-~9~-
Story Contest - The Challanges: Semi-Finals.
Split of 600 Words - Western Format.
90 Points - Scored by Mod Craddock.
-~Black Gold~-
It was back in the olden days, when the skies were gray and the misty desert of sand thrashed many a raw skins. Yes sir, there came a time when we could not venture West no further; it was the pinnacle of our darn sodden era. That, good lad, is where it all changed...
A hunched over man gave view of several glasses. "Again, Edgar."
One sly shot of vodka slid across the polished wood, ending up into the clutched fingers.
"Thank you." His voice was harsh, yet so delicate. "Put it on my tab, Ed." He rose quietly as he quickly gulped his alcohol.
The bartender nodded reluctantly.
Then, two men exited at different paces.
The blazing sun poured its wrath upon the horses.
Both men got off, turned, and faced.
Dirt, blood, sweat.
"Tell me!" The man gave a punch.
Heath spat and smirked. "Long ago, the inevitable war was over coal. And further before that was spice. And still, before that was water.
Silence.
"Now, sir, the inevitable war will be for the control of this blazing world! Oil, son; bloody, black gold."
The man spoke, "Heath, you're even stupider than I thought."
Today, this place is now called Isafdar, home of the swamps.
21-Aug-2008 05:09:43
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