NationStates Jolt Archive

Alexa was smiling. The news cameras were poised to capture for the public and for posterity the first election call ever in Immas.

A car drove up to the front where Alexa was. They were her almost-parents, Jill and Oliver. Oliver got out of the car. After prompting by Alexa, he turned and waved to the cameras. Jill was next getting out of the car, but she wasn't fast enough. The car exploded, killing both the driver and Jill. Alexa's smile faded instantly. She couldn't believe it. Although she wanted to cry so badly, she put on a brave face and turned towards the camera. She had a flowery speech about the importance of democracy and citizen's participation, but she couldn't get past the first line.

"Today we are gathered. . .oh, forget it. The election will be on July 15 and I'm announcing my candidacy for Premier." She burst into sobs and cried on Oliver's shoulder.

**Alexa's home**

Alexa's hair was wet, and she was in her sweats. She knew she should get a jump on her opponents and go out campaigning, but somehow she couldn't without Jill by her side. A knock came at the door.
"Oh, man," she muttered to herself as she went to open the door. A postman stood at her door.
"Hello?" Alexa asked.
"This is a letter for Alexa Unite."
Alexa ripped open the letter. In plain typing it read:

IF YOU DO NOT CANCEL THE ELECTION AND LEAVE THE COUNTRY TO US, WE WILL KILL EVERYONE DEAR TO YOU.
--MONOUNI

Monouni was a known terrorist group in Immas. Alexa signed for the letter and phoned her National Security Advisor.

"Hello, Ms. Unite."
"Hi, Mr. Perkins? I got this letter from Monouni."
"Ooh, that's tough. I'll be right over."
"It's threatening Oliver. Can you bring him over too?"
"Certainly."