Sat Jun 26, 2004 8:14 am by H.Q. Victor
Two days travel brought me to the first oasis. It was only a couple of shrubs and boulders. But there was a small spring that would continue life there. I will stay the night here before moving on. My nightmares continue. Images from the past, though, I know they are not all my own. They steal my peace, but give me thought of what it means. How could the kingdoms, that grew so powerful, destroy each other. The small countries had been swallowed up in the two. Many had joined by choice, others by conquest. It had started small, but grew to epic purportions. It started at a place called TLR. It was a place of discussions, learning and friends. Yet a story began of two compiting kingdoms. It grew large as more joined in. Many watched as sides were formed. Till teh one day, there were only two.
Tawakalna had a bad feeling. Even in his rage to destroy his rival, he still had some thought of survival. He moved to where he could watch the satilite image of the world. He started shaking. A tremore in his right hand. He drew his revolver and turned to the body of his aid and emptyed the clip into the body, rage growing again, and sadness.He turned back to the monitor and watched as all fifty missles, his and Mustangs all headed straight for his position. No one in his kingdom would survive.
I slept well, even with the visions in my head. I refilled all the water bottles and drank my fill. I have about 4 days walk to the next oasis and life again. I picked up my walking stick and my pack. I thought I saw a bird, but I guess it was just the predawn illusion. I would have a few cool hours till the heat would be on me. Heading east, it's been what, a year since I went that way? I guess I like exploring too much. I did find and chart many new oasis down to what was Mexico. Not much plant life, but there were people there. They caught some fish to survive on. They did not have direct hits on that part of the continent. I told them I would pass word on that they survived and would try to bring word of others too that I found. It was a miacile that I had survived the destruction. The building I was in had several sub-basments and survivel gear. If not for that, I would not haved made it this far. I wondered who had survived of those who started all this, who brought about our destruction. Ow! I stumbled and fell. I looked to see what I had tripped over. I dug a little and pulled out a bone, a leg bone!
Mustang reached over to his com panel and punched a Button. "Esquilax, report to my quarters."
"on my way, sir" came the responce.
Mustang moved to the hidden consol he had. Clicking a few buttons revealed a few screens, he brought to life a monitor.
a few minutes later, Esquilax knocked. "Enter " Mustang spoke, without looking away.
"You wanted to see me, Sir" Esquilax
This trip tired me more that I knew. I was getting hungry. My supply ran out a day ago. I had a day still to reach the oasis. My water was fine for now, but I needed to get theree soon.
Edited by - Finalday on 6/26/2004 9:31:30 AM
ffs FD remind me never to get into a car with you at the wheel..
