[ WP ] '' Be careful if you tell the truth too much Kiddo . They will Try to tell you that you have a mental illness . ''

My parents were taken by my Government. I wouldn ’ t be able to prove it to you, but there ’ s no way they simply vanished. No, they probably did n't get murdered, but something did happen to them. And it was probably to do with what they told me. For, in the months before my mum and dad disappeared, they told me a truth. A truth hidden from us for so long. 
 
 You see, we are n't alone. Once upon a time, there was many of us. Billions, all across land just like ours. And we lived in harmony - to an extent. Sure, there was a few squabbles, but we were happy. Trade flourished, people were educated and had jobs, there was little violence. Things were good. 
 
 But then, they attacked. Out of nowhere, another Government - strong in both military and economy - declared war on the world. Governments fought back - ours included - but it was a losing battle. No matter how many men, money, and technology we threw at them, they responded with double as much. The bloodshed was unimaginable. 
 
 And, so, our Government of the time made a decision. They chose to go dark. Our military was withdrawn, and those who were in other lands summoned back. Our Government turned off the Internet - a communication method if you will - and together, the land put all their effort into disappearing. We went dark. People searched for us - foes and friends - but we made no contact. We simply stayed underground, hidden from view, surviving as one. 
 
 Many years later, people stopped looking for us. Yet, we still stayed hidden. A new generation was born, and, instead of passing on our history, the Government chose to hide it. They fabricated a new history, and let the true one die with time. Hundreds of years later, this is nearly true. 
 
 But I will not let you be ignorant. I will not let you believe a lie. I will not let you die in these chambers, unaware of the world outside. You can not. You will not. For - 
 
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 The broadcast was cut short, and so was time as Prime Minister. 
 
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 An original story by /u/TheDrunkTypist. Constructive criticism is encouraged and appreciated.
