Tick Tock

Tick Tock.
Can you hear it?
The sound in the distance?
Tick Tock.
Louder it gets, with each passing moment.
Mere hours to go until the invasion begins.
Tick Tock.
My bags are packed, my gear prepared, my affairs are in order.
My gun is cleaned and oiled, my powder is dry.
Tick Tock.
The crowd is gathered, each quietly making ready in their own mind.
The [...]