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Hawk’s Log: Entry 002
It’s a dark and stormy night, and I’ve got a lot on my mind. Sitting quietly at my desk, I’m wondering what’s our next step? What is the best move to make?
Pops, Likka and I have had quite the journey in our years together. It has been around ten years since they had found me in the jungle.I have no recollection of that day, or anything that came before it, really.
That was a crazy time for me. But I know how much stronger I am now. I couldn’t have become The Crimson Hawk if I’d never gone through the roughest time of my life – at least that I can remember.
One day I woke up on a soft cot in a grass hut. The air was filled with sounds of birds chirping and monkeys howling. The most pleasant smell filled my nose, and I was instantly at ease.
Though my vision was blurry, I could make out my surroundings. As I tried to sit up, a sharp pain exploded in the back of my head. I reached back to feel what had happened, but there was a thick bandage covering the injury. The pain was so intense that I fell back down onto the cot.
I must’ve made a loud groan of pain. Almost immediately a sweet little woman with almond shaped eyes and bright red hair rushed into the room.
“Oh you are awake!” she said with joy. Quickly worry filled her voice. “But you must not get up. It is too soon for you to be up!”
Deliberately she turned to the entrance and shouted, ”My Dear! My Dear! Our young patient is awake. Hurry please!”
“Wha…” I tried to a speak, but my mouth felt so weak
What happened to me?!
What’s wrong with me?!
Where am I?!
Who am I?!!!
These were the questions that I wanted to scream out. But I couldn’t get my mouth to cooperate. This strange woman seemed sweet, and I felt she could be trusted. But nothing was making any sense at the moment.
Just then a strong and imposing man made his way into the hut. This guy had a calm demeanor, but his eyes were filled with concern and distrust.
“I want to know who you are. How can we trust you? What were you doing out there? Are you a New Sienna soldier?” he asked as he pulled up a chair to sit directly in front of my face.
“Who…” I tried to speak, but once again the words wouldn’t come out.
“Who are you?!” I yelled out inside.
My inability to speak was frustrating and overwhelming. I could see his anger rising, and that made me even more upset. My head began to throb again, as I tried to make sense of everything. I was gettin’ nowhere fast. The woman I now know as Likka, made her way to my side.
“Don’t worry young man. You’re going to be alright. It’s been months since we found you. You’ve been in some sort of a coma. But it wasn’t like anything we’ve seen before. You were dreaming and restless, but totally incoherent.
One day, we heard a big explosion while traveling through the jungle. We rushed to see if anyone needed help. When we arrived, we found you, and only you. Your vital signs were weak, so we brought you here hoping we could help save your life. Since then we’ve just been praying and watching over you. I have been doing what I can to keep you alive, but your body is weak. In time you will heal. But right now you must rest.”