont ride the bus. I have to walk to school. I said. Oh, Im sorry to hear
that, you must of hated walking in the rain. Mr. Haberkorn said. No, actually I
felt relaxed while walking this morning, it was great. I said leaving out the part
with the nosebleed. So, you have your speech ready to present? He asked.
Of course, its great, and its a surprise. I said excited forgetting about Sgt.
Adams. Great, cant wait to hear it. He said. I dont really know most of the
kids in my history class, but it was still my favorite. As I waited for my turn to
present my speech, my mind began to spiral. Visions out of nowhere started to
overwhelm me. Then, I heard my name. It was time for my speech. Hey,
everyone. Today my speech is on the subject of the NSA and Edward Snowden,
and the true hero he actually is. The name of it is, Our False Government I told
the class. Ok, Dakota, feel free to start your speech. Mr. Haberkorn said.
Ive realized the importance of our freedom today. I've realized that last
year when Edward Snowden leaked out everything about the NSA, he became
a hero. Our government is not who they say or what they say they are. Our
government and its media has created false heroes, so who can we really trust?
Our Government was founded on the principle of Democracy and a true
freedom. However, today is our freedom really free, do we actually have any
rights. The Government is abusing its power and is no longer trustworthy. The
Government has been spying on us, watching our every move, they know who
we are and what we do when we do it. We have all been compromised and
our freedom no longer truly exists, and let me tell you why. Last year, Edward
Snowden revealed to the world that the USA's National Security Agency has
been spying on us and watching our every move, and now we have the
proof. Every phone conservation, every text message we send, every website
we visit, and even when we walk outside, it is all recorded and analyzed by the
NSA. It doesn't matter who you are or where you are, whenever you send a
message to a boyfriend or girlfriend, or talking on the phone with mom, or going
on YouTube to watch a music video, they know exactly what youre saying and
they have files with our names on them. Even the cameras on our laptops and
phones will be recording you without you even knowing it, and anything you
type on google, or any website you visit will all be sent to the NSA. The NSA also
takes advantage of our satellites and they know when you go to the store or
when you go to school. The NSA has also pretended to be Facebook, Google,
and many others in the past and when you go on the NSA's servers, they fill your
computer or phone with malware that records everything on your device. So do
you really believe you are safe even in your own house? Think about it.... Like
how do they know where to find us when we murder somebody, or steal
something? It's because the NSA has access to every camera, every computer,
every phone, every satellite, and they are always watching us, and they always
know who we are! They even have access to our finger prints and our DNA,
because the hospital takes your DNA when youre born and saves it in your file
and sends it to the NSA, and you want to know something even freakier? The
NSA can even predict who you are going to marry, or the TV show youre going
to watch that day because they're able to make these predictions based off
the things they know and record about us! The government has abused the
Constitution and some argue that it is no longer a valid democracy. The
government is our enemy and they can't be trusted. Keeping something like this
a secret, and even if they told us from the beginning I don't think anyone
would've approved. Technology is a weapon they are just starting to
understand.... When the first computer was made decades ago it marked the
beginning of a lie and the start of the most traitorous act ever conceived by our
government. The government has abused our knowledge and turned it against
us. The future of our society, internet and technology all relies on the policies of
our government, but will we let them control us? Will we let them take
advantage of us? The answer is no, because together we can take a stand
against our government, and we can fight for our freedom and our rights, and
this will be the greatest battle to ever erupt through our society, but we will not
let our government overtake us, and we will push through the flames, we will set
our boundaries, and together United we will win.......... Concluded my Speech.
Great job, Dakota. Mr. Haberkorn said as the rest of the class
applauded. Thank You, everyone for listening. I said as I bowed and headed
back to my seat. As I walked towards my seat, my vision started to blur. As my
vision refocused I found myself walking into Geometry class. I dont know what
just happened, but it just did, and here I am in my 5th Hour class, Geometry. The
last class before lunch.
Hey Dakota. Emily said. What happened? Did the bell ring? I asked
nervously. Yeah, it rang ten minutes ago. Why? Emily asked. No reason. I
said anxiously. Well, both you and Michael are late. Emily explained. Okay,
sorry, Im just confused. I said. I heard that Sgt. Adams died, is that right? It
doesnt bother me, because he always treated the rest of us like an ass. Emily
said grateful. Well, part of me would say the same, and the rest of me is socked
in how he died. I said. Well, whats so shocking about his car getting zapped
by lightning and blowing up? Ha, get it? Shocking. Michael said as he sat at our
table. Ha, that was good pun Michael, but still a bit rude. Emily said. Oh no. I
completely forgot that we have the Quest to take today. I said in a panic as I
saw it written on the board. Its okay. It shouldnt be hard. Emily said laughing.
Says the one that only has a six percent grade on their PowerSchool account.
Michael said. Shut up, at least I try. Emily said with a smile. Well, Im constantly
trying my best but I still only have forty seven percent. I said worried. Well,
thats what good about these Quests. If you try your best and pass them, its an
easy way to raise your grade. Ms. Gress said as she begun passing out the
quests.
See this is why Im horrible in Geometry. Once a week we take this little
test that has only five questions on it and you have to get at least four questions
right to pass it. They call it an I-Can. Except, the first time you pass the I-Can, you
only get one point out of 10, and you get the other nine points when you pass it
the 2nd time. Thats what the Quests are for. We do one I-Can per week for one
month, then at the end of the month we have the quest which is practically
taking all four I-Cans for the month a 2nd time. All the questions are the same, so
it should be easy, right? Not. Since we do not get graded on homework or other
class projects, that means we only get graded on the I-Cans and Quests, but
the bad thing about that is that we have about twenty I-Cans per semester, and
just failing one can drop your grade substantially. The I-Can system is pointless
and stupid, but we must try.
Ok, class. Please move your desks at least 2 feet away from each other
and do not talk during the test. Ms. Gress told the class. After, I moved my desk
away, I looked at the gloomy gray packet on my desk in fear. I began to open
the packet, and instantly the questions looked like a foreign language. I tried to
answer them, but after going through a large portion of frustration, I gave up. I
sat there moving my pencil without touching it, as that was my new and only
way to fight off boredom. As I moved my pencil around, my mind instantly went
back to confusion mode. My memories began to rush into my head, some
were photographic memories of the things I learned. As I traveled around inside
my mind, I found the answers to my questions. I went back to the questions in my
packet, and as I looked at the questions, the answers instantly started popping
up in my head. As I used my head to answer these questions my vision began to
blur once more, with my head pounding, my heart racing, and my hands
shaking. Suddenly, books, pencils, and packets of paper started twirling around
the room out of nowhere. People were screaming. Then it got worse. The desks
started flipping over, people began to cry in fear thinking that there were ghosts
or some other form of a paranormal entity there, then finally Ms. Gress slipped
and fell on her face. She stood up and her nose was broken and started pouring
out blood. Then, the infrastructure of the classroom began to cave in with the
walls crumbling. Then, my head went back to normal and everything stopped
when the bell rang. Did I just do this? Whats happening to my body? How do I
control it?
As I walked out of the classroom on my way to lunch I ran into Nick. Hey,
did you just do that in there? Nick asked in fear. I think so, but I dont know
how. I said panicking. Can you control whatever this is yet? Nick said. No, I
dont know what the hell is happening to me. It started when my head started
giving me the answers to my Geometry problems. I said. Wow, man. Whatever
is happening to you I wish it would happen to me. Nick said jealous as we
walked outside in the rain towards the cafeteria. Trust me, whatever this is, you
dont want it! I warned Nick. Wow, they are so stupid. Nick said as we
noticed a truck with a crane carrying tools and supplies to workers on the roof to
work on the cafeteria. Well, that is stupid. Sgt. Adams got struck by lightning,
and theyll probably be next. I said seriously. Yeah, plus theyre welding up
there with those propane tanks, yeah, thats not good. Nick said smiling. Well,
you want be smiling if those things explode. I said seriously. Ok, lets just go get
lunch, and were going to show our friends the cool tricks you can do know with
those powers of yours. Nick said excitingly. Powers? I dont know what this is,
and I dont know how to control it. I said nervously.
Nick and I proceeded to get lunch and we sat down with the same
friends from breakfast this morning. Breakfast pizza and cheeseburgers on the
same day. This is amazing. I said as I sat down at the table. Yeah.its great.
Watson said with his mouth full. Omg, Tocino. Did you see what happened to
Ms. Gress? Meresa said as she walked with Wayne towards our table. Yeah,
everything just started flying around, and the walls started crumbling, and Ms.
Gress fell and broke her nose. Emily said with excitement. Yeah, how did all
that happen? Josh said stuffing his face with an overloaded burger. Hey are
you going to eat your burger or not? Elijah said to Andres as he was not eating
yet. Of course, I am, right now were talking about more important stuff.
Andres said. Maybe it was Sgt. Adams ghost trying to torment us? Watson
said with fear. Yeah, Sgt. Adams is going to be an asshole even when hes
dead. Andres said. No, my friends. We have something to tell you. Show them
Tocino. Nick said. Yeah, show us. Everyone said. Alright, I dont know how,
but I can do things. I said. Like what? Abraham said. Ok, guys watch. I said
as Nick was grinning.
I concentrated hard for the first time, and everything began to come
clearer, then my body surged with energy. I focused on my bottle of chocolate
milk and it began to float in the air, then slowly I twisted the lid off with my mind.
I then brought the bottle close to me and I drank from the floating pint of milk.
Wow, how did you do that? Michael asked. I dont know, it is starting to
become controllable but I dont know. I said. So, we know he has two powers
so far. The ability to manipulate objects with his mind and is also able to answer
any question to any subject. Cool. Lets see what else you can do. Nick said
excited. Well, this could be dangerous, you really want too? I said worried.
Yes. The group said.
Ok, I got one to try. Meresa said. Ok, what is it. I asked. Try to listen to
the things outside. Meresa said happily. Ok, let me concentrate. I said. As I
concentrated I was able to focus my hearing on the outside world. I can hear
each individual rain drop bounce off the ground and windows. I can hear birds
chirping in the distance, they are just baby chicks, and the mother is trying to
feed them. I can hear the leaves in the air colliding with one another. I can hear
the lightning striking in the distance with the boom of the thunder echoing for
miles all around, its getting closer and closer. Oh no. I said with recognition.
What. They asked. We have to get out of here. Go, hurry. I said to the group
in a panic. As we tried to run outside, everything switched to slow motion. I
looked up to the sky and I watched the lighting circuit slowly from cloud to
cloud and finally striking the men on the roof. I saw the propane slowly flash in a
small ball of flame before igniting into a huge ball of flame.
Pop, Pop, Boom! Was the sound of the exploding tanks of gas on the
roof. The explosion was so powerful we all fell on the ground as the roof of the
cafeteria caved in and went up in flames. Aaahhh, dammit Tocino! You said it,
and it happened. Nick said trying to recover only to find his leg pierced with a
side of a brick. Hey, dont put this on me. I said furious. Those people are
dying now. Michael said while listening to the screams of horror and pain
coming from inside. No, they are not. Im going in there and I will save them.
Oh and call 911! I said wanting to do the right thing.
I marched toward the cafeteria door, and as I opened it I was slapped
with the toxicity of black smoke and immense heat. I walked inside, only to find
bodies torn apart and scattered everywhere. The tables were now mere splitters
on the ground, with paper, book bags, and clothing turning into ash. The flames
continued to surround me as I covered my face to prevent breathing in the
toxic smoke. I walked through the burning embers in my ROTC uniform, trying to
find survivors. Then I heard screams coming from the back where they serve the
food. I rushed over there to find two women and a guy who was impaled in the
ribs with a broomstick. Sir, can you hear me. Are you alright? I asked the man.
Yeah.ju-just ple-ple-please get me out-outta here, I don-dont wanna die
alone man. He said. Sir, youre not going to die. I picked up the injured man,
and the two unconscious women, and forced my strength to its highest
capacity as I placed them on my shoulders. The flames grew higher with the
building beginning to collapse on top of me. I had no choice but to march
through the flames, and I felt my skin burning as I pushed for the door. The
bottom of my suit went up in flames and my legs began to scorch and burn. The
pain was excruciating and I nearly fell, but I made it to the door.
As I rushed out the door, my uniform was leaking out rich, dark, black
smoke, with my shoes and pants in flames. I ran towards the ambulance and set
down the 2 women and the guy. The people began to cheer and say I was hero,
then they asked if I needed help. I declined and continued to run through the
safe building, and I was in immersive pain. My head pounded, and I started
seeing bright flashes of light, then my vision blurred as I ran towards the stairs. My
nose started pouring out blood from both sides, and my clothes became
drenched in my own blood. Then, as I walked down the stairs I collapsed from
my own suffering, and as I landed on the bottom of the stairs, I fell unconscious
from the shock I absorbed form the pain and tragedy of today. As I lay on those
steps close to death, my uniform continued to smoke and fall apart from the fire
I walked through.
About thirty minutes later, I woke up in an ambulance in front of the
school. What happened? I asked. Well, where can we start? You ran into the
cafeteria and saved 3 people. So youre a hero. The freaky part about it is you
walked through the flames and burnt your entire body. Only now, all your injuries
are gone as if they never happened. The ambulance nurse said shocked.
What, how can that happen? I asked surprised. Well, thats on you kid, Ive
never seen a miracle like this before. Well, you free to go now. The nurse said.
As I left the ambulance all my friends rushed up to hug me and congratulate me.
Asking how I did what I did, but I dont know how. We were able to leave school
early today because of the accident, and I was in shock from the whole day.
As I walked home in the rain, I carried with me my burnt uniform, but my
skin wasnt burned at all. Today, one of my teachers died and I did things that
are supposed to be impossible. I kept walking and thinking as the rain continued
to roll down my face, but sometimes I didnt know if it was the rain or if I was
crying, because the shock was huge. As I got closer to home, I realized I
couldnt tell my parents about my abilities. I didnt want to put them in danger.
The horrifying events from today continued to race in my mind, and I kept
seeing these bright streaks that pounded inside my head each time. I began to
get frustrated with trying to figure out who I was and what I was when suddenly,
I swept my hand in anger, and a streak of lightning eased from the types of my
fingers into the house in front of me. Instantly, the house blew up and went up in
flames. I then ran and hid trying to tell myself I did not just do that and possibly
hurt more people. Then, I realized that if I can shoot lighting from my fingers,
then could have been me that caused everything today? Could it really have
been me? Powers are not supposed to be real! Why do I have powers? Is this a
nightmare or a dream? Am I going crazy? Is this actually happening? I finally
pushed my head to its limits, and my nose gushed out blood once more, and as
I continued my final, dizzy, bloody, blurred steps up to my house I began to ask
myself, Who am I?
Chapter 4: Who Am I?
We all have moments in life where we question everything. Things from like,
How do I add two plus two? Or even complicated things like, Who am I
going to marry in the future? We all have questions we want answers to. I have
special abilities now, and I have no idea how to control them, but Im going to
try to learn to use them the best I can. However, when the situation arises what
do you do? How do you save somebody? Everything I had ever learned about
life was finally about to change.
As I walked through the brisk rain to my front door, I couldnt help but
stumble and fall onto the door. As I tried to twist and turn the knob, my bloody
hands from my nose smeared bright red body paint all over our silver door
opener. My mom must have heard my fumbling as she suddenly opened the
door with me nearly falling on the floor. Are you alright? You got blood all over
you. Mom said anxiously. Its nothing Mom; I just had a small nosebleed on the
way home thats all. I said trying to be as secretive as possible to avoid putting
them in danger of something I dont know how to control yet. Then, wheres
your suit, where is it, and why are you wearing clothes that do not belong to
you? Huh? Mom said trying to push me further to the truth. Ok, there were a
few incidents at school today. Sgt. Adams had a serious accident in downtown
today, where his car exploded following a rollover accident and there was fire
at my school. My suit got burned because I tried rescuing some people. I said in
a partial truth statement. Now, Im not sure if I can believe that. You really
expect me to believe that your second in command ROTC commander just dies
out of nowhere and your school cafeteria goes up in flames? Plus if your suit got
burned, wheres the proof and where are the burns on your body? Mom said
believing my truth to be lies. You dont believe me then watch the news tonight,
it will show it, trust me, today has been a stranger day then you will ever believe,
even if I did tell you. Plus here, you want to see my burnt suit, Ill show you. I said
back trying to prove to my mom that I was being truthful while I begin pulling my
suit from my backpack. As I pulled out my long, navy blue, ROTC suit full of burn
holes and scorch marks, I began to see my moms face change. How? My
mom said surprised looking at my skin. I dont know, I guess its another one of
Gods miracles, like you keep calling it, but trust me, if you were living my life, I
wouldnt be calling it a miracle. I said still continuing to leave out the part
about my powers or special abilities. Cody, you have to trust what happens.
Everything happens for a reason. There is a special purpose for everyone on this
world. If God chooses to bless you, than let him. Mom said trying to appreciate
the good in life while we still have the chance. Then you tell me somebody else
you know in person that has died and came back to life, why me, Im not
special, Im not a genius, Im not the best looking, Im not perfect. So, why me?
Who am I? I said frustrated with not knowing the solutions to my unexplained
problems and phenomenons. Give it time, it takes patience. Mom said trying
to teach me one of lifes most important values. I dont have time for patience,
Im going to bed, and Im going to pretend that none of this ever happened! I
said agitated.
As I lay down to take a nap, my restless mind continued to keep me
awake. I kept seeing my past over and over again, including the times with past
bullies that used to beat on me and spit on me, call me names and take
advantage of me. Then I couldnt help but remember the troubling times in my
life I went without a father or a brother. I remember the stories my mom told me
about how my father abandoned us when I was just a newborn, how he never
wanted a child, and wanted nothing to do with me. Then, that made me
remember when I was almost a month away from being six years old, and I was
in the hospital with mono. I was there for nearly a week. The last day I was in the
hospital, I spoke to my father for the first time, where he told me and promised
me he would see me the next summer. However, I waited and I waited, but he
never came. It made me more depressed and angry on the inside as each
summer passed by. However, it helped me think of the happy, good thoughts
where I met my new friends such as Maria for the first time. After we moved here
to 28th and Kentucky, my life has been great. My friends are great, and I hope
nothing comes between us. However, when I met Maria for the first time, I was
shy of course because I didnt know her, but I instantly knew were meant to be
best friends. Shortly after I met her, I helped her fix her bike, and thats how I met
her dad. Marias dad, Miguel thanked me for helping her fix her bike, and then
he left to go to work. However as time passed, Marias mom and dad have
taken me in as their own family in a way. They taught me their language, their
culture, and more. It was Miguel that finally filled that empty void in me for so
long of not having a father. I loved Maria and her family; they help me
complete the circle I always wanted to complete. However, as I try to dream of
things I want to dream about, my mind is suddenly flooded with visions of
destruction and horror once again. I can see the capitol of Topeka collapsing,
with people running in every direction. Planes flying overhead dropping bombs
on innocent targets, and finally, I see a world obliterated with only me left
standing to watch the innocents die.
NO! I shouted in my bed, full of panic and fear. I rushed out of bed, I
raced to bathroom. I turned on the sink, and I splashed my face by cold water.
However as I rose by dripping wet face, blood slowly began to seep from the
sides of my nose. I tried to wash away the blood, but it just continued to flow. I
stepped back and looked in the mirror. My shaver, toothpaste, and deodorant
immediately flew off the bathroom sink and stopped in midair and started
spiraling. I begin to panic, because I still did not know how to control my
newfound abilities or what new abilities may be next. So I just continued to
pretend none of it was real, so I closed my eyes, and starting saying to myself,
What am I? Who the hell am I? And then, I opened my eyes.
I was startled to find myself outside in the middle of night in the cold rain.
My shaver, toothpaste and deodorant were on the ground. I finally decided
that it was time to see what I can really do, so I can get these power fluxes
under control. Okay, time to see what I got. I said to myself. The nearby
dumpster was an easy first target for me with my telekinesis, as I already know I
have that ability. Its just time to master it. Okay, focus and lift, should be simple,
easy, right, I hope. I said trying to motivate myself. As I focused on the dumpster
I put all my force into it and it didnt budge one bit. I focused harder and harder,
letting go of my past as I moved forward, slowly making it budge more and
more. Finally I concentrated and focused solely on that one object and as I did I
finally lift it high into the air and I gently placed it back down. Ok, next up, brain
computing, this should be fun. Since I had no problems to work with, I saw a
basketball nearby and used my telekinesis to bring it to me. What Im going to
try to do is use my head to calculate a perfect trajectory for the ball to make it
through the basket over and over again. As I began to focus harder this time I
saw the angles and formulas pop up into my head and when I shot the ball, my
body made the basket, as I continued, it became easier and the shots
improved. Then, eventually I had another idea, to run and jump on top of the
building. As I began to run, I used a combination of my brain computing and
the telekinesis to power my movements, and with that I was able to leap from
the ground onto the roof of the school and jumping back down was no problem.
I ran and leaped over objects in my path, I used my increased strength to knock
things out of my way. Then, finally it all came together, I leaped into the air and
focused completely and using my super hearing and slo-mo, I was able to have
lighting strike though my body, giving me immense power and also pain, but I
was able to redirect the lightning back into the sky. Then, finally, my body
decided to give out on me, and my body plummeted to the ground, as I rose
up against the rain, I could feel the weakness in my body, but I could also
recognize the greater potential of these powers. This is going to come in handy.
I said to myself as I reopened the door to find my mom standing there. What
the hell you think youre doing outside in the middle of the night, and why do
you have a razor, deodorant, and toothpaste with you? Mom said angrily. I
couldnt sleep, so I decided to take a shower in the rain, but dont worry, I did it
where nobody could see. I said trying to cover up the truth. Nobody takes
showers in the rain, so why were you outside? Mom said skeptically. I couldnt
sleep so I thought the rain might relax me, do you really have to worry about me
all the time. I said frustrated Yes, Im your mother. Im the one that has to
worry. Mom said calmly. Then, dont worry about me anymore, I can take
care of myself. I said as I went on to change out of my wet clothes and went
off to bed.
Chapter 5: Consequences
Fire. Smoke. Devastation. Screams of horror and panic coming from all
directions as the buildings fall all around me. Panes of glass shattering like waves
of water crashing on the sea shore. Tangled wreckage everywhere and debris
raining down like a brilliant meteor shower. The whim and hum of the planes
engines could still be heard, and they were combing back for another bomb
run. This time they were heading for our capitol building and before my eyes I
could see a flash followed by the collapse of the Bank of America building and
the capitol building nearby. The crowds of people were all rushing away from
the devastation trying to outrun another attack, it was in the late evening with
sun setting peacefully while a war was raging everywhere else, I saw my body
lying on the ground bleeding out, near death and suddenly the ground started
to fade as the dream steadily collapsed and reality began to come alive again.
My alarm was telling me to get up.
As I hit the snooze button, I rolled out of bed and realized that my dreams
of the upcoming world war III were coming back. As I managed to wake up, I
once again saw a drop of red fluid splash onto the ground. I raced to the
bathroom and washed my face to stop another nosebleed. As I lift my head, I
noticed the water droplets rolling off my face in slow motion and as I looked in
the mirror I could feel all my new energy and I realized starting today, things are
going to go my way, and if anyone has a problem with me at school, then they
are going to be messing with the wrong kid today. For I, have powers.
Ok, so maybe I was feeling a little too special about myself today. As, I got
ready for school I couldnt help but smile like this is going to be the best day of
my life. It was only 6:02 in the morning, but I was so excited to get to school
today. Whats up with you? Mom said stunned to see me already out of bed
and ready to go to school. Nothing mom, its just do you know that the day is
going to be great? Like have you ever felt that way before? I asked my mom if
she had ever experienced something unique about her own past before. I did
before, but it turned out to be one of the worst days of my life, it was the day
you were born. Mom said explaining. Ouch mom, I didnt know my existence
was so bothersome. I said confused. What I meant was, is that, right after you
were born your dad just left us, and he never came back, and thats what
made the day awful. Mom explained. Ok, I want my dad too, but hes gone,
he left, I already know the story. I said as I no longer wanted to even think
about who my father was, even though I know his name is Eric Raymond Luis
Gonzales. However, I have tried various times to contact him via letters in the
mail and even messages on Facebook only for him to block me. Yeah,
especially after what he said to you when you were in the hospital on the
phone. Mom said bringing up old memories. Mom, dont even bring that up,
you know how much that hurts me. I said not wanting to remember just yet. I
can feel the tenseness rise in my body and the energy surge as I tried to force
the painful memories away. Mom, I think you should know that Im having the
dreams of the war again. I said slowly. Dont worry about them I told you, they
are only just dreams that confuse the mind, if you dwell on it for too long, it will
destroy you. Mom said trying to be my new psychologist. What if it is
something that is about to happen? Have you thought about that? Right now
the United States is in a very dangerous position between all these different
crises in Ukraine, Russia and Iraq. The United States also does not have the
money to support war. If we do go into war, they will target the heart of the U.S.
and that is us, because Kansas holds all these major oil refineries and plus if
something triggers the fault line here in Topeka, it will spread like wildfire in a
massive chain reaction across the U.S. and put us in a pit of economic plunder.
I explained how they could attack us. Sounds more like to me, that youre the
terrorist knowing all these things. Mom said thinking Im crazy. Okay, you dont
have to believe me, but I have feeling that war is coming. I said as left home
for school. Trust God, Cody, he will always show you the path you need to
follow. Mom said wisely. I know, I do trust him, I have faith, but even the bible
says that war will come, anyway Ill see you later.
As I took my first few steps into the darkness outside, I knew that big things
were coming and as I took a deep grasp of breath, I knew that starting today
things would change. As I walked down the street, I saw my friend Brittanys car
go by and I waved. I guess she didnt see me, she didnt wave back. Oh well.
As I carried on my walk, the looming sun began to rise from the east and it
highlighted all the things that are beautiful. I saw the squirrels wrestling for the
acorns, I saw a mother robin feeding her baby chicks, and the breeze in the air
was just so relaxing. I walked the usual route of all the different streets it takes to
get to my school, but everything was more vibrant today. I couldnt help but
immediately go into action mode and start running down the streets and I
started jumping over the cars that came towards me with them honking at me
as I go. I just had so much energy that had to be released and I could just look
at the sky and picture myself one day flying through the clouds. As I tried to hold
in more of my abilities, I finally got myself to school.
Hey Dakota, anything new today? Nick asked as he saw me walking
towards breakfast. Bro, you have no idea, I think I finally have control over it,
but there is just too much energy to go along with the powers, it might be kinda
hard to hide some of them. I said excitingly but also worrisome. Dont worry,
just go with the flow, these powers of yours can be used for multiple things, have
you ever thought about the potential, you can be like a superhero or you could
even be a supervillain. Honestly, I wish I was you right now, having all these so
called powers. Youre lucky. Nick said with a hint of jealousy. Well, I dont feel
so lucky, because I dont know what the powers mean or why I have them. I
said as we walked into the remodeling cafeteria. So topic aside, what do you
think is for breakfast? Nick asked hungrily. Biscuits and gravy, I can hear them
talking about where to put the next pan of biscuits at in the oven and I can see
a large pot of gravy from here. I said putting little aspects of my powers in focus
to observe and hear. Wow, youre good at this. Nick said as he and I got us
some biscuits and gravy. Well, it just happens. It gets easier to use the longer I
use my powers. I explained not mentioning the dreadful nosebleeds that come
with it.
As we sat down with our usual morning friends for breakfast, I could tell
they were all shocked to see me. I still cant believe you didnt get burned in
the fire yesterday, but your suit did, how do you explain that? Emily said while
nervously taking large sips of the assault branded Monster Energy Drink. I dont
know, how do you explain a year ago when that tornado rips through the city, I
die, and I merely come back to life the next day with not even a single scar, so
you explain that. I said still trying to explain old memories. We all know about
your abilities Tocino, so dont be afraid to explain what you been though.
Meresa said trying to be more positive than the others. Okay, all I know guys, so
far is that I have telekinesis, super hearing and sight, lightning bolts shooting from
the tips of my fingers, super speed and jump with agile climbing abilities. There
may be more powers, but my body starts shutting down when I overwhelm it
and I get these really bad nosebleeds. I said explaining the powers I have
tested so far, but unsure on how capable my body really is in withstanding
pressure under certain conditions. So you were calling me Pikachu yesterday
when in fact, youre the one with all the crazy powers. Andres said making us
all laugh including Wayne as he came in to find Meresa.
Tell him Im not here. Meresa said quietly as she eased under the table,
put her jacket over herself and surrounded herself with our book bags. Youll
think hell see me. Meresa whispered trying to disappear, but she wasnt so
good at it. Hey babe, are you trying to hide from me? Wayne said as he
pulled the coat from over her head. Well that didnt work. Meresa said as she
got out from under the table trying to avoid saying a word to him and trying to
walk away. No, I was just practicing some techniques for search and destroy, of
course I was hiding, you been obsessing too much today. Meresa said plainly.
Obsessing over what? Wayne said confused. Oh nothing, Im just not in the
mood for you today, so dont follow me and leave me alone. Meresa said with
as she left the cafeteria leaving Wayne and the rest of us confused and with
mixed emotions. So whats her problem? All I did was come and look for her.
Wayne said still confused and processing Meresas words through his head. You
know girls, theyll come around, maybe all she needs is some time alone and go
hangout with other people for a change. Emily said trying to explain to Wayne
what Meresa needs. Ok, so I just leave her alone for a while and then what?
What if she gets all angry and confused again? Wayne said still processing.
Never mind the subject, its time to just sit back and relax. Today is going
to be a good day. I said trying to simplify the situation. Why, just because you
have some weird, unexplained powers doesnt mean that all of us can just sit
back and relax, we have school, we have life, have you ever thought about
what your future maybe like? My friend Heather said from the next table over,
where my other close friends Nathaniel, Corey, and Abraham were sitting.
Dakota, I think you might have to see the doctor, because I dont think
shooting lightning bolts out of your fingertips is a good thing. Corey, the senior
and also this years school president said to me as he drank his milk. Mmmm,
milk, milk, milk, if you want to relax, just drink milk, it settles the nerves. Corey
continued. By the way, dont think this means youre special or anything, youre
not Harry Potter who is a wizard that has to defeat a dark lord using nothing but
magic and a wand, nor, are you the avatar from either Avatar: The Last
Airbender, or Legend of Korra. Nathaniel said being specific. I love Harry
Potter, I seen all eight movies at least 6 times, and I love Avatar too, but as you
can see, I dont need a wand to use my powers, and neither can I only bend
the elements, but both are great stories, I especially love how J. K. Rowling
made us all believe that Snape was a bad guy until his memories are revealed
at the end. She is a pure genius author. I said with my outstanding love for the
movies and avatar both, but also recognizing, I dont have limits like their
characters. J. K. Rowling is not the best author, there and many brilliant other
authors like Mark Twain, William Shakespeare, Margaret Peterson Haddix, and
Jack London. Abraham said. How dare you disgrace J. K. Rowling and her
stories, she is one of the most successful authors of all time, while having every
one of her Harry Potter stories turned into a brilliant, successful movie. At least
you didnt insult my Avatar; Korra and Aang are the greatest Avatars of all time.
Heather said furious at Abraham for discriminating against such a brilliant author.
Hey, that reminds me, have you even read the books, Dakota? Heather said
to me seriously. Not yet, Ive just seen the movies, but Ive read the Divergent
series by Veronica Roth and I cant wait for the movie next year to come out. I
said in response. What, then how can you say youre a fan of something when
you havent even read the books, they always change things from the book to
a movie, thats a pity. Corey said back explaining that if you read both the
books and watch the movies then you can tell the difference in details between
the two. Well, I am a fan, whether or not, besides its time to go to class, look at
the time. I said kind of feeling down on myself for not reading the book. As the
bell rang we parted ways and went off to class.
As I walked through the hallways, I felt a surge of energy inside me, and as
I tried to conceal it, a pulse of electricity left my body in a surge and knocked
out electricity to the entire school. Everyone started freaking out, but I just
continued to proceed to class. I swear this school needs some serious
modifications. I heard my first hour science teacher say as I approached the
class. Hey, Mr. Smith, what are we doing today? I said trying to be positive.
Well, I cant teach class now, powers out to the entire school, and that means I
cant use the printer or nothing for you guys to do paperwork. So I guess class is
canceled. Mr. Smith said sadly. Class is canceled? Then what are we
supposed to do? I asked startled. I dont know, we all go meet up in the gym I
guess, why does this have to happen today, I had a good lesson planned. Mr.
Smith said sadly. Im sure it would be great, so I guess I better be going towards
the gym then. I said positively and anxiously as I proceeded to the gym.
As I went off to the gym, I had so much energy, that I just felt like being
destructive. To do something bad. I wanted to so badly. It was like I was being
trapped inside my own evasive and power shell of a body. It was surging more
powerful then you could imagine. My blood was flowing with more power than
anything.
As I managed to control myself, I walked into the gym to see the rest of
the school students sitting on the bleachers. I walked around searching for a
seat and I could only find one, next to my old friend Annabelle. Hey, so are you
happy? I asked her in notion to the power outage. She simply stared at me for
a few seconds like I was nobody and finally said, Yes, this means no more
school today, and we can do whatever we want now. She said vaguely. Like
skipping? You, Maria, and Jordain just have that simple problem of skipping a lot,
I think you need to stop, sometimes staying at school is good thing. I said back
in response. Are you stupid, like you really think we would stop skipping, its not
like you havent done it in the past. She said back trying to stir up old memories.
Im just saying, you are my friend and I care about you and everyone else that
are my friends, nothing means more to me then you guys. You guys are my life.
I said simply stating the truth. Ok, I think its time you go now. This unfamiliar
face said to me. Do you know who youre talking too? I said with my anger
stirring. Oh, so you want an ass beating, dont you? The guy said not realizing
the energy I have. Stay out of it Cody, dont get involved. Annabelle said
trying to change my mind.
Ok, you want to go, well go right now. He said threatening me as he
leaped off the bleachers onto the gym floor. You dont want to do this man;
you dont know who youre messing with. I said back trying to make him back
down. Oh, you dont look like much to me, youre just a nerd, who has nobody,
no life, and no girlfriend, and at least I have all of that! He said trying to
intimidate me. As a fight got closer to happening, the kids in the gym started
raging on and shouted, Fight, fight, fight. So as I looked around, I noticed all
the attention was now on us. As he threw the first punch, I immediately dodged
his attack and I kept encouraging him to stop. Ok, you just got lucky, but this
one is going to hurt. He said making me smile a little. As he threw the next swing,
I grabbed his arm, then I put my other hand around his neck and I proceeded
to slamming him onto the recently waxed gym floor. Wow, go Bacon go!
Some of my friends started cheering on. I stood up and I realized what I just did. I
just hurt somebody when I never fight. However, I just did the unexpected. Then,
out of slow motion, the guy stood back up and while I had my back turned, he
tried to tackle me. However, I sensed his apparition and I leaped back, grabbed
his body, and thrust him across the gym. He went flying, and he smashed into
the brick wall. Everyone then gazed at me, including Annabelle, who had a
shocked look on her face. I then realized the horror of my strength as I looked at
my hands and my reflection on the gym floor. How was I becoming? Was I
becoming good? Or was I turning bad. I felt alienated and I tried to leave the
school.
As I neared the exit to the school, the principal grabbed me, and said,
We need to talk to you. She said desperately. As I walked into the office, I
gulped in fear that it was going to be about the fight, but instead it was
something far worse. I learned that my grandma was immediately rushed to the
hospital for a major heart condition. After hearing this news, I rushed to the
hospital to find my grandma in ICU. The doctor then revealed that an expensive
surgery need to be done to save my grandmothers life, however, her Medicare
will not cover it. So somehow I needed to find $127,000 for her procedure, and
thats when things got bad, I decided to rob a bank.
As I neared the bank it was nearly nightfall and the bank was already
closed. However, this was perfect for me with my abilities. As I walked up to first
ATM, I used my telekinesis to dispense all the money into my bags. After the ATM
was empty I decided it was time to go into the main vault in the bank. I used
my telekinesis to unlock the doors and turn on the security override. However,
something messed up and the alarms started going off, so I rushed into the main
vault and got as much money as I could. However upon exiting the building, I
found several cop cars approaching the area, so I kept my ski mask on tightly,
and I ran towards the police cars and I leaped into the air and pounded my fist
into the ground. The following shockwave from my telekinesis ripple effect
caused the police cars to fly through the air and crashing into various places. I
went to hide the money and I took off my mask, and I went back pretending to
be a bystander and I went to see if the officers were ok, however, nothing was
ok; I accidentally killed all the officers. After a brief period of grief, I said, For my
grandma. I said trying not to cry about the incident I just caused. I hid the
money in a safe area and I went to the hospital to see my grandma. Grandma,
I did it, everythings going to be okay now. I said trying to not cry. It doesnt
matter what you did, its time for me to go now, its your turn to take care of the
family, and you need to take care of your mother. I believe in my God, Im
ready now to go home. My grandma said bravely. No, dont you do this to me,
I cant let you die, not after all I just been through. I said just barely before her
heart stopped, the line indicating her heart rate went flat and she was
now..dead. Grandma, I love you, you always been there for me when I
wasnt, you have to come back, please come back to me.pleasedont
leave me. I said crying in desperation, but then the doctor walked in and said,
Son, I think its time for you to go. You dont need to see this.
As I walked outside with my mother, I felt a gentle breeze as if my
grandmas spirit was still here. I miss her, Mom, I miss her. I said sadly in tears to
my mom. Shes in a better place now; we just have to get through this. My
mom said trying to encourage me even though she was crying too. That night
was the worst night of my life..
Chapter 6: The Downfall

Sometimes things happen. They may be hard, they may be sad, or they
may be good things. However, I just became something. I changed after my
Grandma passed away. Today was her funeral, and I was so nervous. I had so
many butterflies in my stomach; it was hard to stand up. If only you could feel
my anxiety, it was a curse; something you wish would just go away. However, in
the light of things, I vowed to myself that I would never use my powers again.
There was no hope for me now, I had fallen hard. I cant stand up no more. My
depression had consumed me and all that was left was darkness.
Throughout the next couple weeks, I started seeing a psychiatrist for my
bipolar issues. I thought by seeing a professional doctor for my problems it could
help me, but it wasnt in time. Not quick enough. I was continuing to fall, faster
and faster by the second. I just didnt know when I was going to hit the ground
and how much damage it might cause.
However, life is full of obstacles, some bigger than others, some that you
just cant climb over no matter how hard you try. I felt this way. My Grandma
was the must joyful and faithful person in my family. I never would have thought I
wouldve experienced something this painful. I felt like a part of me was missing,
and there was no way to recover it. This abyss I fell into continues to get deeper,
losing hope that Ill never get out. However, something had to change, it was
actually about to change, I just didnt know it.
As I sat down patiently in the waiting room, I kept wondering, how was this
going to help me? Can they help me? Will they help me? Where is my faith?
Dakota Bacon, can I see you please? The nurse said. I then stood up and
proceeded to go with the nurse into the nurses office. Ok, please take your
shoes off and step on the scale please. The nurse said nicely. As I stepped on
the scaled it read 173.2 pounds, the same weight I been at for months now, but
it seems like I can never lose weight. My self-esteem was nonexistent anymore.
Ok, sit down in the tall chair for me, and Ill get your blood pressure. As I sat in
the chair and the nurse started checking my blood pressure, I could feel my
heart beating as fast as a racecar. Wow, your blood pressure is one hundred
twenty seven over eighty six, which is pretty normal, but your pulse is one
hundred thirty five, which is not good actually. Are you nervous? The nurse said
worried. Well, my grandma died a couple weeks ago, and I did some other
things I regret, but sometimes I just have a hard time facing reality, it just fades
away. I said nervously. Well, that seems like something that you can tell the
doctor about. The nurse said calmly. Well, youre all set; the doctor may see
you now.
As I went to see the doctor, he asked many questions about my life and
my actions lately, until he hit two hard memories on the spot. Have you ever
had any socialization with your father anytime in your life? Dr. Pope said bluntly.
No, my father left when I was born, and the only time I had a conversation with
him, was when he called me while I was in the hospital with mono when I was
five. I said sadly. Ok, so what did your father say to you on the phone? Dr.
Pope asked further more into my head. He..umm. said that he promised
that he would see me the next summer, but..he never came and part of me
has been waiting every summer since, but he never showed himself. I said while
remembering my past of pain and sorrow. Ok, do you have any brothers or
sisters? He said continuing to make me more emotional.
Its.complicated. I said trying to avoid the subject. Well, do you or
dont, and why is it complicated. The doctor saw me trying to hold in my
feelings. My mom was raped back in 1991, which resulted in my mom getting
pregnant. However, since she did not believe in abortion; she had the child.
However, she was too ill to take care of the baby, so she gave the baby to my
Aunt Mickey to raise temporary, however when the time came when my mom
wanted the child back. My Aunt refused and kept the baby for her, even
though she had three sons of her own. My mom never fought to get Brandon
back, which is his name by the way. However, I had to live a life being raised by
my mother and grandmother who were both disabled. I lived a life watching my
mom suffer from near blindness and my grandma who can barely walk at times
and who also has major heart issues, that why she died a couple weeks ago. I
said explaining the story with tears slowly streaming down my face. Well, Im
very sorry to hear that. However, I have one last question. Do you love
somebody? He said antagonizing me. I looked at him in shock and wondered
why he would ask me that, but then I said, Yes, but Im confused, I love two
very special girls, one of their names is Annabelle Engle and the other is Maria
Lopez. They both have rich bronze hair, and they both have these beautiful
brown eyes that I just lose myself in. Its just that I dont know who to love. Maria
and Annabelle have both been my friends for a really long time. Annabelle
being more relatable to me, seeing that her father left long ago too, and
Annas mom is dying from cancer and I just feel really bad for her, she has
bipolar and depression just like me. Maria on the other hand I have done more
things with and Im very close to her family as if they were my own. However,
both of them may be a lost cause, and even though I love them, theyll
probably never love me back. I said explaining a lot of my secrets.
Well, thats very interesting and all, but who told you that you have
bipolar? Dr. Pope asked confused. Well, my therapist thinks that I have
depression, Bipolar, and ADHD. I said. Now, why does he think that? Dr. Pope
asked skeptically. Well, because I knew my therapist for nearly 2 years, and he
closely examines my conditions. I answered back immediately. Ok then, well, I
do I have a couple medications we can try. Ill start you on a small dose of both
Lamictal which is for Bipolar and Ritalin LA which is for ADHD. If your therapist is
correct, then we should see improvements in the next couple months. Dr. Pope
said. Ok, Ill try it. I said hoping this could stop some of my problems. Ok, it was
nice seeing Mr. Bacon, hope that these work for you. Dr. Pope said as I left.
Chapter 7: Desolation
As I got home, I couldnt help but still feel the pain and sorrows of all the
grief I have had to experience in my life. There was nothing else for me to do. I
tried watching movies, nothing. I tried watching TV, nothing. I even tried sitting
outside in the nice breezy fall wind, but I couldnt help the fact that we now had
to move in with my Aunt Ivy and Uncle Daniel since my Grandma is no longer
around, but that wouldnt be for a few more months. However, while thinking
about all these different things, I suddenly remembered it was October 20th,
meaning it was my best friend Marias birthday. I remember that she had invited
me to her party at the Top of the Tower at Bank of America in downtown
Topeka. However, Maria and her family had already left for the party.
However, in the distance I saw my friend Hondro and his dad leaving to
go to the party, so I told my mom I was leaving, and then I raced over to my
friend. Hey Davy, can I go with you and Hondro to Marias birthday party? I
asked nicely. Can you? Davy said jokingly. All right may I go with you guys? I
asked in the proper manner. Of course you may. Davy said smiling. Well,
what are you waiting for, get in fool, we still have to go to the store to get her a
present. Davy said. Ok, lets go dad. Hondro said try to rush Davy. Sup.
Hondro said to me as we were in the car driving to the store. Nothing, I just
havent been out much. I have been having problems with my bipolar and my
grandma dying, so its pretty rough lately. I said still feeling the misery. Yeah,
we understand that, my dad and I are always here for you. Hondro said. Well,
did you bring any money to get Maria something? Hondro said knowing that I
still have feelings for her and knowing I want to get her something nice. Well, I
have fifty dollars, but I dont know what she likes. I said unsure what to get for
Maria. Well, just get her a doll or something. Davy said laughing. Maria isnt
that girly, but I still have no idea what to get her. I said still processing. Well,
you better think quickly, because we are at the mall now. Davy said while
driving into the parking lot of the West Ridge Mall.
I searched through the mall for at least an hour, while riding the escalators
many times over. I know she likes Lil Wayne so much to the point of marrying him,
but I still figured that was too easy of a gift. Finally, after looking around for quite
some time, I came across of a set of infinity friendship necklaces, one was red
and the other was blue. I decided this was perfect. I bought it and I bought her
a birthday card, and I decided that the rest of my money would go in the card
too.
Hey, there you are, you about ready to leave? Hondro asked quickly.
Yeah, of course. What did you get her? I asked in curiosity. Oh, we just got
her a bunch of Lil Wayne stuff. Hondro said. Of course you would get that for
her. Thats too easy of a gift. I said. Well, at least its a gift. Hondro said bluntly.
Ok, lets go kids. We got to be at the party by four o clock. Davy said as he
walked by.
As we drove to Marias party, something happened. I had a glitch. Cody,
are you ok, your nose is starting to bleed. Cody! I heard Hondros voice say as I
passed out. I then starting seeing visions of war again, only much more vibrant
then before. The city was under siege and on fire. My friends were in the path of
the desolation. The terror of people screaming as explosions erupted
everywhere. Burning debris falling everywhere. Buildings collapsing. This was war.
Cody, can you hear us? Davy said trying to stop my nose from bleeding,
which it did stop. What happened to you? Hondro asked in confusion. Its
coming guys, its coming, I been seeing visions of war for several months now,
and its almost here. I said trying to warn them while I panicky looked in the sky
for any planes. You can be so crazy sometimes. Davy said. Lets go inside, we
are here. Davy said trying to get things ready.
As we got ready and placed our gifts on the table upstairs, we took a seat
and prepared to sing Happy Birthday to Maria. As she came into the room we
all stood up and sang Happy Birthday. As I saw her in her black and red outfit, I
couldnt help but keep my eyes affixed to her. Shes gorgeous. I said smiling.
Yes, we all know how much you love her, its so obvious. Hondro said laughing.
Well, I cant help my feelings; Im in love with somebody that will probably
never love me back, and I dont know if its a lost cause. Maria noticed us at
our table and we proceeded to have her sit with us, and we went through the
rest of the party talking to one another.
Eventually, I helped Marias dad, Miguel clean up around the room as the
party would be over in a few minutes. What do you think of these? I said
showing him the present I picked out for Maria at the mall. I think theyre great.
He said as he threw some plates away and took the time to review the
necklaces. I have to tell you something. I told Miguel before he moved on.
What is it? He said his face full of curiosity and anticipation. I never thanked
you guys for being so kind to me over the past few years, I respect you guys to
the fullest, and I never want to lose you guys..but what I really wanted to tell
you is that..Im in love with Maria. I been feeling that way for a long time now.
However, I know she would never feel the same about me, but I just know that I
cant lose her. I said explaining my full love for his daughter in detail. Well, I
dont care if you love my daughter. I wont stop you, if you and Maria do end
up together I want you to protect her in every possible way. Do you hear me?
She is the only thing in this world that matters to me. I want you to teach her
what the world is like even when it is the darkest days. Protect her. Dont let
anything happen to her, I trust you, Tocino. Now make me proud son. Miguel
said explaining it was alright to love his daughter, but it was my responsibility to
never let anything bad happen to her.
As the party came to an end, I stopped Maria in the middle of the
hallway. I pulled out the two infinity friendship necklaces and I gave her the
red one. Just in case we are ever separated, promise me that we will always
be friends. I said happily. Of course we will be, youre my brother from another
mother. Maria said happily. You know Maria; I have to tell you something. We
are moving in a few months and Im going to miss you deeply, and I cant tell
you how much I love you. I said blissfully. What, youre moving? Plus why
would you say that, you dont love me! Maria said shocked. Of course I do,
this is why I want you to know I will always remember you. I said as I grabbed
the necklace from her hand and put it around her neck. See it looks great on
you. It will be a constant reminder. I said while putting mine on as well. Maria,
before I go.. can you give me one last thing? I just want to see if there is a
spark between us, so will you kiss me? I said eager to just get one thing from her.
Maria appeared shocked and confused and finally said, You promise youll
come back for me. No matter what? She said as we started to hold on to each
other. Always and forever, I will love you. We nearly kissed liked I always
imagined it, however, something in the distance attracted my attention.
Why are there helicopters hovering around the city? Maria asked
shocked. I dont know and I dont want to find out. I said while suddenly the
helicopters started a firebombing run in the distance. I knew it. I said to myself
knowing whats coming. The helicopters then turned towards us and started
firing rockets. The glass shattered and I protected Maria. Youre bleeding.
Maria said trying to help me. I know, but we have to stop this. I said as the
building began to collapse from the ensuing explosions. Maria, promise me that
youll remember me. I said as I braced her as the top floor exploded.
Everything in slow motion just went by so slowly like a movie. As I twirled through
the air, I saw somebody watching down on me, and I asked, Who are you. I
said fearfully. All will be revealed eventually, but the time is not now, you are
not ready, go now and continue following the path. The woman said as I
vaguely saw an unfamiliar face. However, everything went back to fast motion,
I lost my grip on Maria and I had tears in my eyes as I knew the city had fallen.
The next thing that happened was hitting the ground.hard. Suddenly I felt
an immense pain, as part of the steel structure from the building had impaled
me. I was in total and utter shock, I was bleeding out and I was ultimately going
to die. I then noticed the TV from across the street through the window. It was
talking about World War 3 as I had predicted it. It talked about that there was
chaos in many major cities around the United States, and then suddenly I fell in
terror as the White House blew up on National TV. This was a war, that needed
to end, but I was hopeless, powerless as I dragged my body through the
wreckage to find Maria. Dust and debris was everywhere and there was no
hiding.
Ha, Ha, Ha, so the prodigal son falls, and the other brother rises. A
familiar voice said. I then stood up, barely breathing and said, Step into the
light, my brother and lets end this. I said to my brother Brandan as I recognized
his voice. Oh, you think you can stop me with those powers of yours? Didnt you
know I have them too? He said while lifting my body in the air and slamming
me into the ground. For a few moments I just laid there, wanting, anticipating
death with my blood flowing in puddles and rivers all across the pavement. Then,
however, I stood up on my feet and started firing lightning towards him, however
he had lightning too, and our powers merged together. You think you can stop
me, your father is the one who asked me to lead this war. My brother said
antagonizing me. My father is not my father; he stepped out on us and left us
like we were worthless. I said explaining the truth of things as I saw Maria step
out with one of the guns from the fallen soldiers. I then finally entered myself in
her head with a new power and I told her, Run Maria, dont turn back for me,
and dont stop no matter what. She then looked at me in shock, threw down
the gun, and ran off like I told her. As my brother and Is powers continued to
merge, my nose began to bleed. Suddenly, a drop of my blood fell onto the
stream of electricity with the result of an ensuing explosion.
My brother Brandon and I flew in two different directions. The devastation
was massive. The Bank of America building completely obliterated and
collapsed. The surrounding buildings also collapsed around the area. However,
as I flew through the air I realized war was here and it needed an end, it needed
to be stopped. However, as I landed, I slammed into the side of a black SUV,
instantly shattering all the glass. Accepting the fate of my unforgiving injuries, I
laid there preparing to die. Then suddenly my brother swooped down from the
wreckage while firing 5 bullets, 3 of them seriously injuring me. I thought people
like you and I was invincible. We could be super soldiers.or villains, but the
choice is just a matter of curiosity. How do you want to be remembered
Dakota? We could cure people with our own blood, dont you know? My
brother said bragging. Not..my blood.my blood is poison..I have
nosebleeds..constantly. I said not convinced of the nature of our powers.
You must be one of the fallen that cant be cured, tell me does it hurt knowing
all your loved ones will die, slowly, one by one, until eventually you die yourself.
Hmph, its a bitter end, isnt it, but its your fathers orders, but this is just the
beginning of the story of the all mighty and powerful Tocino. Youll learn the
truth eventually, but right now your time is up. You cant stop a war that has
already begun. Are you ready? Sweet dreams, brother! Brandon said
explaining some things and knocking me out in the process.
Cody, are you still there? Maria said. He probably got hurt like the rest
of the town. Who would do this and why? Davy said while he immerged from
the wreckage with Hondro. Come on help me, hes not breathing, and theres
blood everywhere. Maria said. It was his brother that did this. I was going to
shoot him, but Cody told me to run, so I wouldnt get hurt. She continued.
Alright, we have to take him to the hospital now! Tell his mother that he may die
and to meet us at the hospital. Davy said immediately while carrying my
disfigured body and placing it in his car.
Chapter 8: Hopeless (Marias Perspective)

He told me he loved me, but I never wouldve never thought I would feel
the same. He was kind to me, and all I did was ignore him for so long. Sometimes
we make enemies and we make friends. I shouldve listened to him. He
protected me from all the bad things that happened recently. All I could think
now, how can I be in love with somebody that is dying. I couldnt be at the
hospital by his side no longer so I left and carried out my life as normal.
The war changed everything, as I walked from the hospital to my dads
car I saw people running everywhere. Smoke, fire, destruction everywhere, at
every corner and at every turn. The city was destroyed.
Eventually weeks past, then months, and I gave up on him. I regrouped
with our old friends and we progressed together. However one day it happened,
Wayne broke up with Meresa, no, actually, it was Meresa that broke up with him,
but it was whatever. However, as Wayne showed how good he was at rapping,
I actually started to like him. All of us eventually threw a party to forget about
the war, and make our lives feel whole again. There were people dancing and
thats when Waynes eyes met with mine, and I saw the sparkle in his eyes. He
then stood up and came over to me and asked me to dance and I did. I
wanted to forget about everything that had been happening and so I took the
moment to grab him around the neck and his lips became entwined with mine.
However as Meresa entered the room she stared at us like we were crazy, and I
felt that she hated me now. Wayne let go of me and chased after Meresa. I felt
free finally, being able to do something I never did before. Then, eventually
Annabelle came up to me and dumped her drink on my head, she then looked
at me fiercely and said, How could you? Dakota loved you and did everything
he could for you and you never appreciated any of it. He told you he loved you
and you do this behind his back. Why? She said with much frustration. As I
stood up and grabbed a towel from nearby and dried my clothes and my hair I
said, I thought he was dying, so what was I supposed to do? Wait, do you like
him or something? I said very jealous of her instincts. Of course I like him, the
fact that he was so nice to all of us made me realize he is the one making the
sacrifice, so yes I do love him, and apparently you dont. Have fun with Wayne,
while I take Tocino away from you. Annabelle said leaving me shocked and
surprised, I then realized she was right. What did I do? What was he going to do
when he finds out?
Chapter 9: Coma
Sometimes we face challenges in life. Sometimes we dont think we have
the power to overcome them, when in reality we always do. However, these
obstacles in life will change the course of our lives forever, as our fate is
entwined with each other. However, when all hope fails, who do you lay your
faith on? We have no vigilantes in the real world, but if we did then our world
would be like a superhero movie playing over and over again. With a new war
upon us, it is time somebody rises up and plays their part. Nothing is impossible,
always expect the unexpected.
You faced death once before, but this time I dont think youre going to
make it. Davy said as they watched my body go to the ICU unit. We need
somebody ASAP, get a surgeon, we have to get those bullets out of him, and
we need to stitch his arteries before he bleeds out on us. One of the doctors
said. As I went into immediate surgery, I kept seeing a bright light until the next
thing I know, I was looking down upon my own body, with doctors, surgeons,
and nurses of all kind trying to save my life. Hello, can you hear me. I said in my
out of body experience to the doctors, but nobody responded. If they cant
see me or hear me, then I think its time to find out who is behind this war. Its
time to find my brother. I said to myself as I left the hospital and I looked upon
our ravaged city. They will pay, every last one, if I survive, I will destroy every last
one person behind this war. I continued to say to myself as I watched the war
destroy my hometown apart.
Do you think hell survive? Maria asked one of the doctors. Im sorry,
but your friend is in a coma and he might not live through it, we did all we can,
its just up to him now if he is going to come back to us. Dr. Salvatore revealed
to my friends and my mother.
As I adventured through the town, I finally came across a helicopter and I
decided to board it, to find out where the warlords were hiding. The helicopter
ended up taking me to Washington D.C. and what I saw nearly killed all my
hope. The White House was indeed destroyed and I saw my brother talking to
an unknown man. The President is dead. You came here to do what you
wanted, now what do you need. We dont belong here. Isnt it time to initiate
the Simulation project? My brother said to the man. Its not time yet, your
brother is still alive, find him, and then bring him to me. He is the key to
everything. The unfamiliar man said with much desperation. I then realized that
this war is because of me, they need me for something. Maybe they could
explain where my powers come from or why I have them. However, as I wanted
to learn more I sensed that I was not living, I was dying. Everything around me
started to collapse. I ran as much as my legs could carry me only until I fell
through the ground. I hanged on, barely with one hand, however I did not have
the strength to pull myself up in my self-destructing mind, so finally I let go.
As I fell, I began to slip away. The doctors were desperately trying to save
me. However, in the final moments of my life I saw my memories of everything
close to me. I saw my friends, and it made me realize that they still needed me,
however it was not enough. I continued to fall, everything got blurrier and the
light started to fade, but then I saw my necklace. I remembered Maria and all
my memories of her. She was always my determination, my faith, the one I have
tried so much to do for (even writing this story for all my friends) and the one I
always pictured myself dying for incase that ever had to happen. I was so much
in love with her, and thats when I realized it was love that has kept me alive. So,
I stopped falling and I raced across the nation to get back to my body. As I
made it back to my body, I awoke.
Whoa, his body just disappeared? One of the nurses said. Where is he?
My mom said marching into the room. I shut all the lights off using my powers,
and I made the people fall asleep. Then, I immerged from the darkness and said,
Im right here. I said while I suddenly got rushed with hugs from all my friends
from school and home. I knew you would come back, but why did it take you
six months to return to us. My mom said in tears. For a moment I thought that
you had actually gone with your grandma and left us in this new world. Mom
continued. While I looked at everyone surrounding me, even the teachers from
my school were there, and I was in shock of how much people really cared. By
the way, Dakota, your secret is out, everyone in the whole city knows that you
nearly died trying to stop this from happening. Annabelle said walking through
the crowd towards me. My secret, they all know? I said stunned. Of course
they do. Meresa said. So, let me tell you guys this, when I was nearly dying I
saw my brother and some other guy talking about something called the
simulation, all I know is that they are after me, and if they want me, they can
come and get me, I think its time to start using my powers again. However, and
by the way, I was thinking of love and thats how I came back, and has it really
been six months in this coma? Plus, speaking of love, where is Maria and
Wayne? I said explaining that war was coming and also I was confused about
how long time has flown by. Well, the nation you once knew is gone, and I
broke up with Wayne, and now he thinks he can have Maria, well she can have
him. Meresa said. Yeah, she thought you were a goner, so she left you for
another guy, tragic isnt it? Annabelle said. That means the necklace you
wear means nothing no more. Hondro said trying to end my love for Maria.
Well, it still means something to me, but that isnt the point guys. I know where
these people are at, and this war is coming to them. We will end this fight and
reclaim our town, then the nation. This war tries to rip us apart, but now our fate
relies on each other. So, out of you, who will help me? Who will be soldiers by my
side? I asked the people. I will. Emily said being the first to support me. I will
too. Meresa said. I will too, lets kick some ass. Corey said followed by other
friends and peers saying they will support me. Thanks guys, its about time for an
uprising. I said speaking the truth.
As I stood on top of the roof of the hospital looking over the desolation of
our town, Annabelle came from behind me. Its about time that we have a
hero of our own, and here he stands before me. Annabelle said praising me
more then she needs. Im not a hero until I stand up to this war and I bring
justice. I said having my heart set on it. Well, youre my hero, back from the
dead, plus that was an amazing speech by the way, I think you won a lot of
people today.including me. Annabelle said while see finally grabbed me
and kissed me. Just remember if you cant have Maria, then you have me. Oh
and by the way, why dont you come by the school tomorrow? I think they may
be throwing you a party, but you didnt hear that from me, alright? Annabelle
continued. I will do whatever takes to protect the people I care about,
including you. I said turning around to kiss Annabelle once again, confirming
our relationship. You have sweet tasting lips by the way. I said while smiling
towards Annabelle. Shut up, just enjoy the moment while it lasts. Annabelle
said to me as I realized that the future ahead was going to be painful, but worth
it, this will be the uprising to remember for years to come. I knew it was now up
to us to bring justice to our people, as our destiny has now changed for the
better. However, even if you could change or alter time, whatever happens,
happens, meaning that what you undo or change will end up always
happening anyway. However, was it fate that called upon me to face this war?
Was it fate that led me to kiss Annabelle? I dont know. It could be fate, or was I
still dreaming?
Chapter 10: The Uprising

Its time to start something. It was going to be something that most people
would deem impossible. It was time to stop a war, but how were we going to do
it? We needed help, but we are nothing compared to the massive army that lies
before us. I was in a coma for six months, letting a war wage in our nation. Now,
the devastation was still here, with buildings crumbling, the economy slipping,
and total terror was everywhere I turned. Most of the U.S. was like this
nowdestroyed, devastated, ruined. However, out of the ashes arose the
Uprising, the people like me who want to help end this war, but at the cost of
their lives. However, now it was time for more of us to join the cause, an uprising
that cant be defeated, with me as the leader, for I am Tocino.
Today as I went to school, which unfortunately survived the war, I thought
to myself the speech I was going to say to the people to convince them to
come with me to D.C. to confront the warlords. It was time to convince them to
join the Uprising. As I walked into the school, I was shocked and surprised to see
that it had been turned into a place for people without homes or shelter, and
people that had no food or water to drink. All I could think to myself was the
fact that the people behind this rampage were going to pay the ultimate price.
Hey Bacon, youre here. Everyones been expecting you. You are like
everyones favorite hero now. Emily said as I walked through what used to be
the cafeteria, now partially restored. Then, suddenly, everyone marched into
the cafeteria like a stampede, with all of their eyes on me. I was surrounded
from people all over the city, and by people that were my friends and peers.
They all began cheering me on how much of a hero I was, but I wasnt. Of
course, its Tocino, the great and powerful leader of the Uprising. Annabelle
said as she got to the front of the crowd. I smiled at her, but then I got a serious
face as I was about to reveal the terrible truth to all these people.
You guys may all be calling me a hero, or powerful, or almighty, but let
me tell you, that I am none of those things. I once was a simple teen, just living
his everyday life. I was one of you, either a student at this school, or a citizen of
Topeka. However, let me tell you that I have made plenty of mistakes in my
lifetime. Nobody is perfect. Six months ago there was a devastating attack on
our nation. We now have no government, with warlords as our only leaders.
However, will we let them take our world away from us? Will we let them kill our
families and just move on? This is our country, and its time we take it back! The
Uprising has led many people on a path of hope for our nation. However, the
war is too strong, but as you all know, I changed seven months ago when I got
these simple new abilities that I could not explain. I developed powers for a
reason, and I believe it is for us to bring the war to them and take back what is
ours. Will you stand beside me in this battle? Will you help me reclaim our
nation? Will you join the new Uprising and bring an end to this once and for all?
It is time to step up if you are ready, for today, we are bringing the fight to them!
I said my speech to the people, to show Im ready to stand up and fight.
Immediately afterwards, I was surged with people wanting to be a part of the
cause.
The police department offered guns and supplies. The bus station offered
buses for transport to D.C. and we began to train for the upcoming battle. It was
the beginning of justice. As I watched the preparation unfold, Annabelle came
from behind and asked me, Do you really think we can do this? I mean this is a
brutal war we are about to face. You know how many people down there are
going to die? You really think we can train people for them to become soldiers?
I know the consequences, but we must try to stop this. To end this once and for
all. I reminded her.
So as the days went by, I finally got a surprise from an old friend, Maria.
Wow, look at you, youre still alive and just..wow. She said surprised. Did I
tell you about Annabelle and me? We date now, we kind of kissed each other
the day I came back from my coma, except you were not there. I said at her in
disappointment. What, how could you go out with her, you said you loved me!
Maria said revealing that she does indeed care about me. Oh, so it means
something to you? Then, why are dating Wayne, Meresas Ex? I said
disappointed. Its complicated; I thought you were going to die. Maria said
trying to change things. Well, Annabelle shows more love then you ever do. I
said finally making Maria leave as I hit myself in the head for saying that.
So, by the time my 16th birthday approached, everything was in order for
our siege against D.C. to begin. As we all loaded the buses with all my friends,
peers, and allies close, we left for Washington, D.C. for the time has come. As
we traveled across the country, the devastation was massive. Everything had
been firebombed nationwide. However, turning my attention away from the
destruction, Annabelle surprised me with a gift in a small red box. Open it. She
said smiling. As I opened it, I was shocked to find a sapphire ring with Tocino
Lives engraved in the side. This is amazing, I love it, thanks. I said as I put the
ring on. Happy Birthday. She said then giving me a kiss for good luck as we
finally reached D.C. and I was shocked to see that the entire city was
surrounded by a perimeter wall, and as we drove up we all ducked down to
pass the guards cautiously.
We are here. Everybody load up and get ready for battle. Corey you still
ready for some ass kicking, because Im leaving you in command of our Uprising
so I can sneak in and do what must be done. I have to kill my brother. I said
very seriously. Alright Tocino, lets whoop-ass! Corey said while drinking his last
carton of milk. Be careful, I dont want to have to take you to the hospital
again. Davy said as he prepared for battle on Coreys command. I will be.
Take care of yourself and my friends. I said as I infiltrated the rebuilt White House.
At the same time the gates opened, and hundreds of soldiers raced out
towards the Uprising. Alright everybody, I always wanted to say this, but,
Charge! Corey said immediately causing the two armies to battle each other
with bullets flying by.
As the battle continued with bullets piercing bodies on both sides, and the
cracking of bones from beat downs, I was ready to confront whoever was
behind this war. However, I had soldiers of my own to fight. As, I used my powers
to wipe out the men, my brother stepped out with this portal of electricity now
lighting up behind him. My brother, its been a quite pleasurable six months,
knowing you could not stop what was already happening, but either way, you
lose. Your father and the minister are both not here, the war has moved on to
the final stage, where it will consume the planet! Brandan said trying to make
me lose hope. This is where it ends Brandan, just call off the attacks. All we want
is our freedom back. I said hoping hell stop. Liar. He whispered as he starts his
attack on me. However, as I rushed up towards him with a knife, he turned my
hand, and made me stab myself, reopening my old wounds. Youre still weak
my brother, you want to find out about the simulation, then go for it. He said as
he threw my body into the portal of electricity.
Instantly all my powers drained from my body as the electromagnetism

fried my body, and made my blood boil. However, with all this piercing pain
coursing through my body with blood gushing, I suddenly was falling through the
sky, but as I saw myself fall through the air. I began to see a bright light, and
suddenly I saw the figure of a woman in the distance, and I said,
Who.are.you? I said terrified. However, then she spoke, Patience, just
have patience. However, through your battles you must persevere. Be strong
unlike the weakness you already have inside you. Take this as an opportunity to
train and gain more powers so you can fulfill the prophecy.
What.prophecy? I said. Time will tell in the end of your legacy, but now is
not the time for you to know, you are still too weak. Dont let your mind betray
you and fill you with darkness. All will be revealed soon enough, be awake now!
The feminine voice said as I awoke with my injuries in a creek. As I barely stood
up, I drank water from the fresh water stream, although my injuries were too
much to bare. I saw a magnificent city in the distance of much more detail and
more modern architecture. I was in the future, and off to the distance I saw a
sign that read, Welcome to the city of Curiosity. Although, I wanted to explore
more, I finally fainted, letting my injuries take hold of me. Suddenly, cloaked
figures lifted me up and carried me towards the city. I didnt know who these
people were. I didnt know if they would help me or kill me. However, my life
now relies in their hands, as I must return to the past to prevent the ultimate war.
As I drifted away, I noticed the necklace around my neck and the ring on my
finger, and I realized I was confused and lost, and now I just wanted to go back
home and be with my friends again, but this war wasnt over. As I fainted, the
cloaked figures kept whispering, Stay with us, we are trying to help you. We
need you. However, something much darker was about to be unraveled. The
truth behind my legacy is about to be revealed.

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TL: Act I: The Uprising

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we lived in peace and prosperity together as a family..as a society of our own

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Chapter 1: The Midnight Storm

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Chapter 2: The Awakening

patientall will be revealedwhen the time is right..just remember

Chapter 3: Normal Routines

However, today something changed, I could feel it, as if this is a day to

for the inspection. He continued. Yes, sir. I said. As he started my inspection a

Chapter 6: The Downfall

Chapter 8: Hopeless (Marias Perspective)

Chapter 10: The Uprising

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