Maps To Peace
Mercenary found some MAPS in that companion soldier's pocket who committed suicide during the battle due to unknown reasons when he was eradicating the enemies.
His death was intriguing so he traveled on that route to uncover secret of one of those non-confidential maps he found in the soldier's pocket as the place shown on it was unknown to him.
He reached to a meditation house situated on very high altitude where so many people were meditating.
He discovered that the soldier was squeamish at the sight of blood and violence and had joined
battle for the sake of his country.
He questioned himself, "Is it right to kill people,shed blood for money in such wars even when some soldiers are against it?"
This post is part of Three Word Wednesday ( mercenary,eradicate,squeamish ) and Five Sentence Fiction ( MAPS )
Thought-provoking. I often wonder on the futility of war and the sacrifice of the men and women on the border.
ReplyDeleteVery intriguing. I like the combination of two different prompts.
ReplyDeleteWell done. I like the way you combined the prompts - and the way the mercenary tracked down someone else's story. Reminds me a bit of _The Things They Carried_.
ReplyDeletethought-provoking !
ReplyDeleteWar is ugly, but at times, necessary. There can't always be a right and a wrong side. :)
ReplyDeleteNice story
Oh yeah, very intriguing indeed.
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is that the post is thought provoking. Well done !
ReplyDeleteNice take on the prompts.To save us our soldiers kill others...but not surely for money.Anyboy doing that is a demon can't call him a soldier.
ReplyDeleteIntriguing and poignant !
ReplyDeletewow..that was a profound thought woven beautifully with two prompts!
ReplyDeleteWonderful, Cifar! Relevant message. Great use of the prompts.
ReplyDeleteThe ironies of suicide during war. Who will know why, but sometimes things can be so traumatic. Nice and thought provoking
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