Orbital by bill zhao copyright 2017 Bill Zhao Table of Contents act one (earth)

he was outmatched. The man was in a commander outfit, decorated
with USOC medals, likely rewarded for massacring towns and villages.
“
Hey there.” He smiled and con nued “I could have gassed you right then
and there in your li le room, but no. I decided that it would be worthwhile
to meet me face to face. It’s a bit more drama c, don’t you think? I would
like to get to know you be er and you-”
Derek shoved the barrel of his assault rifle through the hole and the
forty security guards raised their weapons tensely and suddenly. The
man continued “Okay. Perhaps I shall introduce myself first. I am
Wyatt Nathanial, Commander of USOC Operations and my purpose is
to lead the world into a better tomorrow. Through force or friendship.”
The evil grin stuck to his face like tape.
17
Just a Talk

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Geisen, Solar System
“
A be er tomorrow? A BETTER TOMORROW?!” yelled Derek as aimed the
gun as close to Wya ’s head as possible. “What about all those mass
killings, those fucking concentra on camps, what about your real purpose
of world domina on, huh?” Wya lted his head ever so slightly and asked
“tell me, Derek Simmons, or shall I say Derek Ragston, have you ever seen
our so called acts of genocide or labour camps? Who told you about us
trying to take over the world? It’s absurd. Insane! Look what those rebels
have made you, the lies they have fed you. So why don’t you put your gun
on the floor and treat me with some dignity. I assure you that these men
will not barge through the door, tackle you to the ground and beat some
sense into you. I promise that they’ll treat you with respect and take you
up to my office where we will have a li le talk. Just a talk.”
Derek dropped his rifle on the ground and put his hands up, facing the