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I could finally see the harbor over
the horizon. Within the hour we'd dock and unload our cargo, yet my nervousness
did not fade. I've been concerned ever since we secured our cargo, and I won't
feel safe until I'm certain that thing can't escape. I wiped the sweat off my
brow and went out onto the deck. The crew milled about the top of the deck, a
general excitement filled the air, then I emerged with my sour expression and
paled face.
"What's the
matter, Doc? Still, seasick?" One of the sailors inquired.
"No, I'm fine," I assured,
"I'm just concerned about transferring the cargo."
"Aw Doc don't be that
way," he patted my shoulder, "the beast gave us trouble before, but
it hasn't let out a peep in over a week. Besides, it ain't escaping from those
bindings."
"I sure hope so," I
lowered my head and tried to push down a wave of nausea. I sweat bullets as I
counted the remaining minutes on our journey.
"Hey Doc," the sailor
continued, "is it hotter than usual, or is it just me?" I looked back
at him, he was soaked in sweat.
"Now that you mention it,"
I replied. The heat was unbearable, and while the sun did beat down upon us, it
wasn't the culprit. No the ship itself seemed to radiate heat, I could practically
feel my shoes melt off my feet as the heat grew worse. I went dizzy from the
rapid increase in temperature and struggled to stay on my feet.
"The lower deck is on
fire," another sailor yelled out. I believed him, but I was more concerned
as to why. I didn't have much time to consider as the heat grew worse and
worse, to the point the metal on the ship began to melt. I couldn't even breathe,
not that I'd want to with all these metal fumes. As the boat continued to melt,
I finally saw the source. A single giant claw burst from below deck and gripped
onto the top deck. A horrific sound rang through the air as the metal was
wrenched apart, and a towering figure emerged from inside the ship and flew
into the sky. Its red scaly body contrasted the blue skies, it two giant wings
cast a shadow over our boat, its breath hissed with flame. This mythical beast
roared into the sky and fly towards the harbor in front of us.
"What have we done?" I
choked as I slowly faded from consciousness.
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Sometimes you feel concern in your gut for a very good reason. Until next time, Read, Comment and Enjoy
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