"You need to realize that life is about controlling your destiny rather than bracing for impact," Charlie told me during our long conversation.
"But how would I do that?"
Time was wasting away, and I needed to do something.
"You know how," he said cryptically.
I felt like that giant alligator in the Earth fairytale, Neverland, with the clock in his stomach, wincing with the seconds. Or was it a crocodile?
Charlie cleared his throat, which brought me back to the task at hand.
"The Andromeda boss," I whispered as I looked at Charlie. "He needs to die - and soon."
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Edited by SeraDrake
The Fabulous Spec-Fic Smack Down Round 2 - 2
Prompt: Create a Drabble using 'crocodile' and 'Neverland' while using exactly 100 words.
'Time' is the fourth song on the album. Its meaning is the need to realize that life is about controlling your destiny rather than just going from moment to moment. Due to the limits of a Drabble, no lyrics are included; however, I will do another chapter on this song towards the end of the story. (And let's be honest, this song has the coolest lyrics that are screaming to be used!)
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The Iron Bell
Science FictionThe crew of the Iron Bell soars through the universe, helping those in need while making a good living from those who can afford their services. This mismatched band of former military men pushes the envelope while rescuing others. When Isobel begs...
