How Does Your Garden Grow?
Copyright© 2017 by Mark Gander
Chapter 43
Science Fiction Sex Story: Chapter 43 - David Howard is fed up with his life in the Mafia-controlled state of New Jersey, even if it is the only state with a working government in the post-apocalyptic world that exists since Fireball Day. Between his mob-loving (literally) wife Andrea and his psycho gay ex-friend and boss with benefits, Steven, David is more than ready to call it quits. He just won't get to do it alone.
Caution: This Science Fiction Sex Story contains strong sexual content, including Ma/Fa Ma/ft Fa/Fa Fa/ft Ma/Ma Mult Consensual Gay BiSexual Heterosexual Crime Humor Science Fiction Post Apocalypse Paranormal Demons Cheating Sharing Slut Wife Incest Uncle Niece BDSM DomSub MaleDom FemaleDom Rough Group Sex Harem Orgy Polygamy/Polyamory Swinging Interracial White Male Hispanic Female Indian Female Anal Sex Analingus Cream Pie Exhibitionism First Oral Sex Petting Pregnancy Squirting Voyeurism Menstrual Play Public Sex Nudism Politics
1145 hours, local time
Thursday, 30 April, 2015
City Hall
The Free City of Cairo
“So, that official school holiday was nice, even if it means that the school year is extended by another day,” Moira Barnes asserted as she attended the last war council presided over by the Prophet David Howard instead of her husband, Mayor Joshua Barnes.
“Yes, the last baptisms and wedding performed by the Prophet prior to his departure. Thankfully, a polygamous wedding, what else? That’s as it should be,” the Mayor replied, “now, back to shop talk. The ongoing war here in Illinois. With the Abraham Lincoln Society eliminated rather ruthlessly and efficiently by the Justice Party, they’ve seized Springfield and are likely to focus on eradicating the North Illinois Liberation Front in Cook County. That’s what I’d do in their place.”
The Prophet David Howard swallowed some more coffee and cleared his throat, “You will need to strike hard and fast and deep into their territory as well as the cooperation and coordination previously discussed with the Front and with our fellow Havenites in Wheaton.”
“That can be arranged,” Sergeant Major Copper smiled as he contemplated more special operations missions for him and select teams of trusted commandoes.
“Good, we need to keep them guessing. I want a full-scale assault on their supply lines and communication centers. Disrupt their plans and their morale. The Justice Party can’t keep their grip on Springfield if they don’t have the supplies to sustain their troops, and they won’t know we’re coming if we cut their communications. The element of surprise is crucial,” Colonel Arnette stated, his eyes scanning the map of the region, his finger tracing potential routes of attack.
“Reports indicate that the Justice Party is rounding up anyone with even slightly leftist tendencies, who were powerless under the Society’s rule, but now have targets on their backs. Communists, if any are still hanging around, socialists, environmentalists, social democrats, and feminists. Not all of them are my cup of tea, either, but if they haven’t committed any crimes, they shouldn’t be arrested for simply supporting their ideologies. Plenty of their comrades have committed atrocities, of course,” the demon Tozroman informed everyone present.
“According to this intel, they’re grabbing Jehovah’s Witnesses, too, even if that cult is a shadow of its former self, each local congregation mostly on their own, but they’re still perceived as a possible threat. Probably because their allegiance remains to Jehovah, of all people. They reject nationalism in any form, including for a state that the Justice Party plans to turn into a country. The Party is also going after any kind of gay rights types who dare to be open about it and now they’re targeting Freemasons as well,” Chief Constable Lars Gunderson briefed the group.
“And anyone active in the occult, such as witches, warlocks, etc. They’re not taking any chances nowadays. Too much supernatural stuff happening these days, after all. Not even the Romany are safe now,” Elena Gunderson, the Chief Constable’s first wife observed with clear distress on her face, “I know some people who practice Santeria, for instance.”
“All of the aforementioned are now, whether they like it or not, going to owe their safety and freedom to a theocracy ... it’s just not their grandparents’ theocracy and not one ruled by Jehovah, either,” the Prophet declared grimly to the Cairo elite who depended on him by now and would soon have to do without him.
The Prophetess Serena Kurtz, the Prophet’s half-German sister and one of his wives, speaks up, “We must be careful, my love. While we do not share their beliefs, we must consider the implications of our actions on the innocent. Our cause is just, but let us not become the monsters we fight against. We should offer sanctuary to these persecuted souls, if they wish it. In doing so, we show that we stand for true freedom of conscience and not merely for our own power or beliefs. This is what sets us apart from the Justice Party and the tyrannies of the past. It is a test of our humanity and compassion, as much as it is of our military might and strategy.”
“Oh, don’t worry, sis. The city fathers here aren’t going to persecute anyone, as you know. Charlotte’s paper wouldn’t let them get away with it, right, Charlotte, my dear?” David turned to Charlotte Furstenberg, his favorite journalist.
“That’s right, Prophet,” she replied, nodding solemnly, “we at our new rag are dedicated to reporting the truth and holding those in power accountable. We’ve already begun spreading the word about the Justice Party’s purges. We’ll do what we can to protect the innocents and shine a light on their tyranny.”
“Besides, Uncle David, they’re all going to convert pretty fast when Schumacher Syndrome affects them soon after their arrival. So far, the conversion rate is one hundred percent, isn’t it?” Denise Howard, his niece who was also his second wife, reminded her uncle-husband.
The Prophet nodded. “Indeed, it is. The Syndrome is a powerful tool, and we can’t ignore the divine hand in this. But we must also be prepared for those who might resist, and for any who might try to infiltrate and sabotage our city. The Justice Party won’t exactly sit on their hands. They’ll be gunning for you and I won’t be around to aid you. Balance compassion with security and prudence, okay?”
“Naturally,” Councilwoman Zoitakis broke her silence at last, “we have a community to serve. That’s our job. We’ve already been handling refugees from northern Missouri and southern Illinois, after all. This is just putting that responsibility on steroids.”
“Speaking of Missouri, the Klan has entirely been cleared out of that state, oddly with some aid from aid from the Sashimis and their church, the Church of the New Covenant. They might be religious zealots, but they aren’t racists, of course. Eastern Missouri is now completely dominated by Havenite communities, central Missouri by the Church of the New Covenant, and western Missouri by the Nation of Islam. The most recent offensive, conducted in this past week, has witnessed the collapse of Klan strength and the consolation of territory into these three factions. Gang and warlord violence are done. Three religious groups now partition the Show Me State between them,” the angel Barachiel, father of both the Prophet David Howard and the Prophetess Serena Kurtz announced to all.
“So, that explains the drop in refugees from Missouri in more recent days, Dad,” the Prophet replied with pleasant surprise.
The council members exchanged glances, each contemplating the implications of the new political landscape. The Mayor broke the brief silence, “Good, that’s one less problem to worry about on our western flank. It’s a sign of just how focused we’ve been on Illinois that we didn’t notice this most recent juggernaut that has reshaped our neighboring state and strengthened our brethren there and annihilated the Klan.”
“Now, however, we can work closer together toward the goal of facing down the Justice Party and securing Illinois. Special operations can go a long way toward that objective, but our fellow Havenites can really be of use and we in turn can bolster them against any neighbors who threaten them,” the Prophet David Howard responded.