First Entry: Ellie
I woke up this morning to the smell of jet fuel still lingering in the air…
I didn't sleep very well last night after all those jets zoomed over Hell; horribly loud and flying low in the dark. They had given me quite a fright. Fi and I were the only two awake at the time, and Fi suggested that the planes were just coming back from Commem Day. That makes sense I suppose, because usually they have a bunch of army planes doing displays and all that stuff on Commem Day anyway. Still, I couldn't quite sleep properly for the rest of the night.
During breakfast earlier today Robyn said she had heard more planes flying overhead last night – hundreds of them. They must have been different ones to the lot I heard, because I don't remember anyone else but Fi being awake at the time. So as we finished breakfast, the others started talking about the planes and coming up with a bunch of scenarios. I didn't really join in the conversation much. I don't know why. Usually I'm right in the middle of discussions like these, but I guess I was just tired. So I basically sat and listened to the rest of them chatting.
I think it was Lee who said something about the planes maybe being part of an invasion; the start of World War Three or whatever. I think someone's been watching too many movies! They all continued to chat for a bit and share their crazy ideas. I also remember the mentioning of a possible nuclear war! It was all harmless enough – just another one of our conversations – but soon all that talk began to make me feel a little edgy for some reason, so I decided to leave the others to their discussion. I guess I don't really enjoy talking about war and invasions and all that stuff, even if it's just a joke. It all seems kind of strange.
As I headed to the creek I couldn't help but think a little on what Corrie had said; that we're so isolated here in Hell, and if anything happened out there we wouldn't even know about it. Imagine what it would be like if something did happen out there, perhaps if we were invaded or something and our little group here in Hell had no idea…
Though I think there's very little chance that that would ever happen. Australia isn't one of those countries that get involved in war. We're safe here; we have nothing to worry about. So I'm not going to bother wondering about it too much. I'd rather only think about war if I'm ever faced with it. And thankfully, it is the least of my worries right now.
AN: Well, first shot I guess! Thanks to anyone who has bothered to check out my story so far! I ask that people please leave reviews; I'd appreciate any advice, tips and suggestions, etc... I already have a second entry ready, so maybe I'll post it soon.
- Jinx
