Week 7

For this blog entry we have to do some writing, in the form of 'fan fiction'. For this entry, I will be writing about Rockstar Games' Red Dead Redemption. The game follows John Marston, an outlaw trying to reclaim his life, and move on. However, his wife, Abigail and son, Jack are kidnapped by the government  and the only way he can get them back is to chase down the gang who left him for dead: Dutch Van Der Linde, Bill Williamson, and Javier Escuela. (Note: The game takes place in 1911) John Marston travels across the states and into mexico, to get revenge and save his family. Finally, when he completes his assignment, he is reunited with his family on the family's ranch. When things seem to get back to normal, the government shows up on his doorstep, lead by the man who stole his family (Edgar Ross). John is outnumbered,and in the following shoot off  is killed. The game then cuts forward 3 years, to 1914, to an older Jack Marston, who can seek revenge on Edgar Ross after the death of his mother. After this the game, which is a sandbox style (meaning you can travel and go anywhere on the map) continues on, forever in 1914 where you can continue to play as Jack, finishing uncompleted missions, meeting people, hunting, killing outlaws, ect. In this fan fiction I will write the stand off in a different way, one in which John lives (Something I tried to accomplish many times) and continues to help make his ranch strive, and give his family the life they want.


John looked out the wooden door, he was surrounded. All around him was the blood of the army, more people he killed, on top of them stood reinforcements. Just as many as he already faced. He breathed a sigh of relief, remembering at least his wife and son were safe. They would get away. But another problem faced him at this moment.

Outside, in that army was him, Edgar Ross. This wasn't a warning for John to behave. They were here to kill him. After everything the government put him through, they were just going to put him down, like a horse who could no longer run. All John wanted was to start a new life, he wanted his wife, and his son to be safe, and he wanted to be there protecting them. 

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As Abigail rode away, mind cluttered, Jack clung onto her back protesting leaving his father, she came to a realization.  She had to go back. She knew John would be mad for putting herself and Jack in danger, but she couldn't face losing John. Not after all this. Grabbing the horses reigns, she pulled backwards and let out a 'whoa!', causing the horse to falter. Jacks head popped up in response.

"What are you doing, ma?!"
"We have to go back for John."
"But he said..."
"Never mind what he said. We're heading back. When we go through the barn, grab the nearest gun you can find. And stay hidden!"
"Okay, ma."

Abigail swung the horse around. "We're coming, John. Just stay safe!"