Revolution: The New World

5 Minutes Later

May 19, 2069

1210 CDT

South Olympia, Kansas

Ruby Redheart's Point of View

“Found one,” Billy Boy proudly notifies us.

He found a horse! Awesome, and the two know the importance of staying in shape. We should be safe in this new alleyway for the moment. But a large crowd of people, merchants, and coppers stand in the way between us and freedom! Oh, why does my fame have to be a blessing and a curse? I wonder how my new friends are coping. Rachel has an ecstatic look on her face, and Billy has a slightly less elated facial expression. Time to test their loyalty.

“Well, what are we waitin’ for?” Rachel asks in confusion.

“Um, no,” I say.

Let me move the clueless girl away from the exit.

“In case you guys forgot, we’ve been framed, and I’m not talking pictures,” I say. “I’m public enemy numero una (number one). All of Olympia knows my beautiful face, which is pretty sweet and unsweet at the same time. They saw you with me, so that makes you two my accomplices.”

“So?” Rachel pouts.

“So that means we’re notorious, in a ginormous way,” I say. “We’ll need disguises to reach the horse.”

I gotta take off my guitar case. God, it’s so heavy!

“Where are we gonna get disguises?” Billy asks in worry.

“We’re wearing them!” I say. “I have to do something that involves privacy, so turn around, Billy! Rachel!”

“Huh?” Rachel says.

“We’re gonna switch our clothes with each other,” I say. “They’re looking for the redhead in a black shirt, but they’re not looking for the redhead in a collared shirt. It’s a big city, so trust me. It’ll work.”

*

“Wow, Billy. You look so cool now,” Rachel says in amazement.

“You’re right!” Billy says confidently.

Ok, you do look pretty cool, but only because of my sunglasses and jeans. Rachel’s white t-shirt compliments the look.

“Ya look like a hipster which isn’t a bad thing,” I say. “Also, I definitely need to add fashion designer to my resume.”

“What ‘bout me, Ruby? What do I look like?” Rachel asks in excitement.

Let’s see. You’re wearing my black band shirt inside out, and your current blue jeans should be ok. Your long hair stands out, so I don’t even know if the beanie I gave you will help.

“You look like you’re in disguise because you’re on the run, but that’s ok because it’s the look we’re going for,” I say. “We just have to hope that no one else notices. Now, as for my disguise, as you can see, I look like a disaster. Um, no offense, it’s just not my natural look.”

Your collared shirt looks like crap.

“What ‘bout your red hair Ruby?” Rachel asks in concern.

“Don’t worry. I’ll borrow a hat from a merchant.”

“Ok, just make sure to give it back,” she whines in disapproval.

“I will, I promise,” I say. “We’ll have to hide the extra clothes and my guitar in this alleyway before we split up. They’re looking for a group of 3 kids, so just chillax and act natural.”

*

Just keep moving through the crowd, you got this. I want to keep this hat, but freaking Rachel made me feel all bad about it, so I guess I’ll return it… in a month or two. Gasp! They made it!

“You two are adorable,” I say. “Trying to get a car is impossible, so ol’ horsey here will have to do.”

Horses are freaking tall! How do I mount one?

“Where are we goin’ again?” They ask in worry, offering their hands in assistance.

“We are going to go to the north to visit an acquaintance of mine. Her name is Teresa Young. I hate her.”

“Why do you hate her?” Rachel asks with puppy eyes.

“Because she’s freaking annoying, a know-it-all, and pretends she’s so sweet and innocent! Don’t let her fool you because she’s evil, mischievous, aggravating and, she has a big freaking head! But I need the big brain inside of that massive head of hers to coach me because there’s a certain someone I have to beat up.”

Something fell out of my pocket! Oh god!

“Oh no, my baby!” I say. “Move!”

Phew. No damage was done. My silver sphere of destruction is ok.

“What happened?” Rachel asks in distress.

“My ultimate creation fell out of my pocket. His name is OBAE.”

“OooBAE?” the twins ask in unison.

“One-big-ass-explosion! But don’t tell the pigs, in case we get caught. Don’t tell anybody, actually. If anyone sees it and asks about it, tell them it’s um, makeup, or something. But it’s not even a big deal. OBAE is completely harmless as long as he’s in the sphere.”

“Makeup? I don’t think they’ll believe that,” Billy Boy says in skepticism.

“Are you doubting the amazing Ruby Redheart?” I ask.

“My brother may be right, Ruby,” Rachel says. “They might have a hard time believin’ you because I don’t think makeup glows red.”

“Then I’ll just tell them it’s treasure. Now enough chit-chat because we have to find Teresa.”

Thank you for helping me back onto the horse, amigos.

“Hey! The hell you doing with my horse?!” An angry man shouts from afar.

Uh oh.

“Shit, let’s go, Billy!” I say.

Yes, so fast! What a successful escape!

“We’re so sorry, sir! We just have to borrow this horse to escape the pigs that are chasin’ us!” Naive Rachel apologizes.

Street fights, meeting new people, dodging pigs, fashion designing, borrowing merchandise, obtaining a horse, and taking care of OBAE. It’s not the most exciting way to start the day, but at least I have new bandmates. Kicking the new girl’s ass will be yet another incredible achievement of the amazing Ruby Redheart!