Declaration of Democracy (Chapter 5)

## Chapter 5: Declaration of Democracy

The once peaceful township was now a sprawling metropolis! The Mayor struggled to contain and

control the new barrios and districts that erupted seemingly at random around the city. And all the time the strange Spider like machine watched down over it all, occasionally blasting flames and hissing steam, and none felt more watched than the Mayor himself. He would need their help if he was to fulfil his obligations to them.

Citizens were called to the town centre and The Mayor announced the declaration of a democracy, that there would be free elections and district councillors would be appointed, the following year even his office would be subject to the vote and will of the people he said, a new age was dawning, a time of prosperity and plenty for all was promised solemnly!

It seemed almost as if by magic the tide turned, industry and commerce were everywhere, productivity boomed, Chinatown market was awash with new media technology, televisions lit up the windows of Barrio Loco, music blared out of the saloons of the Wild West and taverns of OldTown, bright lights flashed and dazzled on Mayfair Avenue and all the time containers and cargo slipped silently ever onwards towards the dirty backstreets of DSTRKT 5.

## The Expanded Story of Chapter 5

**WARNING: SOME OF THE FOLLOWING MATERIAL MAY NO LONGER BE CANON**

After the alien invasion of it was safe to say that BoomTown was never going to be quite the same again! After the initial shock and pandemonium unleashed at the annual fair, things began to settle down. Folk got used to the extra-terrestrials and before long they had become part of the furniture. It was no surprise as they weren’t the only type of new comers stalking the streets – due to the prosperity of the newly-born city, exotic immigrants came from far and wide to settle and find their very own street paved with gold. New communities sprung up as the city expanded.

The docks at Oldtown were revitalised as sea trade once more graced the port, just as it had done in the days gone by of the goldrush that founded the town. Mexicans peddling burritos and dancing round hats brought the smell of spice and the sound of mariachi and before long the Latin Quarter blossomed into fiery existence. Travellers from The Far East were also quick to recognise the city's bounty and moved families and businesses in to form a vibrant Oriental Quarter of ChinaTown.

The well-known archaeologist Sir Winifred Digalot, famed for his unearthing of the ancient ruins of a temple in TrenchTown, known locally as The Lion’s Den, has made a monumental new discovery. A settlement of highly advanced tribes-people known as the Tzakaj still survives living in and around the ruins, hidden to the world until the recent new development in the area.

But all the new developments were carved with a double edged sword. Oldtown docks were now plagued by a scourge of cutlass brandishing, rum swigging, dirty seadog pirates, known to throw revellers in the brig if they weren't dancing hard enough. El Barrio Loco in the Latin Quarter gained a fearsome reputation as the most full on party in town. Many locals gossiped that the new settlers danced for days on end aided by brujeria (Spanish witchcraft) performed in shady corners by wizened old crones. Circus folk marauded through the streets spilling in cartwheels and somersaults out of El Circo del Barrio Bassline astounding passersby.

The ethnic enclave of The Oriental Quarter also held sinister secrets. Behind veiled curtains of heavy incense and dancing geishas were exotic pleasures beyond your wildest dreams. This intoxicating medley of indulgence was so addictive that many who entered were never seen again.

Rumour had it that in TrenchTown area around The Lion's Den some of the tribesmen were initiating outsiders into their tribe and training them in telekinesis and other highly evolved practices. As enlightened beings it was thought that they could enjoy music on a whole new ecstatic level, which possibly explained the strange disappearance of a large number of tourists in the area.

The conspiracy theorists were still at work- spreading rumour that the latest plot to be hatched by the aliens in DownTown is total mind control of the human race, aided by the tribes-people of TrenchTown (who were in fact distant relatives of the legendary Mayans) followed by painful genetic conversion aided by the unscrupulous doctors at The Bodyshop and a band of cyborg robots.

## The Election

The town mayor, efficient as always hatched a plan to pull back his beloved city from the edge of ruin. Too big for one man to watch over he decided the city needed town councillors to watch over and clean up the new and existing districts. He appointed several upstanding members of the community to take on the challenge.

In DownTown reformed gangster Charlie Brown vowed to use his influence to keep his former cronies on the straight and narrow and quash alien terrorist groups.

In Mayfair Avenue husband and wife team Mr and Mrs Fitz-Sloane pledged to uphold the area's exclusivity, prevent their wayward daughter from holding any more raucous parties, keep out the riff-raff and ensure that 'the right people' were invited to their famed posh electro-swing dances.

In ChinaTown and throughout the Oriental Quarter, Ms. Kikuya aimed to tackle the problems of addiction that came with the intoxifying experience of visiting the area and employ a troupe of law enforcing Kung Fu monks to keep the peace.

El Barrio Loco and the Latin Quarter was to be the province of Ms. Burrita Jose who promised to promote tourism and trade with a 'Day of the Dead' Carnival and instigate a training programme so that tourists may achieve the stamina to keep up with the area's hard partying.

The Flowerpot Family assured that as councillors of Holditdown Town they would rule with a fist of daisies and sit around chilling out a lot and train visitors to the area in the fine art of enjoying wholesome fun and family friendly activities.

Cap'n Francisco intentions as councillor of Oldtown is to upkeep Oldtown as a friendly place for elders and children to enjoy with short walks to Kidztown and the Town Centre. He also aims to introduce a daily rum ration for all and find that god damn buried treasure!

Finally BOSS announced that as councillor of TrenchTown he would continue the bass-driven tranquillity deep inside the most beautiful spot of the jungle, The Lion’s Den! Proud of his tribal roots, he would to encourage a daily dance upon mass to be enjoyed by all. Putting a hefty weight of his council budget into restoring the Aztec temple in time for the fair, he knows this will ‘shell dun di place’ like never before!

The future for the City of BoomTown was once again looking bright with this crack team of political hotshots whipping things into shape. The town major then announced one more groundbreaking piece of news - democracy would rule in BoomTown and he was to open up his position of power to a free vote of the people. The city's first general election was to take place, coinciding with the town's annual fair.

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## References

1. ↑ https://www.boomtownfair.co.uk/the-story/chapter-5-declaration-of-democracy/
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://web.archive.org/web/20130524064844/http://www.boomtownfair.co.uk/tourist-info/town-history/chapter-five