The Undetermined
By
Jesus T.
Characttersttom of the Seaers:
Rosey the black rose, female, 17
Bravo the lion, male, 26
Setting:
in a huge dry field where the sun hits the most. There is 3 inch dry grass mixed with dirt and wheat. The sound of the crispy wind passing by.
Time:
10am , on a sunny day.
At Rise:
Rosey is in her same spot she always is waiting for Bravo her uncle.
Rosey:
Man, I’ve been waiting for my uncle since 8:00 this morning. It’s been 2 hours since he was suppose to be here. He should be here any minute. Ooh there he goes. Hey Bravo How you doing today?
Bravo:
I’m doing okay Rosey, how’s your morning, sweetie?
Rosey:
It’s going good, but where have you been? I’ve been waiting for you since 8:00.
Bravo:
I’m sorry Rosey. I was out snooping around a couple miles away off the road.
Rosey:
What were you looking at?
Bravo:
Oh, I was just snooping around being nosey, looking at the things near us. You know there is no near road in sight unless you go 2 miles out.
Rosey:
Did you see anything interesting near by?
Bravo:
Oh, nothing major just a couple of shops, some gas stations.
Rosey:
Oh, that’s nice.
Bravo:
Yeah, you know what caught my eye though?
Rosey:
What’s that?
Bravo:
I seen a garden that had a lot of nice flowers and there were gardeners that were nursing the plants.
Rosey:
A garden??
Bravo:
Yeah a garden it was beautiful.
Rosey:
I wish I can see it. Maybe there’s some nice flowers I can make friends with over there.
Bravo:
Maybe, hey Rosey can I ask you something?
Rosey:
Ask ahead uncle.
Bravo:
Have you ever thought about leaving this place?
Rosey:
What do you mean?
Bravo:
This field, It’s so huge and dry and it only gets moist at night.
Rosey:
Bravo, I’ve been thinking of leaving this place every second of the day since I was 12.
Bravo:
Then why haven’t you left baby girl?
Rosey:
Oh yeah, let me just get up and float to that garden you were talking about.
Bravo:
Roseeyyy.
Rosey:
What. You know I can’t just get up and walk. I’m stuck in dirt for crying out loud. What do you expect Bravo.
Bravo:
You can ask me to do the favor for you honey, you know I’ll do anything for you.
Rosey:
Would you really do something like that for me?
Bravo:
Of course I will.
Rosey:
But then I wouldn’t be able to see you Bravo.
Bravo:
I can always visit you and see how things are going. Plus aren’t you tired of being alone and scared of the animals out here.
Rosey:
Yeah I get bored and I’m scared of the animals, but when you’re here it makes my day and I love spending time with you. But I wouldn’t mind a new home and making new friends and visits from you.
Bravo:
I would love to take you but I have to chill for a bit. You know I have arthritis and I’m getting too old for everything.
Rosey:
Whenever you’re ready uncle.
Bravo:
Oh yeah Rosey I been meaning to tell you that I seen a poster that said that this field has recently been bought and there’s going to be construction tomorrow.
Rosey:
Tomorrow???? Weren’t you out yesterday when you went to look around?
Bravo:
Yes, why?
Rosey:
Than that means the construction is supposed to start today!
Bravo:
Oh my goodness. Let me go get my stuff and then I’ll come back to get you. They aren’t coming until noon so it’s fine.
Rosey:
Well hurry in case they bring their equipment earlier than noon.
Bravo:
It’s okay sweetie. I’ll try to be quick but when I come back I need to tell you something because I might not visit you for the beginning of your stay in the garden.
Rosey:
What do you mean you won’t visit me for the beginning.
Bravo:
I’m going to go travelling because it’s always been my dream to travel. Plus I want to travel before my arthritis gets too bad for me to even walk.
Rosey:
Okay go quick and come back fast, please, in case they come early.
Bravo:
Okay sweetie it’s fine, and don’t worry I’ll be back as soon as I gather all my things.
Rosey:
Okay uncle go quick…Wait, wait. Do you hear that?
Bravo:
Hear what?
Rosey:
Oh no I mean, do you feel that?
Bravo:
Feel what?
Rosey:
It feels like an earthquake or something.
Bravo:
I don’t feel anything.
Rosey:
Hey, look over there. There’s bulldozers coming our way.
Bravo:
What the, you’re right.
Rosey:
Hurry, dig me out. Let’s go before they take me down.
Bravo:
Okay let me go get my stuff.
Rosey:
No! We don’t have time for that.
Bravo:
But…
Rosey:
But nothing, dig me out now!!
Bravo:
Okay but before I do I need to tell you something.
Rosey:
Can’t it wait?
Bravo:
No, it can’t. I need to get this off my chest.
Rosey:
Okay, quick, spit it out, they’re coming.
Bravo:
Okay, remember when you were one and your parents died
Rosey:
Yeah.
Bravo:
And remember how you were asleep when it all happened
Rosey:
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Bravo:
It was me
Rosey:
What do you mean Bravo?
Bravo:
It was me who killed your parents
Rosey:
That can’t be true
Bravo:
It is Rosey, why would I be telling you if it weren’t true
Rosey:
Are you serious…
Bravo:
Yes, now let’s get you out before they reach us
Rosey:
No!! Don’t touch me
Bravo:
What do you mean, we have to go
Rosey:
No, how did it happen? Why did you do it? Why are you barely telling me this?
Bravo:
There’s no time to explain. I can tell you later. Let me get you out
Rosey:
No! Don’t touch me, tell me how it happened
Bravo:
Rosey there’s no time
Rosey:
I’m not going nowhere until I find out what happened to my parents
Bravo:
Okay Rosey I’ll tell you. I came home to my family not being there and I was worried so I went out to look for them. I went out and I found them dead. Something gave me a hint that your parents had something to do with it and I was going through a ruthless stage and killed them with no questions asked. I later found out that they had nothing to do with it. That’s why I took you under my wing.
Rosey:
I can’t believe you
Bravo:
That’s why I do the things I do for you. That’s why I take care of you. That’s why I’m still here for you, because I’m sorry and I made a huge mistake. I realized what I’ve done was wrong and I’m trying to redeem myself by making it up to you.
(Rosey stays silent)
Bravo (cont):
I’ma dig you out sweetie, we have to go
Rosey:
Don’t touch me. NO. Don’t touch me
Bravo:
But we have to go Rosey
Rosey:
No. Don’t touch me or I’ll prick you with my thorns. Don’t touch me
Bravo:
We have to go!
(Bravo then digs around Rosey to get her out)
Rosey:
NOOOO, NO. Don’t touch me Bravo. I hate you!
Bravo:
Calm down Rosey I’m trying to help you
Rosey:
I don’t want your help! You’re a liar!
(Bravo digs her out and they are now on their way away from the bulldozers)
Bravo:
Are you okay?
Rosey:
Yeah I’m okay
Bravo:
I’m sorry. Are we straight though?
Rosey:
It’s…whatever…
Bravo:
You know if you need someone I will always be there for you
Rosey:
Yeah, whatever…
THE END
