The Drive To The City Of Babylon: A Short Story

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The drive to the city of Babylon approached two hours with Sunday traffic. Entering the city limits, they saw the abundance of date-bearing palm fields. Hanging from the trees were workers with large canvas sacks harvesting the Springtime crop, as a breeze swayed the fronds.
Miles further, the caravan came upon the stone wall entrance barricading the legendary ruins, known as the Gardens of Babylon. The wall protected it against thieves and vandals. The first van halted in the dirt visitors ' parking lot, while the second van parked parallel along its side. During that instant, Giselle glanced out the dusted window and saw Daniel in the second van.
Daniel Morten looked restless staring idly amidst the students. Earlier at the buffet, Daniel requested that Giselle and him have a talk.
Daniel suggested someplace alone.
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They had only known each other for a few months, but Tim looked favorably at Kwan. Tim felt they had formed a decent friendship.
And after Ryker 's gym outburst, Tim felt safe.
Tim had earlier doubts, but Shin was turning into a brotherly figure that Tim desperately needed in his life, besides Tim didn 't have many friends.

Skylar had nearly forgotten about her brother, since she fluttered with excitement as she stared out the window. Here she was at the ruins of Babylon. Hours away from the Hotel Samarra and her brother. Skylar was astonished how the New Oasis Church group accepted her, especially Minister Mike. She felt comfortable being around Him.
No one with the exception of her Mother, made her feel this way.
Often when Minister Mike looked at Skylar, she nervously giggled to herself as the others gawked at her. Minister Mike simply smiled back. He had that effect on young girls.
Furthermore, Skylar now realized that she needed to change her childish ways. She wished that Ryker would give the Minister a chance. Only if Ryker could control his

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