JesterMilk 74 Share Posted October 15, 2023 Rain “It’s raining” Skaul thought to himself as his body was slammed into the ground “She died when it was raining.. 16 years ago now?” he asked himself as his ribs were crushed, bones broken. He's felt it all before, what's a few more scars to a man missing limbs? Something felt different about this though, maybe it was his old age, maybe it was just his time. “Will she be there to greet me?” He thought. He thought of when he first met her, how she read him poetry, and how he got lost in her eyes. When she died he re-read her journal over and over again, it was too stained and smudged to read anymore. He didn’t sleep for weeks, he rarely ate, he never got over it, but how could he? He wondered if he’d be able to watch over his friends and family or would it be a field. What will the weather be like? His life was flashing before his eyes, his first battle besides Demitrey Novikov, Lord Marshall Sebastian Bishop promoting him to Sergeant, that Marshall's death, he thought of the Mori battles and the explosion at Karosgrad, how his limbs were torn off in the blast and how the fire burned. He remembered seeing his son for the first time, 16 years ago. He thought of how much he’s mourned, how much he’s lost, “Will they be there?” he asked himself. He hoped his friends, family, brothers and sisters in arms would celebrate, drink to his life and not cry for his death. How ironic he said he’d buy Demitrey drinks after the battle. As he lay on the snowy ground, he felt no fear. He saw Demitrey, fighting, it seemed like it was so easy for him. “Maybe if I was younger.” he tried to move. Nothing. He tried to stand. Nothing. He tried to breathe. Nothing. All he could do was think. He thought of his son, how the news would affect him. He thought of Roslin Baruch, Ser Arthur Gant, how they helped him after he stumbled into Haense, no memories, how they cared. He thought of Demitrey, his best friend, was there a better way to die then by his side? He tried to call out to him, but nothing came out. He's been through so much worse, why couldn’t he survive this? He watched as the Manticore tore into his chest, disemboweling him. Maybe if he was more careful, if his other leg was struck by the tail, with each tear it hurt less and less. He realized it was time to stop fighting. It was simply his time, he relaxed, jaw unclenched, the cold snow on his head and back, it was comforting. He closed his eyes and he slept. He awoke to a woman laying next to him, dark skin, dark hair, tall, and as beautiful as the night sky. He tried to speak but nothing came out.“Hello my love.” She spoke warmly, oh how long he waited to hear that voice again. He looked up and finally noticed “It's raining.” as he went to get up she said “Can’t we stay here a little, love? I quite like the rain.” As he grew to despise the rain since the day she died, he forgot how she loved it, and so he sat back down and paused for a moment before saying “Of course.” 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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