Love From Darkness

Jordan

A boy and his grandfather are fishing in the river. They are a simple family. The grandfather was only a traditional medicine seller. Sometimes people from among the community cannot afford to call him or come directly for treatment. They lived in a log cabin near the river. Every day the grandfather and grandson were gardening and fishing or catching animals in the forest for food. Meanwhile their money is saved. Garden produce is also sold to the market. A simple life away from the city did not make the life of his grandfather and grandson miserable. They both live happily.

"Grandpa, look! What's that? Is that a corpse?" asked the grandson named Jordan. But grandfather called him Jordan.

The grandfather named Lee looked up. He saw a raft with a white flag. While the crows circled above him. Not a single bird alighted to eat it.

Lee immediately jumped over some boulders. He approached the body that happened to be stuck in the raft. From the clothes and face of the body, it seems that the deceased were not from the common people. But why don't crows eat it. To make sure Lee checked the pulse on the hand. There is no. Then he brought his ear to the corpse's chest. Lee was pretty sure he was still hearing something even though he was so weak. Then when Lee searched the neck, he found a very weak beat. Wonderful. The young man is still alive. He had near death. If in medical science this condition may be considered dead. The pulse will not be heard or detected. It was only natural that they thought this young man was dead.

Lee immediately lifted and carried the young man.

"Where are you taking him, Grandpa? Shall we bury him?" asked Jo.

"No. He's still alive. Hurry up and take all our stuff. We've got enough fish." Lee carried the body with great difficulty into the hut. Arriving inside Lee lit the fireplace to warm the room. Then he immediately did his thing. That is doing acupuncture with needles so that the blocked blood flow of the young man can immediately walk.

"Will he survive?" asked Jo curiously.

"Sure. Looks like this young man is not giving up on dying this time," said Lee.

After the acupuncture process was complete, Lee checked the pulse again. Now the pulse in the pulse is more pronounced. Lee immediately enveloped the young man. He got up into the kitchen to cook dinner.

Jo looked at the young man with a look of admiration. Daniel's physique and face fascinated him. When he grows up he wants to have a good body and face like Daniel.

"Let's eat first," said Lee.

"Grandpa, later when I grow up I want to be handsome like him," said Jo making Lee laugh.

"You're handsome Jo," said Lee.

"But why did he get washed away in the river. Don't we usually bury him?" asked Jo.

"Maybe it's a family tradition. Some are washed away in the river. Some are burned to ashes. Some are stored in coffins. Some are buried directly in the ground and some are actually placed on the ground covered with leaves." Lee explained.

Jo nodded while enjoying his meal. Every now and then he glanced at the young man who still had his eyes closed.

"Will he wake up soon?" asked Jo curiously.

"It depends on Jo. We can only try," said Lee.

A wolf howl was heard in the distance. Jo who had helped Lee wash the dishes immediately peeked in the window in front of him.

"What are you looking for, Jo?" asked Lee curiously.

"My friend said, lately there are a lot of monsters in the forest. His father had met a werewolf and my friend had seen vampires killing each other," said Jo.

Lee fell silent. Indeed, lately the condition of the forest is very troubling. Reportedly, the vampire world is in turmoil. Since the death of the leader they hoped for and the rise of a new evil leader things are no longer the same as they used to be. Often heard the sound of war in the forest. Even werewolves often seem to be avoiding.

"Just be careful, Jo. Don't play too far. If there's something, hide immediately. Don't interfere in the creature's business. Things are in chaos," said Lee. He often treats residents who get clawed by werewolves. Once their neighbor was also sucked to death by a wild vampire. Whereas before, the forest was very safe.

"Grandpa, can I sleep next to him. Too bad he must be cold and lonely," said Jo.

Lee smiled. He loves Jo very much. As an orphan, Jo was never spoiled and always independent. He is also diligent in helping her work. Diligent learn anything from Lee. Including treatment.

"It's okay. Sleep with him," said Lee.

Jo immediately took a rollaway bed, lots and blankets. He spread it beside the young man they had just met.

Lee turned off the light. Before he went to sleep to his room, he checked once again the condition of the young man. His body was already warm and his pulse had returned to normal. Upon learning this Lee also went to sleep and woke up at dawn.

"Jo, wake up. Let's pick some vegetables to sell to the market," said Lee.

Jo rubbed his eyes while yawning. He immediately got up and folded the mattress, pillows and blankets to store them where they were before. Then Jo took a quick shower and then went straight to the garden next to her house. He picked some vegetables and fruit. After it was enough they both immediately went to the market. Because you already have a subscription, you don't have to bother offering it. He handed over the vegetables and received the money.

"Thank you, Lee. Your vegetables are always fresh," said the customer.

Lee smiled. He weighed the money he received.

"How about we buy a pair of used clothes for this young man with the money this time?" Lee asked Jo.

"Agreed, Grandpa." Joe is very happy. The two of them immediately went to a place where people were selling used clothes.

"What kind of clothes to buy?" Lee asked confused.

Jo didn't know either, but then he saw a young man pass behind him.

"Maybe so," Jo pointed at the young man in cloth pants and a short t-shirt.

Lee nodded. He was busy choosing pants while measuring them on a person who was similar in height to the young man he was helping. After choosing for a long time, they finally agreed to buy knee-length shorts and a short t-shirt with a cartoon image on the chest.

Lee immediately paid for the clothes. Don't forget he also bought some used underwear. Considering the young man at his house did not wear underwear at all. The young man only wore a white cloth that covered part of his body.

"Let's go home," said Jo impatiently. In his heart he hoped the young man would soon come to his senses. At least Jo will have friends. So far the place to play is very far away. The distance from his house to the resident's house is quite far. With the issue of monsters roaming around, Jo night plays in a distant place.