Chapter 296: I'd Rather Die

Chapter 296: I'd Rather Die

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"Move! We can't get any electrical readings from the President's office!" The Secret Service tried to run into the Oval Office to see what was happening.

But they found Kennedy standing in front of the door and blocking the way. He looked at them seriously and shook his head. "Don't make noise. I will go and check."

So, he turned around and opened the door. The first thing he noticed was the darkness in the room, with only the large panel of windows letting the sunlight enter. Then his eyes fell on Hector's large body, sitting as if he was preparing for a meeting. His hair fluttered from the breeze coming from outside while the stars on his shoulder shone as bright as ever. But a look in the eyes made it clear he was no more.

"Fuck you, old man. I prepared myself, but you're still making this old boy cry." He felt emotions develop, and his heart beat fast. He felt suffocated, knowing he needed to announce it.

But first, he walked over and noticed the documents. There were a few, the first being the three documents he signed, letters in the name of a few people such as Logan, Steve, Tony, Peter, Natasha, Jean, Fury and Peter Quill, and the last was the long letter for the world he wrote, titled "The Last Speech.".

Kennedy breathed in a sigh and looked back. Logan had also arrived with Steve Rogers as they worked for Hector. The various Secret Servicemen and the White House also gathered.

He just nodded toward Logan and Steve and announced. "Call the White House photographer. Mr President has... passed away... in peace."

Thud!

The faint-hearted female staff stumbled back and fell. Especially August Wick, his Chief of Staff, cried and was escorted to the back by others.

"Don't let anyone enter this premise. Put the White House on lockdown. The news should not be announced by any third party media." He ordered the Secret Service.

Logan and Steve walked forward and saw the calm face of Hector's cold body. This time, it was no bluff. He was truly gone.

"He still looks so intimidating," Steve muttered.

Logan went forward and put a cigar on the table. "Have fun on the other side, old man. Will see you there someday."

Logan knew that Hector was not dying or going to any after-death realm. His wife, Lady Death, had told him that she had no knowledge or control over his soul, so that meant he could be anywhere. Updated from novelb(i)n.c(o)m

Kennedy took the documents from the table and put them in a different briefcase. "Well, I know my end game is also close. So, I will wait for you two there with this old man."

Soon, the photographer entered and clicked the final picture of Hector. After that, under the strict supervision of the Secret Service, his body was taken to a different room and put in a coffin. His uniform was not removed as it was not necessary since he had many others he wore every day.

"Let's announce it." Kennedy decided. He was the last decision maker left in the White House as the office of the President was now abolished.

Soon, the flag on the White House was lowered to half-mast, and within an hour, American flags around the world on all office buildings were lowered. As per protocol, the leaders of all United Terra districts were also notified.

Eventually, no matter where, all flags flew below the horizon that day. It didn't go unnoticed by the media, so the announcement was made before any rumours could rise.

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"It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of ex-President Hector King Washington. He was a light in this world, and now we need to continue shining his light by carrying it within us in our own lives. 'I leave the world in your hands. Yours to ruin and yours to raise. - Hector King Washington'"

Woosh!

However, a long sword appeared in Moony's jaws all of a sudden, and his fangs made themselves visible.

"What are you doing, Moony? Come here and stand by me. We're meant to fight a monster." Hector called him.

"Grrrr..." But Moony only showed aggression.

Hector frowned as a realisation dawned over his mind. "I-I... am I supposed to fight you?"

Bam!

Moony jumped and swung his head with the sword at Hector.

Clash!

Hector stopped it using his palm easily. "Moony! Wake up... we're not supposed to fight."

But, the good boy didn't stop and kept attacking again and again. Hector was careful to only block and not hurt his son. Moony was indeed like a son, a lifelong companion to him, one whom he spoiled and shared a million joys with.

He'd rather kill himself than harm Moony.

Clash!

He pushed Moony away and jumped back a reasonable distance. His and Moony's eyes came in contact for a few seconds.

Thud!

Hector sat down instantly, crossing his legs and his arms. Then he closed his eyes as if surrendering himself. "I love you, my son. I will not bring myself to harm you, no matter what. If this will get me banished to the lower realms, so be it... as long as you're happy and safe, I will do anything."

"Grrrr... Woof!"

Moony leapt over him, sword aimed at his head. He had no intentions of stopping, but even then, Hector didn't move and stayed still with his eyes closedin total surrender to his fate.

"Harm my son? No, I'd rather die!" He boomed and expected the strike to kill him.

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