What is meant to be

The outside world was unknown to her, but she could see a glimpse of it through the window in his room. It had been years since the walls of the city went up, enclosing them all in a suffocating, bleak existence. She didn't even know what the sky looked like anymore, or the feel of the sun on her skin. All she had were the stories that he told her, of a world full of colour and life, of mountains and oceans and forests. It was a world that she had always longed to see, but knew she never would.

She had grown up in this dystopian society, learning to survive in the face of constant hardship and danger. The government controlled everything, including what they ate and what they wore, and there was no room for dissent. The only way to escape was to be chosen for the annual lottery, in which a select few were given the chance to leave the city and start a new life elsewhere. She had always hoped to be chosen, but year after year, her name was never called.

That was when he came into her life. He was different from the others, with piercing blue eyes and a quiet, serious demeanour. She didn't know where he had come from, or how he had managed to find his way into the city, but she was drawn to him. They spent hours talking, sharing their stories and their dreams, and she began to see a glimmer of hope for the future.

One day, he took her to his room, a small, cramped space on the top floor of an abandoned building. It was there that she saw the window, a tiny opening that offered a glimpse of the outside world. She couldn't believe what she was seeing - the sky was a deep blue, dotted with wispy white clouds, and the sun was shining brightly. It was like nothing she had ever seen before, and it filled her with a sense of wonder and longing.

As she stood there, gazing out at the world beyond the walls, he told her about his plan. He had been working on it for years, and he believed that it was their only chance to escape the city and see the world for themselves. He had found a way to tunnel under the walls, and he was convinced that it was their only chance to break free.

At first, she was sceptical. The walls were thick and fortified, and the government was always on the lookout for any sign of rebellion. But as he spoke, she began to see the sense in his plan. It was risky, of course, but it was also their only hope. And so, with a sense of determination, they set to work, digging and scraping and chipping away at the hard earth, inch by inch.

It was slow, gruelling work, but they persevered, driven by their dreams and their desire for freedom. They worked through the night, taking breaks only to rest and eat, and as the days passed, they made steady progress. Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, they broke through to the other side.

The outside world was even more beautiful than she had imagined, with rolling green hills and endless fields of flowers. She couldn't believe that she was actually seeing it with her own eyes, and she felt a surge of joy and hope. But as they stepped out into the open air, they were confronted with a shocking sight.

The world was not what they had expected. It was a desolate wasteland, scarred by years of war and pollution. The skies were dark and cloudy, and the air was thick with the smell of smoke and decay. It was a far cry from the paradise they had dreamed of, and they realized with a sinking feeling that their journey was far from over.

As they wandered through the ruined landscape, they encountered all sorts of dangers - mutated animals, radiation sickness, and hostile survivors who were willing to do anything to survive. They were forced to scavenge for food and shelter, always on the lookout for any sign of danger. But despite the challenges, they remained determined to find a way to a better life.

One day, they stumbled upon an old military base, hidden deep in the heart of the wasteland. It was a grim, fortified place, guarded by a group of heavily armed soldiers. They knew that they should stay away, but something about the place drew them in. They decided to take a closer look, and as they crept closer, they heard the sound of voices coming from inside.

It was then that they realized that the base was home to a group of rebels, who were fighting against the oppressive government that had destroyed the world. They were desperate for allies, and they welcomed the two of them with open arms.

As they joined the rebellion, they found a new sense of purpose and belonging. They worked alongside the other rebels, fighting for a better future and a chance to restore the world to its former glory. And as they fought, they found that their bond had grown stronger, and they knew that they would always be there for each other, no matter what.

But their fight was far from over, and they knew that they would face many challenges along the way. As they prepared for their next mission, they couldn't help but wonder what the future held. Would they be able to overcome the dangers that lay ahead, or would they be doomed to fall?

The outside world was a harsh and unforgiving place, but they were determined to survive, no matter what. They knew that they had each other, and that was all they needed to face whatever lay ahead. As they set out into the unknown, they knew that their journey had only just begun.

After so much suffering, they turned on each other. It was a sudden, unexpected twist, one that took them both by surprise. They had always been there for each other, no matter what, but as the days dragged on, they found themselves growing increasingly resentful and bitter. They had always known that their fight would be difficult, but they had never expected it to tear them apart.

It started with small arguments and disagreements, but as time went on, they found themselves at odds more and more often. They couldn't agree on anything, and they found themselves constantly bickering and sniping at each other. They had always been able to work through their differences before, but now, it seemed like nothing could bring them together.

As the tension between them grew, they found themselves drifting further and further apart. They stopped confiding in each other, and they began to keep secrets and hide their true feelings. They had always been a team, but now, they were barely even speaking to each other.

The turning point came when they were sent on a mission to infiltrate a government facility. It was a risky operation, and they knew that they would have to rely on each other more than ever before. But as they made their way through the facility, they found themselves at odds over how to proceed. She wanted to take a more cautious approach, while he was convinced that they needed to be more aggressive.

In the end, they ended up fighting, and it quickly escalated into a full-blown argument. They shouted and raged at each other, saying things that they would never have dreamed of saying before. And as they stood there, glaring at each other, they realized that they had reached a breaking point.

They knew that they couldn't go on like this, and they knew that they had to make a choice. They could either try to work through their differences and rebuild their relationship, or they could go their separate ways. It was a difficult decision, but in the end, they knew what they had to do.

As they parted ways, they knew that their journey together had come to an end. They had shared so much together, and they had been through so much, but in the end, they had been unable to overcome their differences. They had both grown and changed, and they knew that they could no longer be the same people they had once been.

As they walked away from each other, they couldn't help but feel a sense of sadness and regret. They had shared so much together, and they had been through so much, but in the end, they had been unable to overcome their differences. They had both grown and changed, and they knew that they could no longer be the same people they had once been.

But as they looked back at each other one last time, they knew that they would always carry a piece of each other with them, no matter where their journeys took them. They had shared something special, and they knew that they would always remember it, no matter how far apart they were. And as they turned and walked away, they knew that their story was far from over. It was a cliff-hanger that would stay with them for the rest of their lives, a reminder of what could have been.

Years later, they found each other again. It had been a long and difficult journey, full of twists and turns, and they had both changed a lot in the years since they had last seen each other. But as they stood there, facing each other once again, they knew that they had both been thinking about each other all this time.

They didn't know what to say at first, and they stood there awkwardly, staring at each other. But as the moments passed, they began to talk, and they found themselves falling into their old patterns. They laughed and joked and reminisced, and they realized that they had never really been apart.

As they talked, he couldn't help but notice that there was something different about her. She was more confident and self-assured than she had been before, and she seemed to carry herself with a sense of purpose. And as they continued to talk, she finally revealed to him the truth - she had his child.

He was stunned by the news, and he couldn't believe that he was a father. He had always wanted children, but he had never expected this. As he looked at her, he saw the love and pride in her eyes, and he knew that she had done an amazing job raising their child.

They talked for hours, catching up on all the years that had passed, and they found that they had both grown and changed a lot in that time. But despite all the challenges they had faced, they had both found a sense of purpose and meaning in their lives. And as they sat there, looking out at the world around them, they knew that they had finally found their way home.

As they watched the sunset, they knew that their journey together was far from over. They had both been through so much, and they had both made mistakes along the way. But they also knew that they had each other, and that was all that mattered. They were a family now, and they were ready to face whatever the future had in store for them. And as they looked out at the world around them, they knew that they were finally where they belonged.