I’m scared whenever it comes I will admit that
I swear it’s as if it’s been following me for years
This city used to be so wonderful when I was a kid
Now it lays in near ruins because of the Beast
It only arrives once in a while to further destroy
Looking for something or someone to attack
Everytime I go out looking for survivors it comes
And then we’re forced on the run from it’s wrath
The Beast with bright eyes is as tall as skyscrapers
They illuminate it’s path as it brings darkness here
I only go out to get what I need before coming back
Yet I know there are survivors out there calling me
So one day I decided to go out once more into the fray
A long time passed since the Beast last came through here
It’s painful to see all the buildings crumbled and streets bare
The joy and life of this place I knew is nowhere to be found
As I crossed over the body of water in the middle of town
I heard a faint voice calling out for assistance somewhere
As I rounded the bend into an alleyway I found her stuck
Some rubble fell and blocked off the way out for her
Finding a metal pole I was able to wedge some debris up
Luckily we escaped before some more rubble started to fall
Turns out she was looking for food and supplies as well
Tremors started shaking the ground so we moved quickly
In this city it’s always best to travel in packs for safety
Just cause the place is in ruins doesn’t mean others stop
There’s still bad folks around trying to catch you off guard
Trying to take your supplies or make your life miserable
Luckily we didn’t come across any of that as we moved on
This venture allowed us time to get to know each other
It can be hard to find a companion out of a complete stranger
Especially in a crumbling city like this with a lurking Beast
But we realized we can be helpful to each other
Looking out for one another and providing company
So for the next few weeks we scavenged the city
Seeing what hidden gems we could find still existing
Occasionally tremors shook the land and I feared
That the Beast would be arriving shortly there after
But for now it must’ve been elsewhere causing mayhem
We have had each other’s backs throughout this time
Guiding one another and sharing all that we know
This experience has honestly been pure enjoyment for me
One that I haven’t had the pleasure of in so long here
The Beast and this place can be hard to find others
People who can be like-minded and simply click well with
We make a pretty great team I’m sure we both knew
But one late afternoon everything would change suddenly
As we were making our way back from searching for supplies
A feeling of uneasiness started to overcome me deep inside
I looked at a puddle in the broken concrete and saw vibrations
Immediately after the streets started to crack all around us
I gazed over the cascading buildings to view the horizon
And there the Beast stood tall and blocking out the sun
It was coming and I knew that it was coming right for me
Too long have I escaped it’s grasp and once more it will try
We made a run for it as the Beast crushed many buildings
I could hear others screaming as they make a run as well
People disappearing in the cloud of debris the Beast creates
Businesses and homes falling to dust in one fell swoop
I realized that I cannot allow this destruction to occur anymore
We reached a plateau of a partially destroyed building at last
This spot had a clear view of the monster and it spotted us
She urged me that we had to keep moving and not give up
But I knew I couldn’t run anymore and had to finish this
She grabbed my hand attempting to pull me with her
At that moment there was a deep tremor by the Beast’s foot
This caused her to slip on to the slanted building fragment
I grasped her hand tightly to prevent her from sliding away
But the Beast was drawing nearer with those bright red eyes
I’ve been able to live this long but it’s always been in fear
Constantly being on the run from this tethered entity
I cannot allow her or other people to be harmed by it
She must go out and find any other good survivors out there
I could no longer have her along with me as I face the Beast
As I looked back down at her there was a look of sorrow
She insisted that I didn’t have to do this but I strongly felt so
To protect her from the Beast coming right at us I had to
I thanked her and wished her luck on finding other survivors
And then she shouted out my name as I let go of her hand
Just like that she slid down into the cloud of debris and was gone
Sorrow soon turned to anger as I felt the rumble grow more
The tear fell off my face as I turned to face the Beast once again
Everytime I find someone that offers company it always comes
We provide each other a light to smile upon in this dark world
But this great moment is only temporary because of that monster
As I stood atop this cracked building it draws closer towards me
The ground quakes as I see the veins of the streets breaking apart
The Beast bellowed out towards me as I shouted back at it in anguish
They always try to stay by my side but what they don’t realize
Is that this happens to everyone hoping to stay with me
I will miss her dearly but I had to do this to protect her from it
At least that is what I tell myself every time that this occurs
And so the Beast has arrived before me standing colossal as ever
It bellowed out again and raised it’s arm ready to bring me down
I closed my eyes tight ready for the end to finally come to me
Then it got quiet and when I opened my eyes again all was normal
The streets were smooth and the birds were chirping in the trees
Houses and buildings were all intact and filled with life inside
People roaming the streets and carrying on hearty conversations
It was as if no one knew the destruction that occurred for so long
I sat there at the cafe sighing and frustrated as I drank my beverage
See what she didn’t realize just like everyone else was this one thing
The Beast can never hurt the world outside but only from within
Although it’s scary it actually thinks it protects me from something scarier
Something that I keep trying to find that many others find more easily
But perhaps worst of all to discover and most painful to accept
Is that I always let them go because I was the Beast this whole time. . .
Novatourist 