That day, my friend was sucked into the ground. I didn’t know when I would go in. The scientists and police officers came to the site.
They took samples of the ground to check what had caused it. I knew the reason but they didn’t know the seriousness of the issue that was going to happen. I was sad as well as happy.
The ground was barren. No trees and no water. It had been years since it had rained. The pale looking scientist with his glasses slowly rubbed on the floor and said, “This is not normal.” The commissioner looked at the large hole through which my friend disappeared.
“Yeah,” he said with concern.
It was all because of a man who had brown hair and curly black hair. He was an ox of a man. He worked so hard to save the trees.
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Meanwhile, the weather commission was called for. There wasn’t any weather change anyways.
They scanned the underground with their underground scanners. But, what they saw was unbelievable. A man, raging with fire, was sitting on a throne made up of twigs. I wondered how the twigs were not burned, because he was covered in fire.
“What is this, commissioner?” the scientist asked.
“I wanted to ask you that,” the commissioner replied, rubbing his head in confusion.
“Let’s go and check out,” another blond police officer whispered to the commissioner.
The miners were called and in minutes a large hole was dug. The police officers put on their headlights and went in. They had never been to a place like that.
Then too it was unlikely that anyone would go underground. The next second I was sucked in. I thought I was destined to see those events. I didn’t know who was going to come next.
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The man spent all the time talking with me about the effects of deforestation and asked all humans to stop cutting trees. But, nobody listened to him. Now, they are going to suffer under him.
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I was happy to see all my friends standing in a row. However, the fact I was stuck in the mud dimmed any joy I felt initially at the sight of my friends. The police slowly glided through the mud and followed the compass. Finally, they saw him, face to face. Most of the police officers ran away and some trembled with fear.
“Why did you come here?” He shouted.
“Who are you? And why are you causing trouble in our world?”the commissioner shouted. The fire headed man threw a fireball at the commissioner, which he dodged.
“I am the only one who can shout here. So, if you raise your voice, I will make you like a roasted chicken,” he said, standing up from his seat.
“Okay, sir.” Even the commissioner was afraid of him.
The fire headed man, named Flak, was a guy from Dragon planet.
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The man was unbreakable. He wanted to save my race. We were close to extinction. He planted trees everywhere. But, every time he planted, they cut it.
Now, he is dead, only for our sake.
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Dragon planet was already in pieces and thank god that this guy was here. We trees didn’t want to fight with humans, but, Flak was the one who said that all trees will come underground and be underground.
“How many trees did you plant yesterday?” Flak asked. The commissioner didn’t answer.
“Answer,” Flak hollered.
“Zero,” the commissioner replied, hanging his head down.
“How many did you cut yesterday?”
“Five.”
“Okay, I will do the same thing with you. I will kill five humans daily. Is that okay for you?”
“No,” the commissioner said and took out his gun.
“Sir, your weapons don‘t do anything to me.”
“I’m not going to hurt you, I am gonna shoot the trees,” he said, pointing the gun towards me. I cannot move, I couldn’t talk. So, it was up to Flak.
“No, stop. Don’t do that,” Flak said. I bet that he was not afraid.
“Then listen to me. Pack up all your trees and come to the above world,” the commissioner said.
Then, Flak started laughing. “Then you will use them for your sake.”
*****
The man never wished anything for himself. His only wish was that our race should not get extinct. I really loved him. Though I couldn’t talk, he was my best friend. I gave him shade and he gave me water and food. I was stupefied when I knew he was killed.
*****
“What’s the matter about that? They are born for our use,” the commissioner said which angered Flak very much. What he did was really wonderful.
He gave life to every tree over there and I was able to talk.
“How could you use us?” a tree asked.
“We are already on the verge of extinction,” another tree said.
I didn’t know what to say. So, I remained quiet. Then I realised. I could move. I moved towards the commissioner, who still had the gun in his hands and whispered, “Flak has completely no mercy. Go up and start planting your trees.”
“Will you guys come up?” he whispered to me.
“We work under his orders,” I replied.
But, this time Flak heard it.
“Hey, Greens. Come here,” he said. I moved my roots in the direction he was standing.
“Yes, master,” I said.
“I think from now on, you should lead this pack,” Flak said. I was rejoiced. He never lies.
“But, why? We love you so much,” I said.
“The dragon warrior has called me. He is expecting something big to come,” Flak said.
The dragon warrior, he is another guy from dragon planet. He has a key chain which can change into anything. I thought he was forming a team. After some time, everybody grew quiet.
*****
The man was shot dead right in front of me. They were rogues. But, I was sure that they were sent by someone. And all these things are happening for him. My friend never wanted didn’t revenge.a
*****
The commissioner immediately called the media. He gave a talk to them.
“From today onwards, everyone should plant a tree every day,” the commissioner said in between the camera flashes.
“But, why, sir?” a guy asked.
“We have cut trees and they are on the verge of extinction. We are having no rainy season because we don’t have trees. Global warming is also increasing,” the commissioner said and got into his car. He waved me a goodbye and I waved too, and the press couldn’t believe what they saw. So, I acted in front of them. Then I was sucked underground again.
It was the first death anniversary of my friend and the hardworking man.
So, they chose that day for my coronation. The crown was made of twigs. It was the best honour I could get.
*****
Now, if he was present, he would have been the happiest man in the world and hugged me tightly. Oh, how I loved his company! But, this was my time to save the trees and make up for his sacrifice. Flak was the man’s friend and he offered to help.
*****
I prayed that my head wouldn’t catch fire and it didn’t. Flak gave me a slight smile and that was the first time I have seen him smile. Suddenly, he fainted and some other guys with police uniforms came.
I couldn’t bear it and wanted to fight them.
“Uh uh,” the police officer said, taunting me. He was a handsome guy. But, it didn’t matter.
They caged Flak and lifted him. They approached their car and threw the cage on the front seat. I wanted to see him smile again. We were standing helpless.
They had arrested him for completely no reason.
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723 comments
hi Sahitthian!! ahhh it's been so long since we chatted! this story is AMAZINGGGGG you are so talented and this community is so lucky to have you be a part of it!! we should talk more! Hows life been? are you doing in person school or digital?
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Oh thanks. Yes. Nice. It digital. How’s life and how are you.
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hi!! I'm good! schools been digital for now but I'm going back in person soon! On april 8th I think! life just got better hehe somone left some hyacinths at my door and they smell really good! Do you have a fav flower or plant?
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Hi.oh nice lol. My favourite flower rose and my favourite plant mango plant.
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Ooooh! Mango plants are the BEST! My family is really big on plants and we literally have 5 million succulents everywhere haha anyway, i'm probably gonna go to bed now, but it was nice chatting with you! I'll talk to you tomorrow!!
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Ok I will talk tomorrow.
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Hi, Sahitthian!! We haven't talked in a while. How are you? How's school going?
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Hi I am fine. How are you. Yes. I am not in real school only online class.
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That's good to hear~ I'm good! Yeah, same here T-T Did it snow where you live recently?
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No it will not snow for us .ok. But it was very cold. 🥶
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Oh, okay! For us, it snowed and hailed, and now the snow is really icy and slippery. It's okay if you don't answer this question, but just to get an idea of your weather, do you live in America?
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Nope I live in India
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Hi Sahitthian! I really liked reading this story! Especially how you added the italics in between. The dialogue was well written and the ending was great! I also liked how you incorporated imagination and creativity in your story! Awesome job! Can't wait to read more of your stories!
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Oh thank you so much fo this encouraging comment. Oh I will not write story anymore. If you have all poetry read my story.“the dragon and the temple.
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No problem! Oh, is there any reason why you won't? Yes, I do have Allpoetry! I'll check it out! What's your profile name there?
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Ok. My profile name Sahitthian. I want to write the dragon warrior part three but the prompt should come correctly for my story.
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Sure! I would definitely read if you write it!
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Ok thanks for the support.
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hi sahitthian PLZ WRITE MORE STORIES!!!!!! their so good
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Oh I trying to write are you on Ap right I written a new story called dragon and the temple.
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cool i'll check it out
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Thank you. Hi
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hi
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How are you
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Hiii, how are you? Great story, I couldn't keep my eyes off the screen, and lol for some reason it reminded me of the lorax
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Ok thanks .hi I am great. I am glad you reminded Lorax.thank you for reading. We Can became became friends
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Of course :)) what do you think of the new prompts?
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Oh I don’t see it because I will not write anymore
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Oh why not?
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Exams coming
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Hi, Sahitthian! I just up-voted all of your stories. I'm not sure how many points were added, though.
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Thank you
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You're welcome.
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Umm we Can became friends
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Nice story. This is a sequel to another story, right? I see Dragon Warrior mentioned and I saw story titled Dragon Warrior. (It's only a guess) Well, idea that the main character was tree was mindblowing. It was hinted at the intro and shown more clearly throughout the story. I want to reveal things slowly too but I don't have that skill yet. You were so good at it😊 A nice fantasy with message in it. I enjoyed the read very much. Love the title. P. S. Keep writing!
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Thanks.(like my story
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Oops sorry I forgot. I liked just now😂
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Thanks
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Ok I’m Anna wassup u already know me lo
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Yes lol hi
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Wyd
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Gtg bye
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Amazing...very well narrated and intelligently moulded. Keep it up.
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Thanks(would you mind liking my story)
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Awww www...... I thought he left though. And why would they arrest him? Nice story anyways.
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Thanka
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Hey, thanks for leaving a note, I loved your story ;)
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Thanks.
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Hey pls read my new story
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I will read it.Iam in school I will read it afterwards.
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No problem
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Now I will read your story
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Thanks
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I am reading your story.
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Thanks
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I am reading your story.
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I had read your story and left a comment.Very good.
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Hi Sahitthian, I loved your title! It was quite unique, and certainly suited the prompt! As for the last line, it certainly was catchy, but next time, try to write it with emotions, one-word shocking phrases or words with deep-hidden meanings. Since you have progressed exuberantly, I recommend trying to get other words from "said" and "asked". Use more descriptions, and try to get a wider vocabulary! Other than that, your plot was a lovely one and the title was quite a unique take!
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Thanks.I am glad you liked the tittle. I will work on it. Thank you for reading.
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No problem :)
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Ok.
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Great story!! I really liked the flashbacks and the names, they were super unique.
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Thanks.I am glad you liked the flashbacks and the names.Thank you for reading.
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No problem!!
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Ok.
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Hi! I just posted a new story and was wondering if you could check it out and leave some feedback (If you have time and want to of course). If not it is totally okay! :)
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Yes but later
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Okay! Thank you so much :)
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Welcome
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Umm we can became friends
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I love the title! (Edit: I read through some of the comments and saw that you got it from Charles Stucker, so I just wanted to add that taking good advice is a skill not everyone has.) I can see how much your writing improves from story to story, so amazing job. It is a bit confusing how you have the flashbacks, at first I thought that it was a different point of view, but by the end, it's clear. Also, I love how the narrator turns out to be a tree. This reminds me a bit of The Lorax in that sense, which is really cool! Keep writ...
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Hey Tessa I am glad you loved the title. Thank you. Okay. I am glad you were clear about it. I am glad you loved that the narrator was a tree. Lorax is cool. Glad you got Lorax in your mind after reading my story. Keep writing and thank you for reading.
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Very good story
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Thank you.
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Very admirable story you have grest potential in writing
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Thanks
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Heya, new thread? :))
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Hi oh nice how are you
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I'm great :)) how are you? :b
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I am great wyd
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Ohh nothing, just assignments, hbu?
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Just lying on the bed.
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New thread :))
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Thank you how are you
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I'm great, you??
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I am fine.wyd.
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Nothing, you??
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Studying.
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Happy birthday :D
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Thank you :D
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no prob, i hope you have a good birthday today ^^
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Today is a birthday a
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what?
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Today is your birthday I ask
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