Dimension Drift by Christina Bauer

Author:Christina Bauer [Bauer, Christina]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Monster House Books, LLC
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Five

History class is in one of the double-wides in the back of the old trailer park. The interior has been cleaned out, so it’s basically an empty space that fits about twenty students, tops. An array of mismatched desks and chairs covers the floor. After slipping inside, Chloe, Zoe, and I manage catch some seats at the back of the room just as our teacher steps in.

“Hello, my Learning Squirrels!”

The class replies in a monotone. “Hello, Lead Camper Dave.”

Okay, Lead Camper Dave is one weird guy. All the teachers have to wear a brown onesie uniform with a red scarf at their throat, but no one owns that look like Lead Camper Dave. He’s a young and somewhat paunchy guy, so he really should not be rocking the onesie look at all. But Dave is the only Lead Camper at our school, so he’s both our teacher and school principal. Those used to be separate jobs, but there was more cost cutting last year, and Lead Camper Dave’s position was created. Nothing like putting a brain-dead creep in management.

“Welcome to another amazing day at Learning Squirrel High School.” Lead Camper Dave starts writing his name on the chalkboard. Everyone knows his name, but the guy does it anyway. I think he just likes writing the “Lead Camper” part. As for the chalkboard, the thing is chipped and hangs at an odd angle, but Lead Camper Dave doesn’t care. “Today we’re going to learn about what makes people like you pathetic. Who can tell me why you’re inferior? No one?” He rolls his eyes. “Why do I even ask?”

Lead Camper Dave then writes the word genetics on the board. “You all are less than true citizens because you’re inferior on a DNA level. Otherwise, you’d have money and live in the Boston dome. And even though you are all losers, the glorious government of the Authority still takes care of you. Anyone know who you’re protected from? No one?” He writes another name on the chalkboard. “Sir Kensington, the evil leader of United Europe.” Lead Camper Dave tightens his neckerchief. “Sir Kensington—you may also know him as the Black Lord—is a criminal who won’t rest until every last citizen of the Authority is dead. That’s why you should all be thankful to Mother Hope and the Righteous Command and Ultimate Authority; our leaders keep us strong by weeding out undesirables from our population. I’m talking about those who are poor or sick, the true enemies of the state.”

I exchange angry glares with Chloe and Zoe. All three of us hate these speeches about how anyone who is poor or sick is undesirable. Plus, in my opinion, Sir Kensington looks like a normal guy. He wears gray business suits, has ebony-colored skin, and doesn’t believe in capital punishment. I’d love to live in New Europe.

A knock sounds on the double-wide door. Lead Camper Dave gasps while slapping his palms against his cheeks. “Let’s see who’s here, campers!” He turns to the door.

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