1 Prologue

"Sir, what will we do? Society is collapsing and we are running out of ways to keep the population under control. They are demanding a solution" asked a man in a suit, his face full of worry.

"I don't know, I never thought it would get this bad" replied the man behind the desk.

The man was tall, moderately built, with brown hair and green eyes, but most importantly, he was the president of the Unites States. His name is John Talon.

John gets up out of his chair and looks out the window, the sight outside anything but pretty. People are fighting, buildings are destroyed, and a crowd is forming outside.

"I became president to keep the US from becoming an apocalyptic wasteland, like the rest of the world" he said with a sigh, as he turns back around.

"After the solar flares, that wiped out most of the population, I stepped up. I knew it was my duty to protect the people" he sighed again, "but it seems I have failed."

"No, sir, you have not failed. Without you, there would be no United States" said the advisor, trying to reassure the president.

"I....." John paused as he saw one of the soldiers playing with a deck of cards.

"You" he pointed at the soldier, "what do you have?"

"A deck of cards, sir" the soldier replied, while putting them away.

"Give them to me, I have an idea" he held out his hand and the soldier handed them to him.

"Four suits, four factions" John said as he laid the four aces on the table.

"Sorry sir, I'm not following, what do you mean?" his advisor said, with a confused look.

"We divide the people into four factions, based on the four suits in a deck of cards. Hearts for the peacekeepers, such as police or army. Diamonds for the wealthy. Spades for the criminals and delinquents. Clubs for the most intelligent individuals, such as doctors or scientists" John replied gesturing to the cards.

"That could work, that way we can keep an eye on everyone, but what about normal individuals?" the advisor asked as he rubbed his forehead.

"Everyone will be sorted into groups. Most likely the main population will become Hearts, but with only a civilian rank" John said, as he pulled out the king and the ten for the heart suit.

"Tens are regular people, Kings are actual peacekeepers, and Aces are the head of each faction" said John, as he looked out the window again.

"That's a genius idea sir, but it might take a few years to make it commonplace in society" replied the advisor as he wrote down some numbers, "six years to be exact."

"That's fine, I'm just glad to finally have a solution to this madness"John said as he smiled and started walking towards the door, "I want to make an announcement and tell the people that I have finally solved our problem."

"Very well sir, right this way, I will gather the people" replied the advisor as he gestured for John to follow him.

(a half an hour later, outside)

John looked out at the sea of people and smiled. He smiled because he can finally save his people. He smiled because he was no longer a failure.

After explaining everything to the people he said "Welcome to our new society, The Four Suits."