Hi. I'm feeling a bit down 'cause Michael Jackson has died recently, so if I appear a bit angst-y, I apologize. Read and Review, please. Enjoy.
No Help Now.
We stopped at the edge of where the city walls stood.
There was nothing left.
Stretching on forever.
Burnt land.
Ashes covering every inch of the battlefield.
What about sunrise?
What about rain?
What about all the things you said we were to gain?
I stepped forward slowly. I heard someone muttering, "So this is what the "great" City is reduced to." I ignored them and continued forward.
Rubble crumbled underneath my feet.
What about killing fields? Is there a time? What about all the things that you said was yours and mine?
I could feel it.
The Pain.
I could hear it.
The Screams.
I could taste it.
The Blood.
I could smell it.
The Bodies Burnt Alive.
I could see it.
The Families Separated.
I could sense it.
Fear, Pain, Loss, Grief, Anger.
Did you ever stop to notice all the blood we shed before?
A tear slipped down my cheek. I could feel it welling up in my chest.
Did you ever stop to notice this crying Earth, this weeping shore?
Ahhhhhhhhh. Oooooooohhh.
Ahhhhhhhhh. Oooooooohhh.
I glanced back. The rest of the group was going to follow.
"Don't. Don't follow." They looked at me and froze. My voice was weak, but I shook it off and turned back as more tears dripped down.
What have we done to the world? Look what we've done.
I swallowed the lump in my throat and took a shuddering breath. I continued forward. Please, don't let them be dead. Don't... I walked over to what looked like a house, now reduced to a heap of trash and useless material.
What about all the peace that you pledged your only son?
I crouched down and pushed some larger pieces of the former walls out of my way. I froze when I saw a small hand. I pushed some more rubble out of my way but stumbled back when I saw who it was.
What about flowering fields? Is there a time? What about all the dreams that you said was yours and mine?
Tears began to cloud my vision. My throat clogged up. I choked and gasped for air.
Did you ever stop to notice all the children dead from war?
I was breaking down. I needed to pull it together. I had to stay strong. For their sake. They needed me...
Did you ever stop to notice this crying Earth, this weeping shore?
My knees gave out underneath me as I fell into a crumpled heap and sobbed. I let all my pain and loneliness out.
Ahhhhhhhhh. Oooooooohhh.
Ahhhhhhhhh. Oooooooohhh.
My sister....My family....All gone....Now what?
I used to dream.
What do I do?
I used to glance beyond the stars.
I looked up at the blood red sky. Help me....
Now I don't know where we are. Although I know we drifted far!
Someone....help me! Don't leave me on my own! How am I expected to go on? There's no one left!
Ahhhhhhhhh. Oooooooohhh.
Ahhhhhhhhh. Oooooooohhh.
The wind began to blow hard, sweeping the dust from her face. I stood up, holding my head, and screamed into the wind.
Ahhhhhhhhh. Oooooooohhh.
Ahhhhhhhhh. Oooooooohhh.
Tears streamed down my face. Looks like I really AM weak. I couldn't even protect my family. I couldn't even keep a single promise!
Hey,
what about yesterday
(What
about us)
What
about the seas
(What
about us)
The
heavens are falling down
(What
about us)
I
can't even breathe
(What
about us)
What
about the bleeding Earth
(What
about us)
Can't
we feel its wounds
(What
about us)
What
about nature's worth
What good was I?! How am I meant to live if I can't protect anyone?!
(Ooo,
ooo)
It's
our planet's womb
(What
about us)
What
about animals
(What
about it)
We've
turned kingdoms to dust
(What
about us)
What
about elephants
(What
about us)
Have
we lost their trust
(What
about us)
What
about crying whales
(What
about us)
We're
ravaging the seas
(What
about us)
What
about forest trails
I screamed until my throat was sore. I could use my senses clearly. Everything before we got here. Flashing before my eyes. The wind only blew harder with my cries.
(Ooo,
ooo)
Burnt
despite our pleas
(What
about us)
What
about the holy land
(What
about it)
Torn
apart by creed
(What
about us)
What
about the common man
(What
about us)
Can't
we set him free
(What
about us)
What
about children dying
(What
about us)
Can't
you hear them cry
(What
about us)
Where
did we go wrong
WHY?! TELL ME?! SOMEONE TELL ME WHY?! PLEASE!
(Ooo,
ooo)
Someone
tell me why
(What
about us)
What
about babies
(What
about it)
What
about the days
(What
about us)
What
about all their joy
(What
about us)
What
about the man
(What
about us)
What
about the crying man
(What
about us)
What
about Abraham
(What
was us)
What
about death again
(Ooo,
ooo)
Do
we give a damn?!
NO! I DON'T GIVE A DAMN!
Ahhhhhhhhh. Oooooooohhh.
Ahhhhhhhhh. Oooooooohhh.
The wind stopped and I fell back down. I felt a hand on my shoulder. It didn't help. I was alone in this field of pain. On my own, this time around.
No friends to back me up.
No family to pull me back up.
No reckless sister to patch me up when I'm seriously wounded.
No.
No one can help me now....
I hope you liked it. Angst-y, huh? The song is "Earth Song" by Michael Jackson. Think of it as a tribute to him. Where it says "City", it means Haven City, from the game this is classified as. This is what I think would have happened if they lost the war in Jak 3. Think of it in any way you want. To tell the truth, I really don't care.
If you want to see a place that kinda looks like the place described here, but it's not a city, go watch the songs music video. It's where I got my inspiration.