I decided to change Happyness to Hymn because well I don't want to write about it anymore lol. Well, I know Eva and DJ aren't a popular couple, but I want to experiment. Go out of my comfort zone. This'll be long, sweet and sappy. So please enjoy. (Longest one yet).
Before I can start though: I do not own any of the TDI characters and I also have no rights to the song "Amazing Grace" by John Newton.
Another Warning: This talks about religion and God.
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.
T'was Grace that taught my heart to fear.
And Grace, my fears relieved.
How precious did that Grace appear
The hour I first believed.
Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come;
'Tis Grace that brought me safe thus far
and Grace will lead me home.
The Lord has promised good to me.
His word my hope secures.
He will my shield and portion be,
As long as life endures.
Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.
When we've been here ten thousand years
Bright shining as the sun.
We've no less days to sing God's praise
Than when we've first begun.
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.
A tear ran down DJ's, or as he preferred to be called now Dakarai Justice, eye. "That was beautiful people. I think its time for you folk to go home now." The entire gospel choir smiled and nodded. Even though Father Dakarai worked them hard and left them exhausted, they knew it was worth it in the end.
One by one they left leaving DJ to himself, or what he thought was himself. "DJ? Honey, are you still here?" the voice was sweet void of anger and distress. It was his wife, Mrs. Eva Justice. He turned to face her and his baby that was currently resting in her arms.
Eva made her way over to him and smiled, "Its amazing how far we came," she paused, "It seems like just a while ago we were at Wawanakwa, but look at us now! We have a beautiful baby girl. DJ, I have everything I ever wanted and more. I'm grateful."
Her little speech inspired him to say something. Something that he forgot to mention a long time ago, "Eva, have you ever wondered why I wanted our baby to be called Grace?"
She shook her head, "No, Father Dakarai, I've never wondered." He laughed a bit. She only called him Dakarai when she was serious or being playful, and right now he could tell she was teasing.
"Did you just here that song the choir was singing?" She nodded, "Well, my Pa use to sing me that song, and his pa used to sing him that song, and so on and so forth. My Pa said it would one day help me just like it helped him, and he was right. It showed me that the world was not so kind, and I must be able to help others and myself. I was already kind and thankful, but I was never understanding. I never understood until it happened to me. Do you understand, Eva?"
With her free hand she scratched her neck, "I'm in the middle. I understand what your saying, but I can't grasp it like I understand, yet I don't"
"That's how I was at first. I never got what Pa was saying. When he died though I understood. So that's why I wanted to name her Grace because I wanted God to be always with her. To love her and protect her when we can't." DJ caressed his lovely daughter and beamed at his wife.
She leaned forward and kissed him. "So, that's why you insisted she be named Grace. Well, I think we need to thank the writer of that hymn for such a beautiful name." She giggled, "Thank you, DJ, and I love you."
He gently held her while she held their daughter Grace. He brought his mouth next to her ear and whispered, "I love you too."
Personally, I thought this wasn't very good. Maybe its because I wrote with characters I'm not used to or I'm just having an off day. And if your going to complain to me that it talks about religion please know that I warned you. This takes place in the future so I didn't get into detail. OH! Cookies to people that figure out what DJ's first name means. I just thought it was funny, but some of you might not get it if you didn't read the top. Anyways Criticism is appreciated. Other than that I listened to Amazing Grace for two hours to try getting into the gospel mood.
Reviews/favorites/alerts are a reward not a necessity, but thank you anyways! And chapter 7 was my most reviewed I feel so loved!
