Ghost

Epilogue

     And there's no people? I would also have guessed I would run into someone at the compound by now that would stop me. Unless I'm not actually walking?

     That has to be it. I think I'm walking but in fact I'm still laying on a bed in medbay, high out of my mind, apparently.

     I decide to sit down. What's the point in walking around when the scenery has yet to change?

     I would have thought my mind would have come up with some crazier shit than this. Some dragon or giant squid I had to fight off with a lightsaber.

     Oh well. I'll just lay here and wait it out.

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     I'm still laying here. Nothing has changed. It's been hoursss. I am bored out of my damn mind.

     And.. I'm starting to worry. No drug I know of last this long, right? Or maybe my timing is just warped.. it could feel like it's been hours and it could just be like half an hour?

     Not knowing is kind of annoying. I hate not knowing, as you may know by now. It's why I never liked going near drugs to begin with. I'm still bored. And I want Nat. And Alia. And food. Ooh.. a cheeseburger with the works would be fan-fucking-tastic right about now.

     Though, I'm not really hungry.. which is odd. I guess wanting food is a reflex. But I'm always hungry. Ugh, I don't know.

     Just as I'm thinking I might fall back asleep, a random lady pops up next to me. Or I'm assuming she popped up, I have no idea where she came from.

     I hardly process her or what she's doing at first as my eyes have only been accustomed to blue sky and clouds.

     She's just looking at me. Well, I guess I'm just looking at her, too. But she's giving me a weird look.

    After a little while of staying like this, I guess it's up to me to speak first, "um, hi?"

    She looks a little startled that I spoke. What the fuck kind of drugs am I on?

   "So what's your name?" I try again.

   This time she finally speaks, "how are you here?"

   "Girl, I don't know. I have no fucking clue what's happening. Whatever drug you gave me is insane." I will never go near drugs again in my life. I hope Nat will know that, too.

    She once again looks at me confused. Mumbling to herself but still loud enough for me to hear her say, "this isn't suppose to happen. How is she.."

    "Um, I'm sorry to interrupt, but do you know what the hell is happening? I'm no expert, but if I'm tripping right now, it seriously seems like it's lasting a bit too long, no?"

    She straightens her posture, almost like she's resolved whatever she was conflicted about.

    "I'm not entirely sure how you've ended up here. It shouldn't be possible, yet, here you are."

    "Here I am." I throw my arms out in a shrug, trying to portray my absolute confusion. "Wherever here is."

     She glares at me a bit. Guess she wasn't done talking.

     "You are Spencer Bears, yes?"

     "As far as I know, yes. Although, I took my wife's name when we got married. So it's actually Spencer Romanova," I can't help but correct her, smiling at the memory.

     "Mhm. Well, I'm sorry to inform you, but you are not, as you said, 'tripping on drugs.'"

     "I'm sorry, what? Then what the hell is happening? Is this some weird prank? Like, am I in one of Tony's little contraptions and he's got me in a weird reality? Because, though it is funny as fuck, I would like to see my wife and child now. Where are they? Are they okay?"

     The woman goes to respond but I continue my rant before she can, mostly afraid of what she's going to tell me. Shouting this time like Tony will hear me, "aye, Tony! Turn this thing off. I miss my wife and child!"

      This time when I look at her, I see the sadness in her eyes and her posture sags. I don't like how she's looking at me right now; with so much sympathy and sorrow.

    And a horrible, awful, horrendous thought comes into my mind.

    "Please.. please don't tell me they're gone. I can't.. I can't live without them. I, I can't.." my voice is breaking as I'm sure I am on the verge of tears. Though to my surprise, none surface.

     This time she walks up to me and places a hand on my shoulder. Damn it. She's trying to comfort me. "Just tell me. I can't handle this suspense. I need to know. Just let me break already."

     "Spencer.." she starts out, speaking softly. I'm sure in hopes to keep me calm. "Your wife and child are fine. You however.."

    "No, don't try to mess with me! I know I'm okay. Look at me, not a scratch! I am fine as hell." My voice started to raise and I had to stop myself, not wanting to take it out on this poor woman.

      She takes a deep breath before she speaks again, "Spencer, I'm sorry, but you're dead. You died."

      That's when my world breaks apart.

     Nat is really going to kill me now