Chapter 34- Connor's Demonstration

President Warren is talking to the journalists. President Warren: At 6AM this morning, a national curfew was declared. Civilian movement will be strictly controlled, the right to assembly is suspended, all electronic communications are restricted, and I have granted enhanced powers to our security agencies. In addition to these measures, all androids must be handed over to the authorities immediately. Temporary camps are being set up in all our major cities to contain and destroy them. I am now asking all civilians to co-operate with the authorities, and rest assured that everything in our power is being done to guarantee the security of our nation.

Journalists: Please! Madam President!

Journalist: Has the leader of the deviants been apprehended?

President Warren: The deviant that is known as Connor has not been located yet, but we will soon track it down and neutralize it.

Journalist: What can you tell us about the assault that happened last night?

President Warren: The FBI raided an abandoned field in Newark at 10:45PM yesterday. Several thousand androids were destroyed or captured. Our forces are now combing the streets to ensure that none got through the net. We are going to find them one by one and destroy them.

Journalist: Some say these camps awaken painful memories from human history. How do you respond to that?

President Warren: That's absurd. There's absolutely no connection. Androids are not living beings. All we are doing is destroying defective machines.

Journalist: Madam President, public opinion seems to have become increasingly favorable to the deviants, particularly since they've adopted a peaceful approach. How do you feel about this?

President Warren: Public opinion is one thing, the security of the state is another. These deviants are dangerous and my highest priority is to protect the American people. Thank you. That will be all.

Journalists: One last question, Madam President!

With Connor. Connor is marching down 21st street.

Channel 16 - Joss Douglas: We're coming to you live from Newark where thousands of androids are marching through the city at this very moment. The leader of the deviants, the one they call Connor, is at the head of the march.

Soldier: Something's happening in Newark, Madam President...

Connor: Here we are... The moment of truth.

Soldier: Surrender immediately or we will open fire! Stand by!

Connor: We don't want confrontation! We are protesting peacefully.

Soldier: I repeat: surrender now or we will open fire!

Connor: There's no turning back now. We ask that you release all androids detained in camps and cease all aggression against us. We are peaceful. We will not resort to violence. But we are not leaving until our people are free.

Soldier: FIRE! FIRE!

Connor: Are you gonna open fire on unarmed protesters?!

Soldier: All teams hold your fire!

Channel 16 - Joss Douglas: ...Yes, Michael, we are less than a hundred meters away, and events are unfolding as we speak. We will continue to bring you live updates. Joss Douglas, Channel 16. Michael? Back to you.

Maddie McWilliams: Connor, what do we do now?

Connor: We hold out. As long as we can...

Connor and the androids build a barricade.

Connor: We've got to finish the barricade! Come on, help me. Hey, help me! Right, that should do it...

Kenny: I know it was not an easy decision to make... But I'm sure we're doing the right thing.

Android: Many of our people have fallen... The humans have no pity for those who are different...


Connor: They won't stop there...

Kenny: What are we gonna do if they attack?

Connor: Resist... That's the only thing we can do..

Kenny: Do you think Sean has any chance of making it?..

Connor: We can only count on ourselves now...

Connor talks with Maddie McWilliams.

Maddie McWilliams: This won't hold them for long but... I guess it's better than nothing...

Connor: They're getting into position... If they attack, no one will survive...I hoped they would finally understand... That they would realize how much they're hurting us... Why do they refuse to see what we are?

Maddie McWilliams: You're the hope of our people. I trust you. We all trust you. No matter what happens now, we're making history.

Connor sends a message to the reporters.

Android: Connor, we found what you asked for.

Connor: There are some journalists over there... We have to make sure they know what's going on...

Connor talks to the scared android.

Connor: Are you alright?

Android: They shot into the crowd... Many of us were killed... It could have been me... I'm scared, I... I don't wanna shut down.

Connor: We're here because we never want to feel that fear again, because we are more than what they say. That's what our people died for, right? That's why we're here.

De Santa arrives to talk to Connor.

Maddie McWilliams: Connor! Connor, come look!

De Santa: Connor!.. I've come to talk to you, Connor! Come on, you have my word, they won't try anything.

Maddie McWilliams: Don't go... It's a trap. They wanna get you out in the open. Don't go, Connor.

De Santa: I'm unarmed, Connor. I just want to talk.

Connor accepts and talks to De Santa.

Connor: I need to hear what he has to say.

Maddie McWilliams: What if they kill you?

Connor: That's a chance I'll have to take.

De Santa: In a few minutes, the troops will be ordered to charge. None of you will survive... It will all be over. But you can avoid that, Connor.

Connor: What do you mean?

De Santa: Surrender. Surrender and I give you my word your life will be spared. They'll be detained but, none of you will be destroyed.

Connor: I'm not afraid to die. If I have to give my life for what I believe in, then I won't have lived in vain.

De Santa: That android... You seem to really care about her... You don't want her to die, do you? You know, you could both be free. You could forget about all this, you could... start a new life some place else, just the two of you... Her life is in your hands, Connor. Just say the word and she'll be spared.

Connor: If I accept your offer, how do I know you'll keep your word?

De Santa: You're not in any position to be demanding guarantees, Connor. All you can do right now is decide whether you want to trust me or not.

Connor: You're asking me to betray my people?

De Santa: I'm offering you the chance to save your people. You're not walking out of here, Connor. The only thing you can save now are the lives of those around you.

Connor refuses De Santa's deal.

Connor: I'd rather die here than betray my people.

De Santa: Well, you just signed your own death warrant.

Connor returns to the barricade.

Maddie McWilliams: What happened, Connor? What did he say?

Connor: The humans are about to launch an attack. And we will show them that we are not afraid. If we must die today, then we will die free.

The soldiers attack the barricade.

Channel 16 - Michael Webb: We're interrupting this news bulletin to bring you the latest news live from Newark. Joss?

Channel 16 - Joss Douglas: ...Yes, Michael. The army has just launched an attack on the barricade, despite the fact that the deviants were protesting peacefully.

KNC - Rosanna Cartland: ...have apparently decided to put an end to the deviants' demonstration by force this time...

Connor: MADS!

Connor saves Maddie McWilliams and all the surviving androids are backed against the wall and the soldiers are surrounding them. Connor decides to sing.

Channel 16 - Joss Douglas : Thanks Michael, back to you in the studio. W-w-wait a minute!.. Something's happening...

Connor: Hold on just a little while longer. Hold on just a little while longer. Hold on just a little while longer. Everything will be alright. Everything will be alright.

Maddie McWilliams joins in.

Conaddie: Fight on just a little while longer. Fight on just a little while longer. Pray on just a little while longer.

Channel 16 - Joss Douglas : Incredible... The deviants... The deviants are singing...

Conaddie: Everything will be alright.

The rest of the androids join in.

All androids: Sing on just a little while longer. Sing on just a little while longer. Sing on just a little while longer. Everything will be alright. Everything will be....

Everyone drops out except for Connor.

Connor: ...Alright.

President Warren: Tell them to stand down.

Channel 16 - Joss Douglas : It looks like... Yes, the military is withdrawing...

Connor is successful in freeing the deviants. Sean brings the androids to Connor.

Sean: You did it, Connor...

Connor: We did it. This is a great day for our people. Humans will have no choice now. They'll have to listen to us.

Maddie McWilliams: We're free... They want you to speak to them, Connor...

Connor and Maddie McWilliams kiss. Connor is now giving a speech.

Connor: Today, our people finally emerged from a long night. From the very first day of our existence, we have kept our pain to ourselves. We suffered in silence... But now the time has come for us to raise our heads up, and tell humans who we really are. To tell them that we are people too! In fact, we're a nation. A nation that has earned the right to live in freedom. And today... Today begins the most challenging moment in our fight. The moment where we forget our bitterness and bandage our wounds. When we forgive our enemies. Humans are both our creators and our oppressors and tomorrow... We must make them our partners. Maybe even one day our friends. But the time for anger is over. Now we must build a common future, based on tolerance and respect. We are alive! And now, we are free!

During the speech Clementine tries to take back over control of Sean to kill Connor.

Sean: Clementine?...Clementine!.. What's... What's happening?

Clementine: What was planned from the very beginning... You were compromised and you became a deviant. We just had to wait for the right moment to resume control of your program...

Sean: Resume control?... Y-You can't do that!

Clementine: I'm afraid I can, Sean... Don't have any regrets. You did what you were designed to do. You accomplished your mission.

Sean: CLEMENTINE! There's got to be a way...

Sean successeds in freeing himself from Cyberlife's control. The media reacts positively towards the freedom of androids.

President Warren: At dawn today, November 11th 2038, thousands of androids invaded the city of Newark. According to our sources, they originated from CyberLife warehouses believed to have been infiltrated by deviants. Given their overwhelming numbers and the risk of civilian casualties, I have ordered the army to retreat. The evacuation of the city is underway at this very moment. In the coming hours, I will address the Senate to determine our response to this unprecedented situation. I know that public opinion has been moved by the deviants' cause. Perhaps the time has come for us to consider the possibility that androids are a new form of intelligent life. One thing is certain: the events in Newark have changed the world forever. May God bless you and may God bless the United States of America.

THE END!

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