The trees passed by quickly, and they glistened slightly with dew as the sun rose on the horizon. As Allen watched the trees speed by under the Crusade, he began day-dreaming. Things whirled around in his head as if he was being spun very fast. He was startled from his reverie by Gaddes, who had been making some comment on the scenery, crude as usual.
"You alright there boss?" said Gaddes.
"I'm fine Gaddes, just tired," Allen sighed.
"Go back to bed,sir. It's too early anyway. I can keep things under control, this is uninhabited forest, after all," Gaddes patted him on the back.
"I think I will in a few minutes, I'm not done admiring the scenery," Allen said as he faintly smiled.
"Aye Boss," Gaddes nodded sagely, stood and walked away. He shook his head; he'd never admired scenery in his life.
"Why am I drawn to this forest? It's like the pull of a magnet," Allen murmured, "Surely it's nothing but lack of sleep." Even so, Allen lingered there, staring into the deep green mass. As he stood, eyes locked open and unfocused, he saw the sun reflected in a flash of light.