Leiland?
He says again
My body ignites
Suddenly
I’m more alive
Than I’ve been
In a very long time
Knots in my stomach
Heart in my throat
I clutch the microphone
And press my cracked lips
Against the metal grill
Yes
Where are you?
He asks
Not sure
I reply
But it comes out wrong
I strain
Try to mouth the words
Then speak them
Not sure
I say again
But I know
There’s no way
He can understand
Stay where you are
I’m sending someone to you now
Just speak to me
Everything’s going to be all right
He promises
His voice is sterile
Not at all what I remember
The banging on the walls
Does not help
Who are you?
My voice sharpens
A friend of Trevor’s
I feel his smile
Through the open line
Can I speak to him?
Once again
I trip over my words
Speak?
I say over and over
Until I get it right
You want to speak with him?
Sorry
He’s offsite
He’ll be excited
To hear from you
Told me a lot
About you
All this time
He never gave up hope
Are there others like you?
Just me
I say
No idea
If he can understand
Me
One
Just
One
Me
I struggle
To shape sound
Into words
I see
Hold on
The banging stops
And a long silence ensues
This respite
A small eternity
Then in the distance
The whir of engines
Fills my ears
Unbelievable
They’re here already
Monsters
I try to warn him
Monsters
Inside
We’re over you now
His voice is cold
Indifferent
Are there any weapons inside?
Explosives
Hazardous waste
Radioactive materials
Flammable gas or liquids
Guns
I say
Just guns
Acknowledged
Stand by for our response
Response?
Before I can say
Another word
The near wall explodes
Pinning me underneath it
Leiland?
His voice echoes
Wisely
I do not reply
As hellfire
Rips through the bunker
Reducing it to rubble
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