POWER OF LOVE

Kristoff

  **************Special Page/A Tribute for Kristoff*****************

               Pastor Samuel went home after the meeting with their king. He was delighted to have spoken with a magnificent man and brought home money, but in fact the respect and pride he has restored for my clan and family is worth the time I spent with him in that private engagement.

           Father, it’s Kristoff, he had a bad accident, Olivia shouted running towards him. Huh!, what happened?

           Samuel’s son is lying on bed his chest wrapped in bandages. Da…dad!!

           My son, oh, Kristoff, Samuel uttered holding his son’s hand, couldn’t contain his sadness and worry. Marquesa, his wife is crying on the background, while cleaning the bloodied clothes and old bandages they’ve wrapped him on from the hospital. Kristoff had a pretty bad wound that may not heal. Though he is a full bloodied vampire, he has been sick for years and he didn’t tell his parents about it. Now when he fought a young wild werewolf out of a bet and because he wanted to save his best friend named Marina from being hurt by the beast. The werewolf from Colonel Wudrow’s clan is his great grandson’s nephew, Milandro. He is a brusque, hairy fellow but very young and cunning for his age at 17 years old. Kristoff just turned 20 and he is still at the prime of his life. He wasn’t in his great self since he ahd been feeling ill for two years now. He had been having chest pains. And since the Blessed Land only grew plants, fruits and flowers, they seldom eat meat, only when Pastor Samuel, their dad would have enough money to buy a calf or pork if he’s lucky.

           Kristoff is a silent young man but kind and gentle with animals and funny with his friends. This girl he has been protecting is his best friend. He has a crush on her but he is too shy to tell her. Marina knew about his feelings for him. She is just waiting for him to say the first word or do the first move.

           Oh, my son, you are a gem!, I am sorry to have failed you, as a father and as a friend!, Samuel added sobbing. No, Father, you have been good and you tried your best to fend for us and protect us. But I am a big boy now and I can take care of myself. I am sorry I didn’t tell you that I have been sick all these years for I didn’t want to worry you or mother. Olivia, come here dear sister, please take care of mum and dad for me when I’m gone. I will always be with you all!, I love you!, Kristoff said tears eyed.

           Son, I have money to bring you to an expensive hospital and make you well, Samuel pleaded to his son for another chance at life. Father, it’s okay, I am okay, ahhhh!!, Kristoff replied while breathing harshly and then had his final breath. Marquesa and Olivia cried over Kristoff’s body, hugging and kissing him.

           Hu,hu.hu.hu!!!ahhh, noooo! Kristofff!!!, Samuel shouting with the death of his Kristoff,

his only son whom he loves so dearly. I will find who did this to you, even if it’s the last thing I’d ever do in my life, Samuel thought, his eyes burning and his heart bursting in anger and revenge. Pastor Samuel is a God fearing and calm man. No he seemed to have changed. HE never smiles and he is very silent. His eyes are red from crying all day and night for weeks now. His people in Blessed Land have been worried sick since he’s been acting strange like getting furious over kids playing outside the church after mass or he gets irritated with the choir singing loudly since practicing their piesce for the upcoming feast of the Blessed Land this Sunday.

           Marquesa, honey, Is Samuel alright?, Mrs. Whistley asked, walking towards the wife of the pastor after the service, very much concerned. Yes, he is alright, but so hurt and angry about Kristoff’s death, Marquesa added almost crying. If you need anything, I am here for you, you know that, dear?!, Mrs. Whistley added holding Marquesa’s hand with so much love. Marquesa nodded and gave a weak smile.

           The news about Kristoff’s death was reported in Tunisia News and King Maxim heard about it. Waldo sent some men to get a hold of the story since he is now with the mother who lost baby’s life because of a beast that bit that angel’s leg.

           Little did everybody know, Pastor Samuel is already going crazy on avenging his son’s death. When Olivia said that it was Milandro who killed Kristoff. He wanted to speak with Colonel Wudrow about it, but knowing Wudrow, he is not much of a receptive person. So if not, worse comes to worse, I would have to kill Milandro in secret to get my revenge for Kristoff.

           Maxim knows that Samuel is a kind hearted man but carelessly impulsive. Cronan told him before that the saintly pastor got imprisoned before for slashing another man’s throat for whistling at his wife, when they were still a young couple. In the prison Samuel got to know Vlademir Korseko, who is a powerful vampire and a murderer. But turned out to be a good man who once was a famous engineer and was married, but got bitten by an old aged vampire from Russia whom Vlademir got acquainted with during a conference in construction. If it wouldn’t have been with Vlademir, Samuel would’ve died in jail when one inmate tried to take his life due to jealousy and for power. That guy who tried to kill the pastor wanted to be Vlademir’s right hand but the former refused since he had the heart ad respects for Samuel. When Samuel is on the brink of death Vlademir didn’t have a choice but turn him into a vampire at the very last minute. And that started it all, Samuel became Pastor Samuel and brought a family and clan of vampires.

           Samuel is scouting the Waste Land and there’s no sign of Milandro. This fellow is called Milan by his blokes. Then, the pastor saw Milan just dropping off supplies to a*****e from the construction warehouse he is working for for over the years. Samuel grabbed Milan from the back and covered his eyes with a handkerchief, then brought him to a secluded area near the store. People wouldn’t notice anyone getting beaten or killed here since there are tall trees and thorny bushes at the back of this store. Let go of me, or I’ll….Milandro threatening the person who abducted him. Aha!, I don’t think I’ll be able to do that. Unless you die here, it’s just a matter of time now, Milandro!, Samuel in a whisper. 

           Maxim ordered Waldo to bring his men to Blessed Land to check on Samuel. Reports say that Samuel disappeared this morning and Olivia mentioned that when she told her dad it was Milandro who hurt Kristoff, his eyes got red and he was definitely angry, like he wanted to kill him right then and there.

           Samuel bit Milandro again and again in the arms and shoulders to let the young man feel how he felt when Kristoff died. Milan was now crying and pleading for mercy. But Samuel just laughed and got angered more. Not until you die like my own son!, so, die…Samuel was about to bite and tear Milandro’s skin on his neck, when Maxim stepped in and held Samuel’s neck with his big, strong arm.

           What the…you??? Samuel said madly and looked at Maxim questioning his motives. Wait, Samuel, stop!, this isn’t you!, Maxim sais while holding Samuel with his arms, the pastor is so strong the king had trouble containing him at one place. Don’t put justice into your hands and revenge isn’t going to bring back your son again!

           No, I will kill him, that little prick and get my vengeance, or I won’t be able to sleep at night because I wasn’t there when my son needed me the most, Samuel added wanting to get loose of my grip and still shouting bad words against Milandro. The proud young man who bragged about everything is now looking like a scare sheep in Waldo’s protection.

           Stop, stop it, Samuel!, In the name of the king, stop what you’re doing. And for my sake, please, don’t take his life for it is not right to put the into your hands. Don’t be silly and go back to jail. How about your wife and daughter? Think Samuel, think!, calm down and drink with me. C’mom, man!, c’mon, Maxim added calming Samuel down and getting two paper glasses from the grocery bag he had with him, while Waldo took a whiskey wrapped on it as well, since both men were just wandering about the city grocery shopping for their lunch today.

           Okay, I’m fine now!, Samuel said after cooling down and breathing calmly, as if just woken up from sleep or much more a nightmare.

           Waldo, bring Milandro to the hospital and I’ll walk Samuel home. It is a good thing both Waldo and Maxim came just in time to save Milan or else he would’ve ended up as lunch for Samuel to feast on that very moment. Thank you, sir!, Milandro told Waldo who just nodded and helped him up to the car.

           Maxima and Samuel walked side by side towards the pastors home a couple of blocks away from the construction store where he almost killed a young boy.

           Samuel just looked at Maxim and smiled. Maxim laughed and also the pastor. Both men had no words to say so they just laughed and laughed until they reached home.

           Milandro with Colonel Wudrow’s consent was brought to justice and in the high courts was found guilty of attempted murder. He was sentenced for 2 years in youth delinquent prison would have to do 500 hour community service and a lifetime service to till the fields at the Blessed Land’s farms. Samuel forgave Milan and turned out that he likes the boy and wanted him as his adopted son. Since Milan lost his parents a long time ago due to war during King Cronus’ reign. Colonel Wudrow owned Milandro because this boy’s parents owed him money but he didn’t realize the kid turned out to be a bully and dishonest. Samuel wanted to correct his mistakes taking out his anger to a kid. To make amends, he accepted Milan like his own and helped him know the path to truth, love and forgiveness. He may have lost Kristoff in an accident but he gained another son in the likes of Milan.

            Thank you Lord for the gifts that we have about to receive….Samuel closing his eyes retorted a prayer before eating a bountiful meal of fish, salads, bread and potatoes at the Pregio’s residence with his wife, daughter and new son, Milan.