Free Seal of the King by Ralph Smith

idea,” she said. David reached down, unlocked the wheels of the chair, and then turned it towards the door with Aurora close by his side.
    When Gordon saw them coming he stood up. “What are you doing?” He asked in a gruff voice.
    “I’m going to take my dad outside for a little stroll so we can talk in private. Perhaps Eleanor didn’t tell you , but Sarah and I are getting married, and I want to tell him all about her, but a little privacy would be nice.”
    Gordon stood there looking at him. David knew he wasn’t a rocket scientist , and he could see that Gordon wasn’t sure what he should do. Deciding to press on while he had the advantage, David pushed the chair forward past Gordon, Aurora right at his side. As the elevator doors closed, he saw Gordon heading their way. David leaned over as if to kiss Aurora, and whispered in her ear. “We have to hurry.”
    When the elevator doors opened he strode straight for the exit. Then he heard Eleanor call after him. “David, what do you think you are doing?”
    David stopped , and turned keeping one hand on the chair. “I’m just taking Dad outside for some fresh air so I can tell him all about our plans.”
    Eleanor moved out from behind her desk and made a beeline straight to them. “David, I don’t think it is a good idea for you to take him outside. We don’t want him to get sick now, do we?” Not only did he see the darkness swell in her, but he saw her face, as if for the first time. Her skin was like a sickly mask covering something hideous, and evil underneath.
    David was thinking fast. He knew they needed to get outside as soon as possible. “He has the throw that Sarah made for him. That should be enough.” David said in as casual a tone as he could muster.
    “Why don’t we check with one of the doctors?” Eleanor spluttered trying to stall him.
    “Eleanor, I have come to this facility every week for the past 6 years, I signed my father into this facility so he could have the best care, and I pay for him to stay here. Are you suggesting that I would do anything that would jeopardize him?” Eleanor was at a loss for words. David pressed on “I know everyone here has his best interest in mind, but this is the most significant part of my adult life, and I want to share it with him. Now we are going outside for a brief walk on a beautiful sunny day, and if you delay me any further, I will have to reconsider if he belongs here.” Eleanor stood there fuming. She knew she couldn’t stop him by herself. David turned and moved quickly to the door. As he, Aurora, and his father stepped outside, he could sense them coming. Gordon, Eleanor, and a second orderly were rushing to catch them.
    For a moment , David was terrified. He didn’t know how he was going to save his father from these beasts. He had promised to protect Aurora, and instead he had brought her here, placing, not only her life at risk, but her very soul. He had acted foolishly, and they may have to pay the price. Then his fear turned to anger at those who were threatening them. As his fury grew, it drew power into him from all around them. It felt like a charge of static electricity coursing through him, and his mind became clear. He heard the door open behind them as their pursuers hurried to catch up.
    David paused , and bent down as if checking the wheel. As the three of them began closing in on them, in one fluid motion, David, pulling one of the daggers from Aurora’s boot, turned and plunged it into Gordon’s chest. He let out a horrible howl like a wild beast, and suddenly began convulsing where he stood. The other two stopped dead in their tracks looking at him. Gordon began writhing, his arms flailing as he seemed to be deflating in front of them. Without hesitation, David turned to the other orderly, and, seeing the same shadowy rage in his eyes, grabbed his head, and pulled it down bringing his knee up to meet it.
    Eleanor moved towards David , raising what was now a claw like