The North PacificBoard

The parents started talking to the elder until they looked over at Isaac. “Who are you kid?” They asked. Isaac looked at them dead in the eyes. “I’m a Layadh, sir. I will be the leader at the place in downtown,” he said. They both laughed. “You can be whatever you want to be when you grow up. Now go outside. This is a real religious talk,” they said. Isaac balled up his fists, but kept his cool and left the room. He made his way outside and sat on the steps.

He contemplated how he got here. He started out in Kimbu Osea. It wasn't the worst, but it got better when the Semenova Regime took control of the Republic. Then, the Mbaluke Regime took over and then sided with the terrorists over their own country. War struck and innocent people were killed in the gas attacks by Isobania. A week before, his girlfriend had cheated on him. He lost his girl, parents, and his siblings all in the span of a week.

He heard the door behind him open up. He didn't look back. He kept staring at the snow in front of him. The girl stared at him and took a seat next to him. "What's wrong, Layadh?" she asked him. "Just, things on my mind. I have lost a lot," he said back, "Also, you don't have to call me Layadh. You can call me Izarica or Isaac," he said. She nodded. "I understand your pain. I know what happened in your country. I can't say I experienced the same thing, but if you want to talk, I'm here," she said. Isaac nodded and then he broke down into tears. The girl pulled him closer to her. "It's okay. Let it out," she said as she closed her eyes. Her blue dress wasn't covered in tears, but there were a few spots.

When he was done, he looked at her. "I'm sorry. Just a lot to hand-" he was cut off by her hugging him tightly. "I understand. Follow me," she said. She took his hand and ran him through the forest near a lake. The time was 23:00. The sky was clear and the snow was soft. When she stopped running Isaac had to ask where they were. The backdrop had a waterfall, snow, and a lake. Isaac smiled. "Welcome to snowy haven,: she said. She took a seat and invited him to sit with her. When he sat, she looked to him. "Now we wait," she said.

Then, out of nowhere, the lights danced across the sky. Colours of green, red, and pink showcased in the sky. "These are the northern lights," she said, "I come here to unwind and calm down. I just wish I had someone to share it with," she said. Her near-white hair blew in the wind. He was amazed as she was. The clock struck midnight, and Isaac smiled. "We should get back," he said. She grabbed his hand. "No, let's just stay here for a bit," she said. He nodded and the girl moved on his lap. From there, she fell asleep on his lap and let her head drop on his shoulder. She then opened her eyes and grabbed his hand. "I know a better spot," she said.

She took his hand and they ran across to a ledge area. Underneath was water, and the lights still dangled in the sky. She stared into Isaac's eyes. "Don't tell anybody," she said. She then locked lips with him and wrapped her arms around his neck. Isaac wrapped his arms around her waist. A minute later, they both pulled away. Isaac sat down, and she sat on his lap and wrapped her legs around his torso. She fell asleep on his should, and Isaac fell asleep sitting upright. The lights of the night dangled on the young love on display.

Before he fell asleep, Isaac sang a song to help Laila (the girl) go to sleep. "In the wind, there's a seed. Blossoming, into a flower then. There was. A bird. He would perch, on the shoulder branch. Of a tree blossoming, flowers in. We all know what we love. We all know what we say. I just love you so much we all can say. 'I know that. The wind. Blows. Me to. You,'" he said as he drifted off as well.