The Wolf

Kindness Pays

I looked up at Jacob.

Jacob: how did you...what was that?

Me: me getting the information you requested.

Jacob: no...the sweet talk. Why?

Me: sometimes...to get the info you need...you have to show the prisoners you understand them. That you aren't going to hurt them. Then it's up to you whether or not to break that promise.

Jacob: why did you tell him you weren't going to see him again?

Me: because I wasn't...as much as I want to talk to him & help him...there's little I can do. I'm just the right hand.

Jacob: you've done well today. You can rest.

I walked outside for fresh air & saw a person being dragged from their cage! I knew who it was too! They had the gun aimed to the persons head! I ran over to the woman & the Cultist!

Me: wait! Stop!

Cultist: what are you doing? Get out of my way now!

Me: what are you doing to her?

Cultist: she has to pay.

Jacob: what's going on here?

Cultist: sir she had a gun hidden in her cage. She shot 2 guys.

Jacob: I didn't hear a shot.

Cultist: the gun had a silencer.

Me: I'll help them! Don't do anything to her!

I ran over to check on the 2 cultist laying on the ground bleeding out! One was already dead. Straight in the head. The other was hit in the chest! It was Alex! I put pressure on it as blood was still pouring out! He grabbed my hand.

Alex: do...you remember what I told you?

Me: about what?

Alex: when we were sitting on the porch that night...& how Jacob will protect you.

Me: yes...yes I remember!

Alex: I meant it...he will protect you...

Me: I know he will...just like I'll protect you..

Alex: you can't.... you've gotta let me go Angelica...

Me: no...no I can help you! I know I can!

Alex: Ange...Lica...can you sing?

Me: yeah...I can.

Alex: will you sing me a song?

Me: ok...

There was a pause of silence from all the Cultist including Jacob as they gathered around.

Me: spirits lead me where my trust is without borders...let me walk upon the waters...wherever you will call me. Take me deeper than my feet could ever wonder...let my faith be made stronger in the presence of my savior....

Narrator a POV

Alex was a close friend to Angelica. When Angelica started singing...it was like the voice of 1000 Angels coming down to lift Alex's spirits up. Everyone was quiet & accepting the loss of their brother & friend as Jacob was shocked by her quick sadness & tears as much as her impressive voice.

Angelicas POV

Me: you're gonna be ok...

Alex took his last breath at the last sentence of the song. I removed my hands that were covered in his blood as I cried & ran inside the Veterans Center to the bathroom shutting the door! I grabbed a rag off the rack & started scrubbing my hands fast & viciously as the water ran red down the drain. I heard a knock on the door as sat on the floor in tears sobbing.
Jacob walked in.

Jacob: you did all you could.

He sat down on the floor next to me as wrapped an arm around me.

Me: I tried to save him...but I couldn't.

Jacob: there was nothing you could do. But don't worry...I'll take care of the girl who did it. Alex will be avenged.

Me: he said he was one of your most loyal soldiers. The first group to test your trials & succeed.

Jacob: that's true. He was a good soldier. What did he say to you before...ya know?

Me: he said you'll protect me... like your brothers.

Jacob: I will.

Me: thank you.

I watched Jacob as he left the room & went back to his office to do more work. I got up & went to my room & tried to sleep. It was 8:34pm so it wouldn't hurt.