#sunset died

learning and reminiscing (longer Part)

It's Thursday morning, around 9 o'clock. And school has been back in session for a few days now. Well, a little sparsely, but it was important that the children get a little structure back into their everyday lives. Just hanging around at home or in the neighborhood all day should be stopped for at least a few hours.

Although Detlef has no teacher training, he agreed to do a little teaching with the children. And the kids like him. He found a few textbooks to read to them. And again it was a morning when he was a little annoyed… “Actually, it's called homework, you should do it at home and not here"/ ‘we didn't get it done, it's not that bad, is it?’.

Detlef took a few steps forward, because the comment came from VJ. “So you don't think it's so bad, huh? It makes sense to do your homework straight after school. Your mind is still working then. You can have your free time afterwards"/ ‘I've managed quite well so far without all the school stuff’/ ”That may be. But do you want to be left without a school-leaving certificate?”

“Who cares here whether I have a school-leaving certificate? You can't even get a real job here anymore. Or do you get paid for throwing poo over the fence?"/ ‘VJ…’/ ‘Yeah, what?’. Detlef knew that VJ was a difficult person from time to time. But he kept his composure and spoke to him calmly. “Just try to join in as best you can, okay?”. Some of the young people simply don't see any prospects in this city anymore. Hunting is fun, but it's not everything.

Detlef went to the back again. Because as long as the children were doing their homework, he had little to do. “So… I wouldn't sit there"/ ”Why not? The chair isn't broken, I sat on it yesterday too, so…"/ ‘ehehe, at your own risk…’. Just as he sat down on the chair, the typical sound of a whoopee cushion was heard. This caused laughter throughout the classroom.

Detlef made a serious face until the laughter died down again. “O.K., who was that?”. There was already so little to laugh about in these difficult times. But the children know how to bring out the fun for a moment. “You can guess for a long time, hahaha"/ ‘A prankster doesn't give himself away’. Detlef had to admit defeat. But he didn't want to let the tingling feeling you get before you have to laugh show. So he just smiled a little to himself.

Even some of the younger pupils are not necessarily thrilled that school has started again. They had become accustomed to being outside for long periods of time, playing in the wilderness. It was a big adventure playground. But it was important to get back into a certain routine. “Is it true that a heating stove is being installed here?”.

„Yeah, so that no icicles grow on our asses in winter"/ ‘tihihi, oh God, VJ!’/ „hehe…“/ ”Please, concentrate. When you've finished your homework, we'll talk about this map here”. The students noticed as soon as they entered the classroom that a map of their city was hanging on the wall. “Don't you think that's a bit cheeky? It's just depressing, Mister Teacher”.

Detlef breathed in and out deeply, a little agonized… “I know it's not easy for you … it's not easy for any of us. But we mustn't forget where we come from and that we had good times. I'm sure it will be like that again one day"/ „but definitely not here, it will never look this green again, Mr. Landgraf“/ „I know… let's just go through a few places and talk about it".

Of course, Detlef didn't want to force any of the children to do anything they didn't want to do. So everyone was allowed to decide for themselves whether they wanted to come to the front or stay seated. But Arlo wanted to look at the map. And he recognized some places. “Dad sometimes took me to the little park with the chess tables or we went fishing at the big lake. He always took time for me when he came home”.

After Arlo dared to start, the other children gradually joined in. They looked at the map and a few memories they had of their families gradually emerged. “Mum used to read me stories and I used to help her in the garden…"/ ‘And I sometimes went to the cemetery behind our house at night…’ said Mortimer with a mischievous grin on his face.

Katharina also searched her memories for something she liked doing. “I liked going to the movies… And the swimming pool"/ ‘that still exists’. Katharina wrinkled her nose “yes, but there are all these disgusting plants swimming around now, I don't go in there anymore”. Malcolm looked at the map and saw the large villa where he lived. “I always thought our house was far too big. I like our new one better”.

(Peter) “I was always in the park after school, didn't feel like going home at all…”/ “I felt the same way, but I was always looking forward to mum's lunch, so I always skipped lunch at school”/ “it wasn't always tasty either, haha”

Ethan was quite thoughtful as he looked at the map. “I'm still wondering how it was that our house got practically nothing…"/ (Peter) ”I'm sure it was just a lucky coincidence. Our house was completely swept away. And then we discovered our mini bunker, we didn't know anything about it beforehand”.

And VJ also took another look at the map. “Everything was still in order. I remember… My dad had just gotten a promotion and wanted to renovate our house with the extra money. The fucking things destroyed everything."/ ‘Yes, I remember how proud he was when he came to you and you were so mean to him again’/ ‘I know… it can't be helped, I wish my brother was still here’.

Detlef looked over at Holly for a moment. She was also very thoughtful. “I… I have a little brother now. And to be honest, I don't want him to grow up in this destroyed environment here. Do you think… we'll get help here at some point?”. Detlef took a deep breath. “I hope so, as long as someone out there finally manages to get their ass here"/ ‘You said ass…’/ ‘hahaha’ . Detlef also had to laugh a little, sometimes he just couldn't hold back.

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Miracle (important Part, with Note at the End)

Once they were back at VJ's house, the two of them lay down on the sofa together to rest a little before their next outing. And to make use of the warmth of the fireplace. They were a little exhausted, so they fell asleep together on the couch. Sometime later… “VJ…”/ “huh?”/ “You're heavy…”.

“chr, I'm not… Did we… doze off?"/ ‘mhm… what time is it?’/ ‘I can't say, I don't have a watch here…’/ ‘hnnn…’/ ‘Sorry… Do you still want to go for a night walk?’/ ‘That was my wish, tomorrow is bad because it's school again on Monday…’/ ‘hh, o.k…. Then we'll get up’/ ‘you first’…

A night out. The last time VJ and Lisa did this was before the big catastrophe happened. Now they usually either stayed at his house or did something together during the day. Lisa had to smile a little, imagining that they were already acting like a married couple. “And where do you want to go?"/ ‘It doesn't matter, the main thing is that we can see the stars’.

They reached the small field with the rather tall pampas grass for a while longer. VJ then suddenly increased his pace a little and disappeared into the undergrowth with quick steps. “Hey, wait…”. He made a joke of moving in a different direction again and again. She only ever heard the rustling of the grasses. “VJ, stop it, it's not funny!”

Time and again, VJ quickly disappeared again just before she could reach him. She only ever heard him giggling, which told her roughly the direction in which he was running. At some point, she saw his shadow running out of the bushes towards the city park. But when she got there, he had disappeared from her field of vision again. “VJ, please, I don't like this game”.

She walked further into the park. But just as she had passed the large statue of the founder, she suddenly felt a firm grip from behind, which made her scream out loud. “Are you crazy?"/ ”hehe, what? Are you scared of the dark now? You were never that jumpy before"/ ‘just don't do it again, okay?’/ ‘all right… do you want to look at the stars now?’. After the small shock had subsided, she nodded.

The two of them looked for a good spot and then sat down in the cold snow. “Wow…do you know the last time we did that?“/”to be honest, no…”. She rolled her eyes with a smile. “hhh… Back in the summer, on the beach. And when I came home that evening, I got into real trouble because I was out with you”.

“Haha, I was really difficult back then. I stole, set fire to a few old car tires… All that was enough to make me look like a bad influence on you"/ ‘yes, but we didn't really do anything bad’/ ‘apart from snogging, no, hnhn’. Lisa thought back to the time when she didn't care about anything except her boyfriend. Spending time with him was the most important thing.

The two of them looked up at the night sky in silence for a few minutes. Until Lisa said something again. “I love it…"/ ‘What?’/ ”When you kiss me. It feels like time stands still for a moment"/ ‘So… do I theoretically have to kiss you more often so that we can spend more time together?’/ ”hnhn…exactly. It's so nice and quiet at night. And you can really see all the stars… Thank you"/ ‘for what?’.

“For letting me experience this with you, VJ. For this… I love you, and a little more every day. Oh dear, that must have been cheesy…"/ ”hehe. Just a little bit. I love you too…”. She smiled. “I have to get up, my butt is almost a lump of ice…”

After she got up again, Lisa received a warm hug from VJ, who then kissed her gently again. But then she suddenly interrupted the kiss. “Wait…"/ ‘What, did I do something wrong?…’/ ”No…Can't you hear that? That sound. It's coming from back there,” Lisa looked towards the sea for a moment. “And it's getting closer and closer…” she said quietly.

From a certain distance, the sound approaching at high speed visualized itself as something that had not been seen here for a very long time. Until the object slowly approached them and hovered above them. For a brief moment, a beam of light flashed over the two of them and the deafening roar of the rotor blades made them stand rigidly in place. “Unbelievable, they're here"/ ‘who?’.

"Help, VJ, we're finally getting help!" Lisa said with tears in her eyes. "WHAT?! Speak louder!" It is indeed difficult to understand someone else when you are paralyzed by a huge, loud object flying over you. But VJ still seemed to understand what was going on at that moment.

A person in military winter clothing looked out of the open helicopter door. “LISA?!”. Lisa looked up and, despite the darkness, recognized a familiar face. Then she started to cry. “finally...,” she sighed softly. “Diego, there's room to land over there, my God…” she heard the voice say that had spoken to her just before. That night, the expected miracle finally happened.

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The Others... and a secret

Note in advance: this episode contains a bit more text than in the previous parts. But it was important because it answers a few questions that some of you may have already asked yourself.

Nick went outside with Morgana and closed the bedroom door behind him. Then he took a few steps and leaned against the wall. “Thanks, I probably couldn't have done it on my own"/ ”like I said, it would have been better if I'd been informed earlier that she was expecting a child. Worse things could have happened”.

Nick paused for a moment before continuing. “You lack the means to properly examine the pregnant ladies in the city…"/ ”Mh, that's correct, yes. Above all, I don't have an ultrasound machine, there are so many things that could be detected and ruled out with it…"/ ‘It won't be long before… you'll have one of those machines at your disposal’ / ‘What do you mean?’/ ‘I've requested one’. Morgana was shocked and curious. “But where, by whom?"/…

“From people out there somewhere. I asked them for it. “/ “What… What kind of people are they?”/ “Hh… Some who have had me firmly in their grip for months. And it's up to me that… That nothing has happened here so far"/ ‘Mr. Alto…’/ ‘I value you as a very loyal person, Dr. Wolff, not just as a doctor’.

Morgana looked at him skeptically “You want to confide something in me and I'm not allowed to tell anyone, am I right?”/ “Yes, not yet. I'll talk to the people here soon, when I've got the hardest part over with"/ ‘and that would be?’. He looked at her seriously with tired eyes “Is there something you're particularly attached to, Dr.? What's the most important thing in your life?”/ “A few things. My own life, my husband, my child… My friends”.

“That's quite a lot. For me, it's been money for as long as I can remember. I learned early on how to get it, how to invest it wisely and how to spend it wisely. But money… It's also a tool you can use to manipulate people. Now I'm the one being manipulated. I have a lot of assets, it's not small. And that has gotten through to these people”

Morgana tried to follow and understand what Nick was telling her. “So… they want your money?"/ ‘All the valuables I own…’/ ‘And why don't you give them what they want?’. He took a deep breath. “Would you just give away something you've worked so hard for all your life?”. Morgana's voice became a little louder, as she seemed to understand what this was all about. “honestly, what do you have to lose except your money?"/ ‘hh… I know what you're getting at, Dr. Wolff’.

“You probably think now, just like my wife, that I'm stubborn. Yes, I am. But they also said that if I've given them everything, we won't get any more help from them…"/ ”What help have we had so far? We haven't seen any of it…”. Nick found it increasingly difficult to speak as his conscience began to torment him, “We were selfish, I…”. Her voice became more insistent. “Now tell me!"/ ‘They provided us with food and we weren't supposed to give any of it away’/ ”What…why?”

“Because there are other sick minds sitting there who want to know… how long the people here can get by without help and food now. So… Not only do they want all my assets, they also treat the people here like guinea pigs. When that meteor storm came and destroyed everything. That was just the right opportunity for them to test how humans cope in extreme situations…"/ ”Please what? I'm… Completely confused, excuse me”. Morgana had to sit down.

“They just wanted to leave us here to our fate? And you're going along with it, Mr.Alto?”. Nick couldn't look her in the eye. “They said if I lifted a finger, they'd stop supplying us"/ ”What supply? We…"/ ”For me, my family. As I said, the whole thing was an experiment”. Morgana was stunned. „And , how do they know what's going on here? Are there cameras here?”. He shook his head. “No, we should only ever observe and report. Gerhard and Nancy…"/ ”They should be spying on us, am I right? My God, that's really sick!”.

Morgana had to process the whole thing first. She was angry, surprised, many feelings overwhelmed her . “How… How did this contact even come about, Mr. Alto? How…”. Morgana hadn't really paid attention to it at first, because she had been looking after Vita the whole time. But she remembered this device in the bedroom. “Is that a Transmitter? Where did…”. Nick collected his thoughts again and tried to explain everything to her in detail. “The day before it all happened… I took it from the town hall because I wanted to do some restoration work on it. Actually, it was just an exhibit.”

“Now I remember, it was there in a bigger glass case in the foyer". He nodded. ”actually, it belonged in a museum long ago. Be that as it may. After the initial shock of the impacts was somewhat digested and we realized that the internet was down, I came up with the idea of getting the thing operational. Unfortunately, I just didn't know how to find a frequency. And then… they found me”.

Morgana had many questions running through her mind. “How did they contact you through this device? How did they know which frequency to select? How…"/ ”Believe me, I've often asked myself these questions too. Someone seems to have known that I have one of these devices. I just wonder who the hell it is. Maybe someone from here?"/ ‘That's nonsense!’.

Nick stood up and took a few steps across the room. “Why nonsense, Dr.?"/ ”Well, first of all, I don't think anyone else here has such a device except you. And I'd put my hand in the fire for every single person here. Who would come up with something like that? I would never voluntarily put my friends, my family or anyone else in the city I live in at risk. Do you understand?”.

Nick took a deep breath and exhaled. “I'm sure you're right, who would put up with such macabre nonsense here?"/ ‘You said… you get deliveries, right?’/ ‘Yes, food and other things for everyday use.’/ ‘Where do these deliveries come from?’/ „Where? I don't know, but definitely across the sea. There's a landing stage somewhere far away. The things were unloaded there and we pick them up by arrangement.”

“By arrangement… Does that mean they were never there when a delivery came?"/ ”No. We never knew when they were going to deliver to us. We were only informed by radio when the delivery arrived and we could pick it up. But apart from the goods, there was no one to be seen there, the ship was usually gone by then”. Morgana put her hands to her head. There was just so much information she had to deal with. “hh, my goodness… My head is spinning and I… I have to get back to my child”.

“Dr. Wolff…"/ ”If I've understood all this correctly, it's up to you whether we survive or perish here. I don't know how long I can carry this secret around with me now. You should talk to the people here urgently. Otherwise… I will do it” / ‘I'll do it, I promise you, as soon as…’ / ”You'd better not promise anything. Good night, Mr. Alto!”. Morgana picked up her things and made her way home.

After Morgana had left the house, Nick stood in front of the closed front door for a moment. And as he said, he had already made his decision. But he still didn't know how to deal with the consequences. He shook off his thoughts for the rest of the evening and went into the bedroom. “ssh, don't cry, o.k., I just wanted to take a closer look at you. Come here… My son”..

Nick could hear his wife snoring softly. She was still very exhausted from the birth, which had dragged on for almost a whole day. “So we haven't thought of a name yet, have we? I have a cousin, Alfonso, but we're no longer in contact. I would like that, Alfonso…Alfi, hnhn”. As he looked at his son, a few tears welled up in his eyes. Yes, as Cy once said, a little one like that changes something in you. “We'll find a solution, Alfi… Somehow”.

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This is what it would look like if I edited my pictures with filters and small effects. I should have done it from the beginning. Today it was just a personal gimmick again :) I still have the original, unedited picture. I love them both so much. I would love to do a story with them, with ups and downs. Also with their friends of the same age... maybe someday... when they are grown up... somewhere else.

End of an uncertain journey (Final, last Part, maybe?)

The calm before the storm. That's perhaps what you could call it on this day. But there will be no storm. Just a flood of helpers who will take the residents of Sunset Valley to their new homes. Over the past few days, people have often remembered those who are no longer here.

And as the residents have already been told: it would probably take years, decades, before this city would be available again with any degree of comfort. But it is pointless to invest huge amounts of money that is no longer there. Everyone is ready for a fresh start.

Morgana had got up early that morning to look after her daughter. “Here, you take her for a moment. I'll see how far Sam is with his things"/ ”o.k.. Hey, Mommy's got you well wrapped up"/ ”I don't want her to freeze once we've been in the air for a few hours. I don't think these helicopters are well warmed."/ ‘mhm’.

Morgana went into the other bedroom, where Sam was already busy. “Oh, you're already fully dressed"/ ‘yeah, I thought we were about to leave?’/ ”well, it's not time yet, not until sometime around noon. But I wanted to go to the hospital to pick up the rest of the medication, would you like to come with me and help me carry it?”.

Sam went to her, with his usual expressionless face that everyone here knew by now … “Mhm, o.k."/ ”hn, good. Have you packed everything you want to take with you?"/ ‘Yes, it's not that much… Just a few things and my book’. Morgana immediately remembered which one he meant. “But the pictures should stay here“/”sure?”. He just nodded. “Okay, let's go then.”

It was quiet when Morgana arrived at the hospital with Sam. She let her gaze wander over the entire grounds. At some point, all of this will be gone, when the nature will have reclaimed everything. It was also important on this day that the large and small devices were taken along on the journey.

Once inside, there was more of a surprise. “My God, what are you doing here?"/ ‘We wanted to give you a hand and help you pack’/ ”Oh, that's so sweet of you. I'll take care of the medication myself, you could put all the smaller equipment safely and securely in a few boxes"/ ‘will do’.

Sam had never really set foot in the small hospital. Accordingly, he was surprised at what there was to see for his children's eyes. “oaah, what's all this?"/ ‘medical equipment, and you shouldn't play with it if possible’/ ‘I didn't want to play with it either, I just wanted to look at it’/ ”hnhn. Okay, let's get started then”.

Blair, Emma and Connor, who arrived a little later, helped Morgana and Sam pack up the medication and medical equipment. The analyzer and the mobile ultrasound machine were also packed away safely. Nothing should go to waste here.

A little later. “What do you think it will be like here when we're gone?"/ ‘Empty, quiet…’/ ”hm, yes, no one will be able to live here anymore. Unless you're into alternative living conditions"/ ‘The ghosts will live here…’ said Sam in a calm voice. “hn, that's an interesting and somehow reassuring idea."/ ”thanks for helping, Emma.”

Xander also drops by again “oh, hey, are you okay? Is something wrong with Pauline?"/ ‘No… Do you have anything for nausea when flying?’/ ‘Oh dear, does she need anything?’/ ‘No, me.’/ ”I see. Well, we have these chewing gums with a special active ingredient that helps you to bear the whole thing a bit“/”something like an I-don't-care drug?"/ ”hn, well, almost”

After Morgana had given Xander the appropriate chewing gum and wished him all the best for the journey, she and Sam made their way home. They put the boxes outside the door and took the rest of the luggage out of the house. Every single household here did that. After that, they just waited together for the big transport helicopters.

One last tour. One last walk through the city that was once her home and will never be again. Morgana and Sam walked side by side in silence. Until she suddenly felt him holding her hand. “Hn, are you okay, little one?”. When he looked at her, there was something expectant in his eyes. “Morgana?"/ ‘Hm?…’.

He stopped for a moment, but still held her hand tightly and gave it a little squeeze. “Can I maybe… call you mom?”. His question came as a complete surprise to her. “S-Sam…"/ ‘If you don't want to, that's fine too…. But… It's shorter and… Nicer’.

Many things went through Morgana's mind in those seconds while he waited for an answer. Yumi's last will was for her to take care of him until he could live his own life alone. Her gaze was still fixed on the boy's eyes. Then she smiled and nodded. “o.k…..” His eyes lit up with joy. “Yes!”. Of course, Morgana was also worried about what Thornton would say. But that's another chapter.

As Jack had already told everyone, the first transport helicopter arrived at lunchtime. Fear and joy spread among the people. And they looked back with one laughing and one crying eye. Who knows how their lives would have turned out if this catastrophe had not happened? The other inhabitants were also picked up in the hours that followed. And they made sure once again that everyone wanted to come with them. That was definitely the case. … But what would await them in their new home? What will the new beginning be like? One thing is certain: unexpected things happen every day. Let's hope that no more bad things happen.

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