3.106 – Congress of The Republic
“We need to leave, Isaac and I found proof that they’ve been involved with human trafficking,” I lay out my case to the people gathered.
Originally, I wanted to meet with just the new vampires. But
Isaac invited Sampson and the girls invited Isis. It’s a different feeling than
I wanted. I should have canceled the meeting when I saw Sampson and Isis walk
in. I wanted to talk to Isis because of what I read in Destiny’s diary, but I
didn’t want to do it like this. I wanted to have a moment with her where it was
just us. I didn’t think Sampson would want anything to do with my plan, but
Isaac seems to think it’s a good way to burry the hatchet. I’m not interested
in burying any hatchets, unless I burry it in his back.
“What proof do you have that Granny would ever be involved
in something as disgraceful and barbaric as human trafficking,” Isis asks
offended I would mention it.
“There’s a cabin in the woods, about a mile away from the
edge of the property. It’s full of proof that they held people there for
transporting,” I respond.
“Granny was a slave, she would never enslave others,” Isis
on the verge of tears.
I have to respond with grace, she’s probably one sentence
away from telling Granny what’s happening right now.
“We’re not saying it was Granny,” Isaac speaks up first.
“But all the evidence is there, someone is doing it.”
“He’s right, the reason we’re here is because I know it
isn’t any of us,” I try to save.
“So you want us to take over the plantation,” Catalina asks.
“No, I want us to leave,” I respond.
“If they really are trafficking people, what about stopping
them,” Ashley asks.
“We can do that too, it’s part of my plan.”
“You’re insane. You want us to go kill Granny and Ben, what
about James and Michael? You want us to give them a dirt nap too,” Sampson
asks.
“If we have to,” I pause thinking about my next words. “If
we have to fight, we will but our main goal is destroying the cabin where
people are kept and escape.”
I fully intend to kill Granny, Ben, Michael, James and
anyone else who gets in my way. Even if my plan doesn’t have a direct
confrontation I know they’re the type that would never let us leave without a
fight. Having Sampson on my side would be good, but I’m prepared to fight him
now. A real fight, with prep time. I just need to find some gold around here.
For all the valuables, they sure don’t have much gold. Plenty of silver and
gems, but no gold. That leads me to believe Granny and Old Ben have read The Book of Adze that’s now in my
possession.
“I can not take part in this, this…this betrayal,” Isis is standing
and almost screaming now. “After Granny took you all in, you would betray her
like this? Isaac, you were a drug addled burnout seeking revenge at the cost of
your own life. Now look at you, standing proud, no longer partaking in the
devil’s vices. Ashley, you were obsessed with gaining money so that you could
lift your family out of poverty. Turning your back on Granny now is not the way
to do it. Catalina, have you not been cradled in Death’s arms since birth? Now
you are free to spend eternity walking this Earth if you please. And Sampson,
I’m surprised you would pay lip service to this. You were destined to die or
spend the rest of your life in prison before she delivered you.”
“What about you? We don’t know anything about you,” I stop
her tirade. “I know you betrayed Destiny and sold her out. But what did Granny
rescue you from, that made you so loyal?”
“Don’t question my loyalty!”
“Or did she show you something. Did you see the cabin? Did
you see the people?”
Isis smacks me, I can tell she put some force behind it. The
slap stings, but I don’t show it. If I show it I’ll lose the respect of those
here. It’s a mental game, I need to make them think I’m a good leader. I didn’t
want Sampson here, but I know he won’t open his mouth. Isis storms out and I’m
sure Isis is on her way to tell Granny about this little meeting right now.
“Anyone else have any objections,” I ask with a smile.
“You don’t have a plan, I’m out,” Sampson says following
Isis.
“Well, you know I’m in,” Isaac says.
“I need to think about this,” Ashley says before leaving.
“Granny has done so much for me, and you haven’t. I can’t do
this to her,” Catalina says.
“We’re not killing her,” Isaac pleads, trying to hold onto
her hand as she walks away.
“So, it’s just us, what are we going to do,” Isaac asks.
“Just pack, I get the feeling we’re going to be leaving in a
hurry.”
I head out of the library to meet with Granny and Ben. I
know Isis is probably telling them that I’m making plans already. I’m cut off
by Michael less than ten feet from the library. He doesn’t speak much about
anything but cars so I’m not sure why he looks so determined now.
“I always leave the keys in the red Oldsmobile,” Michael
says to me.
“Thank you,” I ponder on his sentence.
“I’m not coming with you, but I won’t stop you either,”
Michael walks off in the opposite direction.
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