Filed to story: Sorry Alpha I Am Wolfless Novel
When the woman on the screen, Riviana Gray, turned into various animals, the shock in the room was almost to a boiling point. And then, when there was an announcement that there were rioters that were attacking the stadium that the broadcast was coming from, the reporting was starting to actually get more intense.
“I..it looks like there are people attacking the spectators and hosts of this event.” Ryan, who was stunned at what he was seeing, stuttered for just a moment. “These people are supposed to be a mixture of humans and nonhumans, but the rioters don’t seem to care. It appears as if they are going to attack everyone that is there, no matter what they are.”
“This is a truly terrifying scene, Ryan. The looks of panic on those people’s faces, it hard to watch. I am glad that Mrs. Gray is there to help them. Look at that. She is opening a magical door to take them to safety.”
“Is she, though? Or is she taking them somewhere else that will put them into danger?”
“I am sure that she is trying to help them, Ryan.” Tinley looked slightly annoyed at her cohost. “Sources are also confirming that these events are happening in real time in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The police have assured us that they are already on their way to the scene of the crime. What I do not understand though, is why they are attacking in the first place. No one has done anything to them.”
“Why are they attacking? Are you serious, Tinley? If what they are saying is true, then we’re all in danger. These monsters are among us, and now they are going to start attacking people left and right. None of us are safe.”
“Really now, Ryan, do you really think that I am going to attack you now just because you found out that super naturals are real?”
“I am not talking about you, Tinley. I am talking about those monsters.” The male cohost looked panicked as he spoke, not understanding what she was trying to tell him.
“Ryan, I will repeat what I just said and I want you to pay attention this time. Do you really think that I am going to attack you now just because you found out that super naturals are real?”
“Tinley, what do you have to do with-.” At that moment he stopped speaking, the realization dawning on him as he processed Tinley’s words. “Y..y..you’re not human?”
“No Ryan, I am not. And I have been this way for a lot longer than I was human. I have never hurt you, nor have I ever hurt another human in this world. I am not a monster, Ryan. I am what I am, but that doesn’t make me a bad person.”
“Tinley?” One of the producers called for her off screen. “What are you?”
“That is impolite to ask, Jessica, but I will tell you anyway. I am a Vampire. And no, none of the Hollywood stereotypes are true. I drink blood, but that is not the only way to sustain me. I love to eat food. Garlic does not affect me, and neither does the sun. I am not affected by crosses or any other religious symbols. I am just a person, like you. However, I am one hundred and seven years old, and I will continue to live for a long time still.” She smiled at the others and proudly proclaimed what she was. She knew that she wasn’t the only nonhuman on the staff here at the station, but it wasn’t her place to out the others.
“I can’t believe this, Tinley.” Ryan gaped at her. “I had you over to my house. I have vacationed with you and your husband. We have known each other for so long.”
“And that is my point, Ryan. We have always been here. I have always been what I am. So, following the reasoning of logic, wouldn’t you think that we would continue to live the way that we have always lived? The supernatural beings are not going to just start attacking you just because you know about them. We will continue to live our lives like we always have.”
“I..I don’t know what to say.” Ryan looked at the camera as he processed his cohost’s words. “This is all a little much to take in all at once.”
“I hope you will listen to your heart, Ryan, and not your fear. The supernatural beings have been here as long as humans have. We aren’t dangerous. And we aren’t trying to take over the world. Queen Riviana there just wants us to live in peace, but she knew that it was time to stop hiding from the world.”
“Queen Riviana? So, she is your queen? I won’t be ruled by her. I don’t live in a monarchy.”
“No, she isn’t my queen. Actually, the ruler of my people is there on the screen. That man in the back, Dietrich Conrad, that is my king. He used to have an honorary title that was actually a rank above what he has now. But that was just something that we gave him because he was the best ruler of our people that there had ever been. He was once known as Emperor, but now he is King Dietrich. He is an amazing man.” Tinley was singing the praises of her people, and it was clear that she meant it all, every word.
“Y..you’re really over a hundred?” Ryan looked at her in awe. Apparently, he was getting over his initial fear.
“That’s right. It’s exciting, isn’t it?”
“Wow. I can’t believe it.” Ryan shook his head. “Well folks, you heard it here. There are nonhumans that live among us, and work among us.” Ryan looked at her once more, a smile on his face. “And they are not out to hurt us. They are people that we have known for a long time. And while I understand that fear is a go to response in the beginning, I don’t think that we have anything to be afraid of. At least I know that I don’t. Tinley here is a good friend of mine, and if she is vouching for the rest of them all, then I believe it too. I say we accept this news as something momentous, and move on with a new understanding of the world that we live in.”
Tinley, and all the other nonhumans that were watching the broadcast, felt a lot better about the situation with those words coming from Ryan at the moment.
*** More scenes from other people as the reveal was happening. ***
****** Colorado Springs, Colorado ****** (Third Person POV and negative reactions)
The men were sitting home with their families. Matthew Parker, road construction worker. Blake Townes, investment banker on vacation for the holidays. Emmet Sanders, architect. Franklin Edwards, gun shop proprietor. These men and many more. They were home for whatever circumstances that they had, but they were all watching that broadcast when it started. And the moment that things started to come to the light, their anger flared.
These men were just a few in the hunting group that was run by Franklin Edwards. They would hunt in massive gangs every season. They all frequented the various shops that Franklin owned. And they would attend meetings about what it meant to be a true believer.
A believer in what? Well in the way that America should be, that’s what. They had reluctantly stopped fighting the race war in their country. There was no way to get the purity of their land back, but they weren’t done with their hate. Not by a long shot. They still talked about what they were going to do to free their lands once more.
Now though, as they were watching this monster bitch on the television broadcast, every single member of the PAWs was outraged. The PAWs, also known as the Proud American Warriors, knew that they had to cleanse the world of these nonhuman mongrels that were broadcasting to the world this very moment.
Not all of the PAWS were within range to attack the stadium, but Franklin, Blake, Emmet, Matthew, and several more, were able to make it there within minutes. The call went out and all militia that were able to respond were urged to attack the monsters and the sympathizers that were there with them. They all needed to die, every last one of them.
It took them only minutes to get the first car there. Franklin, living in the downtown area where the stadium was, arrived first. And he didn’t stop. He drove his Jeep into the side of the building over and over again until it was no longer drivable. He was making progress though, and by the time that the others were there, they just pulled his ruined Jeep aside and continued to break into the stadium.
Finally, after a little while, they were able to get through the outer wall, and surprisingly, there were no guards or security personnel that were stationed on the inside. The cowardly little monsters that were hiding within were too scared to face them. Of course they would be, everyone knew that the PAWs was an elite group that was not to be trifled with.
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The progress forward was halted though, when they threw open the doors to the stands and rushed forward, only to be stopped by some invisible barrier.
“They must be using their Satan magic to stop us from getting inside.” Franklin called out to them. “Keep pushing forward. Eventually, we will wear out their power and make it through to them. We will destroy those monsters and save the world. We will be heroes today men, we will be legends.”
“YEAH!” The cry of agreement went out loud and long among the other militia men.
On and on they fought to get through to the other side, but the barrier, whatever it was made of, just wouldn’t give in. They weren’t able to make it through no matter what they did. Some of the men grew angry and frustrated. And more than once Franklin heard the sound of gunshots ring through the air.
Each time there was a shot fired though, another man cried out in pain, the bullet rebounding and hitting him somewhere on his body.