Snapshots: A Series of 100 Word Challenges

by NC Girl

E/O CHALLENGES: Each chapter is a COMPLETE, 100-word drabble based on a challenge word issued by Enkidu07 and OnyxMoonbeam. Many others participate, too. Chapters will be added as challenges are issued.

37. Anguish wrench

PROMPT: wrench (or a form of wrench)

NOTE:: takes place during All Hell Breaks Loose.

The late posting is due to a power failure last night.

Anguish

The heart-wrenching cry stopped me dead in my tracks. One word, one syllable, carried so much emotion and anguish I had to take a moment to collect myself before turning around.

I quickly backtracked several hundred feet on numb legs, with a heavy heart, knowing too well what awaited me upon arrival, yet still unprepared for reality. Gravity took over and I dropped heavily to my knees beside Dean, still clutching the body of his brother and quietly sobbing.

Wordlessly, I laid a heavy hand on Dean's neck and squeezed gently, pushing aside my own emotion to deal with later.

And I waited.

01/18/09