The whole cabinet was there. Some calm, others shaking and visibly nervous. Reports were constantly coming in, of the collapse of the defense lines in Donegal, attacks across the country, Limerick facing huge battles. Some were thinking this was a return of the Troubles, others felt this was more serious. Every foreign volunteer that arrived and was caught was thrown in a jail. It seemed that this new IRA had on their sights Northern Ireland as well. Some in the heavily guarded room began praying.
Suddenly, a door was opened and heavily armed security men entered the room. A man was inside the circle they had formed.
"Ladies and gentlemen, we have a problem." said Enda Kenny, addressing his cabinet.
"Ireland is experiencing an armed insurgency, at a size that hasn't been seen since the Civil War. But, we won that war and we are going to defeat these insufferable pests now! I will declare a state of emergency in our nation since it is necessary for the restoration of order! And, if things continue to worsen, I will have to ask Britain for help. Perhaps, even troops to enter Ireland.
A man spoke up, coughing.
"Sir, you know that if we do that, public support will grow for these rebels. It is estimated that a 25% of people support them and this percentage is growing. This will surely skyrocket it. Not even mentioning the recent imperialist moves made by our neighbors."
"I know. But, it may just be our only hope."
Sinn Fein HQ, after the declaration of a state of emergency
Loud voices could be heard from inside the offices of the third largest party in Ireland and the second in Northern Ireland.
"... This is outrageous and we are sitting on our asses, doing nothing! How truly different are we from them? Did we not take up arms not such a long time ago? It is estimated that a majority of our supporters view this new IRA favorably and I believe so should we!" yelled a woman, red from anger.
"Are we not a legal party, fighting for justice and Ireland inside a legal framework?" asked another man.
"We all know the government is suspecting us! We must fight for justice and Ireland through any means necessary!"
"What do you say, Gerry?" This was the voice of an older man, who was looking at the head of the party.
Gerry Adams, with a lowered head, was listening and weighing in on the arguments. When he raised it, he seemed to have made up his mind.
"I have fought for Ireland for my entire life. I will not stop now. They are somewhat different from us. But we both have a fighting spirit and a desire to liberate Ireland. I say, since our supporters believe the same,mwe do something about it."
The people in the room clapped. But Gerry Adams knew this would be a beginning to something new. Either great or horrible.
Donegal, Ireland
Bullets were wheezing above them as they made quickly their way across the valley. A military outpost overlooked it and, while it was dark and neither side could see well, the soldiers wanted to try their hardest. Some time later, and with some mild injuries, the rebels arrived at an outpost of their own. There, two other groups were waiting for them.
One could see that both of the other groups were battle weary. Some hands and legs were tied in bandages, while bloodstains could be found on their shirts. A man, wearing the IRA initials on his shirt spoke first.
"Good news, comrades. Letterkenny has been liberated."
Hoorays could be heard across the valley, demoralizing the soldiers in the outpost.
The man continued.
"We come from there. It was bloody for both sides but we managed to take the town. Our next move is moving southwards. If we manage to control Donegal, we have more bargaining chips. Meanwhile, I have been informed that the assault on Limerick is continuing. Many have fallen there and the port is heavily contested. Enda Kenny has declared a state of emergency, as expected and we have gained an ally: Sinn Fein, it seems, have reconsidered their previous stance and have allied with the commune.
Now, you are needed here. We will begin clearing villages and move on the city of Donegal. And we will wish all the best for our comrades in Limerick."
The IRA flag waved in the night sky, as the rebels marched under the dim moonlight. The military outpost now stood silent, the soldiers retreating to defend further south.
Ottawa, Canada
A man, wearing a dark grey suit exited the vehicle he had arrived with. Inside a backpack he was holding were a bottle of water, a lunchbox, some spare clothes and a handgun. The city was lively and its people quite happy, but he wasn't. He hadn't come to Ottawa to have a good time. Hehad arrived in the city with one goal and one goal only: kill Boris Johnson.
Belfast, Northern Ireland
The police were now more prevalent around the city. The perpetrators of the robbery and assault were either captured or killed.
A woman had just left a government building. Entering it with an excuse for a complaint, she had left a bag filled with explosives inside of it. Using a disposable mobile phone and with a voice disrupter, she identified both the office and the police of the presence of the bomb. Seeing the employees evacuate the building safely, she softly pressed the button. Belfast was shaken as the building exploded in a flash of fire. Later that day, the IRA published a manifesto regarding recent events.
Commune of Ireland- Irish Republican Army
We, the Commune of Ireland and the Irish Republican Army take full responsibility for the bombing in Belfast. It was a response to the imperialist actions of the New British Empire in the Fiji Islands. The British State is attempting to regain their imperial possessions once more! Direct action in the Fiji Islands, a defenseless nation, while advocating for a strengthened Commonwealth which will allow their authoritarian rule to spread like the poisonous venom it is across the globe. People of the Commonwealth, don't allow that! Rise! Fight! Liberate yourselves! Don't let the British and your local, corrupt leaders sell you out and use you!
We are fighting against the Irish "Free State" with all our force, liberating village after village! They have shown their true colors, declaring a state of emergency! They will soon give up completely the facade of a democracy! Something which certain parties and factions have realized and have allied with the democratic forces of the IRA and the Commune. Many of our brothers and sisters have died for this cause and we owe it to them to continue the struggle! We will liberate Limerick! We will liberate the whole of Ireland and march on Dublin as its people open their doors to us! We will defeat the Irish Free State and the New British Empire! For a new world! For peace, freedom and equality! For the liberation of the whole of Ireland! For the liberation of the world!
LONG LIVE IRA! LONG LIVE THE COMMUNE! LONG LIVE THE REVOLUTION!
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