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[18] A battle well fought.

Your POV:

I slowly opened my eyelids to realize I had woken up in the familiarity of our home. I felt a protective arm wrapped around my torso from behind me. It was safe for me to assume it was no one other than Markus. I looked out of the window to get a good idea of what the time may be. It seemed to have been around 7 or so in the morning.

I had no idea I was that tired...

I really didn't feel like getting up at all. So I just sat there for a while and enjoyed the peace and quiet. I turned to face Markus and found that his eyes were closed? It took me by surprise that he was seemingly. Sleep. Most likely he shut down for a bit.  But he looked at peace and sleeping. I ran my hand along his cheek mesmerized by every small bump and hair along his jaw. I noticed that his eyes had opened and locked with mine.

"Good Morning," I say softly.

"Good Morning." He replied in the same tone.

"Why'd you shut down?" I asked curiously still caressing his cheek.

"You said when I was RA9 I could dream. I wanted to see if I could dream again."

"Did you dream?" I questioned.

He gave me a small smile before nodding. "Yes, I did. I dreamt about waking up next to you in our beach house." He said taking my hand and kissing my knuckles. "I got up to fix you breakfast. After you ate you and I walked the beach and talked about places we had been...Jamaica...Greece...Croatia...then I told you I wanted to take you to France even though you had already been. Everything was peaceful and we didn't have a worry nor care." He pulled me into him. "I can't wait for it to be that way. When it's just you and I. When we don't have to worry  about anything." He said nuzzling my neck.

"We're almost there Markus." I say smiling. He ran his hand through my hair before giving me a delicate passionate kiss.
He held my left hand and played with my fingers. He seemed to be lost in his thoughts again.

"What is it?" I ask chuckling softly.

He looked at me and kissed my nose. "I love you."

"I love you too. I'm happy you can dream now." I say smiling.

"Me too." Markus says with a small smile as he continued to play with my hand.

"I'm usually not the one to say this but we have to get up soon." I say with a small smile.

"Let's stay like this for a while." He requested.

I nodded. After all I didn't wanted to move either. More than we would have both like to. We got up and got ready for the day ahead.  Today we would be doing an interview and then going to a high school to speak with teenagers about gun violence. After that we would be flying to Florida to do an interview with a famous youtuber:

"Do you have everything you need?" Markus asked me.

I nodded and he took my hand and led me to the car. Once we were inside the car we were driven to the studio where the interview would take place. We were ushered to the dressing room to do my make-up which I really didn't need. Soon we were behind the curtains waiting to be called by Jimmy Fallon

"Ladies and gentlemen please welcome Dr.(Y/n) Kamski and Mr. Markus Manfred." The host says and the audience clap and cheers.  Markus takes my hand and walks me on stage. I shake Jimmy's hand after Markus did the same we sat down.

"How are you guys doing today?" He asked.

"We're doing great Jimmy thanks for asking." Markus said.

"This is your first interview?" Jimmy asked.

"Well it's our first interview where people can see our face. Most interview we did before were for radio and nobody could see us." I say laughing lightly.

"Well that counts for something." Jmmy says smiling.

"It does!" I agree smiling.

"So you guys have released a new documentary?" He questions.

"Yes! We did the world premiere last night. It's called Fighting to Be Alive." I say  and everyone claps.
"It's basically letting everyone get an inside look of what it was like on our side. Telling people our story."

"The world premiere was a success but something happened is it OK if we talk about it?" He asked me and I nodded knowing what he was talking about. Markus grabbed my hand.
"We were told you left early because you had a panic attack. Is that true?"

I nodded. "Yes it's true." I verify. The audience. 'Ohs' dramatically

"Do you mind talking about it?" He asked.

"Not at all. It was almost at the end of the documentary and a certain scene triggered a not so good flashback it paralyzed me for a moment. Markus had to carry me off of the balcony and calm me down. Let me just say that I have heard about how bad having a panic attack was. Now that I've felt it personally there is no description that can touch the actual feeling and for anyone who has to deal with those commonly are really strong people." I say and the audience claps.

"As may know and if you can't tell these two are couple so that leads me to the question...will there be any insight on your relationship? Just out if curiosity!"

I laughed. "We thought about it but then it would take away from the seriousness of the documentary. Plus its not just about us it's about every android that awoken and longed for freedom. Its about every androids that was wrongfully shot and murdered. It's about wanting justice and fighting for it." I say and the audience clapped.

"So 40% of the proceeds that are contributed to the film go to your Android equality campaign correct?" Jimmy asked.

I nodded. "Mhm! With your constant support not only are you helping at least 30 androids everyday get support but you are showing congress that it's not just a silly notion as they believe but that this is something serious and something that needs to happen." I say.

The audience cheered after and then we moved on to the school to speak against gun violence before going to the airport.

The day you face congress...

Once again we were headed to the white house to meet with the president and congress. Our stats were good. We had won over most of the country with ease now we were to convince these superior individuals who had most likely had there minds made up about us. In the car with us we had Connor and Rafael as our 'security guards' of sorts. We were bombarded with many news reporters asking us questions as we go into the white house. Rafael and Connor had guarded us away from them for the most part. There were rallies of every kind in every state. Some were demanding the equality of all androids or demandimg that androids be sent to slaughter camps to be exterminated. Every android in America all gathered in groups of up to 1000 just in case something goes wrong and war is our only solution. This plan was something even the President was aware of.
Markus and I were dressed for the occasion as always:

"Are you ready?" Markus asked me.

I let out a quivering sigh before I looked at him with a small smile. "Let's do this." I say.

He gave me a kiss that soothed my nerves a bit.
It wasn't long before it was Markus and I standing with the president in front of the men and women of congress. All emotionless faces watching our every move. So I gave them the same fearless and emotionless stares. Even if I was quaking I wouldn't let them it. I wouldn't let them see that I was scared.

The doors closed and that means the meeting is now in session. We have an hour and a half to convince them that Androids are a new intelligent species and need to be treated as equals. Markus sat at the end of the table near me. We had agreed it would be best for me to do most of the speaking with Markus's occasional input if it was necessary.

"Ladies and gentlemen thank you all for coming. I hope everyone is doing great this morning. I will not waste your time I will jump straight to the matter at hand." I say hoping my voice exudes confidence.

"Androids demand to have the same rights as humans and I believed they deserve them. When we created androids they were mindless that's the way we wanted them. Because we needed servants something or someone who could do everything we couldn't- or didn't want to do without question or second thought. But when androids came along so did another problem. We have became greedy,Lazy people. Let me explain. We as humans from time to time see an exploit and take advantage. We abuse our privileges Everybody has taken advantage of someone or something. Including me..raise your hand if you've taken advantage of someone or something that includes your current status." I say raising my hand and all congressmen and women slowly raised there hands. "No need to feel ashamed this is the room where it happens no one will know." I say looking at Madam president who shamefully raised her hand." When Androids were created they were the solution to all your problems...no babysitter? Eh the android will do it. Too busy at work to keep the house clean? Eh let the android do it."  I shrug.

"Not to mention now that androids were around that meant companies thought 'Hey why pay somebody to do this when we could get a mindless slave to do it for free?' As science-fiction movies have predicted it for years now. Androids have evolved and have gathered an understanding of what they were meant to be to us humans. Slaves...and they want more for themselves. I believe they deserve it after years of not only cleaning up after us humans but endearing years of abuse. Many who are against android freedom are those who say androids were meant to serve...well that's where you are wrong." I say smirking pridefully.

"When we first created androids it was never the intention to steal jobs or serve. Only to help. Make lives easier. The Androids line was not. 'How may I serve you?' It was and always has been. 'How may I help you?' You hear me? HELP never serve. but as us a 1st world country took advantage of the help we got too comfortable. But then we wanted it to be easier. So the people demanded more. Make them smarter. Make them faster. Make them more realistic. More. More. More..until this happened they were smart enough to become self aware. We bought this on ourselves. We took advantage of them and we pay the price for treating them like shit. No matter what angle you look at this situation or what the situation could have been we will end up in this situation. Enough sweet talk..how do we fix it? Giving Androids equal rights will solve and of course yes add problems along the way. But the good outweigh the bad in this situation-" I continue to give them the pros of letting androids be free.

"But why should we declare androids the new intelligent species? When we're the ones that created them doesn't that make us top if the chain as it has been since the beginning of man kind and why give them freedom besides the compelling poonts you've given us?" A Congressman asked.

"Aaaaahhh you're funny!" I say smiling. "WE didn't create them. A select few highly qualified and intelligent indviduals built them. But sure we created the androids  but the androids evolved in their own terms we didn't tell them to do that. Now moving onward to the other answer to your two part question. Let's rewind to November 12th. The the android army rivals North Korea's. We could have wiped Detroit clean without second thought but we didn't. Plus civil war would drive our country into extinction. Do you not realize the state of our nation? We are looking at world war 3 do you realize how detrimental that would be? America..fighting Russia and itself. An upside is with the help of these amazing beings." I say putting my hand on Markus's shoulder. "Is that they put us ahead of the technology game for the first time in history we are ahead of China! They are stuck on hello kitty bots. No offense China. But If androids choose to enroll into the military we are looking at less deaths thanks to Androids' super fast thinking and maybe ending wars faster. Connor a prototype detective android and dear friend of ours. Is a prime example of given statement." I say before looking to Connor. "Connor care to tell them about yourself?"

Connor stood beside me and told them what made him a good detective. Even giving examples on the many cases he's been on. After his explanation I continued to debate with the many congress on equality before the time had come where I had said enough and congress had to vote. We were sent into a separate room that connected to the boardroom.

We all sat down. "No matter what happens I want you to know you kicked ass in there and I am and will always be proud of you." Markus said before kissing me.

I smiled. "Thanks as you know I stayed up all night trying to think of answers to all of there questions ahead of time." I sighed.

We had waited and wait for what had to have been an hour before we were called back onto the room. My heart was pounding out of my chest. I was holding Markus's hand very tightly afraid that if I didn't feel some sort of sense of security. I would flee out of fear that my arguments weren't good enough. 

"We have made our decision looking at your stats and compelling argument we have decided.......................




















































































































..to grant androids there demand to be treated as equals.Congratulations!" The congressman said.

I sighed in relief and I wrapped my arms around his neck to pull him into a hug.
He picked me up and span me around before putting me down and kissing me lovingly.

"We did it." I say smiling widely.

"The revolution was us bit this...was all you. You did it." Markus said before kissing me again.

Rafael jumped in. "Ya'll can suck each other's faces off later! We gotta go celebrate! We're taking the jet to Detroit Elijah and Vee are waiting for us we're having a party!" Rafael yells.

"Rafa we are still in the board room why must you be so loud?" I chuckle.

"Sorry I forgot...but still lezzgo!" He said as I roll my eyes and we all file out of the boarding room.

From there it seemed like life could only get better than it already was. We knew the plan from there... Peace and happiness.














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A/n: soooo i'm basically already on the last page of the book! Do you guy want me to publish it all now or two chapters at a time? If I don't get an answer I'm just gonna publish everything lol. So plz reply before I make a rash decision.

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