The Randomness of Life Chapter 48~ for A Little Drabble Do Ya, Wednesday drabble challenge 6/19

[mrua7.livejournal.com]

                               

Prompted by: The Tramps ~Robert Service

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Along the road to Anywhere, the wide world at our feet --

Alexander Waverly sat beside his old friend, now too feeble to move.

He sat staring into space, listening as a book was read or a story recounted.

Those gentle reminders were needed  now to remember the past

all the glories and failures they shared.

Carlo closed his eyes, trying to recall the details.

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Along the road to Anywhere we watched the sunsets pale?

It pained Alexander to see his friend slowly fading away; a man once vibrant and sharp as a blade.  He helped found U.N.C.L.E. so many years ago, and now he was disappearing one memory at a time until he no longer knew those around him.

Carlo was lost.

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The tragic road to Anywhere, such dear, dim years ago.

He died while Alex held his hand, giving strength for one last journey down the longest road of all.

“You’ll find peace when you reach your destination old friend," Waverly whispered as Carlo took his last fragile breath.

Would this be his end as well? Would there be a hand to hold his?

Comments

[carabele.livejournal.com]

Curiosity question: Do you see this as possiblv being Carlo Farenti from THE CHILDREN'S DAY AFFAIR?

Always did think that there was more than a hint in that episode of a very long relationship between him and Waverly.

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

A long life eventually leads to being the only one left. It works here as a reminder of the life Waverly has lived.

[mrua7.livejournal.com]

That was the only name that popped into my head for this and yes it would fit Farenti wouldn't it. I agree with you about the relationship, definitely.

Thanks for reading and making the comment. Hope you have a nice July 4th.

[mrua7.livejournal.com]

Some of us have delved into his past, but I don't think anyone had gotten into is 'head'. I think I'll be exploring that some more. Coincidentally I posted another Waverly based drabble on Fanfic.net today. Just happened, and didn't plan it. Guess it's Waverly's day today...

Thanks!

[avrovulcan.livejournal.com]

So sad for Waverly, losing those long time friends and wondering who'll be there for him.

[mrua7.livejournal.com]

The saying is true' It's lonely at the top' especially when you're getting to be one of the last ones left. Thanks so much for commenting!