Short Story: The Natural War

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The year was 2061, scorching rays of sunlight pierced the villager's skin as they sat on the environs of the bleak, and desolate Tutsi. Although there was a constant sense of gloom, the sky was always clear and vivid, and the sun would radiate, causing flaming rays of sunlight to dance on your bare skin. Often, the people of Tutsi would say the sun’s beams were like fingers extending in every direction. No plant life dared to grow because of the harsh weather conditions, acting as if they were frightened children, hiding behind their mothers. Only small creatures that could sustain life in desert environments were left, they crawled upon the land frequently. Tutsi was once known as a place filled with vibrant green scenery, but now it would …show more content…
The conflict was concluded with the victory of the corporation, and the end of freedom for the Tutsi. Following the triumph of the corporation, “The Masters” began by first abolishing the social structure made by the villagers, and treating everyone as slaves. People were dehumanized and treated inadequately, they could own nothing. All the Tutsi were forced to eat food that was unnatural and forged and were only given the basic necessities of life. Everybody was restricted to only 1 meal a day, thus preserving the natural produce, and although there was real food, such as fruits and vegetables, made in the corporation, “The Masters” didn’t allow any of it to reach the villages. They feared that if they did, the people would crave for more, and yet another great war would exist. The people of Tutsi were also constantly watched by the corporation. If anybody was against “The Master's” ruling, they were often taken away and never returned, many feared this, and so they followed the biased governing of the village without question. Even though these were tough times for the people, stories of religious belief gave the villagers …show more content…
An eruption of rebellion by the Tutsi people began to occur, and finally, the villagers began to fight for their freedom and rights. With this sudden uprising, a war was created, but instead, this war was one for freedom and desperate change. Known as the “War Of God,” to pay tribute to the many stories of leadership, and what kept many still pushing through years of hell, the fight was one that had cost the price of many innocent lives. The people had fought, and fought, and fought, fighting for their independence. As soon as the war ceased, and the Tutsi people had become victorious, they crouched to their knees and prayed. They prayed, and prayed, and

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