Hi Steemers! I am happy to present my new anarchy themed novel! I will post the entire book for free via steemit posts, a chapter or two at a time.
Title: Will
Genre: Science Fiction, Political Thriller, Comedy Synopsis: Early 30th Century Earth is literally divided by a mysterious wall. On the dark side of the wall, millions suffer from mind control, despotic rulers, war, pain, and suffering. On the light side of the wall, it is the complete opposite. There is peace, freedom, and prosperity. One day a man from the dark side manages to get to the other side, a fateful event which will change the world forever.
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Chapter 8
The early afternoon sun was now beating down heavily as the shiny beast continued to speed towards its first destination. Taking notice of the high velocity they were now traveling, Vintage became a bit uneasy. “Quite a brisk pace we’re at,” he remarked in a subtle tone. “It’s a great feeling, isn’t it?” Jovius said with a proud smile. Vintage took a gulp of air and then commented with a deadpan face, “I just wasn’t sure if there might be police around. I wouldn’t want any trouble, you know.” There was a fleeting moment of palpable shock shared by the other three before the uproarious laughter ensued. From the back seat, Ray reached up to Vintage’s shotgun position and grabbed his shoulder. Calming himself, Ray again reminded their guest, “The state does not exist here.”
Vintage took a moment to process the information. If the state didn’t exist, did it mean that there were no police? He thought this to be extremely preposterous. “You mean to tell me there are no police! How in the world do you keep law and order!” he yelled. The others were just as startled at the thought of a state run police agency. Giving a group of people a monopoly of violence? How absurd!
Jovius, with a broad grin painted on his face and scratching his shiny black head, finally calmed his chuckles and suggested, “Ok, let’s analyze this, just for a moment. Will you agree to a brief moral and logical analysis of what you call ‘the police’?” Vintage happily agreed. Above all else, certainly police were necessary, right?
Just as Jovius was about to begin, Sophia politely requested, “Jovius, if I may.” Jovius reluctantly agreed, saying that she got to have all the fun. Sophia began, “Ok, before I start, please tell me dear Vintage, how the police work where you come from.” The stranger thought this a bit odd, but began nonetheless. He explained how in his world, the police were there to serve and protect the people, and to uphold the law. He spoke of them with a tone of reverence in his voice. He explained that laws, such as speed limits, were required to protect the people and that the police were there to make sure the people obeyed such laws for their safety. He also explained how police sometimes had to arrest people who broke the law. This also helped keep society safe. Everyone politely listened to their new friend state his case, despite their near uncontrollable urge to giggle at such fallacies.
Sophia asked if he was finished. He said that he felt he gave a good summary of the police. “Ok,” Sophia began, “I have a question for you.” “The police is a group of people, is that correct? Some might even say individuals.” “Yes, that’s correct.” “And are you, Vintage, also an individual?” “Yes, of course, that much is certain.” “Do all individuals have equal rights under Natural Law?” “What is Natural Law?” Vintage questioned. “That’s a long discussion, we’ll save that for later. We’re getting close to our first stop,” Jovius interjected. Ray couldn’t help himself from asking, “How many years in public schools and you don’t know what Natural Law is?” Sophia glared at Ray. “Sorry, I’m just sayin. Please go on,” Ray relented.
Sophia continued. “So you do agree that all individuals have equal rights?” “Yes, I do believe that.” “You said that where you come from, coffee is illegal?” “That’s right.” “After your experience with us, do you think it is wrong to drink coffee?” “I suppose not.” “And what happens to individuals if they break the law and drink coffee?” “They are put in prison, of course.” “To be more precise, an individual who drinks coffee is forced to live in a cage.” “You might describe it like that, I guess.” “Do you know where coffee comes from?” “It’s a plant, everyone knows that.” “And if an individual growing this plant is caught by the police, what happens to this individual?” “He also goes to prison, usually for a much longer time.” “So would it be fair to say that one of the functions of your police is to put people in cages for growing and consuming plants?” “Well, I never thought of it that way, but I guess that’s about right.” “And does this threat of being forced to live in a cage stop people from consuming coffee?” “It does some, but not everyone.” “And the people who are forced to live in the cages, what becomes of them when released from the cage?” “Normally, they have difficulty adjusting and living again outside the cage.” “So would you say that the so called law and order enforced by police, in this case, does more damage to individuals than the plant in question?” “Yes, I believe that’s clear. I believe you’ve made your point.” “Another question that comes to mind. If you, an individual who is not a member of the police, should happen to catch an individual who is a member of the police drinking coffee, are you allowed to force him to live in a cage?” “What an absurd question! Certainly not!” “Did you not agree a moment ago that all individuals have equal rights?” “Yes, I did.” “Then how can one individual, under your system of law, have the right to cage people, and other individuals not?” “I never thought about it, really. It’s just the way it is.”
At this point, Jovius couldn’t contain himself anymore. “Put in a cage for growing a plant, and you think you’re free! Man, that’s too much!” as he laughed contentedly. There was a moment of awkward silence as nobody knew quite where to go from that point, so Jovius decided to point out that they were nearing their first stop. “I’ll give you a fair warning this time. We’re about to fly. You want a paper bag or something?” Annoyed, Vintage rolled his eyes and assured everyone that he’d manage just fine.
Jovius again hit a button and the craft magically started transforming itself seamlessly into a sleek flying vessel. If you were to view it from the proper angle and distance, you might mistake it for a flying black whale with a halo under its belly. Ray asked where the first stop was exactly. Jovius happily informed the crew that they would be stopping at Mama Mari’s Mountain Cabin. “She’s something else. A real special old lady. You all are in for a treat,” Jovius excitedly told his travel companions. “There’s just one thing I’m a little concerned about, though,” he continued, now wearing a shrewd poker face. “Let me guess. She has fifty cats and we have to herd them before Mama Mari will feed us,” Ray jested. Jovius smiled as he maneuvered the craft through the jagged mountains and made a tight turn. “She might not have room for the new guy. Vintage, you ok sleeping with goats?” A look of horror crossed the rookie’s face and Sophia instantly came to the rescue. “Nobody’s sleeping with goats!” she cried as her eyes shot beams through Jovius’ seat.
They could now see the cabin coming up on the horizon. It was nestled amongst a sea of green on the slope of a low mountain. An amorous assortment of sparkling flowers of all sorts dotted the luscious landscape as well. “How are you gonna land this thing?” Ray questioned with doubt on his voice, “Not that I don’t trust your piloting skills.” “The last time I was here, I landed with my eyes closed,” Jovius claimed with a mischievous grin. As they approached, a landing strip came into clear view and Jovius eased the flying beast slowly down to safety. It was time to meet Mama Mari.
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