Knight Parade Second Chapter Meet the Cast

Chapter Two:

Meet the Cast

School is a buzz with the news of the computer and communications shut down, which makes students very difficult to control for the teachers. At two o'clock, those rooms equipped with TVs tune into what the President has to say about the crisis. But shortly after the "my fellow Americans" and "please remain calm and do not panic," the President's voice dies, along with the TV signal. Not to belittle the point but this does nothing for peoples' confidence, and calm is the last thing people want to remain. But as a result, the rest of the day at school goes by with distracted classes and pissed off teachers.

After school, the gang makes its' way to workout as they do about three days a week at the local gym. Paul is trying to teach himself judo to "defend himself" and is thus a self-proclaimed martial arts expert; he attempts to teach any of the rest of guys that will listen. As they work out, the prevalent topic of conversation is the technology shut down.

Tim blurts out betweens reps, "I heard that the gas stations are going to ration out gas to make sure it will last if communications are down too long."

Alex, whose father works for the local grocery, adds rather meekly, "My old man said that some people are starting to stock up on canned goods and water. He said the store may shut down so people don't panic and buy them out of stock."

Nick butts in as conversation allows. "Did you see that line at the bank when we drove by? It looks like a lot of people are going to be taking their money out of the bank and depositing it under their mattresses."

Pete laughs as he adds, "I'd like to deposit something else in my mattress."

Mike shoots back rather annoyed. "Shut the frig up cheese dick, I'll deposit you."

"Promises, promises," Pete responds arrogantly;

Mike, rolling his eyes, whispers," "Friger."

The gang finishes up their workout with more talk of the crisis situation and even more about the female members of the class. They all say their goodbyes, make their way to their vehicles, and then to their respective homes.