By Peter Rehn
Their plane shudders on the approach. Engines roaring, wings shaking.
A battle zone’s visible through the windows. Explosions penetrate the darkness, illuminating the cabin, deafening the engines.
Mercenaries on an assignment to help resolve a conflict, trained and armed to their teeth. Called to duty, big men to be taken down, peace to be restored, greed to be quelled. Together, whatever lay in store—one for all, all for one.
The final descent, almost there. Battle cries, everyone ready for action.
A loud bang ends their mission. Explosion. Fire. Unrecognizable remnants rain to the ground.
The missile has found its target.
Chilling.
“Unrecognizable remnants rain to the ground.” Great line, great piece.
Great imagery. Heartbreaking reality.
Beautiful piece. Thematically mirroring both past and current armed conflicts.