Ali was not the first to demand blood for blood. It was an old tradition in an even older empire. No, Ali wasn't the first.
Standing over the dying, bloody body of a low-level city official, Ali regretted every rebellious word. Ali's incredulous gaze was drawn to the two proud rebels who bought the body to Ali's doorstep like a pair of unruly kittens.
"What did you do?" Ali asked, horrified.
"Cut away our chains," one said, teeth bared in a frighteningly fervent grin.
"No," Ali said, head shaking in denial, "this is not revolution. This is murder."
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Subatomic Moses
Science FictionAli is just a child, trying to survive against a tyrant. General Irons is responsible and capable, but war is never easy. . . . Cyberpunk tyrants against a steampunk army. Prequel to Oneida, but can be read alone. Faceclaim: Naomi Campbell
