6/30/2019
I wanted it to be you. I wanted it to be you so badly. Each body they threw over the walls...I stared through the smoke hoping to see something to identify you. I watched for hours. The sun set in such a glory of bloody red I knew the gods must be aware of what had taken place.
Do you remember what I asked you the other day? I asked you to run away with me. I thought I was just restless, but I think deep down I knew what was coming. I think I could feel it in the air. I think the trees had whispered it in my ear at night, what was just beyond our view, just over the horizon. I was among the trees when they came. They were silent, but their destruction...the things they do are never quiet. I could hear the screams even where I was deep in the forest. I ran. I raced. I gave every speck of energy I had to try and reach you before they did, but I failed. I’m so sorry.
The bodies are piled so high now that they almost reach the top of the walls in places. I know some of them are still alive. I could hear the moans as I crawled over them. A hand grabbed me once as I passed. I did for them what I couldn’t do for you. The stench was almost unbearable, but the thought that you might be alive pushed me on. Everyone else is gone. Dying or dead already. The lucky took their chance when they first heard the screams. I couldn’t leave you though. I had to make sure. I knew what they would do if they found you. And I knew they would find you. You were never that good at hiding. I could only hope that they might not realize, that you might be one of the bodies tossed over the walls or found choking the river. But I searched so long. I turned over every body I could reach and hoped with every new find that I would see your face...but it was never you. Your parents were smart, and they took good care of your little sister. I had hoped to find you with them, but I found you here, and gods- Gods- I am so sorry I couldn’t reach you sooner. I had to be careful. I couldn’t take the chance that they would catch me before I could help you. But don’t worry. I’m here now. I’m here now, and I’ll make sure you won’t suffer any longer. They can never touch you again. You’re safe now. You’re safe. And don’t worry, I’ll be with you soon…
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