| Title: For the sake of love Part: Forty one By: Spanky Content Warning: Adult language, and content. Previously: Roger forces himself on Johnny. Authors Notes: Three days later. Looking over at Johnny, silent tears formed in Daniel's eyes as he remembered what Roger had done to him. Although Daniel never cared for people who didn't share the same color skin tone. This time he couldn't help but feel a certain saddness that wasn't there before. "Hey what are you doing?" Roger asked. " Don't tell me you want to fuck him too." " Oh no, I was just thinking. Someone should run into town and get some more supplies." Daniel said trying desprately to hide his true feelings inside." " Does this mean you vollunteer?" " Yeah if you'd like me to go." " Okay, but just remember this is our last night here so don't get to much." Roger warned. Shooting his victim's a fridged smile he said." Hear that, this is your last night here. So I would suggest you take each breath as if it's your last." He stopped Laughing at his last words he concluded." Oh what am I saying, it is your last breath. You see, tonight is our last night here, and I cant let you guys leave and go to the cops. So I'm going to blow your fucking heads off." ................. Once parking the van outside a small country store Daniel then got out and headed for the store's entrance. Like a sledge hammer hitting him in the head he was over come by music as it flowed through out the dirt covered streets. As he took in the sounds he noticed a small white church sitting on the towns only corner. It accured to him that it was opened for business by the way the church's parking lot was littered with cars. Fighting with the voice inside that was calling him, Daniel shook his head and walked towards the store. Once making his purchases he retreated back to the van, again being taken in by the church. As he studied the church the same voice that was calling him earlier was now screaming at him. Although fighting the voice, he found himself walking towards the church. Quietly opening the green archway door Daniel slowly entered. As he stood just inside the door way he took in the sight of the people sitting in the row of pews listening to the man in front.Once in a while he would watch someone nod their head followed by another calling out amen. As he glanced up he spotted a picture of Jesus holding his arms out to a flock of lost sheep hanging on the wall in front of the church. To Daniel, it was as if this picture was calling to him, for in his mind Jesus was holding his arms out for him. Although he wanted to run away, he couldn't move his legs it was as if the power of Love was keeping him there. Giving up on the fight he slowly sunk down on a pew in the back of the church. As Daniel began listening to the preacher man in front he lost himself in the powerful words of love, and before he was aware of his surroundings he found himself sitting alone. Slowly rising to his feet he again looked at the picture of Jesus. Loosing the fight against the voice that had been calling him, he slowly began steps towards the picture. As he looked up in gentle flowing tears he sobbed." Is it true, do you really want me? " Yes it's true son." A soft voice assured." He want's you more then you'll ever know." He added while making his advance. Spinning around Daniel came face to face with the plump older man who was once standing on the stage. Not knowing what else to say Daniel hung his head and said." I'm sorry....I don't know why I ..." Hearing the saddness lingering in the young man's voice, the man gently took Daniel by the arm urging him to have a seat. Once Daniel was sitting the man spoke" I know why you've come, you came here because of the voice inside that keeps speaking to you." Stopping for a moment, the man studied Daniel. Seeing the look of despration in his face the man continued. "This voice is coming from God, he's waiting for you to open your heart and allow him to come in." " But you don't know me, I'm not a good person. I've hurt so many."Daniel sobbed trying to take in every word that was said. " It doesn't matter, God forgives you anyway. He sent his own son to die on the cross for your sins. He loves you so much and he's speaking to you right now, even as we speak. The question is, are you going to earn your place in heaven by believing in him and giving your heart to him." " I believe it." Daniel's voice was low as he recalled the same words that his victim spoke just a few nights ago. " If you truely believe it then pray with me. " The man said urging Daniel on his knees Allowing the the words of prayer in, Daniel's body began to tremble keeping in perfect temple with his beating heart. .He knew that his life would never be the same. .......... Sitting in the van Daniel thought about what had taken place inside that little white church. He couldn't understand but for the first time he felt as if all the hate and distruction was replaced by an over powering feeling of love and salvation. Allowing his mind to wounder he thought about the two men who was his prisoners. He knew that they were paramedics and that they have given so much of themselves for others. He then thought about his youngest victim. The innocent unborn child that would never get a chance to take it's first breath. He knew that Roger's plan was to shoot and kill the three victims as soon as night fell. Knowing what he had to do in order for his victim's lives be spared, without a second thought he climbed out of the van and headed to the nearest pay phone. ...................... " Hello Station 51, Captain Stanley speaking, can I help you?" Captain Stanley announced over the receiver."............ I see and may I ask who's calling?......... I see.........huh ha.......yes..........................well tell me, are they okay?...................................................huh ha.....hmm hmmm.....well tell me where they are...............?" Captain Stanley asked while scribbling the needed information that told him the where abouts of his friends."Okay.... I understand no police..........." Once the call had ended Captain Stanley took his place at the table while studying the information that had been given to him. He wanted to believe that it was true and that his friends were alive and well. Seeing the look of confussion on his Captain's face Mike Stoker asked." Capt. what was that all about?" " Quite frankly I'm not sure." Captain Stanley confessed. Taking his eyes off the scribbled piece of paper Captain Stanley scanned his crew. Seeing the need in their eyes he announced." The phone call was from a guy, he didn't give me his name but he told me that he knew where Johnny and Roy were, he also said that Nicci was there also." " What? are you kidding? what else did he say? " Chet asked shocked at his Captain's words. " Not much just that they were alive but hurt. He also said that time was running out and that their plans were to kill all of them tonight, and if we wanted we could go get them." Captain Stanley said " Well did he say where they were?" Marco asked just as surprised as the rest " Yeah he did." Captain Stanley said holding out the directions that would lead them to their missing friends. " I don't know Capt. sounds pretty fishy to me, what if it's a set up?" Mike said " Mike's right, I think we should call the police." Marco agreed " He said no police, and if what this guy said is true then Roger has a gun and has a very itchy trigger finger. No if we do this we have to go by the rules. We don't want to risk something going wrong." " What are we going......." Chet started only to be interupted by the klaxons sounding. ................Back at Roger's hide out. Standing at the edge of camp Daniel watched as Roy began struggleing against the unforgiving ropes around his wrists. As he thought about the words that was spoken to him in truth, he knew in his heart that if it wasn't for this victim then the weight of sin wouldn't have been lifted from his heart. Seeing that Roger and the others had their back turned towards the victims Daniel slowly walked over crunching down at Roy's side." Let me help you with that." his words were spoken soft as he reached up loosening up the ropes. " Thanks." Roy mananaged. Looking towards Daniel, Roy could see that something had changed. Daniel's eyes held a look that was clear. Wanting to know in a ragged breath Roy asked." Your eyes....they look so differant." " That's because I am differant." Daniel whispered being careful that the others did not over hear. With a smile he added." You see Mr. DeSoto I'm only about twenty minutes old right now, And I have you to thank for that." Knowing what Daniel meant by his words Roy cut Daniel a smile, and in a soft soothing voice he said." Your very welcome." " Mr. DeSoto." Daniel started in a hushed voice " I am so sorry for what I've done to you and your daughter. And just as sure as I am here today, all of you will be home very soon." TBC |