We decided that the best option was to put branches across the track, not wanting to use a blade or a gun that would make them aware of the presence of humans. So instead we pulled at the branches from close by fern trees hoping that the presumed AI intelligence on the train would suspect nothing more than a rogue monster crossing its path.
Then we hid in the undergrowth close by cursing our luck at the putrid smell of a flower therein and the large ants that tried to go up our arms. Fortunately, we only had to wait a few minutes before we heard the rumblings of a train before it clamored to a halt.
We discreetly made our way onto one of the more empty carriages that was filled with building materials. I looked at Tabitha. I knew by her smile that she was feeling the same elation that I did. At least the very first part of our journey had been completed.
She threw her arm around me in a warm embrace. It mattered not at all that we both stank, our clothes were in tatters and grime covered our faces.
“We did it. I thought I was going to lose you my love,” she whispered.
“You’re stuck with me,” I replied with a smile.
Then we rested. At times sleeping and at times looking out at the magnificent beasts that dotted the passing landscape.
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