Another unusual stoy involving the characters of ''The Shape Of Water.'' I got inspired today after my dd posted a video on the Whats App group aout Easter.
The story takes place after the rescue, but before the creature eat the cat. If you´re unconfortable with this change of scene, go to the next story without say a word, but the rest of you, who got interested by my story, i wish you a great reading time
One more thing, i named the Creature as Azazel in this story.
Dr. Serpico
A PRAYER
Like any other Saturday, Elisa goes to her neighbor house, so they could pray together. It was Mr. Giles who taught her how to pray years ago, even if she prayed just in her mind, she loved the old man´s company and stood with him, from the start till the end of the lecture, just hearing and appreciating the stories.
This day was no different, after the tumultuous previous day rescue, she goes to the man´s apartment for the 'church' time and listened to the stories as she always does. In the end, Mr. Gilles smiled at her and they prepared for the prayers.
''I will say it out loud, you follow me and don´t forget the thanks at the end, ok?'' Elisa nodded and they start praying. When suddenly, a noise startled them and Mr. Gilles quickly called Elisa, demanding him to look back.
Behind the two neighbors, the giant creature lied on his knees, eyes closed and hands together in what they assumed to be a pray. How he get there, Elisa had no idea, but there it was, growling and breathing, with his front paws on his forehead.
''is he…?'' Mr. Gilles was astonish
''praying?'' Elisa sign back
''he´s just mimicking us, I don´t think he have any idea of what he´s doing'' the man whispered and in response, the mute woman walk toward the creature and touch it´s shoulder
''are you okay?'' she signed and as if it get out of a trance, the creature jump up and wrapped Elisa in a tight embrace ''hug'' she sign back
''are you ok Azazel?'' Gilles asked and Elisa looked at him confused
''Azazel?'' Elisa spelled confused
''he need a name doesn´t he?'' Gilles said and Elisa nodded
''Egg?'' he signed and Elisa shocked her head negativity
''my papa and I… were thanking the Lord, we were praying, for all the things we have, our house, our family and our friends...'' Elisa explain and smiled at Giles and back to the creature, who seemed amazed with the human in front of it.
''okay, let´s continue than…'' Giles took a deep breath ''Dear lord I thank you for everything you created, as everything you done have it´s personal wonder'' the older man said ''I suppose Azazel is thankful for been rescued. And you Elisa, what are you thankful for?''
''I thankfull for my dear Papa Gilles, my house, my work and more important…'' she stop and patted the creature shoulder and smiled ''I'm thankful for having you as a friend'' Elisa smiled and in response the creature, now named Azazel chirped happily and health.