Background Story

             The year was 2025 and a new strain the (Virus) had entered the general population. With short notice of the rapidly spreading strain, there was mass panic in societies around the world. Those who were fortunate enough to be born into wealth had been able to escape the virus via a nuclear powered ship dubbed “New Beginning.” The ship however was lacking one important thing, and that being the inability to sustain life for as long as the virus had been around. If you were the unfortunate many who were not born into wealth then you were taught to survive.

             Colonies were being born out of the ashes of towns and commerce centers. These colonies would be the safe haven for the people who were the less fortunate. The colonies thrived by using the skills that each individual had. They would farm, gather, fish and best of all kill “zombies.”  Some colonies would become the major posts for major areas, such as “Door Hill” named after founder: Franklin “Franky” Door. Door Hill was the first colony to make its name known throughout North America in 2034.

             Professions and skills were past down from generation to generation. Normally you would be born into a colony were the majority of the public were in the same profession or skill as you. When you have become proficient in your skill you could leave the confines of the colony. The major skills and professions you would see was weapons specialist, Medical specialist and mechanic. These skills were the staple of living in the apocalyptic state that they did.

Weapons Specialist- These men and women were skilled in using any weapon known  to man and zombies. They had little skill in medical treatment or how an engine works, but they do know how to kick some (explicit).

Medical Specialist- These men and women know the ins and outs of a body. Most survivors say they are comparable to the workings of one Dr.Frankenstein. They are proficient in small arms weaponry and of course there favorite, the bat.

Mechanics- You give them a broken car and a set of wrenches, and you just got yourself a brand “new” car. Sure the suspension is shot, but look on the bright side, at least you have a getaway car.

The Time is now 2053, and we have a lot of things to do.

Social (Ab)Norm's

                Becoming what the social media says is the “norm” is in fact abnormal. The statement in which I have just said is not only a staple in liberal and conservative’s diet, it is also the truth. In my own social experience that has been going on throughout my entire high school career I have noticed one thing, and that is that being so-called “normal” is abnormal. As a freshman in high school I had thought it would be more beneficial to try and be my own person, but in fact I was wrong. I was only wrong because, if you weren’t a carbon copy of the football captain or the head cheerleader you were nothing more than the spittle left upon the bottle known as social hierarchy. Noticing this hierarchy at a younger time prepared me for how I would decide my fate in the now larger hierarchy in which I have become sworn into by the powers invested into them by the grace of whoever is looking.

                In schools around the world, and also in the workforce there is a virus called the clique. In schools a clique is a group of hormonally imbalanced teenagers who call each other (i.e. friend, home girl, <insert last name here>). If you have not known by now this is an article about the teenage element. There is a clique that actually refuses to be known as one, called Gothic. Gothic students would like to not conform to the government, social cliques and normality’s set by the media, but instead they did just that. They would say let’s all not conform to the cliques and groups by all wearing the same clothes and acting the same way. ”Clique- a narrow exclusive circle or group of persons; especially : one held together by common interests, views, or purposes.”

This article is a two part article and the second article will be published next week.

Citation

"Clique." Merriam-Webster Online. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Web. 11 Jan. 2012. <http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clique>.