In the Wilderness...

Emptiness filled me as i am standing in the middle of this wilderness. Silence is deafening. This sound-absorbing space really works well as I can't hear my own breath or even my heartbeat. But of course I know I am still alive because I can feel it beating. The darkness from where I am standing had forced me to open my eyes even more wider hoping to see some sight. But to no avail. I continue to walk going somewhere. Maybe going nowhere. I am walking at a fast pace. After a long while i can feel that my steps are getting heavier. I am breathing much faster. I am tired already and out of water. I can feel the dryness in my throat. I'm tired and thirsty. I could not bear it anymore. I fall on my knees. Trying to gain more strength to continue walking. I tried to stand and walk again, but to no avail. I fall on my back. Catching my breath. Its totally dark now. I remained in this position for a while until I heard some tiny sounds.

Yeah. I am not mistaken. I heard tiny sounds. I think they are bats. I hope so. But for me, its a good sign. Atleast I am not alone in this place. I immediately stood up and started running. Finding where the sounds came from. I am feeling lucky. I see figures ahead in the partially-lit horizon. There is a light out there. I keep on running towards the light. The figures are getting bigger and clearer. Its trees. Oh its a forest. The sound is getting louder. The sound is coming from the forest. Everything is getting clearer as I am nearing the tree line.

To be continued...