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Chapter 13
Days in the sun will return, we must believe as lovers do. That days in the sun will come shinning though
John looks at the beast. He touches his temple. He gets up and walks to the others.
"What happens when the last pedal falls" ask John as he is looking at the rose.
"The master will remain a beast forever" said Shawn
"And we become antiques" sighs Hunter
"Well…I want to help…there must be something I can do" says John
"Well…there is…-" starts Hunter but Shawn hits him. "Ouch…"
"It's not for you to worry about…" says Stephanie "We made our bed and we must lie in it"
John looks at the rose. He wants to help; but how can he. They won't tell him.
Vince wakes up gasping for air. He struggles to get up but felt dizzy. He falls back laying down on a bed. He looks around the place. He doesn't know where he is at. He doesn't even remember being here. He rubs his head; trying to keep the pain from going.
He tries to get up but then stops as he felt dizzy again. He then sees a man walking in with a smile. He stares at the man.
"Hel…hello"
The man smile and gives him something to drink. Vince takes it and drinks it slowly. He places it down; feeling better now.
"Thank you"
The man nods.
"Where…am I?" ask Vince
The man didn't answer. He is just staring straight ahead.
"Well…I don't know what happen to me…I was just…"
He gasps; he released what happen. He remembers trying to look for his son. He remembers riding along side of Randy. He then places a hand on his cheek.
"Oh my…"
Vince gets angry.
"It was Randy…he left me there…he left me to the wolves"
He starts getting up with anger but then stops.
"I have to go back"
The man smiles as he gives him a bottle with water. Vince takes it and drinks it. He then looks at the man that help him.
"Do you think there is a castle out there?" Vince ask
The man didn't say anything. He doesn't even answer at all. Vince sighs.
"Or a beast out there" he ask
Again, the man didn't even answer. Vince looks around the place wondering how he can get him to talk.
"Well…there is. I was heading to find it but I forgot where to go"
The man sits next to him.
"A beast was there. He has my son" whispers Vince "I have to do something"
"You have to go back to the village" says the man
"Why?"
"So you can get better"
"But I have to find my son" he said
"I know…"
"Do you know where the castle or the beast is?"
"No" the man lied
"Oh great…"
Vince stays quiet for a long time. He can't think of anything to do.
"I guess you are right…" said Vince
"About?"
"Me going home. I have to get things together and come back looking for my son"
Vince looks at the man.
"By the way…thank you..uuummm…."
"Glen"
Vince smiles "I'm Vince"
The man shakes Vince's hand.
"Oh dear…" whispers Vince "Your hand…is so warm"
Glen just smiles and starts walking away.
"Wait…can you help me get home"
"Of course"
"Thank you"
"We will head back tomorrow" said Glen "I know a short cut…"
"We have to make it there before Randy" said Vince "We have to let the people know what kind of a man he really is"
"The short cut I know will get us there before him"
"I can't believe he would punch me and then leave me to the wolves"
Glen doesn't say anything. He sits down.
"Get some rest Vince"
Vince lies on his side and thinks about today. He thought he could trust Randy but then BAM! He is stuck here and about to go home. Once he gets there he will warn the people; and then next he will start looking for the castle.
He wants to get back now; but the man is right. Right now he doesn't feel like walking around yet.
"Hang in there John" he whispers "I will find you"
"When you walk away you don't hear me say….please" John keeps writing. "Oh baby…don't go. Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel"
John stops as he rest his hand. He then continues and keeps going.
"You're giving me too many things" John keeps writing more lyrics. He doesn't stop until he heard a groan. He looks up but keeps singing. "Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel…it's hard to let it go"
"You're singing?" ask the beast
"Well…yes…I'm writing a song" John says
"You sing well…" said Taker "But…please don't sing"
"Wait what…?" ask John
Taker looks at John "I don't do lyrics"
"What…why?" ask John "I do. I like to sing"
"Well…some lyrics are hard to understand…some are hard to write…" said Taker as he sighs "I can't even write anything…besides I got a lot more songs that don't have lyrics"
"Like what…?" ask John
Taker looks at John. The beast gets up slowly. He sits up.
"I'll show you" Taker stands up and walk slowly. As he took a one step; he stumbles but John catches him.
"Careful" he whispers
He tries again but falls again. John catches him and places him in bed.
"It's best that you rest" said John "You can show me later"
"Sounds like a plan" the beast says
John stands back and starts walking towards the door.
"I'll be outside…if you need me…call me" smiles John
Taker nods. John smiles as he walks out the door. He walks down the stairs and walks outside. He stops as he sees Dallas standing there. He smiles as he takes him out for a walk.
Taker stays sitting down. He flinches as he moves his arms. He does feel a lot better than before. He owes that to the young man.
"Master…you awake?" says Shawn as he walks in. "How are you feeling?"
"Better…"
"Good to see you up…"
"Feels good to" smiles Taker
"So…" said Shawn as he walks up to him. "What now"
"I don't know. I still want to rest but…I don't want to sit here all day"
"Well then get up" laughs Shawn
Taker rolled his eyes.
Hunter walks in.
"Master…good to see you up" he smiles
"Thank you" he says "How long was I asleep?"
"Maybe…two days" smiles Shawn
"Great"
Taker stands up. Shawn watches him as he struggles to get up.
"Careful Master" said Hunter
"I got this" he said "I think"
He then hears laughter and barking. He gets up and slowly walks to the balcony. He looks at his front yard. He sees John running around chasing, Bruno. The horse running around after John. Taker laughs a little.
"He's great isn't he?" ask Shawn
"He's perfect" smiles Taker but then groans. "I mean a good man"
Taker looks at his wounds.
"He…helped me" said Taker "He cured me"
"Yes he did" smiles Shawn
"I want to do something for him…" smiles Taker; he then frowns "But what?"
Hunter shrugs "I don't know…"
"Come on…something…big" said Taker
"Flowers…roses…promises you don't tend to keep"
Shawn pushes him away. "NO!"
Hunter stumbles but Taker catches him.
"No…it has to be special…something from the heart" said Shawn
"Like…?"
"I heard him singing…" said Shawn "And you said that you don't do lyrics?"
"Yes…and?"
"Show him…what you were about to show him"
"You heard back there"
"I was hiding while he was singing and you told him to stop"
"Okay…" says Taker "Maybe…that could work"
"Not maybe…it will" smiles Shawn
"Great…" smiles Taker "I have to set it up first…bring him in"
"Go Go…we will go get John" laughs Shawn
Taker smiles and slowly walks out the room. He hopes this works. Shawn looks at John who is playing with the snow now.
"How are we going to get down there…?" ask Hunter
"Jump…!"
"WHAT WAIT!" yells Hunter as he Shawn jumps with Hunter. They landed on a pile of snow. Hunter gets up scared; hoping he didn't break. "Shawn…I'm going to kill you"
"Not now…let's go to John" laughs Shawn
John is now sitting down. He keeps humming the music he is trying to create. He then sees Shawn and Hunter walking up to him. John smiles.
"Hey guys" he says
"Hey John…" smiles Shawn.
"What are you guys doing here?" ask John
"Nothing…but…we have something to show you"
"Really?" ask John
"Come on…follow us"
Shawn starts running. John gets up and runs after him. Hunter tries to keep up but he can't.
"I'll catch up…" yells Hunter
Shawn stops and looks at John; who is out of breathe.
"Man…for a candle you are fast" laughs John
"Wait here…" smiles Shawn
"Okay…"
John stands there for a few seconds until he heard footsteps. He turns around to see the beast walking up.
"Glad you are here" smiles Taker
"Yeah…Shawn…brought me here"
"Good…" he smiles "Remember when I told you I wanted to show you something"
"Yes…"
"Well…here it is"
Taker points at the door. John gives him a confused look.
"Come on…" smiles Beast.
He opens the door and holds out his hand.
"Follow me"
John smiles as he holds the Beast hands. He slowly takes him inside but then stops.
"First…close your eyes"
John didn't want to. He just sighs and closes his eyes. John then felt his hand being pulled gently. John doesn't move at first.
"Don't worry…I got you"
John follows along with the beast. As John gets closer he starts hearing sounds, not just any sounds but sounds from instruments. Mark turns on the light and John stays still.
"Can I open my eyes now?"
"Okay…now?" smiles Taker
John opens his eyes and gasps in surprise. He looks around the room. The instruments are floating around tuning there sound. John turns around to see the piano, Chris, telling them what to do.
"This is the music room. This is where my orchestra practices"
"Amazing…" whispers John
"Chris here…is the producer. He's been making music for me" smiles Taker
"This is amazing…" smiles John "The music…the room"
"Do you like it?"
"Yes…Yes…I do" says John is awe.
"Then it's yours" smiles Mark
John was speechless. "Mine?" he whispers
Taker smiles as he stands aside. "Take a look around…"
John starts walking around the place. He sees the instruments still floating around. Chris is slowly playing his keys.
"This is…is…awesome…"
"You can come here and writes your music here" smiles Taker "So that I don't have to hear you sing"
John gives him a look "Oh really?"
"Yes really"
John laughs a little "Is that a joke?"
"Maybe…" Taker shrugs
"Okay…but no matter what you will hear me sing"
Taker laughs along with John. They start laughing.
"Well then…I'll let you have fun" smiles Taker "No singing…"
John laughs "I promise…"
Taker starts heading out. He stops to look at John. He has crying tears of joy. Taker's heart warmed up. He hopes he enjoys this place. Taker walks out the door and back to his room.
"Well John…ready to work" says Chris
"Yes…let's work" smiles John "But…he is serious about no singing?"
"No he is messing with you" laughs Chris
John laughs "I didn't know he like to joke around"
"Oh he does…"
Chris tries to move; he is still heavy, being a classic piano is a lot of work.
"Let me show you one song…that the master enjoys"
Chris tells the crew to get ready.
"Alright…play Always mine"
John listens carefully to the orchestral. There is no singing yet the music sounds powerful.
"Amazing…" he whispers "Show me…"
"Show you what…?"
"How to write the orchestra music"
"Okay…" smiles Chris
John smiles wide as he starts listening to Chris.
Always mine...is such a beautiful song
Always mine-Two Steps From Hell
More to come...