Chapter Seven - Weakness
The smart thing would have been to kill the boy.
Kill the creature and end the threat.
He needs human flesh to survive.
That makes him a monster in my book.
But he's also a child.
An innocent…in his own way.
He didn't ask for this.
Hasn't killed yet.
I know what I should have done.
But I couldn't.
Couldn't kill a kid.
I don't know what that says about me.
That I'm weak…not strong enough to follow through and do the tough part of the job?
Or that I'm human…still not totally lost to the dark?
Time will tell.
The End
bjxmas
October 2011
All standard disclaimers apply.
The very fact that Dean agonizes over this, has nightmares and drinks to forget, proves he is the compassionate, sensitive man forced by duty and circumstance to do the harsh deeds. It is the dichotomy of his personality; he is so many men warring within one soul and body. First and foremost, he is a good man, a true hero. Doing what he does for the good of mankind, regardless of the personal cost.
Many thanks for reading and to those who choose to comment, each review is truly appreciated. Take care, B.J.