Stowes' Return
February 17, 2007
It had been ten years. Ten years since my dad sent me to Japan to get a formal education. I studied and studied. I used my money wisely. I made a life for myself to stay sane. Of course I had bodygaurds; my dad wouldn't risk me in Japan. I graduated top of my class. I entered college and passed. I had a girlfriend, who is still with me. I have a son coming in a few weeks. He will be named Azhir and, like my ancestors, he will be taught how to fight, taught the Arts, and be taught Life.
My father foud this place-Pananab-in Africa. It was filled with Tribals and had only two cities larger than 15,000 people. When my father got there and his army dug itself in, its population tripled and Pananab was on its way to becoming a nation. Pudu invaded and my father saved Pananab from a Communist Monarchy. He has done a great thing, and I will honor it.
Hakunin Jahuziz seems to be a trustworthy fellow. He only wanted his village to be safe and now he's the President. He will stay.
These fools in Congress-Angry people elected by angrier people. Now that they have money and power, they will never leave and Pananab will never recover with them. They must be taken out of the mix.
I know Zheng. He is greedy. My father trusted him and loved him as a brother, but Zheng plans to take over Pananab-I just know it. He will wind up burning entire cities and risking a war with another nation if he is not killed. I will do it myself.
My life is in order. I shall do as my Father would want me to do. I am to liberate Pananab-From itself. Hello, world. You're about to be kicked in the sack.
February 18, 2007
Pananab has warned Dweladelphia Prime to turn its navy around and withdraw its support for the Christians. I agree. They have no right or say in this matter, and they're just going to make things worse. Of course, I hope they don't do anything; If Pananab gets in another war, then the fighting will stop, even if it is for a little while.
General Zheng has ordered that all firearms be confiscated temporarily from all Civilians in Pananab. While this is a good idea to disarm them, it will only cause content among the population. These people grew up knowing that their AK is their best friend.
My own forces are in Panrabia right now. My plans are about to be set in motion. Once Zheng realizes I'm here, he will request a meeting with me, giving me a perfect oppertunity. My men will then proceed to arrest the Congressmen and we can get this all settled.
((And to think I'm listening to War Pigs...))
February 19, 2007
The Military has been deployed to stop the fighting outside of Parooia. It's only lasted a few hours, but all ready there are heavy casualties by the Parubians and the Christians. It seems that the Parubian's attack on them made the Christians pick up arms and the Parubians have their backs against the wall. I'm afraid that if they don't do something now, all of the Christians will start killing their Parubian neighbors.
The arrests of Congress have begun. 3 Parubians, 2 Muslims, and 4 Catholic congressmen have all ready been arrested. 2 Muslims put up a fight and my men had to shoot them. It hasn't reached the Media.
Zheng has sent me the invitation I've been expecting. I will be joining him for breakfast shortly. Zheng will expect me to be armed, all leaders of Alternative Means are armed at all times. Zheng thinks I look up to him. What a fool. I'm almost excited to see his face as the bullet enters his heart.
((Thanks))
General Zheng AoLi's Home, Panrabia
My driver pulled the car into Zheng's driveway and opened the door for me. I spotted one of Zheng's servants waiting for me. We simply bowed to one another. I followed him inside. When we arrived in teh dining room, I removed my sunglasses and studied the room. There was a large chandelier hanging from the ceiling. Every recipe book known to man were on the bookshelves on the walls. Zheng's wife, two unmarried daughters, and his three sons sat at the table with Zheng at the front. My seat was perfect for shooting him.
"Achbar! I'm glad you could make it!" the Chinaman said cheerfully, "I see you came alone. Why didn't you bring this girlfriend of yours I've caught wind of?"
"Maternal lessons or something. Learning how to be a mom," I replied, taking a seat. There wasn't any food on the table yet, but there was a glass of wine for each of us. I picked my glass up and sipped it.
"So I heard Pananab's been having some trouble with ethnic groups, is taht correct?" I asked him.
"You, of all people should know that! You're a wonderful logistics-"
"What is the Military doing about it?"
There was a silence in the room. Zheng was still smiling. His sons had worried expressions.
"All it can do to keep the citizens from harming one another. The President has the greatest concern for the safety of his people, Achbar," he replied.
"Oh, yes, tell me aout Hakunin. How would you rate him as a President?"
"Seven."
"Is that number low enough for you to remove him from office?"
Zheng was still smiling.
"Indeed it is, young Stowes. Indeed it is."
I stood up and I drew my handgun. One of his sons drew hisweapon, but not fast enough to save his father. Zheng had a different expression than I expected. He was smiling.
I quickly moved and put a bullet in his son's head. I nopticed that his entire family was reaching for a weapon. I emptied my clip into them and reloaded. I could hear automatic fire outside. My chauffeur was fighting off the gaurds. I made a run for the armored car and noticed that my own men were beginning to raid the house, as ordered. I jumped into the car and my driver sped off onto the highway. Thankfully the car wasn't hit, so it couldn't be identified that easily.
Four more Congressmen have been arrested. Two muslims, a Parubian, and a Christian. A fifth was almost arrested, but he wasn't among he major parties, so he was spared, but he is in our custody, discussing how Congress will be reformed.
My men are also present in the fighting outside of Parooia gathering intel. It seems that it wasn't the Parubians that bombed the plant to frame it on the Catholics at all. The Christians were actually guilty. It sickens me that they're winning. I have ordered my men to do what they can to stop the fighting and have the displaced peoples returned to their homes.
I have arrived at the President's home. It is on high alert, but when I arrive I am allowed in. This is most fortuneate. Now I can stop all this foolish squabbling once and for all.
The President had an angry posture when I entered his office. He had every right to be. I had just shot the Director of the Armed Forces and arrested and/or killed over two dozens members of Congress.
"I hear you're using Stowes' name and taking over the country."
"I'm doing neither."
"There was only one Stowes left. He died."
"Not true, Hakunin. He hid me. I'm his son."
"Stowes was a good man. And a good friend."
"He was. He had a dream and he fullfilled it. But Zheng's incompetence and greed was only trouble for Pananab. I have no intention on disposing of Congress copletely."
Hakunin turned towards me.
"Then why are you arresting the members?"
"Because they would only fuel the Civil War. Zheng was using them to keep it going. After the fighting ensued, he would blame Congress for incompetence by their bickering and dispose of them. He would use you as a puppet to justify his actions. I know how the man thought."
"What do you plan to do with all of this?"
"There are no Ethnic grups in this war. Only militiants and terrorists. I need you to bring in major religious leaders. A Sultan in a neighboring nation or an influential Imam. The Pope. A Parubian Holy Man. I will lead the Military into securing Parooia. I have reasons to believe that we're not alone in this Civil War, but I can't give you details as of yet, but you'll get them."
Hakunin just smiled. He nodded and I turned to leave.