When Francis crept into my dormitory that night, his face was streaked with tears. "Nat. Nat, wake up. Please, I need your help." I put my finger to my lips and whispered, "What is it, Francis?" "It's the nightmares. They're getting worse." My roommate Stacey turned in her sleep. "We can't talk here," I whispered. Francis helped me through the window. I knelt on the roof and pulled him up. "What happened in your nightmare?" I asked as we gazed across the water. "I don't want to talk about it." Silence. "In my nightmare," he began. "I- you were in danger. I was back fighting in Russia, the day Abbot died." "You don't talk about Abbot much. What was he like." "He- he was the best mentor I've ever had. He taught me archery, but he was more than just a teacher. He was like a father to me." "I'm sorry." "In my nightmare, I- I saw him die. His gun jammed. He had to stop to repair it. He- he..." Francis burst into tears "It's alright," I whispered. "But that's not the end of it. You were there. They were holding you hostage. They said they'd imprison you if I didn't give over the secrets of the Intelligence Serum." I wrapped my arm around him. "What happened?" He sobbed. "I let you go." I wrapped both arms around him as he cried into my shoulder. "It's alright. I'm here." The sun began to rise as he stood up, the shadows flickering across his face, as he whispered, "I'll never let them hurt you." I grinned. "That's the spirit.
Lyrics: I remember tears streaming down your face When I said, "I'll never let you go" When all those shadows almost killed your light I remember you said, "Don't leave me here alone" But all that's dead and gone and passed tonight Just close your eyes The sun is going down You'll be alright No one can hurt you now Come morning light You and I'll be safe and sound Don't you dare look out your window darling Everything's on fire The war outside our door keeps raging on Hold onto this lullaby Even when the music's gone Gone Just close your eyes The sun is going down You'll be alright No one can hurt you now Come morning light You and I'll be safe and sound Oooh, Oooh, Oooh, Oooh La La (La La) La La (La La) Oooh, Oooh, Oooh, Oooh La La (La La) Just close your eyes You'll be alright Come morning light, You and I'll be safe and sound... Oooh, oooh, oooh, oooh oh oh
