by Ruth Silver
"I have an idea," I heard Joshua's voice echo in the room and I shifted in my seat, waiting for him to continue. "You want change," his eyes landed briefly on me. "The Governor's Ball is always in the spring. I don't know what weekend it will be -- we'll need to know the date and time -- but if we can be ready by then, we can mount an attack."
I pinched the bridge of my nose, already hating the idea but knowing there was no other option. "I'll go in as a house servant for Governor Craynor," I ignored Joshua's glare, "with red hair and a few other changes, I won't be recognizable, and can get the information."
Chancellor Collins met my stare, "I know someone that can vouch for you. We can get you into Genesis without too much commotion."
Joshua glanced at me, "It's risky. Send Margo or Cate," he gestured towards the other recruits, "why can't they go?" He insisted.
"It has to be me, Josh," I reached towards him, taking his hands in mine. "If I get caught, Governor Craynor won't hurt me. You know that. Everyone here knows that." It was a reminder of what I meant to the cause.
Joshua sighed. "What if you're wrong? He threw you in jail, why couldn't he just kill you? It would take care of his problem."
"He won't do that," I was adamant. "Besides there are other rebels within Genesis. I'll be okay." I assured him. I had to be okay. I couldn't let myself consider any other alternative.
The Chancellor paused thinking the plan over, "We may have to take out one of the servants so you can replace him."
"Take out, as in kill?" Joshua's eyes widened as he shook his head vigorously. "Absolutely not! We're not murdering people. That's not why I suggested this."
Jaxon sighed, listening to everyone's argument before speaking up, "I'll go with Olivia. We don't have to kill the servant, just keep him away from his duties for awhile." He countered, "then we bring Olivia in as a replacement. You know the Jobs Commissioner, don't you?" Jaxon glanced at the Chancellor.
Joshua rubbed his forehead staring down at the table, "my father's in charge of assigning jobs." His cheeks flushed at the suggestion. "He won't go for it. He's not an idiot and he's certainly not part of any rebel alliance."
"He doesn't need to be," the Chancellor answered, "we'll have everything handled. Olivia will go to Genesis and Jaxon will accompany her."
"When?" I asked. I didn't know how viable our plan would be. There were plenty of details to work out. It was a start though, the slightest bit of hope in an otherwise dire world.
"A few weeks before spring. Until then you'll both train and prepare for whatever you might encounter," the Chancellor told us.
Joshua spoke up, "what about me? Why can't I go in Jaxon's place?"
Jaxon laughed softly, "you said it yourself. Your father works as the Jobs Commissioner for Genesis. If you show up in his office, he'll know it's you."
Joshua sighed glancing at me, "you don't have to do this."
I paused, knowing the answer but still taking the time to think it through. If we wanted a chance at a new future and fresh start, this was the next step in taking it. Though I wanted no one to die in the coming war, I knew it was unrealistic. I needed to be strong, brave and prepared for the long road ahead. I recognized the risks, and now understood the dangers. I was not going to watch by the sidelines while those beside me, recruits, risked their lives for my freedom. I would stand among them and fight for the world we desired. I believed it was still attainable, within our grasp, and would be won."I'm in." I acknowledged.
"Welcome to Shadow," Chancellor Collins stood up and held out his hand, accepting us as part of the rebel alliance.
About the Author
Ruth Silver attended Northern Illinois University and graduated with a Bachelor's in Communication in the spring of 2005. While in college, she spent much of her free time writing with friends she met online and penning her first novel, Deuces are Wild, which she self-published in 2004. Her favorite class was Creative Writing senior year where she often handed in assignments longer than the professor required because she loved to write and always wanted to finish her stories. Her love of writing led her on an adventure in 2007 to Melbourne, Australia. Silver enjoys reading, photography, traveling and most of all writing. She loves dystopian and fantasy young adult stories. Ruth has been actively writing since she was a teenager. She currently resides in Plainfield, Illinois.
You can visit her online at http://writeawaybliss.com
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