It's a regular night at Royal Woods. At 11:00 p.m., the residents are sleeping on their houses, after a long and noisy work day. No one could notice, however, this night someone was coming. While everyone were resting on their beds naively, a light coming from the sky makes its way through the dark atmosphere and clouds. When it touches the ground, a man is seen descending from the highest. It was a tall boy with brown short hair and is wearing white clothes and glasses. He gets on the ground.
"Remember, son. Only twenty-four hours you have", a strong voice said coming from the sky.
"Yes, my Lord. Thank you for bring me again. And don't worry, I'll accomplish my mission", the boy said.
All this event develops in a matter of seconds. And more incredibly, nobody awake by this or witness it. Something unnatural was happening. One minute later, the light disappears and the boy who was lowered from the sky walks away.
THE NEXT DAY
The summer vacations of July finally begin. The Loud kids were exciting. Right now they're doing a meeting in Leni's and Lori's room, trying to choice a good place to hang out.
"Alright, beautiful ladies. I'm pure ears. Where do you think is the best place to go?" Lincoln said.
"I suggest to go to the fair and herd some hogs", Lana said.
"No way! I suggest to go to the fun fair", Luan said.
"Why not the mall?" Leni asked.
"Better the stadium!" Lynn said.
And everyone begin to discuss, until the goth girl with the name of Lucy speaks. "I rather prefer to go to the park. We can enjoy from an outlandish family moment there", she said.
"It's not a bad idea", Lincoln said.
All the other sisters agree. The park is the excellent place to have a great time together.
"What are we waiting for? Let's go!" Luna exclaimed.
"Alright. I declare we must go to the park. That's all", Lori said and hits the table with her shoe.
The happy siblings head to the Ketcham Park. With the sun shining and the birds singing on the trees, the loud kids are having so much fun. Lana and Lynn are playing rugby, Luan and Lucy are preparing the meals for a picnic they would have, Lola and Leni are talking about fashion while combing their hairs, Lisa is writing on a clipboard some studies she's doing about nature and Lori is talking with Bobby through a web chat. Lincoln and Luna are playing with Lily.
"Yay!" the little baby said as Lincoln charges her like a plane.
"I guess you're enjoying this, Lily", he said, smiling.
After a while, he sits on a bench next to Luna, with Lily on his arms.
"Aww! Someone just have had too much fun", Luna said, toying with Lily's nose. The baby giggles.
"So cute!" Lincoln said.
Then the baby begins to wallow kindly on Lincoln. She tries to say something.
"What's the matter?" he asked.
"Milk!" Lily said.
"I guess she wants her feeding bottle", Luna said.
"Right. I'll go for it", Lincoln said before walking back to the stroller where Lily's stuff are, including her feeding bottle. Meanwhile, Luna rests on the bench with her arms behind her head and exhales watching the blue sky above.
"This day couldn't be better", she said, relaxed.
"Indeed. Magnificent, isn't it?" A boy said.
Suddenly, Luna turns around to see who said that. When looking to her right side, she can't believe who's sitting next to her. She gets so amazed that she jumps out of the bench and falls on the ground.
"Oh my God! Oh my God! OH MY GOD!" she exclaimed with joy.
The person who was next to her is no other more than…
"RICHIE!" Luna screamed.
"Wow, Luna! You reacted like you've seen a ghost", Richie said, joking.
In that moment, a lot of new feelings invade the body and mind of the young rock girl. She cannot believe that the boy who died one year ago after protecting her from a violent assault and who she really loved was sit in front of her. It was like a dream, but it was not. This was for real. Richie smiles to the girl he fell in love while living on the Earth. Luna was ecstatic, speechless. At the same time, her eyes get watery.
"It's been a long time, girl", he said.
"You… you…" Luna said as she stands up. "You are back! You are back!"
Then she jumps over him and hug him. The boy only smiles and hugs her back.
"How? I can't… I can't believe it! Richie, is this you?!" Luna said, panting of happiness.
"I am, Luna. Nice to see you again", he replied.
"But… this can't be… You're supposed to be… dead", she said.
"Death doesn't exist, when you live with the Lord. Besides, I just came back to Earth for two main reasons. One of them was to see you back."
"Aww, Richie!"
Inside them, the flame of their last love begins to burn once again. But right in that moment, Lincoln pops up with Lily.
"Hey Luna. You were right, Lily only wanted her…" he said until he notices Richie. "Ehh… who's him?"
"You must be Luna's little brother and your baby sister Lily. Hi, I'm Richie", he introduced himself to them.
The white-haired boy stays astonished. Lily gets confused.
"Richie? Isn't it the name of the boy you met in the Hazeltucky church?" he said to Luna.
"It is, dude. He's back!" she said.
Unknown for them, Lori notices their conversation from a distance, and gets more curious after watching Richie.
"Hey girls! Come here!" she screamed to her other sisters.
In seconds, all the sisters are gathered.
"What's up, Lori?" Lynn said.
"You have to watch this. There!" Lori said.
"Who's that guy? And why is him talking with Lincoln, Luna and Lily?" Luan asked.
"And have you noticed that Luna seems to be very happy next to him?" Lola said.
"I don't know. But I shall know it", Lori said.
And so, everyone run to them. For an instance, they believe their brother and sisters are being cheated by that stranger.
"Guys! What are you doing? And who's this guy?" Lori said, watching Richie with a lifted eyebrow and a little angry.
"Yeah! Is he bothering you?!" Lynn said.
"Lynn, I'm not bothering them", Richie replied.
"Hey! How do you know my name?!" the sport girl said, surprised.
"Guys, I better explain you", Luna said.
And ten minutes later, the sisters and Lincoln get completely amazed understanding that Richie is in fact an angel. Throughout the years, the Louds have witnessed so many outrageous and extravagant things. But this one was completely in other level. An angel was talking to them like any other person. It was unbelievable. Richie looks like an average boy. No one would believe that he was really a divine being who came from Heaven by God. Regardless, the family stay cool and after listening to his great story, they start to trust him.
"So, let me understand this. You died saving Luna from a robber. But now you're an angel and came here only to see her again?" Lisa said.
"Yes, lady", Richie said.
"That's very amazing! If I wouldn't read the Bible, I may not believe you", she replied.
"Aww! You saved our sister and now you want to see her again! So romantic!" Leni said with glee.
"Yes, Leni. It is", Luna replied and chuckles.
"And that's how you fell in love with him, huh?" Lori said, joking.
"Lori! Please!" Luna said, very blushed. Richie also gets blushed by this comment.
"Well, I have to thank you, Richie. Thanks to you, our sister is now a better person", Lincoln stated.
"I can't accept it. Give thanks to Jesus. He was the real responsible for this", he replied.
"He's right. Jesus changed me", Luna said.
"This is another example of how the Lord works with us. The Bible doesn't lie when it says that the ones who accept Jesus in their lives shall not be condemned, but free of sins", Lisa stated.
"And tell us, Richie. How does Heaven look like?" Lynn asked.
"I'm sorry. I'm not allowed to give such information", he said.
"Ahh. I really wanted to know", Lynn said.
"Me either", Lola and Lana said at the same time.
"I'm only going to tell you this: get ready, because what you see here on Earth is very little compared to what you're going to see in Heaven", he said.
"Ohhh! Awesome!" the twins said.
"Yeah. Listen guys, I'm very pleased to meet you and talking alongside you, but right now I want to be with Luna in private. If it's not too much annoyance, of course", he said.
"Don't worry. We are leaving now", Lori said. "Come on, guys."
Before they go, Luna whispers in Lincoln's ear.
"Thank you, bro. I love you" she said.
"No problem. Enjoy it", he said and winks to her.
After they leave, Luna and Richie stay together at the park. Holding hands, they walk while contemplating the beauty of the nature. Their hearts are now beating even more, like the bonfire which blaze never turn off. It was simply real love between two people, one of them already in the glory of our eternal Father.
"So, you're only going to stay here for twenty-four hours, do you?" Luna said, softly.
"Yes. I wish I can stay even more time, but God is the boss. He let me to return because he looked in my heart the feelings I still had for you, Luna", Richie said, softly.
"I continue playing guitar, writing and composing songs, but this time in a good way."
"Very cool. You have to show me those songs."
"Richie. How could you die? It would be great if you stay here with me."
"Easy. We're going to be together soon. It's all about time and faith."
"You're right. My family and I will go with the Lord and live forever. No more pain, no more lies, and no more evil like we're suffering now on this Earth."
"Speaking of that, I better tell you this."
"What?"
"As you can remember, I came here for two main reasons. Well, the other reason is that I have to tell you something very important, and I guess this is the right moment to do so."
"Ok. What is it?"
"Luna, your whole family will be blessed by Jesus. But you need to pray more. Recently, Satan is getting new evil techniques to betray you and make you fall in his pitfall. Don't stop to pray to God, and keep your family save."
"I will. But what kind of danger are we going to suffer?"
"You'll recognize it when it comes. Luna, what you do with your life and family God supplements it. Your brother Lincoln is about to become a strong man physically and spiritually, but he needs from you. Lori, Leni, Luan and the other sisters, all of them need you. So don't give up. These words I do not pronounce it. These words are from our Lord Jesus."
"So beautiful he is. Ok, I will fight for my family and Satan won't touch them."
"Good to hear that", he said, smiling.
"Oh, Richie…" she said, as she leans her head on his chest. He embraces her with his arms.
It was a really comfortable and romantic moment. Something was clear: even after death, these two guys will continue loving. And the best part is that this love is attached to an even bigger love coming from the one and almighty God. The sunset is coming, and the couple leaves the park and walk right to the Loud House. Night is raising and the light posts are turned on. They finally get in front of the house.
"Well, I guess this is the farewell", Richie said.
"Yeah. Are you sure you really can't stay a little bit more? Perhaps you can talk again with my siblings", Luna said.
"I'm sorry, but I can't."
"Ok…" Luna said, a little upset.
"Hey don't be sad, sweety", he said, as he grabs her chin and lifts her head kindly.
"You know, I really felt bad after you died. But when I saw Jesus, I understood that there's no fear or pain. You are now in a better place and I can be there too if I only trust on Him."
"Your words are wise. Remember that I'll be with our Lord. Never lose that faith for Him."
"Yes. I won't. Jesus and my family are first. I can't disappoint them."
"Great… But before I go…"
He then grabs Luna from her waist and head, and she puts her arms behind his neck. After glaring to each other, they culminate this warming experience with a loving and passionate kiss. There was no doubt they were born to be together.
"I love you, Richie", she said.
"I love you, Luna", he said. "See you in Heaven…"
And the rock girl walks back to the house. The boy walks away, but soon he disappears. The Lord takes him back to Heaven. Inside the house, Luna enters to her room. She's so happy that begins to cry.
"My Lord. You are so great. Thank you for this day!" she exclaimed.
Meanwhile in Heaven, Richie returns to the paradise but he's a little upset that Luna couldn't come with him. Jesus then walks towards him and puts his hand on the boy's shoulder.
"Good job, Richie. Don't be concerned, she's going to be here", Jesus said.
"Right. I believe you, my Lord. Please have mercy for her and her family", he said.
"My Father will have mercy, because I'm with them", he replied.
Richie hugs the Lord by this words before they walk back to the city. Another love story has finished.
The End
