Tsunami – The Rest of the Story
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Our instructions were to create an entertaining tale fantastical, or fictional interview of a tsunami survivor. I chose fun and fantastical. I don’t mean in any way to downplay the devastation and danger of a tsunami, but here we go.
“This is Chrys Fey reporting for Disaster 5 News. I am in Hawaii where a tsunami hit yesterday morning. I have Stormy Weathers with me, a survivor of the tsunami. Stormy, can you tell our viewers what happened, and how you survived?”
“It was a friggin’ fiery wave,” Stormy said.
“Fiery wave?”
“Yes, the crest of the wave was fringed with fire. It was at least sixty feet high and headed right for us. Before it hit the shore, a flight of twenty-four enormous iridescent dragons came out of nowhere, scattered across the sky. Twelve of them lined up wing tip to wing tip in front of the crashing wave, the beating of their enormous wings caused a back draft that slowed the huge wall of water.
The rest of the winged creatures breathed fire over the water, that’s where the fringe of fire came from. The combination lessened the impact. By the time the tsunami actually hit, it was only about half the size of the original. It slammed into the southern part of the island. It was still devastating, boats sitting on roof tops, people clinging to lamp poles and huge trees ripped from the ground. Cries, screams.” Stormy covered her ears with her hands. “It was terrible.”
“You were…are… in shock,” Chrys suggested, glancing around at the other survivors gathering in the still flooded path where she stood.
Stormy, a piece of seaweed still stuck in her frizzed red hair, fisted her hands on hips and glared at the reporter. “I am not hallucinating. Poseidon himself rode atop a smaller wave with another flight of Dragons converging overhead. Darnest thing I ever saw.”
Chrys’ eyebrows rose nearly to her hairline, she shook her head. “So….did you talk to Poseidon?”
“As a matter of fact I did. He said he was sorry for the tsunami. The hundred-year hatching of the endangered dragons emerged ahead of schedule. Their eggs were buried in the Pacific Ocean, you know. Anyway, the combination of the hatching and celebration by the adult dragons swirling in the water caused the tsunami. Which is why there was no warning, no event preceeding the tsunami.”
Chrys rolled her eyes at her cameraman. “Let me get this straight. A flight of dragons caused, and tried to stop the tsunami. Poseidon himself apologized for the disaster and you are the only one who saw this.” She threw her arms up in the air. “Unbelievable. Pack it in Sam.” Suddenly, Sam, the cameraman, started pointing behind her at the ocean. “Chrys…Chrys…”
Stormy’s eyes widened, she gawked over Chry’s shoulder, then relocated to her side and snatched the cell phone from her hand. “Mind if I take a selfie? It’s not every day you see Poseidon himself riding a wave atop an iridescent dragon.” Stormy stared at the cameraman. “You are getting this, right?”
Speechless, Sam nodded.
Chrys whirled around, dropped the mic, and screamed as they were buzzed by a flight of dragons. “Don’t you dare drop that camera,” she commanded to Sam and scooped up the mic, pushed her long damp hair from her face, smiled into the camera and said, “Chrys Fey reporting live from the south shore for Disaster 5 News.”
Now the real Tsunami Crimes, by Chrys Fey. It’s quite a story! One, I truly enjoyed.
Beth and Donovan have come a long way from Hurricane Sabrina and the San Francisco earthquake. Now they are approaching their wedding day and anxiously waiting to promise each other a lifetime of love. The journey down the aisle isn’t smooth, though, as they receive threats from the followers of the notorious criminal, Jackson Storm. They think they’ll be safe in Hawaii, but distance can’t stop these killers. Not even a tsunami can.
This monstrous wave is the most devastating disaster Beth has ever faced. It leaves her beaten, frightened. Is she a widow on her honeymoon? As she struggles to hold herself together and find Donovan, she’s kidnapped by Jackson’s men.
Fearing her dead, Donovan searches the rubble and shelters with no luck. The thought of her being swept out to sea is almost too much for him to bear, but the reality is much worse. She’s being used as bait to get him to fall into a deadly trap.
If they live through this disaster, they may never be the same again.
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Posted in Authors' Secrets Blog by Tena Stetler with 14 comments.
A fiery wave, dragons, and Poseidon. Now that was entertaining! I loved that the dragons caused the tsunami. Clever. The end made me chuckle. I think I’d be speechless if I saw that.
Thank you for participating in my blogfest!
Thanks Chrys! A Friday Giggle! Best of luck for your wonderful book Tsunami Crimes! I’m happy to participate in your blogfest. It’s always so much fun!
Fabulous post, Tena! Expertly composed and so atmospheric it literally sails the reader right in to Chrys’ latest masterpiece – Bravo!
Wow, thank you Diedre for the kind words! Chrys’ Tsunami Crimes is a masterpiece! Thanks for stopping by! We really appreciate it!
Looks like a great read. All the best!
Thanks for popping by Susanne! Have a wonderful weekend!
What a vivid imagination! I didn’t see the dragons & Poseidon. They must have been too busy at your site. I’m very disappointed.
LOL Diane. I’ll see what I can do to send the dragons and Poseidon your way! I’ve always been blessed with an overactive imagination (My mom said cursed but she didn’t understand). LOL. Thanks for stopping by, have a wonderful weekend!
Fun post Tena! Enjoyed the mystical and mythicaltake on the story…
Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. So glad ou enjoyed the tale. Have an exciting weekend but avoid disasters LOL
Great post! Wishing you all the best, Chrys!
Thanks for stopping by Mary. Have a great weekend.
What can I say? If the dragons caused the tsunami, it’s only fair that they should try to fix it. Nice of Poseidon to apologize, too. Such nice manners!
This was certainly an interesting and imaginative take on the tsunami scenario. Great job!
Thanks for the kind words, I’m glad you enjoyed the post. I had a blast writing it. Be sure and check out Chrys Tsunami Crimes, its great!