Post 10: Vehement

Without quite knowing why, I ran down the stairs and out of the house, before heading towards the Church, where the bell was still ringing... however the moment I came within sight of the building the ringing stopped and dead silence returned, without even the radio’s static. I slowly took out my gun and held it ready, before pushing the door of the church open and stepping inside.

Most of the church was dimly lit by candles and incense burners. However there was a light directly above me, which illuminated the entrance to the church and a light which shone on the crucified Christ that hung on the wall above the alter.

Before I could move another step I realized someone was standing in the darkness in front of me and this someone was walking towards me.

“Hello Avril.” the person spoke, revealing it was a guy.

“Who...who are you?” I asked, pointing the gun at him. Although his features were cloaked in darkness I could tell that he had stopped and put his arms up.

“I don’t want to hurt you. I’m here to help you.” He pleaded.

“Then tell me your name.” I ordered, placing both hands on the gun.

“I go by the name of Vehement.” He explained, before stepping forward into the light. “But my real name is James Callaghan.”

I froze and stared at him. “Callaghan?” I whispered.

“Yes, Callaghan.” Vehement told me. “I’m your younger.. your younger twin.”

To Be Continued