Dystopia: The Beginning of the End Read Online Free

the shit hits the fan.  I for one don’t want us to be the ones doing the dying under his power mad dictatorship.” 
    She moved closer to Matt in a much calmer almost worried tone she said,
    “How is what he is doing any different than the rights grabbing, power hungry politicians we swear to fight against, to defend the constitution?”
    Matt looked at her quizzically and said, “I never really thought about it that way.  I haven’t been happy with the direction this group is going really, but I really think Loel and a few of the other guys would be an asset to us.   This is why I put up with him.” 
    Dez nodded, “I know, let’s discuss this tomorrow.  I wonder what the guys wanted.” 
    Looking out the window Matt noticed a car pull in the driveway and nodded to Dez “Well, we’re about to find out, they’re here.” 
    Dez headed for the kitchen to start the coffee, as the friends knocked at the door.
    Matt opened the door for the visitors and standing with Loel was Sam and two others he did not recognize.  Loel introduced everyone, to the two guys who came with him,
    “Matt, Dez this is Aaron Mills and Frank Little and you know Samuel Boyd.”  As they all shook hands Loel continued;
    “Aaron, Frank, this is Matt Burns and Destiny Walters.” Dez indicated for them to go into the living room.  Asking if they would like coffee as she went into the kitchen for the cups.
    Everyone sat down as Loel began, “I suppose you want to know what we wanted to chat about.” 
    Matt said, “yeah, it did kinda cross my mind.” 
    They all laughed, as Loel continued, “Well, I guess what I was wondering was, ummmm….” 
    After about a minute pause, Dez spoke up,
    “Well out with it already” and began laughing. 
    Matt turned to Loel and said, “Hey now, no worries here guy you can always speak your mind, what’s up?” 
    Loel hesitated a moment and blurted out, “I hope you don’t think I’m just being a whiny ass, but I don’t think I’m going to continue with the group anymore.  George is just out of hand.”
    Matt and Dez just looked at each other, while Loel continued, “That’s why I wanted you to meet Aaron and Frank.  They have a good group going and I like the way they think.  Most in their group live in small houses or the townhouses just out of town without much of a yard to speak of. They all agree things are not going well, but don’t really know what to do. “
    He paused a moment for it to sink in and gage what Matt and Destiny thought. 
    “We all need someplace to train and prepare, and well ummmm.” 
    Matt looked at Dez and both of them burst out laughing; they knew what he was thinking.  Their laughter made Loel feel a little uneasy.  Sam looked around, he knew Dez and Matt better than Loel and he knew why they were laughing.
    Dez had been saying for months the very same thing.  Matt pretended to be all serious and said,
    “So you mean to do a bit of survival training and stuff, without George?” He paused looking at Loel.
    “Gee Loel, I think George would just about have a meltdown if he found out.  He doesn’t even like to see HIS group members barbequing without his presence.” 
    Loel looked up at Matt, who simply couldn’t hold in the laughter anymore.  Matt began laughing as did Dez and Sam.  Loel looked about the room as if they’d all gone mad.
    Matt stuck out his hand and said,
    “I’m in… Dez is gonna end up shooting George herself if we don’t get away from that guy!”
    Looking at Dez he smiled a nice toothy grin saying, “I know the perfect place, right Dez?”
    She said, “Yep, will a hundred or so acres do?”
    Aaron and Frank, eyes wide; almost simultaneously said, “Wow…. Yeah, it would.” 
    “Ok then,” Dez said.
    “Maybe next weekend?”
    She looked at Sam with what Matt was fond of calling ‘the stare’ and said,
    “I trust you and know you will ensure all those who attend are…. shall we say…. ok?” 
    Sam said,