Walking along the coarse shore Alexi's feet geology's magic rub her feet raw. The pain caused her teeth to grit, but it was not so wholly unwelcome. The waves rolled in rhythm of her heart. She focused her attention to the sound slowing her thoughts then a crash from a wave awoke her trance reminding her of her present state-of-mind.
Alexi trembled the word, "help."
For such a small word it circumference all the meaning necessary to her thoughts.
Alexi waited. Waited for a miracle. THe mighty wind blew. The stars continued to shine. Silence from within.
Alexi had two options she could consider: run deep into the waters until exhaustion dominated or she could return to her home to live one more day. The cold waters came up to tickle her toes. The next current covered her feet. She felt heavy in the sand.
Alexi bowed her head. Took a deep breath, reached down to splash the salty water to her face. The bitter water burned her eyes and her throat gagged, but she felt alive.
Dusk surrounded her now. She glanced behind her to see the still darkened silhouettes. The darkness groaned at her spirit. She whipped around to the horizon line again. At that moment the sun made its peak. Slowly, slowly the sun shown her radiance glistening upon the rolling waves, sparkling over the sand, glowing upon Alexi's face. her body soaked the warmth finding her every bone and cell with light.
The light blinded her view. She squinted. Eventually her pupils adjusted to the light. Alexi took a few steps back and sat in the sand. She brought her knees to her chest watching the sun light the world with her rays. She watched having peace.
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