Among the Shadows (Gaby)
Jun 10, 2017 23:12:33 GMT -5
Post by Penguin on Jun 10, 2017 23:12:33 GMT -5
If you ever feel like I do when you slip between cracks, maybe then I'll see why nothing stays intact
Beads of sweat crawl down the side of my face as I strum away for countless hours on the guitar my father handcrafted for me. It’s certainly a hobby of mine. Often times I will sit out on my back porch with the instrument playing various tunes ‘til the sun goes down as I am doing now. The feeling of soil underneath my bare feet makes the experience even better than it already is. What beats a serene landscape accompanied by softly strummed guitar? Well, maybe if it wasn’t so damn hot it would be better. To be fair, I am wearing black skinny jeans which probably isn’t too healthy at this time of year, it’s not like I care enough to make a difference.
Fortunately the sun is finally close to setting which means my calloused fingers soon get a rest. The temperature begins to lower to a slightly more bearable degree and the insect life starts to become more active. The orange sky is contrasted by the dark tree line with the occasional firefly to light it up. Even after seeing it every day the portrait-like view never ceases to amaze me. It’s art that can’t be repeated in any capacity. Or at least not well enough to do justice. Hardly any people choose to take the time to sit down to simply watch it. Thus, most people don’t see the art that I do- which is depressing.
Unexpectedly, I am not alone for once. A shadow dances through the tree line. That shadow is no animal; it is a person. This person is making a beeline toward past my porch straight towards the work grounds. Suspicion crosses my mind, why is someone running to work at this time? Could it possibly be a criminal? As the old saying goes ‘curiosity killed the cat’ or in other words: I must find out what this person is going to do. Guitar in one hand, I get on my feet to follow this mysterious person.
In the distance the person is visible making a sharp turn between a couple stacks of chopped down trees that stand higher than eye level. Oddly enough, not a single Peacekeeper noticed them. Do I follow? It’s a risk. I might get in trouble, but at the same time what for? What do I do? Reaching into my pocket, I find a coin to flip and my destiny is sealed; onward I will go.
Like an assassin trying to catch their target, I try my best to sneak past the Peacekeepers and I guess I’m successful. Upon turning the same corner I see the person in question kneeled next to a pile of lumber that has yet to been sent to the mill to be processed. It’s a girl who appears to be collecting something and she’s got a box next to her.
To break the silence, I whisper to the girl, “If you’re trying to steal something I won’t tell. But I’m curious, what exactly are you doing?”