Gemotions

From the moment the time capsule emerged from the ground, David was fixated. His gaze was locked on the rectangular metal case. He knew nothing of it. He’d never seen it before. The thought that it had been him, years ago, who had put it there, was not the issue. The contents were.

He pried it open with a crowbar, his back to his siblings, who were chattering excitedly. Inside: a baseball card, a half-eaten lollipop, and a small, glittering gem. The siblings were thrilled by the card.

David almost ripped the card from their hands. He didn't. Instead, he took the gem and slipped it into his pocket. He glanced at the siblings, smiled, and said, "That card might be valuable, but I'm going inside and search up this gem."