Between Love and Blood Chapter 3
Joanna and Justin reached the elevator shaft. Inside was an elevator quite unusual by the many standards of the humans. Probably one they've never really seen before in their own world of inventions on earth.
The whole room including the tunnel in order to keep the thing properly leveled and elevated, but since they we on the bottom floor there was no need for so yet. The thing was the head of an old street lamp. There was enough room inside to carry a good number of people, but right now there was more than enough room for two.
Justin reached the elevator first. Grinning with a hint of mischief on his face he bowed to the waist an arm outstretched in an inviting manner.
"After you, Joanna," he said.
"Why thank you, Justin," I said, chin up.
Once I was inside Justin closed the doors making sure they're locked up tight and safely secured.
The whole thing was simple yet complex in its unique way of operation of movement. On the wall there were two small knobs one to take us up while the other would return underground when the appropriate time came for it to do so for them. Justin pressed one of them and instantly the floor began to rise beneath our feet. Neither of us was worried about the elevator falling apart on us for we were well used to it by now. Besides two strong cables along with having an electric motor running it were tugging it along. As we were moving up something else was occurring.
From up above there was an opening where water was constantly flowing in through as if it was a small waterfall. Whenever the elevator would be used to rise panels would cover the holes in the floor where the water would sink into so that the water level would grow. Up to a certain point of height where it would be sucked into a different area. This way nothing would flood the place while we'd still be able to retrieve an unlimited supply of fresh water here all the time when it's much needed to have been brought.
The elevator came to a clean halt at the edge of a platform closest to the surface, but not exactly there. On getting out Justin took the end of a large rope same as the one on the elevator and died it down in order to make sure it remained there until we returned after our outing from the rosebush. The elevator shook a bit as I exited from the machine, bust Justin offered a helping hand assisting me in stepping onto the ledge of the platform safely. The two of us then headed into a neighboring tunnel which lead into the next room.
To anyone who hadn't already been living there the sight that greeted us would been seen as extremely breathtaking to the soul. The toy soldiers standing at attention on the left of the tunnel were cute, but none, along with the toy cars and other children toys lying around could compare to all of this. Different colored lights were on all over the place reflecting off of any kind of surface it could touch. It was a really pretty picture to the naked eye.
"So, Justin, I'm curious," I said, playfully. "Where exactly are you taking me today?"
"Well I was planning on going to pay a little visit to Mr. Ages," said Justin.
"To check on his progress with the sleeping powder," I inquired, head cocked.
Nodding, Justin said "That and there's an urgent matter I need to speak to him about."
"What would that be," I asked.
Exhibiting a friendly grin, Justin said "You'll just have to wait and see."
In response I punched his shoulder in retaliation, but didn't pursue it further.
After passing through a couple more corridors similar to the one before where you finally entered the main section of the rosebush on the surface. It was covered everywhere with all sorts of flowers in full blown bloom. As it had with all the others light from our electricity was shining from nearly every single direction causing it to appear so absolutely glorious. Set through the place was a path carefully formed by roots some inches above the water. Everything here was a private garden for us to enjoy at our on leisure. With such a yearly access to plenty of light and water all of these lovely blossoms were thriving perfectly underground where others usually wouldn't be able to thrive for too long by themselves.
Standing outside of the doorway that led into the heart of our colony was the largest rat in the entire population.
Brutus is to say the least intimidating on first glance. His appearance certainly easily made him so. His fur was a dark black mixed with a hint of blue. He was covered in all muscle with not an inch of fat anywhere on his person. Like most of the males he was wearing a tunic which was dark violet with a scarlet stitch on the trim of the violet fabric with a large red "X" sewn into the front. He stood guard there blocking the entrance from any who may hope to benefit by trespassing. Although he may look mean he was actually a big softie at heart on a good day even with an enormous spear standing in one of his hands.
Upon hearing us coming up from the rear minutes before he was ready to receive. Once Brutus spotted us he eased up greeting us in a friendly and nonthreatening demeanor.
Smiling, nodding a hello, Brutus said "Justin. Joanna."
"Morning," responded Justin, nodding politely back at Brutus.
"Having an exciting time out here, aren't you, Brutus, I teased, eyes twinkling with mirth.
"Ha, ha, Joanna," retorted Brutus, "you're a regular comedian." He may have acted pissed off, but I could tell he was laughing by the humor in his eyes behind all the agitation.
Chuckling I stood up on tiptoe to give him a kiss on the cheek.
"Going out for a little excursion around the farm," said Brutus, free hand placed on his hip.
Shaking his head, Justin said "No, we're just going to pay a visit to Mr. Ages. There's an important subject matter I have to speak to him about."
"Why are you going with him," said Brutus. "You hardly ever go outside let alone leave the rosebush. What's your excuse, Joanna?"
Shrugging, I said "Felt it was time for a change. We'll return in a little while. Don't wait for us."
I then began moving off to head the remainder of the way out without looking behind once at them.
Brutus and Justin shared a bemused glance between them. His meaning clear Brutus wriggled his eyebrows while nudging Justin in the side of the chest. In retaliation Justin shoved his friend to the side, but not exactly hard enough to knock Brutus to the ground. Despite the annoyance Justin felt towards Brutus at the moment a smile couldn't help but take shape on his lips. He soon caught up to speed bringing us walking side by side again.
Authors Note:
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