2112: A Songfic
Greetings all. I'm not quite sure what inspired me to write a song fic of Rush's 2112. I mean, especially since there is already an established story. I can only hope that I can do justice to that story. I hope you enjoy it.
People always said that the meek would inherit the earth.
The year was 2112 and the planets were joined together in the Solar Federation. The priests of the temples of Syrinx control everything. There is a temple in every city of each of the planets aligned in the Federation. And here we start our story....
They've taken care of everything, the words you hear, the songs you sing, and the pictures that give pleasure to your eyes. It's one for all and all for one, we work together common sons. You never need to wonder how or why. They are the Priests of the temple of Syrinx. Their great computers fill the hallowed halls and all the gifts of life are there within their walls. Two of the priest stood on a balcony looking out over the land, speaking together to the people.
"Look around this world we made, equality, our stock in trade. Come and join the Brotherhood of Man. Oh what a nice contented world, let the banners be unfurled and hold the Red Star proudly high in hand."
After the speech, one man sneaked out of the group to visit a waterfall that he'd come to often. He wandered around for a while and soon found a cave hidden behind the waterfall. He looked around the cave and found a wondrous artifact. It had wires and keys and made sounds when touched in a certain way... For months he practiced with it, until he could make music.
"What can this strange device be? When I touch it, it gives forth a sound. It's got wires that vibrate and give music. What can this thing be that I found? See how it sings like a sad heart and joyously screams out its pain. Sounds that build high like a mountain or notes that fall gently like rain. I can't wait to share this new wonder, the people will all see its light. Let them all make their own music. The Priests will praise my name on this night."
He took his treasure and traveled to the temple to show the Priests his discovery. He stood before the Priests watching their expressionless faces for a moment, then spoke, "I know it's most unusual to come before you so. But I've found an ancient miracle I thought that you should know. Listen to my music and hear what it can do. There's something here as strong as life, I know that it will reach you."
The Priests glanced at each other and the head Priest, Father Brown, stood addressing the man, "Yes, we know it's nothing new, it's just a waste of time. We have no need for ancient ways, the world is unified. Another toy will help destroy the elder race of man. Forget about your silly whim it doesn't fit the plan."
The man looked at them in horror, "I can't believe you're saying these things. They just can't be true. Our world could use this beauty. Just think what we might do. Listen to my music and hear what it can do. There's something here as strong as life, I know that it will reach you."
Father Brown scowled, "Don't you know you're stubborn. We have our work to do. Just think about the average, what use have they for you? Another toy will help destroy the elder race of man. Forget about your silly whim it doesn't fit the plan."
With that Father Brown snatched the device from the man and slammed it to the ground, crushing it beneath his feet. The man watched dismayed and they cast him out of the temple. He wandered home through silent streets and fell into a fitful sleep. He found his escape in realms beyond the night, his dreams showing him the light. He stood on top a spiral stair, an oracle confronts him there. He led him on light years away through astral nights, galactic days.
He saw amazing cities sculpted by gifted hands with open eyes and hungry minds. He saw what his planet could be had not the Federation been there to control everything. He realized that the elder race left the planet long ago and were still learning and growing. Their power grew with their resolution to claim their home again.
He woke later, the sleep still in his eyes, the dream still in his head. He sighed softly and smiled lying in bed. He hoped his dream would come true and not fade like all his dreams. He spoke softly to himself, "Just think of what my life might be in a world like I have seen. I don't think I can carry on, carry on this cold and empty life. Oh...noo!"
After he woke, he traveled to his cave behind the waterfall, abandoning the control of the Federation. He sat for days with only the waterfalls music for comfort. His spirits got lower everyday and finally he decided to end his life in hopes to return to his dream world. His life blood spilled over the waterfall, mingling with the waters. Overhead, unseen to him, ships had entered the atmosphere, destroying each of the temples and a deep voice projected from the ships to each planet...
"Attention all Planets of the Solar Federation, Attention all Planets of the Solar Federation, Attention all Planets of the Solar Federation. We have assumed control. We have assumed control. We have assumed control."
There's that. I know it's short and probably moves to fast, but I've been closed in a horrible writer's block for a long time now and this is the first thing I've been able to write, so please don't criticize me too badly. Thanks!
