The End and the Beginning

Who would’ve thought that our world would literally be coming to an end soon. They came and took you away from me so unexpectedly. It wasn’t fair. Just when you promised to never leave my side, you left in a blink of an eye.

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As surprised as I am, I’m really not at the same time. This system has never been fair. We were always being watched and controlled even without us knowing. It’s hard to live a normal life… But at this point nothing is normal anymore. Our world is ending, and I don’t just mean you and I. Our actual world is ending and who knows when we are next.

It’s been 1 month, 2 weeks, 3 days, 4 hours and counting since I last got to hold you. Smell you. Feel you. As the skies turned new shades of grey and the air grew colder, I just wanted you by my side. Outside was quiet to quiet if I’m being honest. It scares me. On the news they told us 2 continents were already taken out. The chosen ones moved to a place unknown to our knowledge. The chosen ones. The ones who are deemed worthy enough to start a new life somewhere else, under their conditions. Will you be one of them..? Will I…? Will it be worth it? They took you to “help” them with the process because of your military background. Said you were strong and healthy and fit their “criteria”. What did that mean? They made you pack your things immediately and left me behind. With our matching pendants in your hand and a final goodbye, you were gone in a blink of an eye.

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I was woken up by the sound of the alarm outside. Apparently those chosen to work outside and help prepare for the day they pick the next “chosen ones”, have a specific schedule to work from. I guess they assume that putting a loud siren outside that wakes up the entire state would be great. It’s been two weeks since they took another step in dictating our lives, not that they haven't already been doing so.

I don’t know where you are and I’m not allowed to know. None of us are. So we can’t keep in contact. I feel like you are drifting away from me slowly every day. But you keep appearing in my dreams. So vivid. So realistic. I can feel you holding me and telling me everything is going to be alright. And every time you try to tell me what’s going on, you get interrupted by something and just disappear. And I wake up in tears. What’s going on?

I couldn't sleep last night. There was no way that I could. The military forces outside were rolling through the town. Gunfire could be heard all around. Apparently the people chosen to work for them were trying to escape. It was said they were tired and not getting fed enough and they definitely weren’t getting paid. I’m glad we stocked up when we did. You said you had a feeling, and that feeling we followed. Before, they came here and took over everything; we prepared.

It started with the first continent. We didn’t think much of it. Crazy right? Do you remember? They weren’t highly populated anyway, and everyone was falling sick. Even the animals. But then it happened again. Slowly in the next continent over. So we prepared. Gathered anything and everything we could separately so that no one would get suspicious. We hid everything away in the basements basement. The second basement under the original. The one you somehow created.

You gave me a wary smile once we finished and you held me tightly in a hug, and I knew something wasn’t right. Almost like you knew what was happening but you didn’t say. I wished I had asked you that day…

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Another month is gone making it 6 now and I’m still clueless as to what’s happening. Well not completely. Third continent gone and rumors were we are next. The streets grew quieter and everywhere you look now was under a curfew. I stopped laying around and cleaned up the place. I never needed to leave thanks to your “gut feeling”. In that time I started putting things together.

Third continent was gone and it disappeared like the last two, but I was also kind of different. The first was basically a plague. Everyone was just dropping like flies and we were told, whatever they were eating at the time was the cause of it. The animals were also disappearing. Then the next one suffered something similar. Everyone was either sick or just disappearing. We were told that those “disappearing” were responsible for the ones getting sick. However, I don’t think all of us believed that. I mean their own family members were taking them out, and for what reason?

At this time we were well aware this was the government's doing. We just didn’t know what was going on.

By the third continent, everyone was disappearing less. If anyone was dying it was because of a lack of food. And people, mostly men, were getting snatched away from their homes. Much like you were taken away from me… Something diabolical was going on at this point. It was like they were trying to get rid of any and everyone they felt like they didn't need. Clearing continents. Taking hard working men from their homes. And the women that went missing, I couldn't put my finger on it, but they were different somehow.

At this point I figured; they are trying to procreate with people they find idealistic and start a new world. One of which we know nothing about. One I’m still not sure about. What could be the reason?

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“My love, you are on the right track. Your ideas hold some truth. You've always been smart, intuitive. Keep pushing through. I’m trying my best. I haven’t forgotten. The only way I can reach you is through your subconscious. Believe in me and listen to what I’m about to say, when you wake up remember, okay?

They are trying to start over and destroy this all. They found another planet much like this and it’s not too far. We don’t have much time. And who you think is behind this is not. I can’t say much, and I've been trying hard to reach you without getting caught. I don’t know when and if I’ll be able to hold you again. But I’ll try my best to lead you right to them. They’ll want you I know. You're smart and gorgeous and know things that they don’t. Cooperate. Stay level headed. We’ll be up next, don't forget it. I’m running out of time, so I guess all there is left to say is; open your eyes, I love you, and this is me leading the way…”

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I woke up in a cold sweat and tears rushing down my face. I felt you. I saw you. I knew it was too real to be true. I heard you. I got it. But what exactly am I opening my eyes too?

I turned on the news, and I saw a bunch of masked faces. And then I saw it… I saw you… Your locket, our matching heart locket...For some odd reason I could see right through and into your pocket. It’s happening again. My eyes, they are changing. But this time they won’t shut off. Is this what you were saying?

If anyone was as perspective as me, they’d see you were giving away clues, but I’m guessing they were also just for me. They were talking but my eyes were glued on you. Then I saw it. The way you were leading. Behind your back and with your fingers you showed me the numbers; 8-8-0-2. Then you signed the best that you could; they are coming for you. Remember. With tears down my face and shock nonetheless, I prepared myself for what was to happen next.

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Two weeks later they are at my door. There were 3 men and a woman and I remember all four. They were here to get you before This was a part of my test. My nerves were bad. My knees were shaking. You could hear the cries and screaming and gunshots ringing. They all had on masks and were calm, cool, and collected. And then they asked me the question;

"What is the code? This is your ticket. It has to be close. Any number you can pick it. You have to have at least 3 of these numbers…"

I was panicking. I didn’t know what that meant. Then I remembered and for some odd reason my eyes went ballistic. I then voiced out; 8-8-0-2. The looked at each other and then said to me;

"That’s exactly correct. You were spot on. We always knew that you were the one. Follow us, grab only what you need, we’ll lead you to a place you may have already seen. "

I was confused but ready to say the least. The moment they walked in I noticed their uniforms. They all had rankings. They were in the top 10. The men holding numbers 8 and 2. The women holding 0. I remember her nodding her head at me and approving.

I gathered my things and headed to the door, and walked out into the chaos and onto a helicopter with those 4.

It was quiet in the air but below, not so much. Some buildings were in flames or getting knocked to the ground. People everywhere running and screaming. Some were loading buses and others the train. It was a terrible sight...

Then I felt a shift. Something was different. I guess they noticed that I noticed and showed me their faces. They were smiling, and that alone scared me a lot.

“You felt the shift. I could see it on your face. This is just the start, and we just entered a new domain. A world away from our old one. A new one in fact, but there’s only 2 ways to get here and this is the main. The other is through your subconscious. What you are about to see is a much needed transformation and your new family.”

I was beyond confused but for some reason I was no longer scared. But it was mostly because I knew I’d be seeing you shortly my love…

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After 2 full days of exams and isolation, I was finally set free. They led me to a room full of people apparently just like me. Their eyes are much like mine, but all different shades. Apparently we all had that “sixth sense” that led the way. Then I looked up when I heard a voice, and next to that voice was you of course. Our heart-shaped locket lying across your heart… Eyes like mine, standing tall and proud. And our eyes met, even though I was at the back of the crowd. You smiled at me, as I held onto my locket. You looked me in my eyes, and spoke to me through my subconsciousness;

“This is our new life. I hope you are ready to start it….”

“Ladies and gentlemen, our chosen ones,” the elder spoke, “we gathered you here today because you are of a special kind. Those upon this stage with me are well aware of what’s been going on. We may have scared you but those folks meant no good. They took over our realm and tried to destroy us all. So we decided to take back what was ours. Some of you may not remember but you may soon. Keep your eyes open, and welcome to the World of the Celestials…”