The New Old World

Chapter 4 Do I know you?

Walking outside I made my way down the center of the street and the ending of the sunset was just turning the east dark blue. I was kicking an empty beer can looking up I came to a group of bodies leading to me. They must have been running from something. I quickly ducked behind a cop car and as the moon shone now, I waited and waited. After what felt like hours and crouching for so long while also holding the egg, I was about to run for the hills, but I decided against it, so I stood up.

Alright Kimmy take it slow, I moved through the bodies seeing bloody footprints of a human foot but stretched so far and the toes were like claws, this human or monster, with talons it seemed with closer inspection was, very powerful or there was many. All the bodies had scratch marks that cut deep and slit throats from those that I saw.

Seeing a man with a backpack almost empty I went over to his lifeless body and with my shoes I nudged his ribs. Oh god Im so sorry sir, but I need this more, sorry, sorry I removed one strap over his arm and then the last one. I ran over to the cop car and slide down facing away from them. Opening the flap, I saw a few water bottles and bars of food but not very much. I downed the first and second water bottle and ate about four cereal bars. There was now just enough space for the egg and after safely tucking it in I slide into the back of the cop car making sure the door didnt lock and laid down.

Alright egg Im going to call you Snow if youre a guy or Pearl if youre a girlI wonder how I will be able to tell, I looked over at the backpack nudged safely behind the backseat of the drivers seat and cried. I must take care of youI promise I will. Ive left to many behind and I promise I wont leave or abounded you. I wiped a tear away recalling my friends faces as we flew over the states and laughing and talking at the airport. Even having a pillow fight at the hotel and going through the mini fridge knowing our teacher or the school will pay for it.

Im not weak. Im not a coward anymore. I will be strong, I told myself as I made a fist and angrily punched the ceiling of the car. After reliving every moment, it took me to get here I drifted off to sleep and saw a nightmare before me.

I was walking through a hellish landscape as every building was on fire and came crumbling down. Dragons soared above me in circles and as I walked through the fire everyone screamed and ran from me. A sudden gust of wind came from behind me and the dragons all flew as I extended my arms out to the people. The white dragon appeared suddenly in front of me and with wide beautiful eyes kissed my head.

Suddenly everything went dark and the landscape changed. The fires were replaced by vines and leafy greens. As the city was covered by forest trees. The dragons still flew above but they seemed gentle and calming. The streets had rivers and streams and meadows with animals and other mythical creatures. People were farming and walking through the streets selling goods and I walked down the street. They all turned and smiled and waved their happiness was contagious as I beamed at them too skipping on ahead.

I blinked, and I started moving backwards confusion crossed my face as I was trying to move forward but I kept going back. Everyone was smiling and waving the sky was blue. I blinked again, and the streets ran red with blood, fires emerged from the buildings suddenly engulfing people as they cried for help. I blinked again, and half the street was gentle while the other was monstrous.

No! I shouted, into the empty car struggling to get just to get some fresh air, what does this mean? What are you trying to tell me! I yelled into the darkness and dropped to my knees praying and hugging myself. Opening my eyes slowly there was sudden grey and white cloud covering everything and I was soon left in a mist of whispers and eleven shadowy figures appeared around me. Each one was in pain or agony each muffled but clearly asking the same question as I was.