Odd light across the pond – Tales of the Courier
The light is bright against the night sky. It is a cloudless night, and the inky black of the deep night, is a striking backdrop. At first, 1courier thought he was imagining it. This is a faraway run. Furthermore, it is so far into the country, there isn’t even a trace of the city across the horizon. If not for the reduced speed, around the pond, he wouldn’t have seen it. Now, as he pauses in the pull off lane, he can see it clearly.
It is emerald green and brighter, with more intensity, at the level of the pond. It has the effect of a spotlight as it shines outward into the heavens. 1courier is certain it’s not a natural event. However, it is out there. Almost in the exact center of the enormous pond. In the darkness, the other side of the pond is invisible, making it seem endless. And there, right across the pond, is that crazy light.
1courier grins. There is no such thing as a coincidence. Furthermore, strange lights don’t just appear in the middle of ponds. Especially all the way out here in the country. He checks the m-com link. The delivery is complete and he is off for the rest of the night. HQ signed out just after he left the drop-off location. Almost half an hour ago. He was on the way back into the city when he saw the light.
Odd Light Across the Pond
No two deliveries are the same. He was thinking that very thought, when the country delivery came in. HQ expanded this particular zone to include a hitherto unknown area. It was off grid in many ways, but its absence from all GPS viewing capability, was perhaps the oddest thing about the area. HQ calls it a zero zone. Because there is zero telemetry from any method of navigation.
He grins, that’s why the old school way wins the day. Furthermore, it’s why the pond was one of his first landmarks along the way to the drop-off. However something has changed since he first passed this way. It wasn’t just about the odd light across the pond. There is more happening here than meets the eye. The air feels charged and electric. Additionally there is the hum of vibration in the air. It is nearly inaudible. However, 1courier can feel it, as well as hear it.
With this in mind, he decides to take a break. Therefore, he keys off the engine, and steps out from behind the wheel. The edge of the pond is only a few feet away. The night air is cool, and there is only a slight breeze, as 1courier steps to the edge of the pond. The light across the pond is still a bright emerald green as he watches it shine. In fact, he can’t help but wonder if it actually is some special kind of emerald. One that is glowing and on top of the water.
Tales of the Courier
He is watching the stillness of the water, when he hears the noise. It comes from his left, over in the reeds, next to the water. The light from across the pond is sufficient to illuminate this side of the pond’s edge. It was deserted when he stepped out of the ride. Now there is movement. And as he watches, a large slimy frog appears from out of the reeds.
1courier is stunned to see such a creature this close. It looks like a jumpy frog, kind of slimy and bold. Furthermore, he appeared to be in some kind of mood. He seemed a little crazy, with a can do attitude. 1courier watches the frog limp hop toward the pond’s edge. He looks worn and battle weary as he hops along. However, that isn’t the strangest part. Although 1courier knows he isn’t crazy, he can’t help the strange feeling that hits him, when the jumpy frog looks him in the eye.
Dandelions
Then all other sound fades, as a very delicate and soft voice fills his mind:
A magic dandelion for a *splat* to erase,
Must have dandelion love take its place.
And so it is the first you see, will be
your dandelion love, honeybee. And together
your hearts will grow, and more happiness
you will know. There is but one thing to beware…
1courier shakes his head. And then he sees the jumpy frog is now looking at him. For a moment they stare at each other. Distance and time. Now and then. The frog grins. Then makes a mighty leap into the pond. He watches it all in silence. The frog was carrying something, but damned if 1courier knew what. And what was that little song all about? He stares out at the odd light across the pond. Something big was about to go down.
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