SNEAK PEAK “The Warrior in the Shadows”

 SNEAK PEAK

“The Warrior in the Shadows”

by Keith A.

That night, Kougare wrote a letter before leaving the town.

“I want to start this letter with big thanks for letting me into your life, I was a stranger in the cold of night, yet you didn't hesitate to help me, I never knew there would be such a person that’ll be kind enough to a criminal like me. I remember one time I saw you so down, I asked why? You seem so troubled; I can see that in your eyes, those eyes were afraid to look at me, I heard how you speak and I can hear your heart whisper to mine. I want to comfort you, I want to repay you, but I just can’t see myself worthy to do those things at that time.

Thank you for all the good things you've done unto my life. By simply talking to me and sharing stories, you’ve made me your friend, I never noticed. I never saw it coming; I can simply say I was surprised. I was just a lame wanderer, a beast of the night. I never deserve to be treated kindly, but you did it anyway. Looking back at you and seeing those lovely eyes I am blessed with such a friend. I have said to myself that I may not be the first one you knew or even the longest one you’ve known, but I will be like one till the end, I will be always here in the background, supporting you. I'll be the wall you could lean on, a shield that'll protect you.

I am ever weak, and my strength might falter one day, but Oh, I know the Master is with me, I am sure that I will be able to keep you away from harm. I am not perfect, like other people I also made many mistakes. My heart, my soul are bruised by constant battles I got involved in. Even though we are far away, I can discern you, I can feel what you feel, but sometimes I just don't know…

I will stay near your heart, ready to listen and comfort you my beloved friend. From the depths of my heart I have loved you; I will always be with you supporting you my dear friend. I will be happy for the sake of your happiness; I have untied the armor of selfishness, removed the helmet of pride and threw away the sword of violence. May the Master bless you and keep you safe at all times. Thank you and remember I love you.”

After he finished writing the letter, tears were falling from his eyes as he kissed Royce on her forehead while she was sleeping. He then placed the letter in her hands as he slipped and vanished into the dark.