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The pigeon that never Dies

The war

By Cheng MinPublished about a year ago 11 min read
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During World War II , after the German army captured France , General Steidl , surrounded by a large group of generals , climbed the Eiffel Tower with great ambition and proudly declared his conquest . As he spoke , drops of something sticky and grayish fell on him , one of which landed right on the tip of his nose . It turned out that a group of pigeons flew over his head , I do not know which one " with the empty pee . "

Steidl looked up angrily , wiped the pigeon poop off the end of his nose , and said , " We're going to conquer Europe , conquer the world , conquer ...... Conquer the damned dove ! " Who knows , the flock of pigeons came round and back , and two more drops of pigeon droppings landed on Stadler's face .

Steidl flew into a rage and immediately ordered the German army to kill pigeons all over Paris . The colonel in charge of this operation gave a loud code name - Operation Imperial Eagle !

One day , German corporal Runiger while looking for pigeons , and asked his companion : "Ike , why do you hunt pigeons ? " Ike shrugged . " I don't know . Perhaps General Steidl is a gourmet and wants pigeons . "

Runiger stared , shook his head in disbelief , and was about to argue back when Ike prodded him and pointed to the balcony of an apartment .

Two pigeons were sitting on the balcony . The two men quickly moved closer and took aim at their guns , each ready to kill the other . But a long time passed , and instead of fir , both men stiffened their necks and stared straight at the balcony .

It turned out that there was a beautiful girl on the balcony , who was feeding the pigeons . Not until the dove flew away and the girl disappeared did they recover . You look at me , I look at you . Suddenly , Ike started running toward the apartment . Runiger , stunned , followed .

The girl in the apartment was stunned by the two German soldiers descending to the sky . "Hello , ma 'am , " said Ike in a gentle manlike manner . " My name is Ike . I am a corporal in the Second Division of the Thirty-fourth German Army . "

" I think the young lady knows about the pigeons . She saw you feeding them just now . You want to explain . "

The girl blanched at fear . She knew German orders that pigeons were not to be fed in Paris . Otherwise , court martial ! However , she thought pigeons were very cute , So she used to secretly scatter some food on the balcony for those pigeons that could not find food to eat . Sure enough , two pigeons have become frequent visitors these days , but they did not expect to provoke the German soldiers .

But Ike suddenly turned to Runigg and said , for no apparent reason , " Runigg ! You don't want to freak this young lady out . You've been rude to ladies since you were a child . It's a very bad habit . ' Then he said to the girl with a smile , " My Dear lady , may I come in ? "

The girl hurried them into the house . They sat down and looked at each other without speaking . They were both in love with this pretty girl , and who would arrest her ? But how do we fix this ? These are Imperial soldiers !

At last Runiger began , with a black face . " As for the young lady's violation of orders , I think . "

'I doesn't think Mademoiselle knows , Runigg , So I don't think Mademoiselle should be blamed . ' Ike has a knack for finishing a conversation .

But this time , Runiger was almost mad and shouted , " You just talked nonsense ! How did I blame the lady ? Ike , have some respect ! We are imperial soldiers . "

Ike was a little embarrassed , but he could not be persuaded in the presence of a pretty girl , So he tried to be serious and said , " My Dear Runiger , I think you misunderstand . Do you want to be uneducated ? " I am a child of God , " Roeg shouted " How can me not was educated ? "

Now the girl was almost confused by these two . At first she was afraid of what they would do to her , but then the two began to quarrel . And so Ike and Runiger exchanged words , the more heated the argument became . Finally Runiger pointed to Ike's nose and yelled to take him on .

Without another word , Ike grabbed his gun and walked out . Suddenly he called over his shoulders . " My name is Ike , miss . Twenty-four years old ! "

Then he heard Runigg roaring : " I Runigg , I won't be Runigg 23 until I knock you down ! Twenty-three year old Runiger ! '

Furious , they left the apartment and exhaled when they got downstairs . It was a farce that they both played together ! The two men looked at each other , dragging their guns , and neither said a word .

"Ike , there are pigeons ." Suddenly Runiger cried out .

Ike froze and said , " What ? A pigeon ? Good Pigeons ." Runigg smacked his lips , raised his gun .

Soon the pigeons were almost gone from the skies over Paris .

One day , General Steidl was very satisfied with the colonel's report and gave the order : In a few days , the Fuhrer will give an important speech at the Eiffel Tower ! The pigeons must not spoil this solemn and great moment ! The colonel suddenly became nervous and ordered the killing of pigeons to be stepped up .

Three more days passed , and Ike and Runiger were too tired to walk . That day , two people once again " accidentally " back to the apartment . I just wanted to see a girl , but no one wanted to talk first .

Finally , Ike said , " I'm thirsty . I want to go to the girl for a drink . Just wait for me ." Ike had just finished speaking when Runiger went " to whoosh " toward the apartment . Ike gave a shout of anger and ran after him .

The girl smiled when she saw them again . She had seen that they meant her no harm .

Still black , Runiger said , " I came to see if there were any pigeons ." Ike added , " Could use a drink while you're at it . Excuse me . "

The girl let them in , poured them water and fruit , and then began to talk . The original girl named Linda , twenty-three years old , is an American , travel alone through France , who knows the war , trapped here .

" Do you want to get out of here ? " he asked .

Linda nodded , but with a look of resignation on her face , said , " This is a time of war . How do you leave ? "

But Ike smiled and said , "Linda , we can help you ." Linda looked at Ike in disbelief .

Runiger coughed twice , glanced at Ike and exclaimed , "Ike , watch your words ! It's not us , it's me - - Runigg can ! ' Suddenly , Linda seemed to understand something , and her face flushed .

Suddenly , several " cooing " sounds came , several pigeons landed on the balcony . Suddenly Linda's face changed and she looked at Ike and Runiger in horror .

Sure enough , Runiger stared at the pigeon , stood up , and raised his gun . Linda shouted , " They're not guilty ! " Runiger gave Linda a cold look and took aim .

'You can't ! Suddenly Linda stood in front of the gun and shouted , " They have life too , and since God created them , they have a right to live in this world . "

Runiger stared darkly at Linda as if he didn't hear her . When Ike saw this , he pulled Linda aside . He knew Runiger's personality too well .

I don't know where Linda got so much strength . She pulled away from Ike and raised the barrel of Runiger's gun , almost Shouting , " Are you the only people that are God's favorites ? He won't let go of the doves . Is that how the proud son of your God behaves ? "

" Snap ! A smack in Linda's face ! Linda staggered on the corner , blood streaming from the corner of her mouth . At the same time , Runiger froze , looking at his hands in disbelief .

"Runigg , you bastard ! Ike pounced on a roar , pinning Runiger to the ground and throwing punches . Ike had fallen head over heels in love with Linda , and all this was a shame on him .

Linda got up and ran out onto the balcony to chase the pigeons away . But instead of walking , the pigeons danced with the balcony . No matter what Linda did , she wouldn't leave .

" Boom ! Suddenly there was a shot and a pigeon landed on the balcony . Then there was another sound , and another dove dropped down into the apartment . Under the apartment , a few German soldiers were fir their guns .

It turned out that they had happened to be passing by , and none of them had seen the pigeons , but Linda's drive had exposed them !

Linda's eyes were red with anxiety . She could never have imagined that it was her fault that these innocent lives had been slaughtered in such a way . She cried anxiously to the pigeons , " Come back , all come back . "

The pigeons did not understand . They flew away , only to be shot down one by one by the Germans . Mid-air , pieces of feathers falling , the smell of blood filled the surrounding .

Desperate , Linda leaned out , pointed at the German soldiers under the apartment and shouted , " You are the executioners ! The executioner ! "

But at that moment a dove flew over her head . " Boom ! A shot rang out , and Linda fell over the balcony , while the pigeon soared into the air and disappeared quickly .

Ike and Runiger had stopped fighting and stared at the sudden change .

" Linda ! Suddenly , Ike let out a yell and took a few steps to Linda's side , picking her up and shaking her . Roeg , awake from his dream , stumbles after him . Linda's eyes were wide open and she was dead .

'You killed her ! Ike looked up , his eyes red , and shouted at Runiger . " You killed her ! I'll kill you bastard ! "

He put Linda's body of and punched him hard in the face , causing him to wobble . Then came another blow , and Runigg fell to the ground , his eyes open as if he had lost his soul , staring at the world in bewilderment .

A few days later , the head of the Empire boarded the Eiffel Tower , the head of the hat on the imperial eagle in the sunlight , as if really have magic to fly into the sky ! At that moment , a pigeon flew out of nowhere and , after several rounds in the air , flew straight at the Fuhrer as if enchanted .

When the Fuhrer saw that it was too late , he ducked and dropped his hat . Just then , a gust of wind blew , I saw the hat turned over two somersaults , straight down the tower . The Fuhrer was furious , Stadler's legs were shaking with fear .

The next day , the city began to hunt pigeons again . Ike and Runiger visit Linda's grave . Ike buried Linda here the other day . Though he was bruised and bruised , Runiger followed him everywhere .

Ike bent down and placed the flowers in his hands over the gravestone . Runiger stood like a stone . For a long time neither of them spoke .

Suddenly , Runiger shouted excitedly , "Ike , look ! " Ike looked strangely at the sound , his eyes shin with excitement . At some point , a pigeon appeared over Linda's grave and circled back and forth . The two looked at each other with emotion , and Ruig , with tears in his eyes , murmured , "Ike , look at it , look at it , how beautiful it is ... "

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