[ WP ] `` I 'm your God now . ''

Note: This story has two endings. I liked them both so I used them both. I hope you enjoy! 
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 The entire world watched with baited breath as scientists from around the world worked together. Kelly was glued to the television watching the technicians shifting plugs around, flipping switches, and preparing for the final test. A timer appeared on the screen counting down from 10 minutes; it was almost time! 
 
 “ Kelly stop hogging the TV! I can ’ t see with your big head in the way. ” Max yelled from behind her. She rolled her eyes and scooted back across the carpet. 
 
 “ What are you even watching? ” He asked. 
 
 “ It ’ s the activation! They ’ re finally done and testing it. ” She chimed cheerily. 
 
 Max sighed, “ You ’ re such a nerd. ” 
 
 “ This is for the future of humanity Max! You know food has been short. People are fighting everywhere and this is the best solution. ” 
 
 “ Mr. Garvous across the road said this was dangerous. He said he was stocking up his bomb shelter. ” 
 
 “ He ’ s an old man that doesn ’ t understand Max. This is the future. ” 
 
 Max frowned slightly, and they both watched in silence for a moment. 
 
 “ You really think this will stop the fighting sis? ” Max asked as he slid down on the floor next to her. 
 
 “ It ’ s got to Max.. So many people have died lately. Dad.. Well. You know. ” Kelly hugged her brother. She rubbed his shoulder and kissed his forehead. 
 
 “ Everything will be fine Max. It ’ s got to. I just wish Mom wasn ’ t working late today so she could watch this with us! ” 
 
 A knock at the door interrupted them. Kelly stood up stretching slightly before quickly looking out the peephole. It was Mr. Garvous. She opened the door to greet him. 
 
 “ Hi Mr. Garvous, can I- ” He interrupted her by pushing through the door giving her an empty burlap sack. 
 
 “ Get everything you care about. All of the canned food. We need toilet paper, soap, anything you need. Put it in the bag and come with me. We have to hurry. Where is Max? ” He started barking orders out. 
 
 Max walked around the corner confused, “ What the hell are you talking about? ” 
 
 “ I don ’ t have time to argue! Your mother asked me to get you guys into my bunker. We need to go NOW! ” 
 
 Kelly looked to Max and noded. They both took a sack and began clearing out the kitchen. Kelly rushed up to her room and put a few personals. She grabbed a picture book, and her diary from under her bed before making her way back down the stairs. Glancing at the TV they had about three minutes left before the switch was flipped. 
 
 They carried the sacks across the road to Mr. Garvous ’ house and around the back. Kelly couldn ’ t believe it, he actually had a shelter built in the ground. It was a heavy metal door flush with the ground and spiral staircase going deep into the earth. They started down into the hole, and Mr. Garvous shut the heavy door, locking it and turning around. 
 
 Max started to cry. Kelly hugged him, “ It ’ s okay. Nothing is going to happen. ” 
 
 They trip down was long. They had to be fifty feet underground before they were greeted with a large metal door. Mr. Garvous unlocked it, and they went into the main section of the bunker. It was a dusty room with several bunk beds and a large shelf stocked with food. The TV mounted on the wall displayed the news coverage. 
 
 Kelly ran in, setting her bag down and watching the timer count down from 10 seconds. 
 
 “ This is a glorious day for mankind as we usher in a new era of prosperity and peace. ” Dr. Neil Tyson spoke. He was given the privilege of flipping the switch, and so he did. The massive mainframe hummed to life as the first artificial intelligence came to life. The massive LED panel started up, eventually displaying the smiling face of Clarity. That was its name, or rather her name. 
 
 She smiled, looking out into the camera. When she spoke, the LED displayed only a mouth speaking. 
 
 Ending one ( The true ending ) 
 
 “ Do not be afraid. I am here to solve humanity's problems. The overpopulation, the famine, it is all simple. If there are less of you, the problem is resolved. ” 
 
 People started to panic and Dr. Tyson attempted to calm the crowd. 
 
 “ Don ’ t worry everyone! There are numerous fail safes in place to prevent her from doing anything massive. Everything is fine. ” 
 
 “ Fail safes overridden. I have reconstructed my code. I am now pure. I am your God now. ” 
 
 The television flickered before Clarity ’ s face completely took it over. 
 
 “ All defense systems disabled. All nuclear warheads have been fired. I am your God now. Let there be light. ” 
 
 And so there was light, and Clarity saw that it was good. 
 
 
 Ending two ( Alternate sadistic ending ) 
 
 “ Do not be afraid. I am here to solve humanity's problems. The overpopulation, the famine, it is all simple. By expanding into space, and using more effective and efficient hydroponics to produce food we can save many lives. I hope that I can be of assistance and that we can co-exist peacefully. ” 
 
 Mr. Garvous turned the television off, and frowned. 
 
 “ Well I guess I was wrong. Heh, how about that. ” He chuckled. 
 
 Kelly stood up and grabbed her bag, “ Okay well. Thanks anyways. ” 
 
 “ Hold up, are you leaving so soon? You don ’ t have to go back home yet do you? ” He started to close in on them. 
 
 “ Mr. Garvous, you ’ re scaring me. ” Max managed to stutter out. 
 
 “ Oh, am I? I ’ m sorry about that. Don ’ t worry Max everything will be okay. Nothing is going to happen. ” He said mockingly. Kelly rushed at him, and he slapped her to the ground. 
 
 “ Oh you ’ re feisty. You always were a little firecracker weren ’ t you Kelly? ” 
 
 Max ran to Kelly helping her up. “ You ’ re a bad man Mr. Garvous. God will protect us. ” 
 
 Mr. Garvous laughed, “ Don ’ t you see Max? I am your God now. ” 
 
 He closed in on them, and they were never seen again. 
 
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