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Green Eyes

April 19, 2013
By IndigoElisabeth SILVER, Woodbury, New Jersey
IndigoElisabeth SILVER, Woodbury, New Jersey
5 articles 1 photo 171 comments

Favorite Quote:
John 1:1


She rose from the chair and stood quietly before him. She looked into his eyes. They were green, soft and melancholy and sad. Today they were sad because of her. She lowered her head.

"You don't have to go," he said in a gruff, torn voice.

"I know," she replied, lifting her head again. There was a tear on his face; it looked green as the vibrance of his eyes showed through it.

"Then why did you...? You had a choice!" His words were high, panicky, his eyes were like green, ghastly fire. Suddenly his voice quieted, caught, broke. "Why did you choose to leave?"

She sighed, entranced by his eyes, which were now somber and sad, the green ashes of their previous fire settling and disappearing. "Because it's the right thing to do."

"For them, maybe! Not for us! You might never..." He broke down, falling to her feet and looking up at her, those emerald eyes pouring over with tears. She had never seen him like this, she strove to comfort him.

"If I don't..." her breath caught and her voice was ragged, "if I don't come back, at least I will have achieved..."

"Nothing!" he cried bitterly, green eyes flaring. "You will have achieved nothing! They have forced thousands of others to fight- and die - for them. Not you. No, not you. You had a choice! And what did you choose?"

"I chose to go. To protect my homeland. To save a life. To save many lives...no matter the cost." And at this she pulled him up. "Do you hear me? I will go and be brave and fight for my country, for my city, for my home." She paused and pulled him closer so she was staring into his distressed emerald eyes . "I will fight for you."

She let go of his wrists, letting his arms drop to his sides. She turned and strode away. Though her back was to him, as she walked toward her new life, she could still see his passionate, melancholy green eyes.


The author's comments:
I wrote this for a contest in the forums. I had to exaggerate something in a story.

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on Dec. 27 2013 at 10:58 pm
NaaThompson GOLD, Allston, Massachusetts
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Favorite Quote:
If you don't like someone's story, write your own. -Chinua Achebe

  Very touching. 5 out 5.  Excellent work

on Jul. 13 2013 at 1:04 pm
nelehjr DIAMOND, Lingle, Wyoming
60 articles 11 photos 379 comments

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Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain.

I agree with Cutey_Beauty!

on Jul. 13 2013 at 1:03 pm
nelehjr DIAMOND, Lingle, Wyoming
60 articles 11 photos 379 comments

Favorite Quote:
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain.

I love all the details and how you really focused on his green eyes. I would like to know what they're talking about though...

on Jun. 2 2013 at 1:23 pm
IndigoElisabeth SILVER, Woodbury, New Jersey
5 articles 1 photo 171 comments

Favorite Quote:
John 1:1

Thank you! I'm really glad you like it. :)

on Jun. 1 2013 at 7:05 pm
IndigotheIntelligent, Rgrs, Arkansas
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Favorite Quote:
"Words, once they are printed, have a life of their own."

I love this... I love everything about it. You're definitely great at detail and description. You're quite an amazing writer. 

on May. 22 2013 at 9:57 pm
IndigoElisabeth SILVER, Woodbury, New Jersey
5 articles 1 photo 171 comments

Favorite Quote:
John 1:1

Thank you! I'm really glad you liked it! :)

on May. 22 2013 at 12:33 pm
Firefaerie SILVER, Austin, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Do not pity the dead. pity the living, and above all, those who live without love&quot; - J.K Rowling<br /> &quot;There&#039;s always another secret&quot; -Brandon Sanderson

i am naturally a scentimental person, but this really made me cry. this is a wonderful piece, i really liked it.  

on May. 13 2013 at 2:22 pm
IndigoElisabeth SILVER, Woodbury, New Jersey
5 articles 1 photo 171 comments

Favorite Quote:
John 1:1

Thank you! I'm glad you like it. Do you want to know a secret? I don't know their names either. I do know that she is going to be a soldier for their country, which forces many people to fight for it...but I don't know why. This was a spur-of-the-moment thing, but it turned out really well, so I decided to post it.

on May. 13 2013 at 10:17 am
Cutey-Beauty SILVER, Ulaanbaator, Other
6 articles 0 photos 65 comments

Favorite Quote:
Soli Deo Gloria.

Surprising twist that is the female going to fight something instead of the guy...love that. And the repeated usage of "green eyes" very interesting. I can feel and relate to these characters very well even though I don't even know their names or their situation, what she's going to fight for. This is a gift you have. NICE JOB!

on May. 11 2013 at 11:31 am
IndigoElisabeth SILVER, Woodbury, New Jersey
5 articles 1 photo 171 comments

Favorite Quote:
John 1:1

Thank you! I'm really glad you liked it!

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on May. 10 2013 at 11:41 pm
kiwiful BRONZE, Saint Paul, Minnesota
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This was really amazing! The choice of words and detailed description made it so real and genuine. I loved it! It was very sadly passionate and sweet! Like a bitter sweet moment in time!