Reverse Polarity
“Scientists first observed the phenomena in the early 21st Century – the polarity of the earth was shifting. A repeating occurrence every 10,000 years. At first it was gradual. The populous was not adversely affected – until. After World War IV and nearly one billion deaths, one-tenth of the population, the earth transformed overnight as if the planet needed repentance. The South Pole and the North Pole changed positions. Reverse Polarity,” the autonomous holographic professor paused to wait for questions. None.
“Creatures such as eels, fish, insects, and birds among other migratory species were adversely affected. Later, studies proved the abrupt magnetic change caused the alpha brainwaves in many species such a dramatic alteration they all died. It was unknown at the time if humans were tapped into the Earth’s magnetic field as the aforementioned species, but they were equally affected.Later this event was known as 'Dar la Vuelta’ or the ‘Blip’ or ‘Balik’ – meaning the “Flip”. However it was referenced, no amount of bombs could come close to the devastation. Only one billion survived. The Equatorial nations and surrounding regions were not affected.
“Many shouted it was a message. It was mankind’s turn to repent.
“After several brief months of chaos and a communications blackout the South America nations united, led by Ecuador; as did the African nations led the Congo; followed by the southern Asian islands led by Indonesia. Three new world powers. Once established, the military forces from Ecuador and Columbia along with Brazil – known as the Republica de Amerigo – migrated north to the old United States. Purpose, to control the infrastructure and obtain superior weapons. But this was a waste of time. The Dar la Vuelta had disrupted all pre-existing electrical devices north of five degrees latitude – the same was soon discovered south of five degrees latitude. They returned to their respective nations. But later on, they returned with their own equipment and weapons in order to take advantage and protect of her resources. United under the same banner, it was decided not to disclose this discovery to the other world powers. The intention – allow them to waste time and resources. Once the same was discovered by the United Indo-Islands when similar attempts were made in old Russia and North Korea and the Chinese Communist Regime, the Congo-Kenyan Empire’s spies relayed this intelligence to their superiors – they retreated from their attempts to control the old Iranian nuclear stockpile. Instead, Europe was their new resource target. And like their Amerigo counterparts, they figured out to occupy and utilize land to their north and south by spreading their own technologies across their newly acquired respective regions.
“Despite the distrust, there were no
wars. No territory disputes. There was plenty of resources. Even the old
cartels, the old militia and the old Triad realized the new abundance and a
peace was agreed. But this was viewed as a temporary pacifier to a yet another
new era. An era of over-population like not previous experienced prior to the
Dar la Vuelta.
“¿Any questions, comments?” The
professor asked his surprisingly attentive class – aside from one.
“¿Por que’?”
“¿Why what? Senorita.”
“¿If we won, why do we need to learn all
this mierda?”
The holomatrix of the professor
fluttered. “That is a question for anyone who intends to repeat history.”
“¡That’s not an answer!”
“On the contrary. It is. ¿Shall I
continue?” The class removed their eyes from the solo disturbance and
redirected their attention toward the professor. “Once the three super-powers began
to repopulate the planet, the disputes began. Trade disputes. Resource and
territory disputes. War. Population decrease. Population increase. War. ¿Would
mankind ever turn from this vicious cycle? From one age to the next it seemed
this destructive pattern was predestined.”
“That would require an Intelligent
Designer.” One student stated as he stood, and politely returned to his seat.
“You are correct Senor.” The professor
scanned the classroom. “¿But – is it possible to be predestined to change?” No
one answered. “Back to the history lesson. ¿And where are now? Victors in the
last war. ¿But at what cost? Two billion. 10% of the population,” a raised hand
caught his eye. “Yes Senorita.”
“We were defending ourselves.”
“Yes. That is how history will be
recorded,” silence. “¿And how will history record our current events?”
The professor initiated the two-dimensional holo-screen which emitted from the ceiling. News reports from around the world. “The greatest migration of anyone who can manage the cost or beg, or other unsavory means left their homes for safety. Lines of refugees. The various militaries from numerous nations are moving their respective equipment and weapons across multiple boarders by ground and air. Of course, this is causing chaos and conflict to erupt particularly since Union Ecuatorial is not prepared for this influx and has vowed to defend her borders around the globe,” a news anchor’s voice-over reported. “As the planet continues to increase its pace of reversing poles – which according to prominent scientists throughout the world, predict is any day now – the exodus from the northern and southern hemispheres toward the equator is massive and unprecedented in human history,” she continued to report.
The professor pressed mute, as was his class. “Predictions indicate approximately only one billion people will survive,” he paused. “¿In the aftermath, will the survivors respond in the same fashion as our planet?“Will this be on the test?” A voice from
the classroom blurted.
“It will be on the most important test of your existence.”
~
"For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God. We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in pains of childbirth right up to the present time.”
Love and Fear (and the Confusion in Between)
If only perfect love could spread as quickly as a
pandemic. - David A. Douglas
