A Big Upcoming - Chapter 12 (Patreon)

Chapter 12

After his arrival, everything was so simple.

Adira was only known as “The Leader” and that was about enough. All ladies there were known by their numbers. No need to think too much, no need for many choices to be made.

Adira controlled everything, she still does, but before, no questions were asked. And after his arrival, it was when questions began to appear.

What had happened? What was he? Or, who was he?

Everyone here was expecting an answer, they needed to know what was going on. Before, things were so simple, and now, there was this being between them.

Located at the hospital, where they were doing research. The answers everyone received was that they were working on healing him. That he couldn´t live out here with them. Not yet.

But there were more questions, they were constantly asking when he´ll wake up. And soon, there seemed to be some sort of rush on waking him up.

Everyone knew better not to get into the hospital and try to take him out. No need on trying to wake him.

Peace was slowly drifting away. At least Adira´s peace.

She had things under control, everyone was doing what they needed to do, what she needed them to do. This was a perfect place, until he arrived…

Adira wondered, what can she do? What can she say? She can´t just say he´s gone, that he passed away, no one here really understands that, and there´s a reason for it…

But, what can she say? Well, she came up with an idea. Instead of recording him and sharing his constant status and progress with everyone, she came up with a better plan.

Distractions. Bernard might´ve been the main issue, but he also came with the perfect answer.

While he was in coma, Adira shared most of what he brought with them.

All the videos he came with. All of the recipes, the shows, the movies.

Adira had no idea how to hide this, so she just admitted he came from the past. But she also said he was stuck here, at least until he woke up and told them how he got here.

Everyone was amazed with the past. They spent hours watching the content he carried with him.

Content that last for years! Content they often wanted to watch again! Specially sitcoms.

Adira was glad everyone was distracted, that everyone was happy. This gave her plenty of time to work in secret.

She tried to figure out what the machine was. How to use it. Constantly thinking on the advantages she could get.

Meanwhile, a new issue appeared. Requests.

Before, everyone was happy with what they received, the way things were. But after watching all what Bernard came with, after seeing the way things were. Everyone wanted a little bit of that.

It was easy not to give them things they didn´t know about. However, as soon as they became aware of them, all ladies wanted some of it.

The past was fun! The past had so many choices! Why can´t they have choices?

At first, she was worried they might want to change things drastically. How about elections?

What if they all wanted to vote for a new leader? The good thing is, no one did. They were certain Adira was the smartest, the biggest, the best for the job of the leader; they will follow Adira until the end, no questions asked.

Adira got upset with Bernard, he brought a lot to this world. Lucky for her, a lot of changed were insignificant.

More clothes than just a suit? Different clothing choices? Sure, that´s easy. Food? More than just one single thing every day? That´s easy. Of course, it also involved a bit of weight gain for those who craved for sugary or high-calorie meals, but nothing too drastic.

More color? New things? Games? Hobbies? The leader provided, with the help of most, of course.

However, there was one thing she wasn´t counting on. Love.

There were dozens of love stories there. Everyone here is a woman, everyone here is female.

They could easily see that in the movies, the series. Maybe there was a size-difference. They could tell that the female character was often smaller than the male character. And if she wasn´t shorter, she wasn´t much bigger.

They have all seen Bernard, he´s tiny compared to the smallest seven-footers, even smaller compared with the eight-footers, there´s no need to say how tiny he is next to a ten-foot woman. And much less, how minuscule he would look next to the twelve-foot-leader.

But, aside of the size, they could all see that the female character, which they sympathized with, often fell in love with the main character.

They all loved Bernard somehow. He brought this new era to them! He came with a change, a good one! But some found this love as more than just being thankful.

They had never really thought about it, but love exists. They can feel it, and they all had the need for it.

After noticing this, Adira decided to set some rules before this went out of hand. Therefore, she made a commandment. No one can touch him without his permission, no one can get too close to him. There will be consequences for those who hurt him.

Aside of the love, she could see the lust, slowly growing in them all. Bernard would certainly be in danger if she doesn´t set some rules.

Adira needs him in one piece, at least for now…

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There´s a lot of things that happened, things no one really needs to know.

It didn´t exactly take ten whole years to fix his issues. What did take ten years was to find a way to get information out of him.

And Adira also wanted to figure out how to use the machine. Unlucky for her, something got broken. Which he´s still unaware of.

Adira wanted to figure out how to use this machine before they had to wake him up, unfortunately, everyone wanted him out.

They were not demanding, they were not on strike, but they were often gathered outside of where he was.

Adira feared anyone could come up with the idea of demanding things, so, before anything happened, she decided to let Bernard wake up.

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Bernard woke up, and he met a new world. One foe which he had so many questions.

Right now, his main one, what have they done to him?

“What… exactly have you done to me? Have you… transplanted any organs? Changed any of mine?” How advanced was the future on technology? A thousand years is a long time.

“Oh no, there was no need for any of that. You shouldn´t worry about it, I assure you we´ve done nothing to harm you. We´re all your friends here. We only wanted what was best for you. Let´s just say… we´ve updated you. So that you can be like us.” Adira reassured.

But, like them? He was not like them. He was the only man here, aside of that, he was way shorter than anyone.

Neo´s the shortest woman he´s met, and she´s 7´7”! He´s 5´9”! He´s surrounded by amazons! Right now, he´s before a giantess! A woman who towers above him, who makes him feel insignificant! Physically speaking.

Adira stands at 12´ tall, he´s used to seeing bridges as tall as her! She´s monumental!

Which leads to his next question.

“So… if the air´s toxic… is that the reason why everyone´s so… tall? Have you… evolved to get this big? Also, why is there such a difference in size? I´m sure you´re about… over four-feet-taller than Neo, and she´s…” he was abruptly honest sometimes.

Adira kept a kind smile on her face, she was making eye-contact with him as he spoke. Seeming to pay attention.

But, deep inside, she was tired. She didn´t want to answer all of his questions. She doesn´t need this kind of interruptions.

Besides, what time is it?

Time´s very important to her, there´s a particular activity she needs to do every day. The time for that particular activity was close when he arrived. Now, it seems things are about to happen.

Adira didn´t have to look at the time, she didn´t have to check on the hour. She was certain the time had come, and she could feel it.

Adira was getting the feeling, it had started. Lucky for her, this wasn´t immediate. She had a bit of time.

Unfortunately, Bernard has a lot of questions. She doesn´t need him to know this, she doesn´t need anyone to know this. So, he must leave.

“Ok, I think this has been enough for today.” Adira said, trying to be polite and kick him out.

“Enough? But… I have more questions. Is there a reason why there´s such a big difference in height, even amongst you?” He asked.

“Sorry, but now´s not the time for that. I have a…” she quivered deep inside, she could feel the pressure growing. “an important matter I need to take care of. Now, you can head back to the elevator and leave. Neo´s still waiting for you.”

There was something wrong. He can tell she doesn´t want him there. But why?

Was he asking too many questions? Was she just tired of him?

There´s so many things he wants to know! This isn´t fair. But, being honest, maybe Neo´s got some answers.

Plus, he knows better than to go against what the 12-foot-woman is asking him to do. Last thing he wants is to figure out how she´ll look when she´s mad. He better get going before she starts making stronger suggestions…

“I… think you´re right. I know you´re a busy woman so… I´ll get going. Maybe… we can meet some other time?” He said as he took a couple steps back.

“I´ll send someone for you whenever we can meet. I do… have some matters I´d like to discuss with you. But not now…” she seems to be in a bit of a rush, it´ll be better if he leaves fast.

He might not have all the answers, but he´s got some. Maybe he´ll need to find out on his own…

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Once he was gone, Adira rushed to her desk, she opened up a compartment and began searching for an item.

“Shit! All men are a nuisance! So full of questions! A complete waste of time, and to think I thought I´d fix that. Now… where is it?” Fix?

There´s no other man here, no one else aside of Bernard. But what does Adira mean by “fixing it” and what is she searching for?

She can feel the pressure growing on her chest, and this is not due to anger.

What is she hiding? What is she looking for? Is Bernard actually safe in this new world? And why does Adira need to keep him safe?

Can Bernard find the answers soon enough? Or, will it be too late when he does?