Standing outside the large brick structure, Aileen was terrified. She had not felt this way since going to help the knight fight against the master of darkness. Even with her friends beside her, she could not stop the feelings of anxiety. She eyed the boys and girls around her age walk in and out of the compound. Some were bound by chains but not all.
Taking a deep breath, the five flaming warriors entered the building, joining the throngs of people. They received odd stares, sneers, hate-filled looks, and friendly smiles. Most people attempted to ignore them. People continually bumped into them due to the crowded halls. Some hissed in pain at the fire burning them but others seemed to ignore it when they ran into them.
"What we do now?" Samson asked.
Aileen Shrugged. "The knight said that this is a place where many people have lost their faith."
"Are we supposed to help them find their faith again?" A girl, Silena, asked. "Would that be the reason why-"
"Look!" The other boy in their group exclaimed, pointing to a door where a black figure had disappeared.
Aileen narrowed her eyes and marched in the direction the figure had vanished. The others followed her nervously into a room occupied with desks and chairs. In the room stood four girls. One had light wrapped around her. She had tear stains on her cheeks and her violet eyes glistened. Her long wavy black hair framed her tan face.
"You're so weird!" one of the girls said. She had curly blonde hair and bright blue eyes. "You keep singing your song. It means nothing!" The blonde-haired girl and her two friends walked out of the room, glaring at Aileen and the others as they left. As soon as they were gone, Aileen moved to stand next to the black-haired female.
"Are you okay?" Aileen asked.
The black-haired girl shook her head. "They're always like that. They mock me because of the song I sing."
"What is your name?" Aileen questioned.
"Asha,"
"It's nice to meet you, Asha. I am Aileen. Would you mind singing your song for me? I'd love to hear it."
Asha took a deep breath and then began to sing.
I've been running through rain
That I thought would never end
Trying to make it on faith
In a struggle against the wind
I've seen the dark and the broken places
But I know in my soul
No matter how bad it gets
I'll be all right
Aileen smiled as Asha continued to sing. When Asha saw Aileen smile, she got the courage to keep singing and a gentle voice whispered in her mind, Sing, my precious child.
There's hope in front of me
There's a light, I still see it
There's a hand still holding me
Even when I don't believe it
I might be down but I'm not dead
There's better days still up ahead
Even after all I've seen
There's hope in front of me
Aileen let the words sink in and swirl around her mind. Warmth spread over her as she listened to this precious girl's song and angelic voice.
There's a place at the end of the storm
You finally find
Where the hurt and the tear and the pain
All fall behind
Krisha closed her eyes and swayed from side to side, a ghost of a smile playing on her lips.
You open up your eyes and up ahead
There's a big sun shining
Right then and there you realize
You'll be all right
Asha sang a little bit louder, and the light around her brightened ever so slightly.
There's hope in front of me
There's a light, I still see it
There's a hand still holding me
Even when I don't believe it
I might be down but I'm not dead
There's better days still up ahead
Even after all I've seen
There's hope in front of me
There's a hope still burning
I can feel it rising through the night
And my world's still turning
I can feel your love here by my side
You're my hope
You're the light, I still it
Your hands are holding me
Even when I don't believe it
I've got to believe
I still have hope
You are my hope
Asha ended her song, seeming nervous. "Go ahead. Make fun of me. Everybody does."
Aileen shook her head. "That was song was beautiful."
"We all have a song placed in our hearts." Samson said.
Asha sighed. "Not many people would agree. I've been trying to fit in; stop singing my song. But I always feel the urge to sing it. To see the hope while everyone is in despair. To see the light even in the darkest night. To believe that there's rescue when it seems that I am trapped."
"Why would you want to fit in?" Silena asked.
"You'll see." Asha muttered. "After a few days of being here, you'll understand why people want to fit in and stop believing."
Author's Note
The song is calledHope in Front of Meby Danny Gokey.
So, here is Chapter 6. I hope you enjoy it.
Asha means "hope".
I usually take longer in updating this story because I let the Holy Spirit guide me in writing this. Thank you for reading and God bless you!