Luineraugwen: this was actually a homework task set by my English teacher but I've decided to put it up. The movie it is based on is 'Alive'. You know the one where a football team crashes into a mountain and stays there for seventy-something days. I hope you enjoy.
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the names in this movie nor do I own the movie itself.
Carlos Paez Vilar
14th December 1972
It feels great to be back in civilization. I'm pretty sure that I'd forgotten the taste to proper food, the smell of sweet grass, the sound of birds, and the comforting touch of my bed and most importantly, the welcoming sight of my family. The survivors and I are greatly relieved to have finally returned home but we all grieve for our friends that we lost. I pray for forgiveness every night for what I did.
My friends and I have been given a second chance. The Pope has decided to relieve us of our sins. The sins that were caused by us eating human flesh.
Some people who have sent letters to both me and my surviving friends have told us that, under the circumstances, eating the flesh of our friends was acceptable. At least they were dead. But other people have sent letters expressing to us the disgust and horror they felt when they found out what we'd done. Many condemned us to Hell for our actions. We have been called many fouls names. They called us savages, animals, beasts lower than cannibals among others. Some of us are beginning to believe their words. A few have even resorted to locking themselves inside their rooms. Nothing seemed to get them out. Perhaps the once in a lifetimes chance to meet the Pope will bring them out of their misery...not that I don't know how they feel. The Pope may speak for God but I fear that by the time I die, He would've changed his mind and will condemn us just as others have for our haneous sins.
By some miracle, some people, the Pope or even God Himself might forgive us but I am certain that I will never forgive myself. Ever. And that is a long time. No prayer can ever change that. No amount of church masses or confessions will either.
Sometimes I have used the words 'I forgive you' far too lightly. The word 'forgive' itself is used often too lightly. I have forgiven others many times before. Simple things like a fight, a broken arm or an easy mistake. The church preaches for us to forgive one another for our mistakes and even though people around the world will forgive me, I myself will never flatter myself with those words. I do not deserve them.
Carlos.
Luineraugwen: I hope you enjoyed it. R&R.
