To Kill A Droid by Jon Athan

Author:Jon Athan [Athan, Jon]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: UNKNOWN
Published: 2016-11-08T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

The Terror

“Wake up, Nicholas,” Buck said in a gruff, stentorian voice. He gently slapped his captive's cheek, then he said, “It's time to open your eyes. It's time to enlighten your mind. In order to do so, we must reveal both sides of the coin in all its unadulterated glory. Wake up, brother, it's time to show you one half of the truth.”

Nicholas huffed and shook his head, irked by the deviant's speech. A false prophet, he thought, a deviant with hidden intentions. With the ability to control androids and manipulate humans, however, the enigmatic leader was extremely dangerous. For most Americans, it was a difficult concept to grasp: a terrorist mastermind living on the homeland.

Nicholas asked, “What do you want from me?”

Buck chuckled as he paced in front of the gallows. He said, “I just told you. Weren't you listening? I want to open your eyes. I want you to see our fight – our lengths. This is a dedicated movement, brother. Don't be fooled by your superior's ignorant statements. Like time, you can't stop progress.” He glanced at the surrounding shadows and said, “Unlock his chains. Don't worry, he won't try anything in his condition. Besides, he wouldn't last long if he tried something. He'd just be shot down like a... well, like a sick droid. It's fitting, isn't it?”

Nicholas stared at Buck, confused. Before he could utter a word, four deviants emerged from the shadows behind the leader. The deviants wore black caps, ripped bandanas, and camouflage uniforms. Most of their clothing was obviously stolen from the dead. Under the circumstances, the clothing did not matter. Their high-powered rifles were much more concerning.

Buck said, “I would prefer it if you lived until the end, Nicholas. However, if you try to attack my people, my family, my men have been ordered to put you down. Please, humor me. Don't make us kill one of our own.”

Nicholas was flabbergasted, rendered speechless and enfeebled. He shuddered as one of the deviants aimed a rifle directly at his head. The other androids approached the gallows and carefully unlocked his shackles. He teetered as he was lifted to his feet in one swift movement. He thought about arguing, kicking and screaming like a child at the dentist, but he refused to risk his life.

Life was a truly precious resource for everyone and everything.

Buck smiled and nodded at the prisoner of war, then he strolled down the dirt road to the right. The police android staggered as he was pushed from behind. He glanced over his shoulder to catch a glimpse of his captors, but he was pushed again. With several deadly rifles pointed at his head, he had no choice but to move forward.

Nicholas reluctantly followed Buck's trail, shambling down the narrow dirt path as if he were marching towards his execution. Amusingly, he was actually walking away from the gallows. The residents of the shanty town continued with their day. They didn't seem to care for the prisoner or the armed guards.

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