I awoke in the evening with only one desire, I had a hunger for something I have never tasted. Where to find this desire was beyond me. I stepped out into the night just longing to survive. The world appeared so different to my eyes. It almost felt like I was dreaming. The way things looked was like something out of an Acid trip. The trees were somehow a new shade of green, like an emerald in some bright light casting images of creatures all around me. I was moving on what seemed like a cloud or something. I didn’t really have to move with much effort to get to where I was going. Then, out of nowhere the scent hit me. The smell was so delicious, I had to move toward the sound. Honey to my senses so sweet. I knew I needed this now. The closer I came to this scent, the louder the thunder. Something like drums of war calling my life into battle. The noise was so beautiful to my mouth watering now more than ever. As the sound came into my sights I knew for sure. A woman before me asking me to taste her flesh. I came to her so fast that she couldn’t know what hit her. As I took her into my arms I sank my teeth into her neck. The blood poured into me giving me new life that I so desired to feel. That brief moment felt like Heaven to my soul, I didn’t want it to ever end. After what seemed like hours ended in a few seconds. My eyes were now open to a love I have never known before. The power I felt inside or the hunger that had gone away making me feel so alive. I could see light coming into view, which started to burn my skin. I headed home in the shadows to find rest. When I made it home in the darkness I didn’t waste any time going to sleep. Somehow I knew I was going to enjoy the nights to come. I wanted more of this loving feeling. I wanted to know all of the tastes life had to offer me. Until the night welcomes me again.
I tasted the flames of lust in my dreams. When I woke I felt the same hunger as the night before. I knew now that this was real. I have no idea where I came from or how I will survive. I just know I am hungry and I must find something fast. I feel somehow different tonight. The air is no longer as cold as I felt before. I feel so warm inside. Her flesh given to me had more than filled me up. I wanted to be in that place again. The night is dark and the Moon is hiding behind the winter clouds. For some reason my vision had changed as I moved out into the darkness. The colors had become like a reddish gray. I see everything, but I am feeling so weak inside. I had to find my victim soon. I fly past the trees to a place so far away from the rest of the world. Nobody could notice what I am going to do in such a distant land. I couldn’t take the hunger anymore. I wanted blood more so tonight than the night before. Thunder sounded in my heart calling me again. This time I knew what this sound was, a heartbeat so loud and beautiful. That is where I found her. She was on the ground crying about losing someone she loved. As I paused, she looked into my eyes without fear. I was taken aback by this. How am I to act? Is this the end of my secrecy? What does she desire from this cold man standing before her? The words she spoke had so much meaning yet meant nothing to me. She looked into my soul and offered herself like she wanted to die. This confused me greatly. Even though I desired the blood I felt in her, I couldn’t bring myself to take her life. Here before me was a beautiful woman asking for death, but for some reason I just didn’t want to take her life away. I don’t know if I was just feeling what she was feeling or if I wanted her for something more. I just knew I couldn’t take her life away. I turned around to leave her so fast that she wouldn’t know I left. I found another to fill my lust for blood as quick as I left. Not understanding why I cared, but I found an elderly woman dying of old age. Her taste wasn’t pleasant, but the blood did fill me up enough to get by. I was contemplating scenarios as I went home to rest. Why was this woman bothering my thoughts so much? How could I not taste the sweetest blood I have ever smelled? What is happening to me?I wanted to stay away to figure things out, but I fell asleep before I could think anymore.
I didn’t sleep well last night. I couldn’t get this woman out of my head. I felt she knew something about me, I wanted to know what this was. As I crawled out of my coffin, I felt weaker than ever. I have one desire in my mind, and it wasn’t feeding. I need to find that woman soon. In a rush I left my home to find something to feed on(before I lost all energy to find her). On my way to search for her, I fed on a couple of animals(just to find energy). I knew I couldn’t wait until the end of the night to feed. I was hungry, but I wanted to get to her as soon as possible. What could I say to her? Would her eyes be filled with tears again? I don’t even know why I care, but I feel like a child building up courage to talk to someone. This didn’t feel like something I would have to do. When I reached the place I found her, she wasn’t there. I have no idea where to look. As I turn to leave I notice something new. Her tears are glowing before me with a scent I could see. I follow her scent as best as I can, she is here somewhere. I can feel her, almost like the old days when Jasmine filled the evening breeze. I started to search for her, I just hope I find her in time. I crept by every house and building in this town, I just couldn’t find her. I have been looking for hours. If I don’t find her soon, I never will before sunrise. I was about to give up when I felt her. I turned around and she was there. She was looking at me with a look I have never known. She spoke to me with a name, Gabriel. I felt as if she were calling me this name. I looked through her like she was transparent. A ghostly stare through the body of someone so beautiful. When I got the strength to speak, she was moving closer to me. I asked,”to whom do you speak of”? Without a thought she answered me. “I speak of you”. I started to step away from her. I was full of fear for the first time in my life. She had my heart and I didn’t know what to do. She had tears in her eyes again. As I turned to leave she said something that would haunt my mind forever. She said,”It is I, Michelle”. I left so fast that I didn’t know where I was going. I could only hear her saying her name and the name of the man she said was me. Why do I feel so afraid of this woman? I made it home before sunrise. I hurried and got into bed. I had one haunting thought in my mind. Who is this Gabriel she speaks of? As the light starts to take over my world, I accept the night and fall asleep.
I dreamt of Michelle as I slept so deeply. This was strange to me for I have no memory of ever having dreams before. She was truly messing with my life. I wasn’t eating right and the thought of her just tortured me. In my dream I was a man in love with her. This felt so real to me. I woke up sweaty and cold. Why am I letting her get to me so much, why? I just wanted to live how I did every night before. although I don’t think I have been around for very long. I can’t remember anything past 3 days ago. Those names were getting to me, Michelle and Gabriel. What do these people have to do with me? I tried to forget about it long enough to feed. The rain was coming down hard tonight. The wind was also loud and making things difficult for me. I heard the sound of thunder, but this was just that, thunder. I couldn’t find a scent of blood anywhere. I was become enraged at this point. I went up and down every street in search for blood. The night became silent. The rain stopped and the wind became still. I heard a heartbeat calling me as I stopped. Michelle was standing before me with her hand stretched out. I just looked into her eyes amazed at how calm she was in my presence. She was smiling as she came closer to me. She said,”I have something for you Gabriel, follow me”. I didn’t know what to expect, but I followed her anyway. She lead me down a dark pathway where a single light lit up this little area. At the end of this path I could see a door cracked open. Shadows danced around along with a noise I didn’t recognize. As we came closer I could smell the blood and I wanted it now. Michelle went in front of me to open the door. Inside was something I wasn’t expecting at all. A young couple was tied up on the floor. They were doing their best to get up, but to no avail. I knew what Michelle had done for me. This is a gift and I will take it. One after the other I drained them. I felt new life once again. The way Michelle looked at me almost disturbed me. She had the same look in her eyes as the night she called me Gabriel. She started to talk more. I was horrified at what she said, so I don’t remember it all. “we were married two years before when you went missing”. She went on about this Gabriel person. Photographs in her hands of the two of them together. I don’t see how she thought that I was him. I have been this way for, well I have no idea how long I have been this way. I just know that there is no way I could be this man she speaks of. The last thing Michelle said to me was goodnight. I watched her walk away happy, but tears filled her eyes. On my way home I took my time and enjoyed the night. Yellowish leaves all around and the Moon painted the sky with her beauty. As the warm blood flowed through my body I knew, this was how life should be. I felt on top of my world, but could I be the only person like me? Why and how did I get here? Without another thought, I lay down kissing the night farewell.
My sleep was good. I woke up refreshed with new life in my heart. I felt almost happy, if that was even possible. I got up and started my night as I always do. I needed to eat and I knew just where to go. Michelle was on my mind, but I know I needed to feed before seeing her. I didn’t want to hurt her. I went to a new place tonight. North from where I normally went( just for the change). The wind was blowing so hard and the sky was magical. The Moon had a glow that almost seemed like daylight. The trees were bowing before me as I passed them. I feel so alive tonight, but I didn’t know why. I could feel in ways I never could feel before. Life seemed to be so much more to me now. As I made it to a town so small I was ready. The land was vast like an ocean without end. As I made my way closer I could smell the beating drums of life so beautiful. Before me were two children having fun in the twilight. What happened so quickly was something I never thought I could do. They were so young and fragile, but I had taken their lives almost instantly. I left them there on the outskirts of town just beyond the brush. This wasn’t personal, just a part of life. One might say I saved them from future pain and loss(from my perception anyway). I made my way towards Michelle. I found myself in trouble. I could hear a group of people moving my way. They were hunting me for taking the lives of the children. I don’t know if they even knew what they were searching for, but I couldn’t take the chance. I climbed up a large tree and waited for them to pass by. After this group went on, I followed closely behind them. I could hear them talking about this happening before. For some reason I don’t think I am who they are looking for. There must be another like me. The dawn was approaching and I had to get home. I knew I didn’t want to be out when the sun came up. I flew with the wind hiding in the shadows whenever I could. I had forgotten about Michelle because I wanted to know about this other killer. I had a lot of questions running through my mind. What was going on here? If there are others like me, why am I alone? I made it home just before sunrise and went to bed angry. I had no idea what was going on, but I would get to the bottom of this soon. I just have to wait to see what tomorrow has in store for me.
I woke up in what felt like a rush. I didn’t sleep well having all of these thoughts running through my mind. Outside was very cold again, but the only hunger I felt was for information. I needed to know what was going on in that small farm town. I fed quickly tonight so I could make it North with all haste. Michelle was on my mind, but the desire for the truth consumed me. The night was very clear from the howling wind which made things easy for me to hide my movements. I was on my way down a path that would either end me or open my eyes. And what that is, I say to myself not knowing who I really am. I just wanted the answers for being whatever it is I have become. The trees seem different tonight. Not so dark as the Moon was shinning down upon the face of death I have become. I could hear the hearts of so many people as I made my way into this night. I could sense that they were searching for the same answers I so desired. My reasons were different but we had the same goal. Up ahead I could hear their voices and see the torches they carried. I made my way so close to them so I wouldn’t miss anything they spoke of. Two years ago they talked of a man that vanished from this place. On his wedding night it was like the air just took him. Over one hundred people have been found dead here in the past ten years. All of which had the same marks on their necks and no blood in their bodies at all. This is what I was waiting to hear. An explanation of where I came from according to these men. I heard nothing more after the words of hope had disappeared. The way they spoke about people like me as creatures was upsetting, but I guess I understood. I am not a creature, but a man just not like them. As they continued their little meeting I faded away into the night. A little disappointed at what I had heard. I wanted to know more about my kind, if there was such a thing. On my way home I was forced to stop. A man stood before me. He was dark, ominous, cold. He had a smile on his face like he was happy to see me. “I know who you are and I know what you seek”, he said to me. Who was this man and what did he want? I have never seen him before so I didn’t understand what he was saying to me. Just when I started to give up, he said something to me I did understand. “Gabriel, I am Nicolas”. For some reason that name woke me up inside. I was afraid for the second time in my life. How do I know this man? He just continued to smile at me and I just stared back. I could see he wanted me to follow him, but I really didn’t know what to do, so I ran away home as fast as I could. I hoped he hadn’t followed me. I was so worked up that rest came to me quickly. I didn’t bother waiting for the sun to rise, I just went to bed and said goodbye to the night.
Nicolas was the first thing that came to my mind when I woke up. Why am I going through this now? Did something set into events leading up to me at this exact moment? I really wanted to know what was going on, but I was afraid of the truth. I didn’t feel like even getting out of bed tonight. I just wanted to lay here and think about all of this mess in my life. The sad part was, I had no idea where to begin. I couldn’t stop thinking about the way Nicolas looked almost through me. Not to mention using my name. This really bothered me in ways I have yet to understand. First Michelle and now Nicolas. As I sat here pondering my existence I heard a noise from just outside my room. I could hear a strong heartbeat and sense the blood. I was hungry and I know I brought an appetite. To my surprise Michelle came walking through the door. She was wearing a gown so worn by weather. Dripping wet from the rain she came running into my arms. I felt almost as if she had missed me. She kissed me and held me so tight that I found it hard to breathe. “I love you Gabriel”, was all she said to me. Why was she here to torment my already troubled mind? What does she want from me? I pulled her off of me so I could face the night. She just stood there with a look of delight. What the hell was going on now? Why is she so pleased, I wondered. Just more questions pushing me toward the brink of insanity, better than the pain I guess. I asked her,”what are you doing here”? She said,”I had to hold you again”. I felt as though she was thinking I was going somewhere. As we spoke I smelt something unlike anything I have ever smelt before. A cold musty smell, like death. A voice came from the doorway and I knew who this was, Nicolas. When he came into my room I knew for sure. A face I have dreamt about, but I wasn’t sure I truly knew him. “I know this is hard for you Gabriel, but try to understand. I am your brother only here to open your eyes to who you truly are”. As he spoke these words, I could do nothing but stand as still as the dead I have taken. I had a feeling come over me that no words could ever explain. Now I have a brother and a wife? What have I done in this life that holds my memories away from me? I wondered what was going to happen to me next. Am I destined to die in my sin from this afterlife so cold? Is this death? I have no idea what is going on now, I am lost. Nicolas knew I had to eat soon, so he brought me something. Nicolas had given me a man and two children. As he began to speak I tried so hard to listen closely, for I didn’t want to miss a thing. I enjoyed the fresh blood running down my throat. Soothing and refreshing. Nicolas started talking about my life and in so doing, I fell into a dream. Trying to imagine his words as he painted them in my mind. I guess his explanation of who I was made more sense than I care to admit. He didn’t tell me much, just how I became a Vampire 2 years ago. Michelle and I were on our honeymoon when this happened. Nicolas said to me,”get some rest. I will be back tomorrow”. He vanished into the night. Michelle stood before me and kissed me one more time.”Goodnight my love. I will see you tomorrow. I love you Gabriel”. She then walked away. I was becoming more and more confused. I just hope that this tale will soon be made clear.
Outside was cold and raining. The clouds were so dark that the Moon couldn’t be seen even by my eyes. Michelle’s voice was on the wind and the fears of this lost love was in my heart. I moved along so slowly hoping to find her waiting for me. I couldn’t see very clearly and the more I tried to look into the darkness, the more everything faded away. I could hear her coming closer to me, but from where I did not know. I would reach out to find her, but only empty air would fill my hands. I felt her breath on my neck as I made my way into this nothing before me. I could taste the sweetest chocolate kisses on my lips. The rain spoke her name and she had a hold on me like nothing I have known before. Why am I searching for someone who isn’t even there? I felt alone yet somehow complete. I make my way deeper into this forest of illusions and find myself standing in a clearing. The rain was pouring on my cold skin. I know Michelle is here, I can feel her. I wasn’t going anywhere until I found her. I kept moving forward into the woods. I felt her controlling my every step. The trees were getting thicker and the rain wasn’t coming through. My skin had dried and my eyes could see much better. The sounds seemed to magnify as I made my way deeper. I could hear the sounds of the life around me, this was beautiful to my ears. All of the fear I was feeling before had left me. I felt a love unlike anything I have ever felt before. I was connected here somehow. I made my way through the entire forest. I was looking up at the Moon I so longed to see. The rain and wind were gone, I saw things so clearly now. To my surprise a ghostly woman hovered above me. Michelle was this angel sent here to love me back to life. That is how I felt anyway. She touched me so softly leaving me weak I fell to the ground. “Gabriel, I love you more than the waters of this world, more than the Heavens will allow”. Tears poured from my heart. I have never known anything as true as what she just said. “Michelle. I have a love in my heart that only you can see. A love that means more to me than these dreams”. I wanted to join her. “Listen to me Gabriel, you are not like the others. You have a choice in this life in giving life or taking it. This choice can only be made by you”. She came to kiss me and I fell out of bed and this dream. What was this about I thought.
I had to get out of here. I was now having dreams about her that confused me more than reality. I could feel the wind on the back of my neck. I was so cold for some reason. Up ahead I could see a faint light. My curiosity called me toward it. I was so cold. My skin was freezing and in no way was I dressed for this weather. This was strange to me, I never felt cold like this before. As I made my way closer to this light something odd had hit me. I couldn’t see very well, but the cold had left my body. I was however afraid again. Around the firelight were a group of people in black robes. They were chanting something in a language I have never heard before. I moved in closer for a better look only to find that before me was Nicolas. He was bringing a woman towards the flames. She was bound on what appeared to be a stake. Michelle. He had Michelle. He was going to burn her. She started to scream and out of my fear I had no idea what to do, I was frozen. Not only was I afraid for Michelle, I was afraid that they would find me as well. I needed to help her out, I just didn’t know how. I waited there watching her beautiful face fill with fear. I thought to myself, is this the meaning of my dream. Nicolas and his followers began to dance around Michelle while chanting some ancient ritual. I remembered from my dream, Michelle said how much she loved me and that I had a choice to give life or take it. This was coming clear to me. I had to help her at all cost. I made my way closer to the fire stealth-like and unnoticed. I was hoping that I could grab Michelle and run as fast as the wind would carry me. They were in robes after all, how fast could they run? As I made it to their circle I could understand what they were saying. This was a ritual they use to attract a sacrifice. I was really lost now. I took Michelle and began to run away. By the time I realized what was going on, it was too late. Michelle had me on the ground. I couldn’t move. I heard Nicolas say something I couldn’t understand. They all laughed and my world went black. I woke up tied to a tree in front of the fire. I tried to move, but I couldn’t. I felt a hot blade move through my throat leaving me cold. I couldn’t speak a word and I knew my life was over. I watched Michelle and Nicolas embrace as I burned. I see now that in my curiosity and dreams, I was the help that ended my life. I was wrong in so many ways. As my eyes faded to black I felt alive for the first time.
Revenge. I wanted it, longed for it, desired it to my core.Somehow I am awake in a cold and empty grave. The pain is not something I can feel at this moment. I don’t even know where this moment is.Everything is cold, dark, and void. “Who am I”, I shouted just to feel the echoes of my vacant screams. I am so lost within myself. I see images before me, but I can’t remember. I feel almost lifeless as I stand up just to fall down again. Looking through my flesh I taste a fear I have never known before now. Am I a spirit or just a soul without a home to dwell in? Up ahead I could see a light coming into view. I make my way towards the light without caution, without fear. I haven’t a name to answer to nor a memory to question. I am just here in what I will call my hell, but who knows for sure.Each breath I take feels so cold. My eyes look so dark that the night sky appears to be day. Why revenge was on my mind is beyond me. I don’t understand a lot of what is going on right now. Doesn’t mean I should just give up. As I get closer to the light I can see I am about to enter a room filled with shadow and flame. My eyes are hurting from the light, but I keep moving towards the flame. I need to know where it is I am. I hear a voice speaking to me in the shadows.”Did you rest well Gabriel?” If this name means something, I’d like to know what.”Have a seat if you will. I have a story to tell you.” Now I am intrigued. I wanted information and I feel now I will have some. What I did not know, but I wanted to know regardless.”Does the name Nicolas mean anything to you?” I didn’t have any idea so I did not reply. “I figured you had forgotten. That is okay. I am Vincent and I am here to open your eyes to what it is you are searching for.” How is he going to show me what I am looking for? I don’t even know. I do know that I am something, but what exactly I do not understand. I don’t feel much of anything, I just feel like I am there. I have no thirst, hunger, or life in me at all. Revenge keeps entering my mind and I am lost as to why. “Vincent',” I said. “What am I and where is this place?” “Gabriel listen, where you are is between the idea of hell and a dream. How you get through this phase is up to you. I am here only to point you in the right direction. You will not know thirst or hunger. Pain unfortunately will be a part of your existence, just so you will feel something. Power is also something you might achieve, but how powerful you become is based on your actions and desire. I want you to leave this cavern and find your own way into the shadows. When it is time to meet you again, I will be there. Good luck Gabriel. We will meet again.” I didn’t leave anywhere. I was suddenly alone again. This place was very dark. Almost blue with dark shades of gray. I just started walking in whatever direction I was facing. I couldn’t see or hear anything. I was alone and afraid. Things felt very strange to me. I was feeling like I was moving upward, but also like I was falling down. I walked into a few walls(which frustrated me)tripped on things that I couldn’t see. I made my way what felt like down and I fell. I was falling into a pit of some kind. Then something strange happened. I started to glide as if I had wings. I was weightless and free. The fear had left me as I floated down for what seemed like miles. Again a light was before my path. Below me. I drifted downward until I landed in a room with red flames. Vincent was there again with an amazed look on his face. “Gabriel, you have passed your first trial. Sit with me and let us meditate. You need to understand your new gifts and embrace them.” I sat down across from Vincent, flames dancing on my face. I closed my eyes, cleared my mind, and fell into a trance.
Desire and revenge. “Gabriel, Gabriel. It is time.” I felt like a river flowing still and quiet. Everything was like a dream. The air somehow penetrated my inner being allowing me to feel the life around me. This was odd to me. I wasn’t even alive, I was somehow bones and spirit. Each root in the ground, every insect, I could feel them all at once.” Vincent, I am ready to find my way.” He smiled at me and said,””let us begin then.” We made our way through the darkness. This time I could some how see more clearly(without my eyes). I could sense everything in this place, as if it was all connected. We walked for what seemed like hours. Not a word spoken. not a sound to be heard. I enjoyed the silent feeling. nothing but a peace inside. Vincent took me by the wrist to stop me. As he looked into my eyes, I fell up. I was surrounded by so many trees. The Moonlight was so bright and the air was still. I could feel so much life around me, but why? Another trial this must be. I started to look around, but for some reason I knew not to trust my eyes. I sat down and closed my eyes, I wasn’t afraid. I felt a desire burning inside of me keeping me strong. An abrupt noise behind me. Heartbeat a little slower than a mans. I could feel the energy from within. What happened next was only the beginning of who I could be. Time stood still. I felt as though I left my body on the ground. I was floating above myself watching a fierce lion paused in mid air. He was reaching for me. As I moved towards this beast I knew, his power was to join with mine an my mind would make it so. I focused on this lion, I took his energy but not his life. I felt this new power rushing through me like heroin. His strength was now mine. The beast fell to the ground and I came back into myself. I rose with a life I have never felt before. I felt amazing and warm somehow.His power inside of me was almost out of control. My sight had changed and my desire was burning strong.I ran for no reason at all. I felt like the wind pushing love’s tides home. I felt almost unstoppable as this new life flowed through my corpse. I sat down to meditate, almost instantly I was next to Vincent once again. My eyes were closed but I could sense his energy as if it were a part of my own.”Gabriel, how do you feel?” I just looked into his cold dark eyes and didn’t say a word. I could sense that he understood what I might be feeling. There was no need for words to explain this to him.” You have done very well this night. Let me explain. Have you ever of those beings that could take energy from the living to gain power for themselves? In your journey you are going to be confronted by creatures so powerful and without remorse. These are the dangerous ones, but with this gift you will always be victorious. You are what is known as a psychic Vampire now. You have the ability to reach into the form of another and take their energy as your own. Some Vampires drink blood to gain their energy or life force. You never have to do such treachery again. You have a strong and very powerful mind. Gabriel listen, there is going to come a time when the only choices you have are revenge or control. The desire in your soul will give you the strength you need. If you follow desire for revenge, your heart could be damned forever. You are doing much better than I had imagined. Tonight was a very good night.” I stood there with so many questions, but I somehow knew in time the answers would appear. I wasn’t afraid anymore. I felt so alive inside even in this death I am in. Desire or revenge? Soul bleeding for a dying heart? The flames began to rise forcing my eyes to close and find my inner peace once again.
Passion. Desire. Revenge. I opened my eyes with a new found freedom. The uncertainty and fear I felt before was gone. Somehow I truly felt more alive than ever. And who I was becoming was amazing. I don’t know why or how, but my anger had vanished from my mind. Vincent worked with me on my so called flying and psychic abilities. The flying was so amazing, like living in a dream. I could go anywhere the wind would allow. For the first time I felt in control. The psychic powers were a lot harder to get used to. The last session we had, I was surrounded by 17 creatures of pain(which I drained in a heartbeat). T o feel all of this power was a great experience unlike anything I have imagined. Vincent told me that I had the choice to use this gift for good or for evil, the choice was mine alone. I won’t lie, evil came to mind first, but now I am not so sure. Vincent worked me harder and harder with each passing day. At one point I did something that even the mighty Vincent didn’t expect(he couldn’t even do it). I was flying when attacked. Somehow I left my body, drained the creatures energy, and somehow moved through a wall to safety. I had no idea I was able to move through things. As the look on Vincent's face, neither did he. The days were passing by so quickly now. So much I have learned in what seemed like a short time. I desired to push myself past the edge of control. “Vincent, I have an idea. I feel I am able to move through life anywhere. All things are connected so I can use this to my advantage”. Vincent looked upon me in amazement. “Gabriel, what is it that you feel you can do?” To me this was thinking big. “I know I can move through any living thing and end up wherever I desire to be. I will show you. If I wish to be on the other side of the world, I only have to desire it. I will pass through the veins of this world to be wherever I want to be.” Vincent just looked at me like I was on the edge of insanity. I sat down, closed my eyes, thought of where I wanted to be and I was there. I was standing on top of the highest mountain. The sun was shinning so brightly and beautiful. The wind crisp against my fleshless face. I drew in as much energy as I could, took a deep breath and went back.”Gabriel how did you do that?” I knew Vincent was at a loss for words, so I did not reply. “You are ready my friend. Ready to find out who you are.”At these words I began to feel fear again. I didn’t know if I wanted to know who I was. I am liking who I am. This didn’t matter to me at this point. If I am dead but feel this alive, why would I want to go back? Vincent looked at me and said,”That is exactly why you must know who and what you were. This is not a look into your past, but a vision of how your future can be. There will always be a choice for you to make. And that is one only you can make. You have the power to decide.” Somehow when Vincent mentioned choices, I knew I had heard that before. I waved my hand to raise the flames, sat down and let the life of this place flow though us.
Choices, passion, desire, revenge. I didn’t feel so lost anymore. I wanted to know who I was, maybe something good would come from this. The way Vincent said that I had a choice echoed through my mind like a beating drum. I remember something about choices made, but it came from a woman’s mouth, not his. I felt betrayed somehow. Not by Vincent, but by someone close to me in life. As I focused on the sound of the fire, I drifted away to a place only I could go, my dreams. There I was in a field of something beautiful. 17 years old if that. The scent of Jasmine filled my nose, light was in my eyes, and a girl was in my heart. She didn’t look familiar to me, but who truly did? Her name was Anne and she was the sole owner of my heart. The way she looked at me, touched me, loved me was proof enough that this was true love. I had no doubts in my heart that Anne loved me as much as another person can. I couldn’t explain this. Anne was more than just a dream, yet for some reason I forgot her. We were married on the 16 of November, our perfect day. Not only was Anne beautiful, she had a gorgeous heart. I could tell her anything without the fear of her judging me. She knew my heart and soul and loved me for who I am. For years we lived happy and free. We traveled distant lands to chase new dreams. The sea was our home in our hearts. We made our home near a lake where life was abundant. I wouldn’t say we had the perfect life, but we were perfect together. I believe Anne was 30 when she became pregnant. We were so excited for this. Destiny Fate was the name chosen for our child long before. Little did we know that fate had a different destiny for us. It was a very cold and dark December when my worst fear came to be. Anne and Destiny were lost. Vincent said,” you say you want Anne and Destiny back, then stop reacting and act. I am here to guide you until together we can go no further. You are almost there. We just need to somehow learn to control the emotions that might kill us. I mean look when you thought Michelle was your love, you gave your life away. That my friend is priceless. Now that you have seen the truth, how far are you willing to go? If you wish to continue this path before you, take my hand.” Hatred filled my heart, but somehow Vincent’s words helped me see clearly. Hatred or revenge would not get Anne or Destiny back. I needed love. I wiped away the tears from my eyes,took Vincent’s hands, and began the journey to retrieve the only two people I have ever loved. I know how painful this path will be, but it is up to me, it is my choice.
As I opened my eyes, she was there before me. A gentle smile on her face, love in her eyes. “Gabriel, please hold on. We are waiting here for you,” Anne said so softly. Somehow a tear rolled down what is left of my face. I wanted revenge and I needed it now. As I stood up, Vincent looked at me with a sign of empathy. Why he is helping me is beyond my comprehension. I truly didn’t feel I deserved another chance. I mean, who am I anyway? The way my memory was coming back only showed me that I did deserve to die. When I think of Anne and Destiny, I see my life was only spared for them. I must make it to them. They needed my help and I will do whatever it is I need to do to save them. I worked hard for what felt like months. I moved from spirit to flesh and back again until it became like breathing. I was starting to remember my life. Everything was so beautiful. The way Anne held my heart was like something on found in fairytales. Destiny was our fate, love our result. Something Vincent didn’t tell me about was how my energy would drain the longer I walked in the flesh. I would have to return or find someway to gain energy while in the flesh. This sounded strange for me to even just say. My psychic abilities were becoming limitless. I just needed to somehow find a way to tap into them wherever I was. Anne and Destiny filled my thoughts with a beauty unlike any I have ever imagined. Why they had to be used to take me down was beyond all reasoning. I love them both more than I love myself and I will find them and make this right. Where my heart was is now just an empty hole. I felt so empty, but at least I was able to feel something again. Inside I know that Anne holds my heart. My soul cries for her touch. What really bothered me was the idea that if I knew where they were, I could save them. Trouble is, I don’t know.”Vincent please. Help me find a way to gain energy while I am in the flesh. I cant just keep coming back here every time I feel weak. You must know a way.” I could tell Vincent was lost. He didn’t have the same abilities as me, but in my heart I knew he could help me. Why else would he be here assisting me on my journey?”Gabriel, let us get started. I want you to look within yourself. Remember what you need, focus on my energy and absorb it. When you feel my power flowing through you, you will be ready to move on to the next part of your journey. I believe in you, but you Gabriel must trust in yourself. Now concentrate and take from me what it is only you can need.” I closed my eyes and accepted his energy. My body felt amazing. I could see visions of my life and my life before. A time when love truly existed in this world. There was so much life in the air. Dreams were goals made possible. Time didn’t exist here. I was in a realm of illusion and hope. This power took me away from the pain and fear that consumed me. I took a deep breath, opened my eyes, To find Vincent on the ground. I realized for the first time why he was helping me and how. Vincent’s end would be my beginning. I felt guilty for a moment, but I remembered that this was his choice. My path was my choice and I must push on at all costs. Vincent’s essence flowed through me along with the strength to complete my journey. It was time to move on.
Anne was gone and where I do not know. There was no sign that would make me believe she was unhappy or scared. She just vanished into the night. I haven’t the tears to cry nor the understanding. She was just gone. At this moment, I came to. The flames were very high and the look on Vincent’s face, I could not describe.”Gabriel are you okay?” Vincent asked. Tears poured down my face and somehow I now knew I was dead. Vincent began to tell me the story of my life. Some things were coming clear. Anne was my wife, not Michelle. I had no brother named Nicolas I was deceived. I learned that Anne had been taken, she didn’t leave. Something to do with my bloodline that made our baby unique. I felt rage rushing through me like a river. I knew I loved Anne and I will have my revenge. Is this why I am here I wondered. Is this why Vincent is teaching me control? When it came down to it, I had no control. Anne is my bride of darkness and light. I will somehow have my revenge.”Vincent, why? why didn’t you tell me?” “ Gabriel, I couldn’t yet. Judging by how you are acting, I was right.” I didn’t want to hear this. I wanted my Anne back and our Destiny. “Gabriel, you are the only one who can morph from spirit to flesh. They made you a vampire to kill you, but this allowed perfection to take over. I couldn’t help you until your flesh was dead. You didn’t see life until you tasted your death. This is a great power you have and you don’t even see it. I was once looked on as a great teacher. I cant even move or act the way you do.” I made my way to Vincent’s body. In his hand was a pieces of parchment sealed with a symbol I somehow know. I have seen this before, but where I don’t recall. As I broke the seal, Vincent’s remains turned into fire. The flames covered me and lifted me up. Vincent’s voice echoed through my heart and mind. “Gabriel, I am sorry that I could not tell you this before, but your mind was not ready. We are of the same bloodline. I am Destiny’s child, your grandson. I was sent here to remind you of the path you have long forgotten. Our blood still remains. From now on I will be with you only in spirit and dreams. My power will help you to complete your task.” Slowly I floated back to the ground. I felt a strange touch of hope in my soul. I knew who I was and I will fight for those I love. I found a ring laying where Vincent’s body was. As I placed it on my finger, I moved back into the flesh where my throat had been cut. The daylight hurt my eyes, but the vengeance I felt inside was more than enough to keep me going. I knew where Nicolas was at, but Michelle was first on my list. Her pain will start tonight, and she would seek me out.
Life was cold. It was raining hard. What little flesh I had left on my face hung there by a string. I could feel Vincent’s warmth running through me like a river of blood. There was something about not knowing who I was that kept me going. I knew my name was Gabriel, but that was another time. Now I had a name, one that could bring either fear or love. I was death and I was life. It all depends on what I chose to do with it. The skies were black like my soul. The cold wind blowing rain in my face let me know I was somehow alive. I closed my eyes and felt the life around me. It was beautiful. The strength from this place would keep me going. It was my will for vengeance that would make my path. I made my way through this dark forest of lies hoping that the end would come soon. I missed my Anne and Destiny more than I knew possible. I guess I have a heart after all, I just need to follow it. Michelle had done something to me that I can’t forget. What she took from me was more than just my life, she took my hope. Believing that I was someone else was a trick I will not forgive. I have a love and when the time is right, she will be by me. It felt like I was walking for hours without rest. I needed energy fast. I stood still in the rain with my arms spread out, closed my eyes, and pulled energy from all around me. I felt almost human again(for a moment anyway). My eyes seemed to open in a way I have long since forgotten. There was life around me that made everything so beautiful. I continued toward my desire knowing I would cross paths with my enemy. I could feel them. I was being ambushed by vampires again, but this time I was ready. This time they had no idea who they were dealing with. At that moment a voice came from behind me, one I have never heard before. He said,”well now what do we have here? You seem familiar yet different. I don’t smell your blood or your death. What are you?” As I turned to face him I knew, he was going down first. I raised my hand to him, squeezed his throat, and told him my name. “You killed me. You took from me something that wasn’t yours to take. Now it is my turn. Your friends I will let go, but you are to be my example.” He looked into my eyes as I ripped his life away. No blood, just energy. He fell to his knees and all of his life had left. Those that watched ran away faster than they appeared. This is what I wanted. I needed them to know Gabriel was back. I dropped to my knees to meditate, felt the new power flowing through me, and made my way to the next clearing. I would have felt guilty before, but I knew there was a much higher price at stake. My Anne would live knowing I was here. She would know My heart is still in her hands. The rain and wind had stopped. I could smell something that I hadn’t felt in some time. It was Michelle. “Gabriel, is that you”, she said. I looked at her with great pain in my heart. She was one of the reasons for my current situation. “Michelle, you have done something to me that kills me. Well it did kill me. Why you had to deceive me is beyond my understanding. My wife and Daughter had nothing to do with this. You sealed your fate the moment I took my last breath. I really want to cause you great pain, but I won’t. What I can promise you is this, you will wish for death to come, but I won’t.” I saw the fear in her eyes as I raised my hands. Her ability to breathe was leaving. I was choking from her the very life that kept her going, death. She is a vampire, but now she will not be able to vamp again. As she looked at me she knew, her life was at its end. Her eyes went dark and cold. Her blood somehow came to life, this would be it. I looked at her with disgust. Not only was she a deceiver, she was also alive(which was more than I could say for myself). I took her vampire powers from her and left her there for life to take control. She would never harm another soul again. I made sure of that. I made my way past her, she took my hand and pleaded,”Gabriel please kill me. I deserve it.” “Michelle, you deserve nothing. Your life will be your doom. Death will not answer you. I am death and you shall live.” I left her there crying and somehow I knew that this night was played just the way it needed to be.
Daylight was approaching fast, but I had no need for rest. My body was a lot different now. In some ways I felt more alive than when I had to breathe to survive. One problem that I did have was when I stayed in the flesh for long periods of time, I would lose sight of the goal I sought out to achieve. I collected my thoughts and made my way underground where I needed to be. There was a musty scent filling my senses with a new form of agony. I felt like my senses were tasting life as death would smell. This was awful for me. To feel alive while tasting death was a lot for my weary soul. Below I was able to meditate into dreams of more elaborate schemes, a way out of this hell. I could almost feel the living flesh of Anne and Destiny as I held my eyes closed. With both arms raised I reached for the light tempting me with passion. A passion so deep that I found my heart practically beating to the song of light and love so strong. With Michelle out of the way, a newly acquired ability ran through me like fury forming fire deep within. I could see what she felt, taste what she desired, and know my way around her sight just before I broke her. Nicolas was hiding, but this didn’t matter to me, I knew where to go. The trouble I have with this is the fact or false images Michelle might have tampered with to throw me off of my trail. As I opened my eyes, I felt her. I felt Destiny not far away from me. She wasn’t with Anne anymore. I knew in my heart that Anne was holding that this was going to happen this way. Nicolas was perspicacious nonetheless. I was going to have to use what little wisdom Vincent had placed within me. I didn’t know how much about my powers Nicolas had come to know. What I had to do was going to be dangerous to both Myself and Destiny. Somehow I had the feeling that Nicolas would be expecting me to come out while the sun was bright, so I decided to wait until nightfall. I worked on my powers of flight and inception with all that I had. Making a fire to dance my shadows off of the walls, I came to an unexpected pleasure, I could fly now. I didn’t need wind to push me or strength to carry me. Whatever this feeling was, I somehow felt was given to me not only to conquer, but to dominate. I believe Michelle had lost her way in this pathway to destruction. Night was upon me, Destiny was my goal, I wasn’t going to fail her again. I commanded the fire to burn out, placed my hands on the cave wall, and let the life of this world permeate through my soul. I was ready to make my move. Something hit me like a falling rock of death trying to ease through my life. Vincent’s ring. He was my grandson and was able to come back in time to change what might have been. I had a thought of doing the same, but in a different manner. I pictured Michelle waiting for me in the trees, believed in my love, and instantly I was there. Judging by the scenery I knew I was at least two hours earlier than before. I still had Michelle’s powers not to mention all of the others that I killed. I made my way past where Michelle was going to be. She was there. Destiny was there. I don’t understand how this happened, but I didn’t care. I closed my eyes, pictured myself next to her, let go of the fear and took her into my arms. Even though I looked nothing like myself, Destiny knew who I was. “Daddy”, she said as I took her down below for none to find us. Destiny’s eyes were soaked in tears of joy. I couldn’t talk to her, but I was able to speak to her directly into her subconscious. I explained to her young mind what has been happening thus far. I wasn’t going to fail in life or in death. Our family was going to be united again. I could feel this so deep within my heartbeat as thunder penetrated my dreams. I started a fire, went above, gathered sustenance for Destiny to eat. We were not in the clear just yet. While she was eating, I made my way across the world for a home well out of reach. I wasn’t gone long, but still I scared Destiny. I dried her tears as I painted the images in her mind where we were going. I didn’t have to destroy Michelle or anyone that night(which felt really good to me). I wasn’t a killer, I was a man with a heart for life and love. Moving as fast as I could, Destiny and I traveled through the veins of this world ending up on top of a beautiful mountain where our home was going to be. “Daddy, are they going to hurt Mommy still”? Destiny asked. As she smiled I knew she understood my plans to save Anne from anymore torture. As the sun began to rise, I carried Destiny to her bed, tucked her in, and fell asleep beside her. Dreams were pouring through me as her pillow became my chest. Today was a beautiful day. Not time to celebrate, but beautiful nonetheless.
“Gabriel! I am here. I love you. Open your eyes”. I could hear Anne speaking to me as I slept under the sunlight. Darkness was approaching so we needed to get going. Destiny looked so much like her mother. So beautiful and full of passion. I found it was hard to wake her when she looked so peaceful, but I had no choice. Nicolas would be on the prowl. The sun was about down and there were thunderhead clouds moving in. A hint of wind whispering to my soul of a time without time, a world without life, and a place only I could change. Anne was waiting for me. I could feel her with every breath I took. Why I was acting so scared was beyond me. I should be hunting Nicolas down, not the other way around. I reached inside of myself to remember what it was that was keeping me alive. Anne’s love for me was unlike anything I have ever known. She knew me and loved me for that. I wanted to give up a long time ago, but I know now why. I wasn’t aware that I truly mattered to anyone. Not until I was dead. Thunder sounded as the lightening struck me. I was covered in light, on fire, burning clean. There she was before me, arms open wide, smile on her face, love in her eyes. “Gabriel please, let me go”, Anne whispered into the light. A tear rolled down my soul as rain poured down. “What are you saying Anne? I am not going to give up on you. You have something of mine, my heart. There is nothing in this world or the next which can take that from you”. Anne reached for my hand and took it. I looked her in the eyes and said,”Baby, I love you,”and walked away. I wasn’t going to listen to one of Nicolas’s tricks again. I know my love, and this wasn’t her. Now I had new reasons to pursue him. I wasn’t going to give up(not this time). Destiny looked scared. The sound of thunder or seeing me vanish for a moment. Not really sure, but I knew that look. I reached down and pulled a ring off of my finger. As I placed it into Destiny’s hands, darkness fell from view. There was something about this ring. Something more powerful than dreams. It was like time stood still. The sun had risen from the west leaving light where we stood. “Destiny, this ring will be in our family longer than I can say. It is important that you remember this. I love you very much. I need you to be strong and push forward no matter what happens.” She knew what I had meant by this. I could see the look in her eyes, she knew I was leaving her there. At that moment I closed my eyes, reached in for a memory, opened my eyes and before me was Anne. She was bleeding badly. Her eyes were shut and I could sense very little life in her. “Brother,” a voice said behind me. It was Nicolas. Somehow I knew nothing but anger at that moment. My heart was beating hard, sweat poured down my soul, Hatred filled my mind. I was frozen. I didn’t understand how he could be out in the light. I watched him approach me like light breaking shadows. I couldn’t move. It was like before when I had tried to save Michelle. I was bound by some force that wouldn’t let me go. I felt something from behind me. It was Anne. She forced a blade through my chest. My heart was slowing down, my vision almost gone, my reason for living was dead. “Daddy, wake up.” Destiny was shaking me. I knew something wasn’t right. Nicolas is sending me dreams based on my fears. Somehow he was able to penetrate my mind, this needed to stop. I took Destiny by the hands and we made our way to the belly of the Earth. I needed to strengthen myself. This was the only place I could do it. Before us there was fire. In the fire there was air. In the air the Earth was forged. In the Earth our water poured. My spirit called me. This time I will answer. I was having a hard time distinguishing my dreams from reality. I felt almost lost. Was I dreaming or was this real, I didn’t know until I felt the ring on my finger. A bad vision brought to me in my weakest point, sleeping. Something inside of me told me that my dreams would become either my undoing or my beginning. I needed to practice my powers in a dream, not in reality. I had power in life and death, but Nicolas was controlling me in dreams. I knew where and how I needed to strike, my dreams. I knew Destiny could help me(her son did). “Daddy, your heartbeat sounds of thunder. I could feel your dream when you were sleeping. I felt Mommy hurting you, but it wasn’t Mommy, it was that bad man.” I looked at Destiny and I smiled. “Baby listen. Your mother would never do that to me. The bad man isn’t really controlling her, He is using my fear against me in my sleep. This is what I need you to do. I need to sleep and find Nicolas. It is in my dreams where he has power over me. I need to change that and need your help to do it. When the time is right I want to tell you a story about a wonderful man who helped me. His name is Vincent and he,”"Is right here,” Vincent said. He was before us where shadows played. “How can this be?” I said as Destiny took his hand. "Let us not be troubled by how and why. Let us get ready for what needs to be done. You had a dream. A dream within a dream. You have the soul of a warrior and the heart of a child. Gabriel, only you can make the next move. Only you can face this inner pain and either feel it, or control it. I will stay with Destiny while you move on. I promise I will let nothing happen to her while you are sleeping. We are a family and family fights for each other.” I looked into Destiny’s eyes and found what I was searching for this whole time, peace. I smiled on the inside, wrapped my arms around them both, and made my way to sleep. I don’t even remember closing my eyes, but there I was, complete. I was standing before a mirror looking at the man I was before. I had flesh where I did once, everywhere. This is my dream so I knew that I could appear however I wanted to. I opened my eyes to find Vincent and Destiny laughing and playing some sort of magical game. “That was fast,” Vincent said as Destiny ran to throw her arms around me. “I know what I can do in my dreams. I can do anything I want.” Vincent looked at me perplexed and curious to what it was I was referring to. I clapped my hands once, the flames grew higher, we sat around hand in hand. The three of us together was a powerful circle. I knew my dreams would seem like a lifetime to me, but to Vincent and Destiny, it would be seconds. “I need you both to meditate as I sleep. Your energy will reach me on the other side of my dreams. I need you both there. I am going to save my Bride from this twisted mans heart. I know we can do this. I have been fearful to lose that which is before me. For this I am sorry.” Destiny looked into my eyes and said, “Daddy, I know Vincent is my son. I know who you are. I feel a strength within this circle that only love can bring, and there is nothing that Nicolas can do to break that. We will be with you. I will not let go of you. You never gave up on Mommy, so please don’t listen to the lies. She waits for us, so let’s do it together. Our family is just that, ours. Go get her Gabriel.” As she said my name, my dream began. New lights in darkness. New love in hatred. New dreams in my heart.
Sand was on my face. I could hear the waves breaking on the shore. The sun was so bright it hurt my eyes. The sounds of birds and the silence around me made clear, I was in my dream. As I stood up and cleared the sand from my face, I heard them. The lifeless screams of the walking dead(which I was a part of). There was something different about this dream. Something almost eerie, like I was lost inside of a maze that I created. I looked around to find nothing, but I knew that it was up to me to change that. I closed my eyes and as I reopened them, I was in the street of a small familiar town. It was still light out and the sound of the towns people was filling my head. I blended in as best as I could. Torn clothes still covered my body(which was now a complete body) and my skin was hurting like I was burned. My heartbeat was more than just loud, it was thunder. I knelt to the ground, placed my hand on the dirt, closed my eyes and felt where Anne was at. She wasn’t far from here, but neither was Nicolas. I left this small town and headed towards the forest(which was dark). I noticed that most of the sounds of this world had vanished. I knew somehow Nicolas was controlling some of my dream. I would have to stop him fast. In the forest was like a night so dark that even the moonlight wouldn’t cast shadows. An echo from around me said, “Gabriel. Gabriel. I have something of yours”. I knew that he had Anne, but that’s not what he was saying to me. He had my dreams. This was something I had to rectify in order to make clear this path set before me. Truly I haven’t seen or heard from Anne in some time now, and this was killing me. A piercing light shone directly above me in a manner that dropped me to my knees. Nicolas stood before me with a likeness I have never seen before. Around me he moved so fast, taunting, provoking me. I have never known much about dreams, but somehow I felt what I needed to do. I closed my eyes and fell asleep. I was falling fast. The wind was against my body as my wings became clear. This was a beautiful sight. The clouds below me and the sun shinning bright. For a moment I had forgotten what had happened. I forced myself into a deeper dream because Nicolas had started to control my thoughts again(which took my strength). The air was my only companion here. Not a sound could be heard, just this beautiful wind on my face. I closed my eyes again and woke up in the forest again. This time the light was strong and couldn’t be blocked out. I could feel Anne. She was here, but she was not alone. This was not Nicolas, but a servant. I moved deeper into the trees with the speed of light. Nothing could stop me, not even myself. I could sense approaching trouble so I stopped in my tracks. There were two people before me(vampires) with smiles so big I could have sworn they were paintings. They didn’t even look real. They moved in opposite directions to surround me. I closed my eyes and waited. As I took a deep breath, they charged. When I opened my eyes their bodies lay before me lifeless. They still were smiling, but I don’t think they were very happy. “So Gabriel, you have learned something new.” His voice came from everywhere. I couldn’t tell where he was. Suddenly a fire enveloped me. I couldn’t move. I couldn’t breathe. Nicolas appeared before me laughing as though he knew something that I didn’t. “Do you honestly think you have a chance against me?” he said as he walked around me. I reached through the flames and cut his cheek(which bled profusely). He wasn’t expecting me to fight back I see. He stopped smiling and faced in another direction. “I will be right back Gabriel.” As he walked towards me I knew something was wrong. There was something in his hand. It was a rope. On the other end was Anne. She was bound and beaten badly. I had a strange feeling that whatever happens here, was going to be. If he killed her here or worse, it would be so. I had to move quickly before she was gone to us. I closed my eyes again and fell asleep. I woke up in fire. A beautiful fire with many colors. This was like a rainbow on my face. Outside of the flames I could see Destiny, Vincent, and myself meditating around the fire. I was given a peaceful feeling that I haven’t had thus far. I felt the energy rise from within me and I took it. I brushed the flames aside to make a doorway and moved through it. Nicolas was there holding Anne by the rope, but his smile had disappeared. I looked into him so hard that he was forced to look down. I said to him, “Nicolas, this is my dream, my love, and you will not control it.” Anne’s eyes opened up and peered into my own. Her smile came without a moments notice or thought. “ I love you Anne. You are my dream, my hope, my love. It’s time to go home.” Nicolas started to run, but was stopped not by my hands, but by Anne. I could hear her whisper something into his ear, “ you will never hurt another soul as long as you shall live.” I saw her lips moving more, but I couldn’t make out the words. There was a fear in his eyes that almost scared me. “Throw me that ring Gabriel.” Anne yelled as light began to shine from everywhere. I threw the ring in almost slow-motion. As Anne caught the ring she forced it into his chest. Right into his heart. Nicolas dropped to the ground in what looked like life coming back. I moved toward them both, took Anne by the hand, closed my eyes and fell asleep. I woke up with Anne swimming beside me in a beautiful ocean. “Anne I love you so much. I am sorry for the length of time it took me to get you back.” She smiled and wrapped her arms around me, kissed me deeply, and said," open your eyes Gabriel.” Around the fire-pit sat Destiny, Vincent, and myself. A voice came from the shadows behind us, “ do you mind if I join you?” Anne was behind Destiny holding her so tight. This was a time for celebration. We were together again as we always should have been. I learned a valuable lesson this night. It doesn’t matter what you have on the inside if you never reveal it. Love only shines on those that show her light. Anne and Destiny looked at me with their beautiful eyes. I was in the perfect dream. My body had returned to normal and my Two loves were back with me. Too bad this was just a dream. I don’t think Anne will like the way I look when I wake up. Vincent smiled at me and said, “When will you learn Gabriel? This dream and everything therein is what you made it to be. You aren’t sleeping anymore, this is real and so is your flesh. Besides, Anne would love you no matter what you look like.” At this moment things were more clear than ever. I knew something now. My wife loves me and my daughter is our destiny. I held them both so close I could feel their Heartbeats of thunder. I had a strange feeling in my soul, so I turned to face Vincent. “What is wrong Vincent?” He said, “I have a battle to fight in my realm. You sent me here to save you and our family, but I am afraid I must get back before I lose something.” As he spoke I knew in my heart what to do. This was his fight and somehow my help would be there. Another dream is coming, but this time, it was……
Johnny Love
I tasted the flames of lust in my dreams. When I woke I felt the same hunger as the night before. I knew now that this was real. I have no idea where I came from or how I will survive. I just know I am hungry and I must find something fast. I feel somehow different tonight. The air is no longer as cold as I felt before. I feel so warm inside. Her flesh given to me had more than filled me up. I wanted to be in that place again. The night is dark and the Moon is hiding behind the winter clouds. For some reason my vision had changed as I moved out into the darkness. The colors had become like a reddish gray. I see everything, but I am feeling so weak inside. I had to find my victim soon. I fly past the trees to a place so far away from the rest of the world. Nobody could notice what I am going to do in such a distant land. I couldn’t take the hunger anymore. I wanted blood more so tonight than the night before. Thunder sounded in my heart calling me again. This time I knew what this sound was, a heartbeat so loud and beautiful. That is where I found her. She was on the ground crying about losing someone she loved. As I paused, she looked into my eyes without fear. I was taken aback by this. How am I to act? Is this the end of my secrecy? What does she desire from this cold man standing before her? The words she spoke had so much meaning yet meant nothing to me. She looked into my soul and offered herself like she wanted to die. This confused me greatly. Even though I desired the blood I felt in her, I couldn’t bring myself to take her life. Here before me was a beautiful woman asking for death, but for some reason I just didn’t want to take her life away. I don’t know if I was just feeling what she was feeling or if I wanted her for something more. I just knew I couldn’t take her life away. I turned around to leave her so fast that she wouldn’t know I left. I found another to fill my lust for blood as quick as I left. Not understanding why I cared, but I found an elderly woman dying of old age. Her taste wasn’t pleasant, but the blood did fill me up enough to get by. I was contemplating scenarios as I went home to rest. Why was this woman bothering my thoughts so much? How could I not taste the sweetest blood I have ever smelled? What is happening to me?I wanted to stay away to figure things out, but I fell asleep before I could think anymore.
I didn’t sleep well last night. I couldn’t get this woman out of my head. I felt she knew something about me, I wanted to know what this was. As I crawled out of my coffin, I felt weaker than ever. I have one desire in my mind, and it wasn’t feeding. I need to find that woman soon. In a rush I left my home to find something to feed on(before I lost all energy to find her). On my way to search for her, I fed on a couple of animals(just to find energy). I knew I couldn’t wait until the end of the night to feed. I was hungry, but I wanted to get to her as soon as possible. What could I say to her? Would her eyes be filled with tears again? I don’t even know why I care, but I feel like a child building up courage to talk to someone. This didn’t feel like something I would have to do. When I reached the place I found her, she wasn’t there. I have no idea where to look. As I turn to leave I notice something new. Her tears are glowing before me with a scent I could see. I follow her scent as best as I can, she is here somewhere. I can feel her, almost like the old days when Jasmine filled the evening breeze. I started to search for her, I just hope I find her in time. I crept by every house and building in this town, I just couldn’t find her. I have been looking for hours. If I don’t find her soon, I never will before sunrise. I was about to give up when I felt her. I turned around and she was there. She was looking at me with a look I have never known. She spoke to me with a name, Gabriel. I felt as if she were calling me this name. I looked through her like she was transparent. A ghostly stare through the body of someone so beautiful. When I got the strength to speak, she was moving closer to me. I asked,”to whom do you speak of”? Without a thought she answered me. “I speak of you”. I started to step away from her. I was full of fear for the first time in my life. She had my heart and I didn’t know what to do. She had tears in her eyes again. As I turned to leave she said something that would haunt my mind forever. She said,”It is I, Michelle”. I left so fast that I didn’t know where I was going. I could only hear her saying her name and the name of the man she said was me. Why do I feel so afraid of this woman? I made it home before sunrise. I hurried and got into bed. I had one haunting thought in my mind. Who is this Gabriel she speaks of? As the light starts to take over my world, I accept the night and fall asleep.
I dreamt of Michelle as I slept so deeply. This was strange to me for I have no memory of ever having dreams before. She was truly messing with my life. I wasn’t eating right and the thought of her just tortured me. In my dream I was a man in love with her. This felt so real to me. I woke up sweaty and cold. Why am I letting her get to me so much, why? I just wanted to live how I did every night before. although I don’t think I have been around for very long. I can’t remember anything past 3 days ago. Those names were getting to me, Michelle and Gabriel. What do these people have to do with me? I tried to forget about it long enough to feed. The rain was coming down hard tonight. The wind was also loud and making things difficult for me. I heard the sound of thunder, but this was just that, thunder. I couldn’t find a scent of blood anywhere. I was become enraged at this point. I went up and down every street in search for blood. The night became silent. The rain stopped and the wind became still. I heard a heartbeat calling me as I stopped. Michelle was standing before me with her hand stretched out. I just looked into her eyes amazed at how calm she was in my presence. She was smiling as she came closer to me. She said,”I have something for you Gabriel, follow me”. I didn’t know what to expect, but I followed her anyway. She lead me down a dark pathway where a single light lit up this little area. At the end of this path I could see a door cracked open. Shadows danced around along with a noise I didn’t recognize. As we came closer I could smell the blood and I wanted it now. Michelle went in front of me to open the door. Inside was something I wasn’t expecting at all. A young couple was tied up on the floor. They were doing their best to get up, but to no avail. I knew what Michelle had done for me. This is a gift and I will take it. One after the other I drained them. I felt new life once again. The way Michelle looked at me almost disturbed me. She had the same look in her eyes as the night she called me Gabriel. She started to talk more. I was horrified at what she said, so I don’t remember it all. “we were married two years before when you went missing”. She went on about this Gabriel person. Photographs in her hands of the two of them together. I don’t see how she thought that I was him. I have been this way for, well I have no idea how long I have been this way. I just know that there is no way I could be this man she speaks of. The last thing Michelle said to me was goodnight. I watched her walk away happy, but tears filled her eyes. On my way home I took my time and enjoyed the night. Yellowish leaves all around and the Moon painted the sky with her beauty. As the warm blood flowed through my body I knew, this was how life should be. I felt on top of my world, but could I be the only person like me? Why and how did I get here? Without another thought, I lay down kissing the night farewell.
My sleep was good. I woke up refreshed with new life in my heart. I felt almost happy, if that was even possible. I got up and started my night as I always do. I needed to eat and I knew just where to go. Michelle was on my mind, but I know I needed to feed before seeing her. I didn’t want to hurt her. I went to a new place tonight. North from where I normally went( just for the change). The wind was blowing so hard and the sky was magical. The Moon had a glow that almost seemed like daylight. The trees were bowing before me as I passed them. I feel so alive tonight, but I didn’t know why. I could feel in ways I never could feel before. Life seemed to be so much more to me now. As I made it to a town so small I was ready. The land was vast like an ocean without end. As I made my way closer I could smell the beating drums of life so beautiful. Before me were two children having fun in the twilight. What happened so quickly was something I never thought I could do. They were so young and fragile, but I had taken their lives almost instantly. I left them there on the outskirts of town just beyond the brush. This wasn’t personal, just a part of life. One might say I saved them from future pain and loss(from my perception anyway). I made my way towards Michelle. I found myself in trouble. I could hear a group of people moving my way. They were hunting me for taking the lives of the children. I don’t know if they even knew what they were searching for, but I couldn’t take the chance. I climbed up a large tree and waited for them to pass by. After this group went on, I followed closely behind them. I could hear them talking about this happening before. For some reason I don’t think I am who they are looking for. There must be another like me. The dawn was approaching and I had to get home. I knew I didn’t want to be out when the sun came up. I flew with the wind hiding in the shadows whenever I could. I had forgotten about Michelle because I wanted to know about this other killer. I had a lot of questions running through my mind. What was going on here? If there are others like me, why am I alone? I made it home just before sunrise and went to bed angry. I had no idea what was going on, but I would get to the bottom of this soon. I just have to wait to see what tomorrow has in store for me.
I woke up in what felt like a rush. I didn’t sleep well having all of these thoughts running through my mind. Outside was very cold again, but the only hunger I felt was for information. I needed to know what was going on in that small farm town. I fed quickly tonight so I could make it North with all haste. Michelle was on my mind, but the desire for the truth consumed me. The night was very clear from the howling wind which made things easy for me to hide my movements. I was on my way down a path that would either end me or open my eyes. And what that is, I say to myself not knowing who I really am. I just wanted the answers for being whatever it is I have become. The trees seem different tonight. Not so dark as the Moon was shinning down upon the face of death I have become. I could hear the hearts of so many people as I made my way into this night. I could sense that they were searching for the same answers I so desired. My reasons were different but we had the same goal. Up ahead I could hear their voices and see the torches they carried. I made my way so close to them so I wouldn’t miss anything they spoke of. Two years ago they talked of a man that vanished from this place. On his wedding night it was like the air just took him. Over one hundred people have been found dead here in the past ten years. All of which had the same marks on their necks and no blood in their bodies at all. This is what I was waiting to hear. An explanation of where I came from according to these men. I heard nothing more after the words of hope had disappeared. The way they spoke about people like me as creatures was upsetting, but I guess I understood. I am not a creature, but a man just not like them. As they continued their little meeting I faded away into the night. A little disappointed at what I had heard. I wanted to know more about my kind, if there was such a thing. On my way home I was forced to stop. A man stood before me. He was dark, ominous, cold. He had a smile on his face like he was happy to see me. “I know who you are and I know what you seek”, he said to me. Who was this man and what did he want? I have never seen him before so I didn’t understand what he was saying to me. Just when I started to give up, he said something to me I did understand. “Gabriel, I am Nicolas”. For some reason that name woke me up inside. I was afraid for the second time in my life. How do I know this man? He just continued to smile at me and I just stared back. I could see he wanted me to follow him, but I really didn’t know what to do, so I ran away home as fast as I could. I hoped he hadn’t followed me. I was so worked up that rest came to me quickly. I didn’t bother waiting for the sun to rise, I just went to bed and said goodbye to the night.
Nicolas was the first thing that came to my mind when I woke up. Why am I going through this now? Did something set into events leading up to me at this exact moment? I really wanted to know what was going on, but I was afraid of the truth. I didn’t feel like even getting out of bed tonight. I just wanted to lay here and think about all of this mess in my life. The sad part was, I had no idea where to begin. I couldn’t stop thinking about the way Nicolas looked almost through me. Not to mention using my name. This really bothered me in ways I have yet to understand. First Michelle and now Nicolas. As I sat here pondering my existence I heard a noise from just outside my room. I could hear a strong heartbeat and sense the blood. I was hungry and I know I brought an appetite. To my surprise Michelle came walking through the door. She was wearing a gown so worn by weather. Dripping wet from the rain she came running into my arms. I felt almost as if she had missed me. She kissed me and held me so tight that I found it hard to breathe. “I love you Gabriel”, was all she said to me. Why was she here to torment my already troubled mind? What does she want from me? I pulled her off of me so I could face the night. She just stood there with a look of delight. What the hell was going on now? Why is she so pleased, I wondered. Just more questions pushing me toward the brink of insanity, better than the pain I guess. I asked her,”what are you doing here”? She said,”I had to hold you again”. I felt as though she was thinking I was going somewhere. As we spoke I smelt something unlike anything I have ever smelt before. A cold musty smell, like death. A voice came from the doorway and I knew who this was, Nicolas. When he came into my room I knew for sure. A face I have dreamt about, but I wasn’t sure I truly knew him. “I know this is hard for you Gabriel, but try to understand. I am your brother only here to open your eyes to who you truly are”. As he spoke these words, I could do nothing but stand as still as the dead I have taken. I had a feeling come over me that no words could ever explain. Now I have a brother and a wife? What have I done in this life that holds my memories away from me? I wondered what was going to happen to me next. Am I destined to die in my sin from this afterlife so cold? Is this death? I have no idea what is going on now, I am lost. Nicolas knew I had to eat soon, so he brought me something. Nicolas had given me a man and two children. As he began to speak I tried so hard to listen closely, for I didn’t want to miss a thing. I enjoyed the fresh blood running down my throat. Soothing and refreshing. Nicolas started talking about my life and in so doing, I fell into a dream. Trying to imagine his words as he painted them in my mind. I guess his explanation of who I was made more sense than I care to admit. He didn’t tell me much, just how I became a Vampire 2 years ago. Michelle and I were on our honeymoon when this happened. Nicolas said to me,”get some rest. I will be back tomorrow”. He vanished into the night. Michelle stood before me and kissed me one more time.”Goodnight my love. I will see you tomorrow. I love you Gabriel”. She then walked away. I was becoming more and more confused. I just hope that this tale will soon be made clear.
Outside was cold and raining. The clouds were so dark that the Moon couldn’t be seen even by my eyes. Michelle’s voice was on the wind and the fears of this lost love was in my heart. I moved along so slowly hoping to find her waiting for me. I couldn’t see very clearly and the more I tried to look into the darkness, the more everything faded away. I could hear her coming closer to me, but from where I did not know. I would reach out to find her, but only empty air would fill my hands. I felt her breath on my neck as I made my way into this nothing before me. I could taste the sweetest chocolate kisses on my lips. The rain spoke her name and she had a hold on me like nothing I have known before. Why am I searching for someone who isn’t even there? I felt alone yet somehow complete. I make my way deeper into this forest of illusions and find myself standing in a clearing. The rain was pouring on my cold skin. I know Michelle is here, I can feel her. I wasn’t going anywhere until I found her. I kept moving forward into the woods. I felt her controlling my every step. The trees were getting thicker and the rain wasn’t coming through. My skin had dried and my eyes could see much better. The sounds seemed to magnify as I made my way deeper. I could hear the sounds of the life around me, this was beautiful to my ears. All of the fear I was feeling before had left me. I felt a love unlike anything I have ever felt before. I was connected here somehow. I made my way through the entire forest. I was looking up at the Moon I so longed to see. The rain and wind were gone, I saw things so clearly now. To my surprise a ghostly woman hovered above me. Michelle was this angel sent here to love me back to life. That is how I felt anyway. She touched me so softly leaving me weak I fell to the ground. “Gabriel, I love you more than the waters of this world, more than the Heavens will allow”. Tears poured from my heart. I have never known anything as true as what she just said. “Michelle. I have a love in my heart that only you can see. A love that means more to me than these dreams”. I wanted to join her. “Listen to me Gabriel, you are not like the others. You have a choice in this life in giving life or taking it. This choice can only be made by you”. She came to kiss me and I fell out of bed and this dream. What was this about I thought.
I had to get out of here. I was now having dreams about her that confused me more than reality. I could feel the wind on the back of my neck. I was so cold for some reason. Up ahead I could see a faint light. My curiosity called me toward it. I was so cold. My skin was freezing and in no way was I dressed for this weather. This was strange to me, I never felt cold like this before. As I made my way closer to this light something odd had hit me. I couldn’t see very well, but the cold had left my body. I was however afraid again. Around the firelight were a group of people in black robes. They were chanting something in a language I have never heard before. I moved in closer for a better look only to find that before me was Nicolas. He was bringing a woman towards the flames. She was bound on what appeared to be a stake. Michelle. He had Michelle. He was going to burn her. She started to scream and out of my fear I had no idea what to do, I was frozen. Not only was I afraid for Michelle, I was afraid that they would find me as well. I needed to help her out, I just didn’t know how. I waited there watching her beautiful face fill with fear. I thought to myself, is this the meaning of my dream. Nicolas and his followers began to dance around Michelle while chanting some ancient ritual. I remembered from my dream, Michelle said how much she loved me and that I had a choice to give life or take it. This was coming clear to me. I had to help her at all cost. I made my way closer to the fire stealth-like and unnoticed. I was hoping that I could grab Michelle and run as fast as the wind would carry me. They were in robes after all, how fast could they run? As I made it to their circle I could understand what they were saying. This was a ritual they use to attract a sacrifice. I was really lost now. I took Michelle and began to run away. By the time I realized what was going on, it was too late. Michelle had me on the ground. I couldn’t move. I heard Nicolas say something I couldn’t understand. They all laughed and my world went black. I woke up tied to a tree in front of the fire. I tried to move, but I couldn’t. I felt a hot blade move through my throat leaving me cold. I couldn’t speak a word and I knew my life was over. I watched Michelle and Nicolas embrace as I burned. I see now that in my curiosity and dreams, I was the help that ended my life. I was wrong in so many ways. As my eyes faded to black I felt alive for the first time.
Revenge. I wanted it, longed for it, desired it to my core.Somehow I am awake in a cold and empty grave. The pain is not something I can feel at this moment. I don’t even know where this moment is.Everything is cold, dark, and void. “Who am I”, I shouted just to feel the echoes of my vacant screams. I am so lost within myself. I see images before me, but I can’t remember. I feel almost lifeless as I stand up just to fall down again. Looking through my flesh I taste a fear I have never known before now. Am I a spirit or just a soul without a home to dwell in? Up ahead I could see a light coming into view. I make my way towards the light without caution, without fear. I haven’t a name to answer to nor a memory to question. I am just here in what I will call my hell, but who knows for sure.Each breath I take feels so cold. My eyes look so dark that the night sky appears to be day. Why revenge was on my mind is beyond me. I don’t understand a lot of what is going on right now. Doesn’t mean I should just give up. As I get closer to the light I can see I am about to enter a room filled with shadow and flame. My eyes are hurting from the light, but I keep moving towards the flame. I need to know where it is I am. I hear a voice speaking to me in the shadows.”Did you rest well Gabriel?” If this name means something, I’d like to know what.”Have a seat if you will. I have a story to tell you.” Now I am intrigued. I wanted information and I feel now I will have some. What I did not know, but I wanted to know regardless.”Does the name Nicolas mean anything to you?” I didn’t have any idea so I did not reply. “I figured you had forgotten. That is okay. I am Vincent and I am here to open your eyes to what it is you are searching for.” How is he going to show me what I am looking for? I don’t even know. I do know that I am something, but what exactly I do not understand. I don’t feel much of anything, I just feel like I am there. I have no thirst, hunger, or life in me at all. Revenge keeps entering my mind and I am lost as to why. “Vincent',” I said. “What am I and where is this place?” “Gabriel listen, where you are is between the idea of hell and a dream. How you get through this phase is up to you. I am here only to point you in the right direction. You will not know thirst or hunger. Pain unfortunately will be a part of your existence, just so you will feel something. Power is also something you might achieve, but how powerful you become is based on your actions and desire. I want you to leave this cavern and find your own way into the shadows. When it is time to meet you again, I will be there. Good luck Gabriel. We will meet again.” I didn’t leave anywhere. I was suddenly alone again. This place was very dark. Almost blue with dark shades of gray. I just started walking in whatever direction I was facing. I couldn’t see or hear anything. I was alone and afraid. Things felt very strange to me. I was feeling like I was moving upward, but also like I was falling down. I walked into a few walls(which frustrated me)tripped on things that I couldn’t see. I made my way what felt like down and I fell. I was falling into a pit of some kind. Then something strange happened. I started to glide as if I had wings. I was weightless and free. The fear had left me as I floated down for what seemed like miles. Again a light was before my path. Below me. I drifted downward until I landed in a room with red flames. Vincent was there again with an amazed look on his face. “Gabriel, you have passed your first trial. Sit with me and let us meditate. You need to understand your new gifts and embrace them.” I sat down across from Vincent, flames dancing on my face. I closed my eyes, cleared my mind, and fell into a trance.
Desire and revenge. “Gabriel, Gabriel. It is time.” I felt like a river flowing still and quiet. Everything was like a dream. The air somehow penetrated my inner being allowing me to feel the life around me. This was odd to me. I wasn’t even alive, I was somehow bones and spirit. Each root in the ground, every insect, I could feel them all at once.” Vincent, I am ready to find my way.” He smiled at me and said,””let us begin then.” We made our way through the darkness. This time I could some how see more clearly(without my eyes). I could sense everything in this place, as if it was all connected. We walked for what seemed like hours. Not a word spoken. not a sound to be heard. I enjoyed the silent feeling. nothing but a peace inside. Vincent took me by the wrist to stop me. As he looked into my eyes, I fell up. I was surrounded by so many trees. The Moonlight was so bright and the air was still. I could feel so much life around me, but why? Another trial this must be. I started to look around, but for some reason I knew not to trust my eyes. I sat down and closed my eyes, I wasn’t afraid. I felt a desire burning inside of me keeping me strong. An abrupt noise behind me. Heartbeat a little slower than a mans. I could feel the energy from within. What happened next was only the beginning of who I could be. Time stood still. I felt as though I left my body on the ground. I was floating above myself watching a fierce lion paused in mid air. He was reaching for me. As I moved towards this beast I knew, his power was to join with mine an my mind would make it so. I focused on this lion, I took his energy but not his life. I felt this new power rushing through me like heroin. His strength was now mine. The beast fell to the ground and I came back into myself. I rose with a life I have never felt before. I felt amazing and warm somehow.His power inside of me was almost out of control. My sight had changed and my desire was burning strong.I ran for no reason at all. I felt like the wind pushing love’s tides home. I felt almost unstoppable as this new life flowed through my corpse. I sat down to meditate, almost instantly I was next to Vincent once again. My eyes were closed but I could sense his energy as if it were a part of my own.”Gabriel, how do you feel?” I just looked into his cold dark eyes and didn’t say a word. I could sense that he understood what I might be feeling. There was no need for words to explain this to him.” You have done very well this night. Let me explain. Have you ever of those beings that could take energy from the living to gain power for themselves? In your journey you are going to be confronted by creatures so powerful and without remorse. These are the dangerous ones, but with this gift you will always be victorious. You are what is known as a psychic Vampire now. You have the ability to reach into the form of another and take their energy as your own. Some Vampires drink blood to gain their energy or life force. You never have to do such treachery again. You have a strong and very powerful mind. Gabriel listen, there is going to come a time when the only choices you have are revenge or control. The desire in your soul will give you the strength you need. If you follow desire for revenge, your heart could be damned forever. You are doing much better than I had imagined. Tonight was a very good night.” I stood there with so many questions, but I somehow knew in time the answers would appear. I wasn’t afraid anymore. I felt so alive inside even in this death I am in. Desire or revenge? Soul bleeding for a dying heart? The flames began to rise forcing my eyes to close and find my inner peace once again.
Passion. Desire. Revenge. I opened my eyes with a new found freedom. The uncertainty and fear I felt before was gone. Somehow I truly felt more alive than ever. And who I was becoming was amazing. I don’t know why or how, but my anger had vanished from my mind. Vincent worked with me on my so called flying and psychic abilities. The flying was so amazing, like living in a dream. I could go anywhere the wind would allow. For the first time I felt in control. The psychic powers were a lot harder to get used to. The last session we had, I was surrounded by 17 creatures of pain(which I drained in a heartbeat). T o feel all of this power was a great experience unlike anything I have imagined. Vincent told me that I had the choice to use this gift for good or for evil, the choice was mine alone. I won’t lie, evil came to mind first, but now I am not so sure. Vincent worked me harder and harder with each passing day. At one point I did something that even the mighty Vincent didn’t expect(he couldn’t even do it). I was flying when attacked. Somehow I left my body, drained the creatures energy, and somehow moved through a wall to safety. I had no idea I was able to move through things. As the look on Vincent's face, neither did he. The days were passing by so quickly now. So much I have learned in what seemed like a short time. I desired to push myself past the edge of control. “Vincent, I have an idea. I feel I am able to move through life anywhere. All things are connected so I can use this to my advantage”. Vincent looked upon me in amazement. “Gabriel, what is it that you feel you can do?” To me this was thinking big. “I know I can move through any living thing and end up wherever I desire to be. I will show you. If I wish to be on the other side of the world, I only have to desire it. I will pass through the veins of this world to be wherever I want to be.” Vincent just looked at me like I was on the edge of insanity. I sat down, closed my eyes, thought of where I wanted to be and I was there. I was standing on top of the highest mountain. The sun was shinning so brightly and beautiful. The wind crisp against my fleshless face. I drew in as much energy as I could, took a deep breath and went back.”Gabriel how did you do that?” I knew Vincent was at a loss for words, so I did not reply. “You are ready my friend. Ready to find out who you are.”At these words I began to feel fear again. I didn’t know if I wanted to know who I was. I am liking who I am. This didn’t matter to me at this point. If I am dead but feel this alive, why would I want to go back? Vincent looked at me and said,”That is exactly why you must know who and what you were. This is not a look into your past, but a vision of how your future can be. There will always be a choice for you to make. And that is one only you can make. You have the power to decide.” Somehow when Vincent mentioned choices, I knew I had heard that before. I waved my hand to raise the flames, sat down and let the life of this place flow though us.
Choices, passion, desire, revenge. I didn’t feel so lost anymore. I wanted to know who I was, maybe something good would come from this. The way Vincent said that I had a choice echoed through my mind like a beating drum. I remember something about choices made, but it came from a woman’s mouth, not his. I felt betrayed somehow. Not by Vincent, but by someone close to me in life. As I focused on the sound of the fire, I drifted away to a place only I could go, my dreams. There I was in a field of something beautiful. 17 years old if that. The scent of Jasmine filled my nose, light was in my eyes, and a girl was in my heart. She didn’t look familiar to me, but who truly did? Her name was Anne and she was the sole owner of my heart. The way she looked at me, touched me, loved me was proof enough that this was true love. I had no doubts in my heart that Anne loved me as much as another person can. I couldn’t explain this. Anne was more than just a dream, yet for some reason I forgot her. We were married on the 16 of November, our perfect day. Not only was Anne beautiful, she had a gorgeous heart. I could tell her anything without the fear of her judging me. She knew my heart and soul and loved me for who I am. For years we lived happy and free. We traveled distant lands to chase new dreams. The sea was our home in our hearts. We made our home near a lake where life was abundant. I wouldn’t say we had the perfect life, but we were perfect together. I believe Anne was 30 when she became pregnant. We were so excited for this. Destiny Fate was the name chosen for our child long before. Little did we know that fate had a different destiny for us. It was a very cold and dark December when my worst fear came to be. Anne and Destiny were lost. Vincent said,” you say you want Anne and Destiny back, then stop reacting and act. I am here to guide you until together we can go no further. You are almost there. We just need to somehow learn to control the emotions that might kill us. I mean look when you thought Michelle was your love, you gave your life away. That my friend is priceless. Now that you have seen the truth, how far are you willing to go? If you wish to continue this path before you, take my hand.” Hatred filled my heart, but somehow Vincent’s words helped me see clearly. Hatred or revenge would not get Anne or Destiny back. I needed love. I wiped away the tears from my eyes,took Vincent’s hands, and began the journey to retrieve the only two people I have ever loved. I know how painful this path will be, but it is up to me, it is my choice.
As I opened my eyes, she was there before me. A gentle smile on her face, love in her eyes. “Gabriel, please hold on. We are waiting here for you,” Anne said so softly. Somehow a tear rolled down what is left of my face. I wanted revenge and I needed it now. As I stood up, Vincent looked at me with a sign of empathy. Why he is helping me is beyond my comprehension. I truly didn’t feel I deserved another chance. I mean, who am I anyway? The way my memory was coming back only showed me that I did deserve to die. When I think of Anne and Destiny, I see my life was only spared for them. I must make it to them. They needed my help and I will do whatever it is I need to do to save them. I worked hard for what felt like months. I moved from spirit to flesh and back again until it became like breathing. I was starting to remember my life. Everything was so beautiful. The way Anne held my heart was like something on found in fairytales. Destiny was our fate, love our result. Something Vincent didn’t tell me about was how my energy would drain the longer I walked in the flesh. I would have to return or find someway to gain energy while in the flesh. This sounded strange for me to even just say. My psychic abilities were becoming limitless. I just needed to somehow find a way to tap into them wherever I was. Anne and Destiny filled my thoughts with a beauty unlike any I have ever imagined. Why they had to be used to take me down was beyond all reasoning. I love them both more than I love myself and I will find them and make this right. Where my heart was is now just an empty hole. I felt so empty, but at least I was able to feel something again. Inside I know that Anne holds my heart. My soul cries for her touch. What really bothered me was the idea that if I knew where they were, I could save them. Trouble is, I don’t know.”Vincent please. Help me find a way to gain energy while I am in the flesh. I cant just keep coming back here every time I feel weak. You must know a way.” I could tell Vincent was lost. He didn’t have the same abilities as me, but in my heart I knew he could help me. Why else would he be here assisting me on my journey?”Gabriel, let us get started. I want you to look within yourself. Remember what you need, focus on my energy and absorb it. When you feel my power flowing through you, you will be ready to move on to the next part of your journey. I believe in you, but you Gabriel must trust in yourself. Now concentrate and take from me what it is only you can need.” I closed my eyes and accepted his energy. My body felt amazing. I could see visions of my life and my life before. A time when love truly existed in this world. There was so much life in the air. Dreams were goals made possible. Time didn’t exist here. I was in a realm of illusion and hope. This power took me away from the pain and fear that consumed me. I took a deep breath, opened my eyes, To find Vincent on the ground. I realized for the first time why he was helping me and how. Vincent’s end would be my beginning. I felt guilty for a moment, but I remembered that this was his choice. My path was my choice and I must push on at all costs. Vincent’s essence flowed through me along with the strength to complete my journey. It was time to move on.
Anne was gone and where I do not know. There was no sign that would make me believe she was unhappy or scared. She just vanished into the night. I haven’t the tears to cry nor the understanding. She was just gone. At this moment, I came to. The flames were very high and the look on Vincent’s face, I could not describe.”Gabriel are you okay?” Vincent asked. Tears poured down my face and somehow I now knew I was dead. Vincent began to tell me the story of my life. Some things were coming clear. Anne was my wife, not Michelle. I had no brother named Nicolas I was deceived. I learned that Anne had been taken, she didn’t leave. Something to do with my bloodline that made our baby unique. I felt rage rushing through me like a river. I knew I loved Anne and I will have my revenge. Is this why I am here I wondered. Is this why Vincent is teaching me control? When it came down to it, I had no control. Anne is my bride of darkness and light. I will somehow have my revenge.”Vincent, why? why didn’t you tell me?” “ Gabriel, I couldn’t yet. Judging by how you are acting, I was right.” I didn’t want to hear this. I wanted my Anne back and our Destiny. “Gabriel, you are the only one who can morph from spirit to flesh. They made you a vampire to kill you, but this allowed perfection to take over. I couldn’t help you until your flesh was dead. You didn’t see life until you tasted your death. This is a great power you have and you don’t even see it. I was once looked on as a great teacher. I cant even move or act the way you do.” I made my way to Vincent’s body. In his hand was a pieces of parchment sealed with a symbol I somehow know. I have seen this before, but where I don’t recall. As I broke the seal, Vincent’s remains turned into fire. The flames covered me and lifted me up. Vincent’s voice echoed through my heart and mind. “Gabriel, I am sorry that I could not tell you this before, but your mind was not ready. We are of the same bloodline. I am Destiny’s child, your grandson. I was sent here to remind you of the path you have long forgotten. Our blood still remains. From now on I will be with you only in spirit and dreams. My power will help you to complete your task.” Slowly I floated back to the ground. I felt a strange touch of hope in my soul. I knew who I was and I will fight for those I love. I found a ring laying where Vincent’s body was. As I placed it on my finger, I moved back into the flesh where my throat had been cut. The daylight hurt my eyes, but the vengeance I felt inside was more than enough to keep me going. I knew where Nicolas was at, but Michelle was first on my list. Her pain will start tonight, and she would seek me out.
Life was cold. It was raining hard. What little flesh I had left on my face hung there by a string. I could feel Vincent’s warmth running through me like a river of blood. There was something about not knowing who I was that kept me going. I knew my name was Gabriel, but that was another time. Now I had a name, one that could bring either fear or love. I was death and I was life. It all depends on what I chose to do with it. The skies were black like my soul. The cold wind blowing rain in my face let me know I was somehow alive. I closed my eyes and felt the life around me. It was beautiful. The strength from this place would keep me going. It was my will for vengeance that would make my path. I made my way through this dark forest of lies hoping that the end would come soon. I missed my Anne and Destiny more than I knew possible. I guess I have a heart after all, I just need to follow it. Michelle had done something to me that I can’t forget. What she took from me was more than just my life, she took my hope. Believing that I was someone else was a trick I will not forgive. I have a love and when the time is right, she will be by me. It felt like I was walking for hours without rest. I needed energy fast. I stood still in the rain with my arms spread out, closed my eyes, and pulled energy from all around me. I felt almost human again(for a moment anyway). My eyes seemed to open in a way I have long since forgotten. There was life around me that made everything so beautiful. I continued toward my desire knowing I would cross paths with my enemy. I could feel them. I was being ambushed by vampires again, but this time I was ready. This time they had no idea who they were dealing with. At that moment a voice came from behind me, one I have never heard before. He said,”well now what do we have here? You seem familiar yet different. I don’t smell your blood or your death. What are you?” As I turned to face him I knew, he was going down first. I raised my hand to him, squeezed his throat, and told him my name. “You killed me. You took from me something that wasn’t yours to take. Now it is my turn. Your friends I will let go, but you are to be my example.” He looked into my eyes as I ripped his life away. No blood, just energy. He fell to his knees and all of his life had left. Those that watched ran away faster than they appeared. This is what I wanted. I needed them to know Gabriel was back. I dropped to my knees to meditate, felt the new power flowing through me, and made my way to the next clearing. I would have felt guilty before, but I knew there was a much higher price at stake. My Anne would live knowing I was here. She would know My heart is still in her hands. The rain and wind had stopped. I could smell something that I hadn’t felt in some time. It was Michelle. “Gabriel, is that you”, she said. I looked at her with great pain in my heart. She was one of the reasons for my current situation. “Michelle, you have done something to me that kills me. Well it did kill me. Why you had to deceive me is beyond my understanding. My wife and Daughter had nothing to do with this. You sealed your fate the moment I took my last breath. I really want to cause you great pain, but I won’t. What I can promise you is this, you will wish for death to come, but I won’t.” I saw the fear in her eyes as I raised my hands. Her ability to breathe was leaving. I was choking from her the very life that kept her going, death. She is a vampire, but now she will not be able to vamp again. As she looked at me she knew, her life was at its end. Her eyes went dark and cold. Her blood somehow came to life, this would be it. I looked at her with disgust. Not only was she a deceiver, she was also alive(which was more than I could say for myself). I took her vampire powers from her and left her there for life to take control. She would never harm another soul again. I made sure of that. I made my way past her, she took my hand and pleaded,”Gabriel please kill me. I deserve it.” “Michelle, you deserve nothing. Your life will be your doom. Death will not answer you. I am death and you shall live.” I left her there crying and somehow I knew that this night was played just the way it needed to be.
Daylight was approaching fast, but I had no need for rest. My body was a lot different now. In some ways I felt more alive than when I had to breathe to survive. One problem that I did have was when I stayed in the flesh for long periods of time, I would lose sight of the goal I sought out to achieve. I collected my thoughts and made my way underground where I needed to be. There was a musty scent filling my senses with a new form of agony. I felt like my senses were tasting life as death would smell. This was awful for me. To feel alive while tasting death was a lot for my weary soul. Below I was able to meditate into dreams of more elaborate schemes, a way out of this hell. I could almost feel the living flesh of Anne and Destiny as I held my eyes closed. With both arms raised I reached for the light tempting me with passion. A passion so deep that I found my heart practically beating to the song of light and love so strong. With Michelle out of the way, a newly acquired ability ran through me like fury forming fire deep within. I could see what she felt, taste what she desired, and know my way around her sight just before I broke her. Nicolas was hiding, but this didn’t matter to me, I knew where to go. The trouble I have with this is the fact or false images Michelle might have tampered with to throw me off of my trail. As I opened my eyes, I felt her. I felt Destiny not far away from me. She wasn’t with Anne anymore. I knew in my heart that Anne was holding that this was going to happen this way. Nicolas was perspicacious nonetheless. I was going to have to use what little wisdom Vincent had placed within me. I didn’t know how much about my powers Nicolas had come to know. What I had to do was going to be dangerous to both Myself and Destiny. Somehow I had the feeling that Nicolas would be expecting me to come out while the sun was bright, so I decided to wait until nightfall. I worked on my powers of flight and inception with all that I had. Making a fire to dance my shadows off of the walls, I came to an unexpected pleasure, I could fly now. I didn’t need wind to push me or strength to carry me. Whatever this feeling was, I somehow felt was given to me not only to conquer, but to dominate. I believe Michelle had lost her way in this pathway to destruction. Night was upon me, Destiny was my goal, I wasn’t going to fail her again. I commanded the fire to burn out, placed my hands on the cave wall, and let the life of this world permeate through my soul. I was ready to make my move. Something hit me like a falling rock of death trying to ease through my life. Vincent’s ring. He was my grandson and was able to come back in time to change what might have been. I had a thought of doing the same, but in a different manner. I pictured Michelle waiting for me in the trees, believed in my love, and instantly I was there. Judging by the scenery I knew I was at least two hours earlier than before. I still had Michelle’s powers not to mention all of the others that I killed. I made my way past where Michelle was going to be. She was there. Destiny was there. I don’t understand how this happened, but I didn’t care. I closed my eyes, pictured myself next to her, let go of the fear and took her into my arms. Even though I looked nothing like myself, Destiny knew who I was. “Daddy”, she said as I took her down below for none to find us. Destiny’s eyes were soaked in tears of joy. I couldn’t talk to her, but I was able to speak to her directly into her subconscious. I explained to her young mind what has been happening thus far. I wasn’t going to fail in life or in death. Our family was going to be united again. I could feel this so deep within my heartbeat as thunder penetrated my dreams. I started a fire, went above, gathered sustenance for Destiny to eat. We were not in the clear just yet. While she was eating, I made my way across the world for a home well out of reach. I wasn’t gone long, but still I scared Destiny. I dried her tears as I painted the images in her mind where we were going. I didn’t have to destroy Michelle or anyone that night(which felt really good to me). I wasn’t a killer, I was a man with a heart for life and love. Moving as fast as I could, Destiny and I traveled through the veins of this world ending up on top of a beautiful mountain where our home was going to be. “Daddy, are they going to hurt Mommy still”? Destiny asked. As she smiled I knew she understood my plans to save Anne from anymore torture. As the sun began to rise, I carried Destiny to her bed, tucked her in, and fell asleep beside her. Dreams were pouring through me as her pillow became my chest. Today was a beautiful day. Not time to celebrate, but beautiful nonetheless.
“Gabriel! I am here. I love you. Open your eyes”. I could hear Anne speaking to me as I slept under the sunlight. Darkness was approaching so we needed to get going. Destiny looked so much like her mother. So beautiful and full of passion. I found it was hard to wake her when she looked so peaceful, but I had no choice. Nicolas would be on the prowl. The sun was about down and there were thunderhead clouds moving in. A hint of wind whispering to my soul of a time without time, a world without life, and a place only I could change. Anne was waiting for me. I could feel her with every breath I took. Why I was acting so scared was beyond me. I should be hunting Nicolas down, not the other way around. I reached inside of myself to remember what it was that was keeping me alive. Anne’s love for me was unlike anything I have ever known. She knew me and loved me for that. I wanted to give up a long time ago, but I know now why. I wasn’t aware that I truly mattered to anyone. Not until I was dead. Thunder sounded as the lightening struck me. I was covered in light, on fire, burning clean. There she was before me, arms open wide, smile on her face, love in her eyes. “Gabriel please, let me go”, Anne whispered into the light. A tear rolled down my soul as rain poured down. “What are you saying Anne? I am not going to give up on you. You have something of mine, my heart. There is nothing in this world or the next which can take that from you”. Anne reached for my hand and took it. I looked her in the eyes and said,”Baby, I love you,”and walked away. I wasn’t going to listen to one of Nicolas’s tricks again. I know my love, and this wasn’t her. Now I had new reasons to pursue him. I wasn’t going to give up(not this time). Destiny looked scared. The sound of thunder or seeing me vanish for a moment. Not really sure, but I knew that look. I reached down and pulled a ring off of my finger. As I placed it into Destiny’s hands, darkness fell from view. There was something about this ring. Something more powerful than dreams. It was like time stood still. The sun had risen from the west leaving light where we stood. “Destiny, this ring will be in our family longer than I can say. It is important that you remember this. I love you very much. I need you to be strong and push forward no matter what happens.” She knew what I had meant by this. I could see the look in her eyes, she knew I was leaving her there. At that moment I closed my eyes, reached in for a memory, opened my eyes and before me was Anne. She was bleeding badly. Her eyes were shut and I could sense very little life in her. “Brother,” a voice said behind me. It was Nicolas. Somehow I knew nothing but anger at that moment. My heart was beating hard, sweat poured down my soul, Hatred filled my mind. I was frozen. I didn’t understand how he could be out in the light. I watched him approach me like light breaking shadows. I couldn’t move. It was like before when I had tried to save Michelle. I was bound by some force that wouldn’t let me go. I felt something from behind me. It was Anne. She forced a blade through my chest. My heart was slowing down, my vision almost gone, my reason for living was dead. “Daddy, wake up.” Destiny was shaking me. I knew something wasn’t right. Nicolas is sending me dreams based on my fears. Somehow he was able to penetrate my mind, this needed to stop. I took Destiny by the hands and we made our way to the belly of the Earth. I needed to strengthen myself. This was the only place I could do it. Before us there was fire. In the fire there was air. In the air the Earth was forged. In the Earth our water poured. My spirit called me. This time I will answer. I was having a hard time distinguishing my dreams from reality. I felt almost lost. Was I dreaming or was this real, I didn’t know until I felt the ring on my finger. A bad vision brought to me in my weakest point, sleeping. Something inside of me told me that my dreams would become either my undoing or my beginning. I needed to practice my powers in a dream, not in reality. I had power in life and death, but Nicolas was controlling me in dreams. I knew where and how I needed to strike, my dreams. I knew Destiny could help me(her son did). “Daddy, your heartbeat sounds of thunder. I could feel your dream when you were sleeping. I felt Mommy hurting you, but it wasn’t Mommy, it was that bad man.” I looked at Destiny and I smiled. “Baby listen. Your mother would never do that to me. The bad man isn’t really controlling her, He is using my fear against me in my sleep. This is what I need you to do. I need to sleep and find Nicolas. It is in my dreams where he has power over me. I need to change that and need your help to do it. When the time is right I want to tell you a story about a wonderful man who helped me. His name is Vincent and he,”"Is right here,” Vincent said. He was before us where shadows played. “How can this be?” I said as Destiny took his hand. "Let us not be troubled by how and why. Let us get ready for what needs to be done. You had a dream. A dream within a dream. You have the soul of a warrior and the heart of a child. Gabriel, only you can make the next move. Only you can face this inner pain and either feel it, or control it. I will stay with Destiny while you move on. I promise I will let nothing happen to her while you are sleeping. We are a family and family fights for each other.” I looked into Destiny’s eyes and found what I was searching for this whole time, peace. I smiled on the inside, wrapped my arms around them both, and made my way to sleep. I don’t even remember closing my eyes, but there I was, complete. I was standing before a mirror looking at the man I was before. I had flesh where I did once, everywhere. This is my dream so I knew that I could appear however I wanted to. I opened my eyes to find Vincent and Destiny laughing and playing some sort of magical game. “That was fast,” Vincent said as Destiny ran to throw her arms around me. “I know what I can do in my dreams. I can do anything I want.” Vincent looked at me perplexed and curious to what it was I was referring to. I clapped my hands once, the flames grew higher, we sat around hand in hand. The three of us together was a powerful circle. I knew my dreams would seem like a lifetime to me, but to Vincent and Destiny, it would be seconds. “I need you both to meditate as I sleep. Your energy will reach me on the other side of my dreams. I need you both there. I am going to save my Bride from this twisted mans heart. I know we can do this. I have been fearful to lose that which is before me. For this I am sorry.” Destiny looked into my eyes and said, “Daddy, I know Vincent is my son. I know who you are. I feel a strength within this circle that only love can bring, and there is nothing that Nicolas can do to break that. We will be with you. I will not let go of you. You never gave up on Mommy, so please don’t listen to the lies. She waits for us, so let’s do it together. Our family is just that, ours. Go get her Gabriel.” As she said my name, my dream began. New lights in darkness. New love in hatred. New dreams in my heart.
Sand was on my face. I could hear the waves breaking on the shore. The sun was so bright it hurt my eyes. The sounds of birds and the silence around me made clear, I was in my dream. As I stood up and cleared the sand from my face, I heard them. The lifeless screams of the walking dead(which I was a part of). There was something different about this dream. Something almost eerie, like I was lost inside of a maze that I created. I looked around to find nothing, but I knew that it was up to me to change that. I closed my eyes and as I reopened them, I was in the street of a small familiar town. It was still light out and the sound of the towns people was filling my head. I blended in as best as I could. Torn clothes still covered my body(which was now a complete body) and my skin was hurting like I was burned. My heartbeat was more than just loud, it was thunder. I knelt to the ground, placed my hand on the dirt, closed my eyes and felt where Anne was at. She wasn’t far from here, but neither was Nicolas. I left this small town and headed towards the forest(which was dark). I noticed that most of the sounds of this world had vanished. I knew somehow Nicolas was controlling some of my dream. I would have to stop him fast. In the forest was like a night so dark that even the moonlight wouldn’t cast shadows. An echo from around me said, “Gabriel. Gabriel. I have something of yours”. I knew that he had Anne, but that’s not what he was saying to me. He had my dreams. This was something I had to rectify in order to make clear this path set before me. Truly I haven’t seen or heard from Anne in some time now, and this was killing me. A piercing light shone directly above me in a manner that dropped me to my knees. Nicolas stood before me with a likeness I have never seen before. Around me he moved so fast, taunting, provoking me. I have never known much about dreams, but somehow I felt what I needed to do. I closed my eyes and fell asleep. I was falling fast. The wind was against my body as my wings became clear. This was a beautiful sight. The clouds below me and the sun shinning bright. For a moment I had forgotten what had happened. I forced myself into a deeper dream because Nicolas had started to control my thoughts again(which took my strength). The air was my only companion here. Not a sound could be heard, just this beautiful wind on my face. I closed my eyes again and woke up in the forest again. This time the light was strong and couldn’t be blocked out. I could feel Anne. She was here, but she was not alone. This was not Nicolas, but a servant. I moved deeper into the trees with the speed of light. Nothing could stop me, not even myself. I could sense approaching trouble so I stopped in my tracks. There were two people before me(vampires) with smiles so big I could have sworn they were paintings. They didn’t even look real. They moved in opposite directions to surround me. I closed my eyes and waited. As I took a deep breath, they charged. When I opened my eyes their bodies lay before me lifeless. They still were smiling, but I don’t think they were very happy. “So Gabriel, you have learned something new.” His voice came from everywhere. I couldn’t tell where he was. Suddenly a fire enveloped me. I couldn’t move. I couldn’t breathe. Nicolas appeared before me laughing as though he knew something that I didn’t. “Do you honestly think you have a chance against me?” he said as he walked around me. I reached through the flames and cut his cheek(which bled profusely). He wasn’t expecting me to fight back I see. He stopped smiling and faced in another direction. “I will be right back Gabriel.” As he walked towards me I knew something was wrong. There was something in his hand. It was a rope. On the other end was Anne. She was bound and beaten badly. I had a strange feeling that whatever happens here, was going to be. If he killed her here or worse, it would be so. I had to move quickly before she was gone to us. I closed my eyes again and fell asleep. I woke up in fire. A beautiful fire with many colors. This was like a rainbow on my face. Outside of the flames I could see Destiny, Vincent, and myself meditating around the fire. I was given a peaceful feeling that I haven’t had thus far. I felt the energy rise from within me and I took it. I brushed the flames aside to make a doorway and moved through it. Nicolas was there holding Anne by the rope, but his smile had disappeared. I looked into him so hard that he was forced to look down. I said to him, “Nicolas, this is my dream, my love, and you will not control it.” Anne’s eyes opened up and peered into my own. Her smile came without a moments notice or thought. “ I love you Anne. You are my dream, my hope, my love. It’s time to go home.” Nicolas started to run, but was stopped not by my hands, but by Anne. I could hear her whisper something into his ear, “ you will never hurt another soul as long as you shall live.” I saw her lips moving more, but I couldn’t make out the words. There was a fear in his eyes that almost scared me. “Throw me that ring Gabriel.” Anne yelled as light began to shine from everywhere. I threw the ring in almost slow-motion. As Anne caught the ring she forced it into his chest. Right into his heart. Nicolas dropped to the ground in what looked like life coming back. I moved toward them both, took Anne by the hand, closed my eyes and fell asleep. I woke up with Anne swimming beside me in a beautiful ocean. “Anne I love you so much. I am sorry for the length of time it took me to get you back.” She smiled and wrapped her arms around me, kissed me deeply, and said," open your eyes Gabriel.” Around the fire-pit sat Destiny, Vincent, and myself. A voice came from the shadows behind us, “ do you mind if I join you?” Anne was behind Destiny holding her so tight. This was a time for celebration. We were together again as we always should have been. I learned a valuable lesson this night. It doesn’t matter what you have on the inside if you never reveal it. Love only shines on those that show her light. Anne and Destiny looked at me with their beautiful eyes. I was in the perfect dream. My body had returned to normal and my Two loves were back with me. Too bad this was just a dream. I don’t think Anne will like the way I look when I wake up. Vincent smiled at me and said, “When will you learn Gabriel? This dream and everything therein is what you made it to be. You aren’t sleeping anymore, this is real and so is your flesh. Besides, Anne would love you no matter what you look like.” At this moment things were more clear than ever. I knew something now. My wife loves me and my daughter is our destiny. I held them both so close I could feel their Heartbeats of thunder. I had a strange feeling in my soul, so I turned to face Vincent. “What is wrong Vincent?” He said, “I have a battle to fight in my realm. You sent me here to save you and our family, but I am afraid I must get back before I lose something.” As he spoke I knew in my heart what to do. This was his fight and somehow my help would be there. Another dream is coming, but this time, it was……
Johnny Love
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