A Blissful Day
It has been officially 100 years since the Halo Project started. What seemed like no more wars, and peace and prosperity, had turned into malicious intent from the Guardians; those that are the higher ups at the Desolated. Order has been placed for us to grow and understand the differences from what is right from wrong, to hopefully one day be accepted into courting. As children, the tale that we are told and passed down was, “The Desolated is only temporary, the real acceptance is at the Palace.”
Flores and Aspen were well known around the island and possibly contributed the most to please the Guardians, not once were they rule breakers, or wanting to upset the peace. “All we have ever known is this island. Terreska was so prominent and told so beautifully through stories that had others among them have major respect,” said Flores.
The skies were such a magnificent gradient coral colour that lit up the bright sunset afternoon. The only blissful quietness one could wish for in these desperate times. “I’ll race ya to the top of the hill” Flores said enthusiastically to Aspen, “Not unless I get there first loser!” The moment they get to the top of the hill a loud voice in the overhead intercom spoke out and said, “Hello to all, it is the year 2108 and reminder keep persisting and never forget to take your citrons daily!”
Citrons are not what you think, they are just small pills that look like tiny lemons, so the Guardians started calling them citrons to make them sound less scary. These pills help with memory, attention, and perception of daily life! Really, they are so beneficial to everyone on the island.
After the announcement, Aspen and Flores continued their day per usual, they were not bothered as this was an everyday occurrence since the war. “Flor, do you really want to make it to the Palace” “Yeah? Why not isn’t that the dream that everyone wants? It seems way more peaceful there anyways and less rules.” Moments after, the two of them heard a loud crash at the bottom of the hill. Concern ran through their veins because along with the crash came a shriek of horror from an islander. “What was that?!” “Girl what makes you think I know?” Probably five minutes went by and silence roamed the hill. The eeriness of the emptiness loomed over the hill which gave the two kids major goosebumps. “I think it is best if we head on back Aspen” “I agree… I don’t like this. Something feels odd”
The instant they reached the bottom of the hill a disgusting stench overcame them. Not like a pile of garbage but something rotten. The two of them could feel the atmosphere shift very differently which heightened their sense of fear. Aside from that, they head into town and both went their separate ways to head home. “Mom I’m home!!” Aspen said with one foot in the entryway. … silence, “Hello? Anyone home? Well, that’s expected of mom.” Not many people know about Aspen’s family life. He does not specifically talk about his personal life to anyone except Flores.
Aspen was used to being alone at the house, so he started cleaning up the mess that was left from whomever was the last person at the house before him. The minute he picks up a cup, the front door is rapidly banging. Someone was repeatedly and aggressively knocking at the door. It was Flores.
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