Run. Running through the pitch black. Got to get away from that sound, the snarl. A flash of light, I can see leaves, trees, a forest I'm in a forest. No its coming cant stop to think, to analyze the situation must run. I've been running for so long -I can't hide any more- so I run. I can't hear for the blood pounding in my ears. I'm slowing, letting my guard down, I'm so tired of running, of hiding. What's that I cant hear it anymore, I know its there, its finally caught up with me, its out there now watching me. I cry out in vain for him to come and save me from this fate, he always does. He can't leave a man behind…. He cant leave me…..we need each other to carry on with what we do, I know he's like this I can feel it. So I call his name, wishing, hoping he's there, but he's not. I must run try to get away, run through the darkness that surrounds me. But wait its gone, everything's calming, still. Its him it has to be. I feel his arms, they pull me close, every things alright now its all gone. But why do I feel something's wrong? What's different? It him, he isn't as warm, isn't as loving. His arms they are too tight, to strong, they don't say, "I need you" they say "your mine". I must get away, it isn't really him, it can't be. 'Scream he must be near he'll hear and come and save you from these imposter's arms, the grips to tight to escape yourself" so I did, I screamed, I screamed for all I'm worth…..
"ssssssssshhhhhhhhhhh Sam its ok, I'm here, its just a nightmare. Don't worry nothings going to get you tonight I'm here for you, to protect you, always will be. Don't trouble your mind with these thoughts. Now sleep easy I'm watching over you."
And this time it was him, his loving arms, warm chest with its strong, steady beat. I remember now we're on a mission, it is night but I'm safe.
"Thanx ja…sir"
I felt the sweat softness of his lips brush gently on my forehead before drifting off again. But then again I could have been dreaming.