The following story contains content based on violence and racism.
In 1948 Gold City had a population of 2000 including some immigrants who had migrated from other parts of the country and settled in the outskirts of the city. Most of them came to work in the mine. This city could have been a lot more prosperous and peaceful but racial intimidation and daily bullying were contributing to the city's gradual demise.
The law abiding was concerned that if the situation if not controlled, soon a born fire would erupt and the law less were eagerly waiting for that day.
A handful of the original settlers who believed that they were the descendants of the crusaders and called themselves "The Warriors of the Lord".This handful had inducted their descendants well and the descendants followed the cause with equal fever.
In 1948 they were as motivated as their ancestors. Although small in number they always had their way. The people running the city seemed to be the silent supporters of their cause. On a cold December night fifteen of the supremacists armed themselves and headed towards settlement which was occupied by the immigrants, it was time to teach them a lesson.
Their official reason was that the immigrants stole their jobs and were a threat to their lifestyles. The truth was that the immigrants were hated because the almighty had over tinted their skins. Tod and Nadine a young couple was neither immigrant nor from the settlement, they were seasonal workers just passing through the Gold City. Being in the wrong place at the wrong time can be dangerous, but having dark skin and being on the collision course with highly motivated racists could be fatal. Some might say it was Gods will, some may say it was Gods punishment; some may not bring God into this because God loves all.
Some may leave this to fate. The warriors surrounded the couple like snarling wolves. Tod had heard a few stories about the supremacists and was aware of the danger... Tod and Nadine were not easily scared; years of travelling around the country looking for jobs had given them courage. Three of the group stayed back to handle Tod and Nadine while others proceeded to the settlement. Tod tried to talk to them but was knocked down by a black hand delivered by largest of the three he had the clout of a blacksmith... They frog marched the couple some distance away under a tree.
They three were laughing, cursing and mocking while addressing each other openly by first names. The big brute was Brett, Bernard was slim one who wore glasses and there was Judy who had the face of an angel. Their openness in addressing each other by first names warned Tod that they may not be leaving any witnesses. Tod decided if this is the end, then they should try to run, may be bullets in the back will be better way to go. Tod tried to get the trios attention, he began to plead and talk loudly to them. When he felt he had their undivided
attention he looked at Nadine and shouted“RUN”.
Nadine bolted like anyone would bolt under similar situation. Before Tod could fully complete his shout a kick from Brett sent him sprawling, without any spoken word Bernard ran after Nadine and Judy started the jeep made a u turn and went after Bernard. It looked like they had done this a few times in the past.
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