Kharon Part 46

Kharon Chapter 46

        Emma and Jacob are now inside the VR world of the colony each  dressed in a one piece silver jumpsuit.  They are being led to a large open pavilion in the center of the city by several people all dressed in black armor.  They stop in front of eight citizens sitting on gilded golden thrones raised up on a large platform.  All of the individuals on the thrones have a popularity gauge that is at 100%.  Jacob and Emma are pushed before the platform and are suddenly broadcast on everyone’s screen.  

        One of the individuals on the throne speaks, “You two are charged with crimes against The Colony and will stand trial by The Colony.  Please state your position regarding this.”

        “Fuck off!  We’re not even a part of your stupid colony!”, yells Emma.

        “Way to win over the vote”, mocks Jacob.

        “We just want our friend back”, Emma continues ignoring Jacob’s sarcasm.  

        Simone then comes pushing through the crowd of people gathered and runs up to Emma and Jacob.  “Emma…Jacob?  What in the indigo moon are you doing here?”

        “We’re rescuing you.  What did you think we were just going to let you get hauled away and trapped here forever.”

        “As you can see we have hit a bit of a snag.”

        “Fuck me!  I’m not worth it”, says Simone shaking her head.

        “I told you before.  I’m tired of people being put in cages because they’re different.”

        “Silence!”, says the eight judiciaries in unison.  The lead one then speaks, “So it was because of you Simone Jacquinon that these two attacked.  First you abandoned us and now you bring outsiders to harm us.  Why do you do this to your home?”

        “Because The Colony blows!  I want to live life for real.  To really experience things away from your control.  This artificial world is bullshit!”

        “Young lady we have done nothing but given you opportunity away from the pains of the real world.  You dare turn your back on this gift?”

        “Things are supposed to be painful and sloppy because that’s what’s real.  This is a fucking joke!”

        “You have nowhere near the popularity rating to say such things.  Do you renounce your previous statements or stand trial for treason?”

        “I don’t give a shit”, says Simone.

        “As you wish”, says the eight judiciaries in unison.