[It all began back in 1946, a year after the Second World War. It was a Saturday afternoon when this big event happened. An event so huge it was known throughout the entire world within days.
That day was August 7th, it was the day Aliens finally arrived on earth. Specifically in the U.S where they first made contact with a small town. John [REDACTED] was the first person to have contacted these aliens. He was just your average Joe, he wasn't special or anything.
It was just a coincidence that he was right where the aliens landed. Of course like a normal person, he freaked out and ran away, but he was caught. Thankfully these aliens for some reason or another, managed to learn English quickly. They spoke with John, and asked if he was the leader of this planet which they named [QA-234-SE].
John, after calming down, was able to contact the government. The government were skeptical until they received signals of a UFO entering earths atmosphere. The government took immediate action, and they send many government officials to where the aliens were.
Once they arrived, they spoke with the aliens who called themselves "Syphos" and they were here to take over earth. They said that they wanted to turn the humans into slaves to gather their resources for them.
The government were rightfully concerned, and their first thought was to go to war. Thankfully that didn't happen as John, who was taken interest by the Syphos, became humanities representative. The Syphos gave John a chance to negotiate with them into not turning humanity into their slaves.
John was glad that they were diplomatic, but he didn't know what to do. He wasn't a smart man by any means. He was scared, but he knew he had to think of something. Eventually after a few minutes he said that maybe they can send a 14 years old to push "The Button"
The Syphos were confused by "The Button" and John took the opportunity to make it up. He explained that this button of theirs was very valuable, and was used to destroy expensive resources because of a superstition of theirs.
John was completely scared as even to him, this was all a bunch of crap. The Syphos took the bait, and accepted the deal that once a year they would have a newly 14 year old push "The Button" in an old church. John and the government were relieved that humanity wouldn't becomes slaves.
They were also proud that they cheated these aliens, but the Syphos requested one more thing.
"You humans must raise this 14 year old from birth, you must nurture them. You must give them a luxurious life that deems them worthy to stand in front of us for this event." One of the Syphos said to John.
The 14 years olds who would go to push this button have a title. This title is called "The Button Pusher" and It was made up on the spot by John of course.
Of course this all took place 70 years ago, and this whole event was made public for everyone. It was written in every history book around the world, and it was great…for humanity of course.
You all may be asking yourself, why did I waste my time telling you this history lesson? Well it's because…I'm the current "Button Pusher" My name is David, David Braun, and I'm currently 13 years old.
There is a problem I have with this, and you may ask yourself. You are living in Luxury, why would you have a problem with this? Well I'll tell you why this is problematic, everyone in my town hates me.
I mean the adults hate me, the kids around my age treat me a bit differently. They see me not as a person, but someone their parents told to just be "nice" to. It's not all of them, but most of them act like this, everyone treats me better than anyone else. One thing I don't like is being lied to, it makes me feel lesser than them when they lie.
Oh right I almost forgot to mention, the adults in my city have a great reason to hate me. The reason why they hate me is because of the fact that they have to pay an extra 2% in taxes. These taxes are used to fund my lifestyle that I never wanted nor asked for.
I don't have real parents, since from birth a Button Pusher is taken away from their parents. It's so that no one could get attached to them once they finally do their job. Honestly it makes me feel sick as after this said job is done
The Button Pusher is just forgotten, every last one of them is. Even the first ever one has been forgotten within just five years since they pushed that button. A button Pusher has no use after their duty is finished and since they are hated, no one ever wants to be associated with them
Even the children who mostly only are interested because of how luxurious and important they feel. They are the most harsh as the friends that you made if your lucky, they just ask you to leave them alone. They aren't harsh with their words, they just dismiss you like old pieces of paper
I don't want that to happen to me as there are many people who I like…Why am I wasting my time here. It's not like I'll tell other people about this, why would they listen to my problems. I'll just hurry this or burn it away]
"David are you awake" so it seems like my caretaker is here… "David I'm entering your room now" said the caretaker
Immediately I crumbled the peice of paper I was writing in. This doesn't matter as I was going to burn it, I just hope he doesn't see what I wrote. It would be embarrassing and humiliating if he read my thoughts
As I put the crumbled piece of paper in my pocket, my caretaker opens my door. My caretaker is a tall and skinny blond man of the age of 25. He had blue eyes and he had a tattoo on his neck, what it was I had no idea
"David if you were awake you should of answered me" my caretaker said, his name is Omar and as far as I know. He is only acting so kind as he was assigned to be my current caretaker. His smile although force didn't seem so fake or anything like that
Even if it was genuine I couldn't trust him as all adults hate me "Yeah sorry I just woke up and I wanted some alone time" I said to Omar
"Oh…Alright then, I didn't mean to sound rude David" Omar said, of course he wasn't the brightest man I knew. "Listen David your breakfast is ready and you need to go outside and be healthy" Omar turned around and then left
It's embarrassing having a caretaker at the age of 13. I mean I'm basically a grown up at this point, I'm supposed to be responsible. People who turn 13 are at their highest peak any person can be at any age. After all you enter your teenage life and you are mature enough to rule the world
That's something I learned from an older kid many years ago. I believe it's true as since I've been 13c I've felt both better and worse. I could think more logically and well…smarter
I got up from my bed and walked out of my bedroom, I then entered the big hallway. I lived in what people would call a mansion, this is an exaggeration as this house only have five bedrooms. It's not small in any means or anything, it's just that I don't like calling it a mansion
It has three bathrooms and a front yard as big as normal house…Well maybe it's a mansion after all…
I continues to walk down the hallway, I took my time after all. It's not like I have to go to school or anything as the button pusher, it's every kids dream to not go to school. I should be happy but I never went to a public school myself. I only know kids because I go outside and play at the park
I'm homeschooled but I fought I'm at the same educational level as others my age. I have a feeling that the adults are purposely holding me back as some form of payback. This scares me as I heard that you need a high school degree to get a job bare minimum
If I enroll into a school I might be set into a room with kids younger than me. It would be embarrassing being the oldest by years in a room full of other kids. They may even be smarter than me and maybe even make fun of me because of that
I decided to drop right there in my train of thought as I finally made it to the dining room. The dining room had a big table at the center with about 12 chairs around them. I found this useless as only I eat here and no one else sits down with me
Well when I was a little kid they feed me but that was many years ago. Honestly in a house full of people who cook and clean for me, I should be happy. I have a personal caretaker every birthday but I feel lonely. I have many people around me but I don't feel loved by any of them
I might as well live by myself and do all these chores, I'll feel the exact same anyways. As I sat down, one of the chefs, a young woman who I don't even remember. She approached me and handed me my breakfast, "Thank you" that's what I told her as she turned around and left
Honestly I don't want to eat today if I'm honest, today isn't a breakfast day. I feel like if I eat right now I'll die from chocking and that's scary
I stood up from my seat and walked out of the diner room, I don't feel bad for not eating. She didn't make the door with care if she was the one who did make it. Even if it was from someone else, they wouldn't care as it was made for me
"I'm not feeling hungry today" I said loud enough for her to hear me, I didn't wait for a reponse. I walked near the front door and sat down to put on my shoes, I'm going outside hungry
As I began to put on my shoes, I couldn't help but think that my birthday is tomorrow. All of today and half of tomorrow until 12 PM I'll be wanted. After that ceremony I'll just be forgotten like everyone else before me. I finished tying my shoelaces and I stood up
I unlocked the door and I stepped into the great outs doors. I began to walk into the streets, it's pretty early and other kids my age are preparing to go to school so I'm alone for now. To be honest I don't know what I want to do today, there are a few other kids my age who I got to know but they won't be available for hours
Maybe I should just run away and never turn back, no one will miss me. Well only after I push the button at least, the world is in my fingers. If I miss the ceremony then earth will be invaded and possibly blown up by weapons that can destroy multiple cities
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For some reason or another I don't seem to mind that at all. Maybe it's because I'm not attached to others that I am thinking like this. Unlike my sure future, this doesn't seem that bad or scary at all
"Nah…" I said as I looked around myself, I was now near the cities cemetery. Wow I'm really far from home, this is like an hour walk from back home. I guess lately I've been thinking way to much due to what will happen tomorrow
I looked around and without anything else to do, I decided to just enter the cemetery. I walked up to the entrance and walked by a few graves, it's a bit unsettling. There are many people who are remembered here well after their death, if only I and the others could have the same thing.
I look at many tombs with names written on them, I'm jealous of all of them. Why can they be remembered and not us, don't get me wrong as I'm a bit of a hypocrite. I don't know the names of any of the other Button Pushers as well
It's not like I chose it that ways as I was never told their names. I believe they want us to be alienated one form another as we would have sympathy for each other. I can already imagine if we did knew each others name then we would find each other and become friends
We might live in a horrible and pitiful world but at least we would understand each other. That is what I hope might happen but knowing how much the world hates us, I doubt we will ever meet.
I then sit down near a old grave, one that has mostly been forgotten. This grave is my future, this grave is my destiny, my only option…"No way that's going to be me" I say as I place my left hand on the tomb, this is the grave of an old man
I don't know anything about him except his name [Edith Wilson] what kind of man was he to be forgotten by his own family. Does he even have any living relative or did he choose to be forgotten
I rub my thumb on the side of the tomb, its dirty and a bit broken. This grave is old and that's what makes it even more saddening, if only I wasn't born into this role. If only the aliens never came here and made this deal with us. If only Syphos just blew up earth after taking all of earths resources
There is nothing I could do to prevent my faith…I remove my hand from the grave and I rub the dirt off. Going to the cemetery may have been a mistake on my part but I don't absolutely hate it. Maybe I should just die here right after the ceremony, I should lay right here
In the one area that is never visited, no one will care if I just starved to death. My death wouldn't even be known until people start guessing when I do die. I hate that this is true with the others as after the first seven button pushes almost no one kept tract on when they died
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"Hey David stop daydreaming"
"Ehhh?" I said, I look back up to Felix, he seems to be a bit annoyed by my answer…"Sorry I was just thinking of things, its not that important"
*sighs* "David if it wasn't that important then why were you staring blankly at the ground for a few minutes. I called your name a few times and I don't want to repeat myself" Felix said
"Yeah sorry I didn't hear what you said to me, mind repeating what we are playing today" I said to Felix, I guess I was daydreaming without noticing. It's already the after noon, gosh I think I might need to get some help
"Listen David today we are just going to play baseball, we'll play until one of us gives up" Felix said, Felix is a tall and very healthy. He is our most athletic person in our small group
Speaking of small group, there are a total of just five members including myself. There Felix, Sarah, Lynn and Noah, they are the people I sometimes call my friends
Well before I used to always call them my friends until I learned about myself. Now I just don't know if they truly are being friends of mines or are just pretending. It's not that hard for them as I also like to play pretend, maybe they were hired to be my friends?
"Hey David, lately you've been daydreaming more often as I can recall. Is it because of the ceremony" Felix asked me, his face does seems genuine but I could never know if it's fake until it's to late
"Yeah it's just that I'm scared about what will become of me afterwards. I mean I don't mind loosing all the assets I had but what about myself. I've only been seen as this one purpose and when I complete it, I'll be meaningless to everyone" I said
Felix sighs, "Listen David I know what your talking about, my parents hate you with all their hearts. I've heard about how you'll be forgotten for good and how my parents couldn't wait for that day" Felix said to me as he threw the baseball at me
I caught the ball with my right hand, and I sighed "So does it mean that you must have a good guess to what I'm thinking about then?"
"Well not entirely but I'm sure you've started to be suspicious of all of us. You probably don't think anyone of us are your friends, like real friends" Felix said with a smile "If you are worried then I'll be truthful with you, I and Noah and the only ones who actually don't hate you"
I was a bit surprised by what he told me all of the sudden, what really surprised me was my expression. I wasn't expressing sadness or worry, I was more so relieved that he told me that
"Oh then how do I know you aren't lying to me to still pretend to be my friend" I said as I didn't want to let that thought slip by
"Well it's because out of all of them, Noah seems to spend more time with you. I don't seem to care about your role honestly, it's boring. Sarah hates you the most out of us all, you can tell by how by her eyes" Felix said as he patted my back
"Well then what about Lynn, I should of guessed as he doesn't spend a bunch of time with us." I asked Felix, now I want to know why they told each other this
"Oh well I kinda exaggerated Lynn's feelings for you, he just doesn't care about you. Like he doesn't hate you he just wants to ignore you. He is really great at hiding it though, if it wasn't for him telling Noah then I wouldn't have know" Felix said as we began to walk to the more open field fo the park
"Felix do you think they hate me because of their parents or because they chose to hate me?"
"I believe it's mostly their parents as there is nothing to hate about you as a kid myself. If you were to run away from here I would be sad but Noah would cry." Felix said
"What what! Noah would cry for me" I said immediately, I didn't think anyone would feel that way for me "Are you messing with me or are you serious!!"
"No im being serious when I say this, Noah genuinely likes you. Sure im your friend but that's nothing when the rest hate you, my feelings are average." Felix said to me as I handed him the ball
"Felix I want to be truthful with you" I said as I ran in front of him stopping him from walking further "I don't want to do any of this, I don't want to push the button. I know it's selfish of me as this would result in everyone dying but I don't want to do it" I said as I began to tear up
Felix backs away slightly "Yeah well I could of guessed that as your future seems bleak." He said as he scratched his chin "Listen I can't tell you what to do since I'm not smart enough when it comes to this stuff. I'm still a child as well but if I'm honest, I-"
"Felix what are you doing there with him, come back home you have homework to do!" A loud voice could be hear, from the voice I knew it was his mother. Felix and I turned and there she was with her arms crossed looking frustrated
"Yeah sorry David, I have to go but you should speak with Noah." Felix said as he began to walk away "Sucks that we could play but trust me he would help you out more than I ever could"
Yep that's how my friends leave all the time, their parents yelling at them to return back home. This sucks and I wish I got used to it years go…
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"So that is what happened an hour ago Noah" I said, I basically told him everything about Felix and I
"That's completely awful and the fact you were opening yourself to Felix…I know it isn't his fault as he would of listened to you but I feel sorry." Noah said as he continued to eat some fries
Noah and I are sitting in a fast food chain but I'm not feeling particularly hungry. "Yes I know but I want to know why didn't any of you two tell me about how fake the other two were"
Noah tapped his fingers on the table "Well it's because we thought you would be more hurt if we did tell you. We wanted to wait until after the ceremony so that you would be more so prepared. You knew what would happen and we thought we would come clean as well." He said
Noah continued to eat his food darting looks at me from time to time. "I'm sorry if we hurt your feelings like this but we did it with good intentions. Listen I would recommend you to not talk to Lynn or Sarah anymore, I know Lynn would avoid you"
"I don't know what to feel right now" I said as I leaned back into my chair "You two are basically the only people who care for me. Don't you know how that had disturbed my thinking and mentality. I was prepared to be alone forever but you two came along and said you both care for me, that's great but awful"
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It was completely awkward and silent, I guess neither of us know what to say now. Noah is trying his best but that's not what I was expecting at all. How am I supposed to think and what should I do from now on. Why is something this happy feel so terrible, I really want to hit myself "Don't push the Button"
Eh? I looked back at Noah who had finished his meal, did I imagine that? "What did you just say? I didn't hear you correctly"
Noah took a deep breath "I'm saying that you told Felix that you didn't want to push the button. If you don't feel like it then just don't do it, it's your choice" Noah said as he placed his hand on top of mines
"I wouldn't mind if you did, my father wants to force me to not talk to you once this is all done. I really do like you and if you choose to end the world because people hate you, then do it. I wouldn't mind dying as long as I know you made your decision"
"Oh are you sure Noah, you do know that what your saying would happen. Like if you regret this tomorrow, it would be to late to stop me right?" I said as I didn't know if Noah was going crazy or not
"David listen I don't care if you run away I just want one thing from you. I want you to meet up with me at the park when you do run away. I'll wait for you as long as you get to me, I want to die with you next to me. I want you to die next to a person who cares for you and I'll try to convince Felix to come with me as well"
"Oh well if you insist then I'll do it definitely like I'm not joking. I better see you at the park if this happens then, I hope that we could smile as the world ends then" I said as my voice shook a bit, maybe I'm scared but maybe I'm not
"Well then whatever you decided I'll wait for you at the park, I won't be disappointed at all with whatever happens" Noah said as he stood up and threw away his food
I smiled at him as I stood up and we both left the place, maybe I should think more into it. "I have a feeling that Lynn isn't going to speak with you anymore so don't try to find him. Also don't you dare speak with Sarah as she won't hide her true colors anymore tomorrow" Noah said as he kissed my left cheek "Do what you feel is best for you" as with that, Noah left
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It's the next morning and today is the ceremony, I was woken up by my caretaker "David today is the last day I'll see you as your 14 now, it's a shame as you do seem like a good kid"
"Yeah well I guess people grow up and that's how life works. I just want to be alone for a while you know, I want to spend what remains of myself until the ceremony" I said to him, he nodded and left my room
I got up from my bed and I walked to the front door, I put on my shoes and I walk outside. I don't want to think about anything but the ceremony. I don't want to hesitate when I make my choice, it would be embarrassing to do so
I heard many people will be there with the Syphos so two species will see me. I have to take deep breaths and be ready to just refuse to do this but how. I don't know if hiding is right as it's to cowardly, or is it really?
"Hey David I heard today is the big day" oh crap it's her, I turned to my left and there was Sarah. She had a big fake smile on her "So are you nervous about the ceremony? Well I sure am as seeing those Syphos scares me, they look ugly" Sarah then hugged my arm which I swatted away
"What are you trying to do Sarah, I know that you are a fake. Don't try to lie and attempt to manipulate me now" I said as I began to walk away from her, I can't speak with her anymore "Don't you dare follow me as I'm not feeling so good right now"
"Yeah I know as Felix told me that he told you the truth. It's a shame but he refused to tell me more about it, I'm here to say my farewells forever" Sarah said, good so from what I know she doesn't know that I won't push the button
"If you knew then drop your act of being so friendly with me" I said and just like that, Sarah stopped smiling "just say goodbye and don't speak with me even when I still want to talk to you"
"Yeah I know that you want to speak with me, why wouldn't you. We were friends after all so it's difficult to cut ties that quickly but I feel pity for you so I'm here" Sarah said as she placed her arms over my shoulders
I sighed "Alright what do you want to tell me, please make it quick as I don't have time. I'm not really feeling like talking to anyone who doesn't like me" I said as I turned around
"Honestly I just want to say that it was fun hanging out with you. I'll probably forget you in a few years and everything that we've done in just one. All those good memories will vanish like some distant dream that would never come back" Sarah said to me as she let go of my shouders
"Well you could of just avoided me and that would of been a clear sign. It's not like I'll feel much worse, Lynn isn't going to speak with me so you should of followed his steps"
"Yeah sure but that's to boring if you can understand me, it's not appropriate. I want to give you my thanks as some do those memories were real. I did try to become you friend at first and it seemed like I would have. I guess it was my parents who influenced me into believing it wouldn't happen." Sarah said with a frown
Sarah then smiled again and placed her hands behind her back "It's very sweet that my parents forced me into what I thought was my own choice. It's really funny that the Sarah you knew died because her parents hated you"
I backed away from her "Well that's honestly horrible but just say your goodbyes already. I don't want to hear your sob story to justify your current hate towards me. I don't want to hear you lie or anything that would make you seem less like a jerk"
"Alright then, I wanted to make this at least less painful for you. I really did to trick you into believing I didn't hate you so much. I've heard about how friends breaking hurts a lot so I just wanted to make ym own decision." Sarah said as she began to walk away "Goodbye and well good luck what whatever you'll become in the future then"
For some reason I had a feeling that she knew what I was planning. No forget about her, she doesn't care what I'm thinking now anyways. I should move on as I'm running out of time and I can't be sad about it
I continued to walk aimlessly, I don't care where I end up I just need to do something. Am I really brave enough to let everyone else die or not, would this be considered bravery or just cowardice…Wait have I had this thought before or not? I'm confusing myself now which is another thing that sucks
Wait what time is it now? I really hope I wasn't daydreaming between my thoughts. I checked my phone and it was just 10:34 AM, maybe I should just rest now but I have to go back home. Yeah I can rest in my bed until it's time for the ceremony and then I can go to the park
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"Im back home and I'll take some time to rest so don't disturb me until the ceremony starts!" I yelled out as I entered my house, I began to run towards my room. I ran through the hallway and into my own bedroom. There I just jumped onto my bed and laid there with my shoes still on
Who cares if my bed gets dirty as it won't be mines for to long. I closed my eyes and hugged my pillow tightly, I need to relax now. I can't let myself act like this during the ceremony, not in front of those people.
I began to take deep breaths as I don't have time to sleep at the moment. I heard meditation makes you feel relaxed and fresh so this is my next best action…I can't meditate at all…
I opened my eyes and looked to my side, I never meditate before so this is hard. I'm also feeling a bit anxious so maybe that's why I'm struggling as well. "Uuughh" I grab my pillow and I place my face on it, I will try to relax. I close my eyes and force myself to stay like this for as long as I can
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I heard knocking on my bedroom door, "David you need to go and prepare. The ceremony is starting soon and we can't have this be a mess, not that it has happend yet. You do understand what will happen if you do make a mistake"
"I know, it's not like I have any other choice" I said as I lifted my face up from my pillow, "Give me a few minutes I'll be ready soon" I got up from my bed and I began to prepare myself
I began to put on some weird clothes that I presumed the Syphos chose for me. As I looked myself in the mirror I couldn't help but frown, I am making the biggest choice this world has ever had. There are many innocent people out there as well who have nothing to do with this and probably don't hate me
I take one good look at myself and I look ridiculous, I'm a weirdo…No I can't think about myself right now, I just need to sulk this until it's done. I open my door and there my caretaker is waiting for me with a smile.
"Well I'm ready let's go now before we make the Syphos impatient" I said as I walked passed him, he then began to follow behind me "Those aliens look weird and I doubt I'll be able to look professional. I do hope they don't take my reaction to them to seriously"
"Don't worry almost every Button Pusher had a reaction to seeing them. They basically got used to us being shocked even when we have images of them. It's natural as we don't usually interact much even when the ceremony happens" my caretaker said
Well that made me feel a bit relaxed if it even helped. "Well I just want to finish this as quickly as possible, I've already accepted everything" I didn't dare to turn around as I didn't want to look at his face. I didn't want to look at the face of any other person while I thought about things
"Alright then you don't have to worry about it, most of these ceremonies only last for half an hour." He said as we finally made it outside "Don't be to scared and I do hope you stay strong and do something afterwards"
"Yeah don't worry I'll think of something while we drive there. I ve been thinking for a long while so I'm mostly on my conclusion phase of thoughts." I said as we got inside the car, I lied about my conclusion phase. I didn't know why but maybe it was because I was embarrassed to say I was still thinking of a plan
"I just can't believe that it's today, that I'm being driven to meet these aliens already." I said but he didn't respond to me, I guess he is happy that this will be over soon. I can't blame him as I heard taxes are painful to every working adult
"I just want to thank you for taking care of me even if it was your job to do so. I was able to somewhat convince myself that it was alright for me to experience this level of happiness" I said but he didn't reply again
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Thsi car ride is going to be embarrassing and awkward for the two of us but that's fine. It's only going to be like that for a short time compared to the ceremony. The ceremony is going to be just a memory compared to the life that I have left as well
This is nothing but a blink in my life, yes this will make me happy. I'll make this car ride bearable if I think like this "Yeah I'm glad you stayed a happy child, I'm glad you weren't problematic" he said to me
"Yeah I didn't really have anything to influence me to become problematic. Even if I tried I would of been forced to act a certain way as I'm sure you all would of feared how I would act in the ceremony as a problem" I said
We both mutually agreed with out speaking that we should just stay silent. I couldn't have agreed more as I couldn't speak with a person like him anymore. He is making me feel a bit angry with how he acts, I just can't stand him. Actually I'm a bit glad we aren't talking, this means I have more time to think
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Finally the car stopped and I got out of the car that was full of useless thoughts. As I closed the door I decided to not turn around and say goodbye. I began to walk near this tall church like building. I believe it was based off a church but I've never been in one so I'll say it really is one
As I got near the front door I just stopped, I placed my hands on the door handle and held it. My palms became to sweat as I didn't want to see how many people would be there. The Syphos are going to be judgmental but the people would me even more judgmental
I took a deep breath and opened the door to see about a hundred people. They all stared at me with no emotions, I guess they are trying to not think about how scary this is
"Finally you have arrive young child, we are grateful you seem well raised" a Syphos said while standing in the middle, "Please don't let my appearance frightened you and come here" the Syphos then moved to the side to clear the pathway
I sighed and began to walk on the long and purple carpet. The inside was full of long seats and an abundance of candles, the floor was made of marbles. As I walked down the long carpet I could hear my footsteps hit the floor, the carpet was thinner than any normal one
I got closer to the Syphos and I could tell it stared intensely at me. It's definitely watching my every move, does it know what I'm trying to do? As I walked passed the alien it closed its eyes and sat down on the carpet
I couldn't turn around so I couldn't see what it was doing next. I kept on walking forwards and there was another Syphos standing next to the big shinny button. The button was of crimson red and it stood protected by a tinted glass on top of a pillar
Right next to the Syphos was a priest who looked a bit worried as I got closer. "Well it seems that you are worried but rest assure this won't be troublesome. Trust me as I've seen all of these ceremonies before and every last one was as perfect as I intended." Said the Syphos who was next to the button
"David Braun today is the day you serve your duty as a Button Pusher." The priest said as I began to climb some stairs upwards "I will be representing humanity and their judgment towards this event. I would like to say we are grateful you have decided to act with decency and honor"
"Yes it's an honor to be here and finish my duties that have been handed towards me since birth. I have to say that it's so weird yet incredible to be the center of attention" I said as I climbed the last step and made my way next to the priest.
"Well then let's begin this incredible experience with the Syphos" the Priest said as the Syphos nodded "I would love to thank them Syphos for showing us mercy in a time where they could of easily enslaved us all"
As he continued to talk I noticed the other Syphos stand up and began to walk towards us. Yes now I remember he is the one who takes the tinted glass off the button. Once he opens it the priest will shut up and I'll press the button and the whole ceremony will end
"May the Syphos and we people live long together as partners for the foreseeable future. May we all hold hands and pray that we understand each other and show love together. That we two separate species can connect due to diplomacy and kindness" the priest began to ramble the speech said in every ceremony
Honestly I've forgotten everything but thankfully my job is to not say anything. I would hate to memorize some lines that would end my whole existence. I looked up at the Syphos who stared at the priest, it seemed intrigued by his words
I then looked at the other Syphos who was already half way up the stairs "May the Syphos achieve new heights and show us their achievements. May they share information to us and help us develop as a society that is primitive to them" he said
"May the Syphos please open the case that had symbolized our existence" finally the priest stopped talking and bowed his head as the other Syphos finally stood near the button
I then bowed myself and so did everyone else who attended. The Syphos then placed his hand under my chin which was considerably cold and felt rubbery "Button Pusher please do not bow as you duty doesn't require that. Today only do we stand as true equals so bowing is unacceptable" the Syphos said
"Please understand that we truly have come to respect your kind. Your loyalty and honor had moved us as no others have shown such actions. May the button prove that humanity is willing to be humbled and respected" the Syphos then let go of my chin as I stood up right
It then gently grabbed the tinted glass and lifted it up for the button to be exposed. "Please push it and let this ceremony come to an end with peace" it said, finally my time had come to this one action. I began to walk towards the button and it was very shiny
I gulped as I lifted my hand and pointed my index finger towards the button. Yeah I just need to push the button it's not that hard, why did I think about weird things beforehand. This isn't to hard, I can definitely build my life from scratch. I have true friends who will stick by my side so why be a coward
I looked up towards the Syphos who moved to the side and placed the glass on the ground. I looked around and saw the faces of the people who would forget me once's I step outside this place
"Please David don't wait any longer and cause worry to all of us" the priest said as he placed his hand on my shoulder, I turned to see his face. What I saw was emptiness or more so lack of emotions towards me. This man didn't care about me at all and only saw me as an object to survive
I then looked back at all the people who gave me the exact same face that screamed nothing. They are trying to hold back their hate towards me, I can't forget about how much hate I'll receive afterwards. I wonder if they would hurt me as well, I've never heard about the other button pushers so this is a possibility
I then turned back to the button and I began to sweat, I'm I really satisfied with this. Are any of my options really what I want or are they just fantasies that only a coward could think of. I reached for the button and befor I could push it I stopped, no that's not what I want
I closed my eyes and in an instance I kicked the pillar causing the button to fall tot he ground. A loud thud could be heard echoing in this big place. I opened them and I heard gasping from everyone even the Syphos
This is my only chance, before anyone else could say anything I began to run down the stairs. "Wait stop right there David this is not what your supposed to do!" the priest yelled out as I continued to run
"Disrespectful and insulting I must say" the Syphos said as I continued to run "Humans capture that boy and bring him to us to push that button. If you don't then we will destroy everything!" It yelled out loudly, its scream was so load it caused my ears to ring a bit
As I made it to the bottom of the stairs I heard some people standing up. I looked up to see the people attempting to get out of their seats but I began to run fast. I ran past many people who started to run after me but I didn't stop. There were some people in front of me who were angry but I didn't stop, I ran to the side and jumped onto one of the chairs
The man who was next to me tried to grab me but I leaped over him and landed ahead of them. I continue to run as I heard multiple footsteps behind me "Stop right there kid you don't know what your doing!" One of the men yelled out
"Are you trying to kill all of you you selfish brat!" Yelled out a lady who was way in the back
"Shut up you all hate me so leave me alone!" I yelled out as I continue to run away, I made it to the doors and with my shoulder I bashed it open. I was finally outside with many people after me, so I was right the entire time. The only way these people would notice me is if their life's dependent on me
I began to tear up as I was acting very selfishly and my actions are leading to the deaths of everyone…No that's not true I'm not a selfish person if the ones who I'm hurting had always hated me
Thsi is in some way self defense because I don't know if they are going to hurt me years from now. Whose to say they wouldn't just shot me dead as soon as I left this place! I'm not a selfish person as I have the right to decide how I want to end up
"Please stop him right now" a man yelled out as my breath began to falter, can I make it out on time. I then heard loud noises behind me and as I turned around I saw a huge UFO. So it seems that maybe they are going to kill everyone or they are going to captur me
"I'm sorry but I'm not a selfish person since everyone hates me" I said as I looked forwards and closed my eyes, I don't care I need to make it to the park. The one and only place were the people who care for me are at
I just continued to run…run…to just run away from everyone and make it to them. My heart beat began to beat fast but I couldn't stop running. "I'm not going to end up alone"