Wild West - Chapter 2 - Part 9 - 5 minute freewrite challenge

“Head off toward the rising sun and keep on going until you find the dome. Trust me, you will know when you find it.”

The Earth started to shake again and a portal in the ground began to open.

“I hope to hear from you soon. Good luck, both of you.”

“Thanks!”

The hole in the ground had grown almost wide enough to swallow Ducköden whole, and as he was descending he shouted “Don’t forget to pack your vitamins!” at the very last second before being swallowed by the sand and covered with dry dirt.

The two laughed. “He’s a weird one, but I kind of like Him.”

“He grows on you, yeah. He’s got his rough times, but then again, who doesn’t? Come, let’s get ready for the road.”

The two went back inside, picked up their guns and holsters, and a bottle of whiskey and a pack of cigarettes each.

“You taking any food?” James shouted to Tom who was in the bedroom fitting his holster which he had left on the night stand.

After a brief silence, he came out the bedroom because he didn’t want to shout, and replied; “We can catch some along the way, no?”

“You’re right. Grab those two bottles over there. That’s all the food we need.”