The Light in the Dark

Chapter 10

A/N: I've dedicated this chapter to EHMforJESUS because; she was the one who made me write this part of the story. I won't have my main character narrating, because the things happening in this chapter all happened while she was sleeping. There are things that happened with Aaron, and this will explain why he has changed a little bit. So, enough chattering, let's get onto the story! :D

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As Heather was lying down on the ground, Aaron continued to talk to the man. "Do you know their name?" Aaron asked.

"Yeah, I do. She said her name was Heather."

Aaron stood in shock, as he heard the man's words. He knew that name; it being ever so familiar. How could he forget it? It was the name of his younger sister, who he had been worrying about so much. "Where is she now?" Aaron asked.

"Oh, she's right here-" The man looked over to his side, only to see that she was gone. Then, when he looked around the area, he saw Heather's body, across the room. "There..."

"Huh?"

"Over there... That's the girl..." The man said, pointing over to Heather; surprised to see that she had suddenly gotten across the room, without him noticing.

"That's... Heather's my younger sister. A while ago, something had happened and, she somehow passed out. She hasn't moved, or anything since then... I've been worried that she might have died, or something... But, you saying that she was recently with you... Makes me question..."

"That little girl is your sister?"

"Yeah, why do you ask?"

Then, the man gave Aaron a big smile, and put a hand on his shoulder. "Don't worry, she won't die. She has courage, and kindness. She's a strong young lady. I don't think she'd die. So, you just have to place some hope into her, that she can make it through this alive, alright?"

"Right..."

"Well, I'm going to go. It was nice to be able to meet you, and your sister. It was truly an honor." Then, the man turned around, and started walking forward. He walked into the light, and disappeared.

"Wait-!" Aaron tried stopping the man but, was too late. "Where... Could you possibly go?"

Aaron walked over to Heather, and sat on the ground. He looked at her, trying to figure out why she was suffering so much. He also wondered why he was left all alone again... 

Why was it always him?

Did anyone truly care for him?

Was he just meant to live his life, all alone?

"Help... I've been alone for too long, already... Why should I have to go through this, again? Did I fail to see something? What? Just tell me... If I knew what was wrong, I could fix it, and I wouldn't have to be in pain, anymore..." He sat there, with tears slowly falling down his face, trying to hold it in.

"Aaron, you are not alone. Do you remember my love? My light? I've been with you ever since you were born. I know the pain you've been through. I will be here with you, to help you. Remember me."

Aaron heard this voice, and knew. His pain seeming to go away, the longer He continued to speak. He remembered who this was. "Why do you care for me so much? Is there something special with me, or something?" 

"Well, or course there's something special about you, Aaron."

"Well then, what is it?" 

"You were born. You suffered so much, but did not give up. You care for those around you. You've stayed you. The fact you haven't given up, is wonderful. You've also remembered me. How could you not be special?"

Aaron's tears had finally stopped. Hearing these words had put him at ease. The care and love He showed... It was so amazing. He cared for Aaron, and everyone else, with an endless amount of love. Just to think about that, made Aaron smile. "Thank you... I've been thinking that no one had cared, anymore... That I was just destined to live my life all alone. But... You care for me... Thank you..." Aaron had a smile on his face, once more.

"I thank you for believing in me. Just remember that I'm always here to help. If there seems to be an everlasting darkness, remember my light. Remember my love..." 

Then, His voice had vanished. But, Aaron didn't seem to mind. He was glad to know that somebody cared for him... To know that someone loved him... For him, it was enough...

Then, after a little while, Aaron started to hear Heather breathe, once more. "Heather? Is that really you?" Aaron then saw her eyes open up, and was filled with joy.

"Aaron..." Heather said. "It's alright... I'm still alive..."

Aaron heard these words, and didn't know what to say. He bent down, and gave her a big hug.

"Thank you... Thank you so much for letting her live... I don't know what I would've done, had she been dead... Thank you for giving me hope once more... Thank you..."