Genji War Criminals: A Short Story

“We are gathered here today for the public execution of this Genji war criminal who has been convicted of crimes against the state of Kasamar. The crimes will be listed as such, Seven counts of murder of first degree, four of manslaughter, three counts of aggravated arson, and ten of assault and battery.” The Ruki lowered the data pad and gave Addanc a dirty look. The Genji gave a toothy grin back. His normally bright and vibrant scales were dull in the dying light of the evening, and it hurt too raise his head much higher than his hunched shoulders. It was worth it though, to see the revulsion in the Ruki’s face. His left eye was uncovered, leaving the milky white eye staring out at the crowd who had come to watch his death. Gathering all his strength he spit a wad of thick green mucus at the feet of his guards. His muzzle was forced against the hard rocky dirt as one of his guards hit the back of his head. …show more content…
It was a familiar sight, and it filled him with a bone deep contentedness. The stars were beautiful, and reminded him of the tiny mud hole that he had hatched in alone. They had been first thing he had ever seen. “I beg forgiveness of my wife and children.” “I pray you …show more content…
He wondered what neither life or death would be like. Would it be painful? Or would it be simply nothing. A loud crash had the Genji’s eyes shooting open and him dashing away from the sound, landing in a crouch. Somehow the wall had moved closer, it was no longer so far that he couldn’t see it. A hole had formed about eight heads high, and a cool breeze caressed his scales. Straightening up, he padded slowly towards the hole. When nothing stopped him he took a few more steps until he stood right before the darkness. Taking a deep breathe, he stepped into the darkness. What did he have to