Left Behind

*At a club elsewhere, we see a man dealing cards. As he passes the cards another man comes and whispers in his ear.*

...: Excuse me gentlemen.

*The unnamed man, dressed in a suit leaves the area, making his way to a phone.*

...: Hello.
...: Your not Jake, who is this?

*On the other end of the line..*

John: Simply a man needing info.

"A Man drove in a black SUV, getting out with a machine gun, people began to notice the gunned men, and of course several Homeland Security people were on site, but they'd known about Bently on the news the man who intended on burning the Koran's, some Muslims looked at him with digust, as him and some Ushers began unloading Koran's, and some other members of the church began fetching masks, as people watched on in silent, not even muslims protesting some having dirty looks"

Niko: And so Children of God, so begins the war against our enemies, the war against evils, and it shall be done, we shall prosper,and we shall win!
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"Trent went to the Tyrone's bed, Tyrone himself always slept on the let out couch often falling asleep near the tv, finishing the pizza slices, he made his way to the bed hoping to find Tasha, and his daughters"

Trent: I hope to find them somehow.

...: What do you seek, and why should I help?
John: Cause I know who you are, what you do, and have a witness with me.
...: Then we meet.

*Gives time, date, and place.*

...: Be there.

*hangs up.*

...: I really got to stop cleaning up Jake's messes... *sigh*

*A middle-eastern man in his mid twenties is seen computer in a huge research lab. There are two digital graphs displayed on the screen. The first graph's patterns seem to spike after the introduction of a product. The second graph proved to remain steady, inclined every few minutes.*

Valentino: It's actually increasing the growth rate... We have perfected it. The Eden Project can sustain in any climate, sustain weather conditions, and it's rate of growth greatly surpasses any the average growth of vegetation.... We have reached a new age in science.

*Valentino's hand trembled around the mouse of his computer, before a smile of victory appeared on his face.*

"Meanwhile, the kid was just exiting the classes. As he passed by a bar within the college campus, he happened to catch upon the events on the news. The burning of the books. He sat down and ordered a cup of coffee, looking on with interest. The human mind's tendency for bigotry always fascinated him, even more so when it was about religion"

Kid: Oh human race...you're such a bunch of pathetic idiots...
...: Oh I wouldn't say that

"As he turns around, a young girl about his age asks if she can sit down. She obviously attends some classes with him, as he seems to know her. He nods, both nervous at the fact a girl, cute he might add, asked to sit with him, and also uncaring, because he knew that it didn't really mean anything"

Kid: I still say we're prone to violence more so than any other creature on this planet. We pretty much suck...sorry, I just got here last month I still don't know all the names of the people in the classes
Girl: Annie. Annie Hellstone
Kid: Filipe Costa. Portuguese name. If it's easier just pronounce it Philip or something

"He turns back to the news, seemingly ignoring the fact that a girl he himself thinks is cute is sitting next to him."

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"Meanwhile, Micheal, the senator, has just gotten home. He's loosened his tie and taken off his coat, turning on the tv and grabbing a cold beer from the fridge. He also turns the channel to the events about the burning"

Micheal: Damn that rat bastard extremist. How he's allowed on the senate is beyond me

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"Meanwhile, Bill has stopped by a restaurant to get some lunch. He's been around a bit on his last day, and his body isn't what it used to be, so he decided it was a good time to get some rest"

*Meanwhile a plane is seen landing in Israel, a 2 engine jet liner. After a successful landing, with the passengers being escorted off. And man in his later 30's wearing a captains uniform steps out, the last to exit after the co-pilot, this man has short black hair, standing around the 6 foot mark even, and appears to be Canadian.*

Pilot: Well, turned out to be a good trip.
Co-pilot: A little of a bumpy start but, we're here at least.

"Ray, was led into the lab area where Valentino Solomon was, the man who'd made Israel the richest nation on the planet, due to the Eden Project, Ray felt shocked, he was one of the people who'd changed the world for the better, he had his Global Weekly badge, the place he worked as a reporter"

Ray: Excuse me Mr. Solomon, my name is Ray Jackson from Global Weekly, I'm here to interview you about the Eden Project you created, which has changed the world.
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"Jerome Carter was sitting in a limo, he'd contacted Bentley earlier this week to discourage him from burning the books, he groaned apparently the situation in Iraq had grown worse with Muslim Extremists using the burning opporutnity as an excuse for recruitment"

Jerome: Just great, exactly what I needed.

"Sighs, and takes out phone to make a call to his vice president"
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"Bentley pulled out a match, setting one of the first Koran's alight, the fire starting to spread around the "Holy" books, and some other ushers, and members of the church began setting books on fire, protestors having mixed emotions, some cheering, and others remaining quite, but one man stood dead silence not moving, just staring at Bentley with hatred in his eyes, but being Ground Zero, Homeland Security was armed, and ready to take down anyone attempted to bring out a weapon"

Niko: And so a new age begins, one where the Lord will approve for end times approach, and it's now or never that we take a stand against things unholy such as idols, and false beliefs! Sinners shall be vanquished by the Lord!

*As the pilots headed inside, meanwhile in America John has called a cab.*

John: Come Jake, we need to go soon.
Thief (Jake): Your really pushing you luck big guy...
John: I don't care, I'm finding the man in that video.

*Valentino looked around at the security guards in the lab with a bewildered face.*

Valentino: Who let this man in here?

*Valentino sighed as he didn't enjoy the press coming into the lab.*

Valentino: We are very busy right now, but I suppose time can be quickly made for you and the people out there. What would you like to know?

*John and Jake stepped out of the motel as the cab arrived to pick them up.*

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*Meanwhile, the two pilots are entering their 5 start hotel.*

Co-pilot: When is the next flight Tim.
Pilot (Tim): Not sure off hand Steven, but we should have enough time to get rested. I'll check once inside.

"Ray could quickly tell that this super scientist was not interested in any form of dicussion, and such, but he didn't want to be put down this was the biggest job he ever had."

Ray: Well like i said I'm Ray Jackson from Global Weekly, from the United States. I'm just going to ask a questions, and I'll be out of your way, I'm also not after the formula Just questions about the Eden Project, and how it changed your life. Who the heck could get the formula from this place, it's filled with. I'd just like to know like I said how has the Project changed your life, what do you plan to do with your newfound wealth? I've heard your going to help other countries that are suffering from lack of vegetation for a price of course is this true Mr. Solomon?
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"Jared decided to walk, it was something you often did in New York, he had a vehicle of course, but he preferred to save gas money unless necessary such as when he moved to Ray's apartment, he'd brought a camera along and had taken pictures of the sights, excited to meet up with Savannah."

Jared: If only Ray had two tickets, but I'm just glad he let me tag along. "Stomach growls" Heh, I better grabv a bite to eat.

"He made his way into the same restaurant as Bill, and settled down, glad some of the Israeli people could speak english, and he made his order deciding to get some lemonade, and try oen of the exotic appetizers called Shakshooka"

Israeli Waitress: I will be back with your drink.
Jared: Thanks Ma'me. "Examines Menu" This will be one interesting meal.

*Once inside, Steven has stepped in the bathroom to get a shower. Tim had since taken a seat in the living room, he opens a breif case and pulls out a folder full of papers. He starts going over his recent flights, as well as check times for upcoming flights.*

"Trent had fallen asleep on the bed, while Tyrone was enveloped in the news about 9/11, he wondered what events were going to transpire next"

Tyrone: Man i need some popcorn, it's going be off da chain.
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"In New York as Bentley went to retireve another match to contiue the burning, a bullet flew through is hand and went into his stomach, blood gushing out of both wounds as he fell to the ground the crowd in panic, and Homeland Security swooping into set up a security block, as some of the Ushers went to help Niko, as another bullet was fired shattering the glass on the church van that had been used to deliver the Koran's, and Homeland Security agents contacted police to set up barricades"

Niko: AAAH! JESUS PLEASE HELP ME!

"As he screamed out ambulance's were heard, as the pastor coughed out blood, not knowing where the shooter came from, another bullet hit a member of the church, and members began retreating into there vehicle's, while Ushers and the Youth Pastor were helping get Niko to safety in the church van"

"As the cameras film all this, Filipe, on the other end, can't help but grin. The girl with him seems concerned"

Annie: Oh my..it seems some people didn't take to well to that
Filipe: What did you expect miss? I mean seriously

*After looking over the papers*

Tim: Steven!!
Steven (from other room): Yeah!!
Tim: Couple days, so relax!!
Steven: Sweet!! Thanks!

*Valentino put on a smug smirk before he answered the young man's question.*

Valentino: Yes, that's what has been planned. We are willing to use this project to aid suffering countries. There will be a price, depending on how much land the country wishes the vegetation to spread throughout. Everyone will benefit from this. The country will get a lifetime of vegetation to build their own economies off of, and we, the scientist get funded and paid. As for my wealth... I'm being drowned in it now. I plan to live the life of a free man.

*Valentino was almost caught up in the moment.*

Valentino: Are you finished or did I miss something?

"Ray nodded writing down on a notebook he brought along, taking notes, and of course he had a recorder in his pocket picking up Valentino's words, when suddenly screams were heard from outside, and several armed men burst into the scene, and the Television lit up with an Israeli general's face on the screen"

General: Valentino! The Worse has become, legions of Chinese Soldiers have descended from the sky in jet-planes presumbly to come capture you to obtain the Eden Formula, there armed, we are not powerful enough to defeat them, there's so many soldiers they've blackened the very skies of Jerusalem, we've summoned legions of soldiers to protect you, and escort you under ground, but to get to the under-ground bunker means a tr ip out.

"Static was heard, and explosions took place in the bank-ground, when suddenly the communication, and electronic devices went dead, Ray watching the screen with shock"

Ray: Holy..

*Valentino's eyes widened in shock, but he didn't allow what he had just witness to shake his focus. He ran toward his computer and extracted a chip from it, before running to the other side of the lab to open up the safe. Valentino opened the safe with his personal combination and grabbed the briefcase inside. He didn't say a word as he walked over to the mainframe.*

Valentino: Voice command... Total deletion.

*Valentino said this, and every computer in the facility went blank. He didn't waste any time as he quickly ran toward the guards that were there to escort him out.*

Valentino: I have everything I need! Let's go!

Steven has only rejoined Tim again, they had their TV off, but heard the commotion outside.*

Tim: What the hell is going on?

"Ray took out his Global Weekly ID"

Ray: WAIT WAIT! LET ME ACCOMPANY You! I'm press! please! Don't leave me please! I need to find Jared! Dang it, he can't die.
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"Jared sipped his glass of water, and panicked as the oncoming Chinese onslaught began, there aerial vehicle's were heavily armed with missiles, Israeli was already contacting other countries such as the United States of america for assistance."

Jared: HOLY!

"The Planes had there targets, and the missiles were fired, the legions of planes covering the sky, explosions took place, Jared made his way outside of the restaurant, people ran for there lives, and warning sirens blared, while radio's were filled with messages about the end being near"

Jared: The hell is this, I gotta get home! I gotta find Ray, I gotta get the hell outta here! RAY RAY!

"Israeli began there counter attack, unleashing there own surface to air missiles directed at Incoming Chinese planes"

*Tim and Steven looked out the window seeing what was going on, they flicked on the radio hearing about the attack.*

Tim: Oh hell no!!
Steven: So much for our little break. We need to go, before they come.

"The old man was seeing panic in the streets. He asked around and ascertained the events transpiring"

Bill: Well damn, there goes my vacation. What the fuck are those Chinese rat bastards think they're doin'

"He runs towards the USA embassy. He was retired, but that old flame still burned bright, and if there was anything this old veteran could do, he'd do it"

"Jared ran for his life as well, he was heading tot he military site Ray was heading too, he hated authority figures but he wanted to be near soldiers now"

Jared: RAY RAY RAY!\
Ray: JARED!?

"There seemed to be no hope, when something miraculous no one on the ground had been hurt, some structures damaged, but none were heart not even a scratch, as fire came from the sky, appearing from nowhere, Chinese planes swallowed and engulfed, the burnt aerial vehicle's crashed into the ground, but hit nowhere near any physical structure, then what came next was a massive amount of ice and hail"

Ray: WHAt...the hell!

"Bill, who had been running, stops in awe looking at the events unfolding in the sky"

Bill: What the darn tothin...

*Steve and Tim had stopped running as well, after left there apartment, the events in the sky was unseen before.*

Tim: What the... hell...
Steven: What's happening?