4 The Saviors

Hope had awoken hours later, but she wasn't where she last remembered. She jolted awake with a gasp, and overwhelming fear. The only thing she remembered was a blurry scene of people preaching bible verses, while they fought off the demons she was facing.

Scuffling was heard beside her, and she was instantly on guard. A calming feminine voice was heard beside her, "hey, shhhh, take it easy. You're alright. You're safe. Nothing evil can step on holy ground." Hope looked to the female. She looked familiar. She glanced around, at her surroundings. She seemed to be in an office. The office had crossed and pictures of biblical references. If she had to guess, she'd say she was in a church. She felt at ease, knowing she was in the Lord's house. She glanced back at the woman, from before, "who are you and what happened?" Everything was foggy for the young girl. The woman smiled gently, "My name is Jupiter. My group and I were walking to the arts and crafts store we ran into you at. We had to get supplies for the elderly, but we just so happened to hear you, in distress and took action. I'm glad we came in, or you would've been a goner." She stated bluntly. '9h that's right. I remember the demons and..' she then let her hand shoot up to her neck, in an anxious manner.

When her hand reached where her wound was located, she felt bandages and soreness. She had a small headache. She looked to Jupiter, "was anyone harmed?" Jupiter shook her head with a small laugh, "no not majorly. Just a few minor scratches and bruises. Nothing serious dear."

Hope was more than happy to hear no one was badly injured, "thank the heavens..I would feel bad for others to get hurt, because of me." Jupiter felt her heart wince in pain, "don't feel bad dear. Christians are there for one another. It was our choice to help and that's what we did. What's your name hun?" Jupiter wanted to change the subject, not wanting the girl to guilt trip herself.

Hope pulled herself out of her guilt, "it's Hope. Hope Peterson, nice to meet you ma'am. Thank you for saving me. I can only imagine where'd I'd be at now if you and your group hadn't saved me." She thought for a moment then remember her father. She grew panicked again, "oh no. I must get back to my father!-" Jupiter cut Hope off, "shhh it's alright, he's here with us. We all ran into each other on our way back to the church. He was out and about looking for you and when he saw us caring you to safety we allowed him to join us. It should be supper soon. You and your father will be joining us. It's too late to go out at night. It's far to dangerous."

Hope raised a brow. How late could it possibly be? She glanced to a working clock and it read '12:35 am'. She sighed. She must've been out for hours. She gave a small nod. She knew not to argue with adults. It's how she was raised, "yes ma'am. Thank you." Jupiter adored this girl already.

She was very polite and sweet to say the least, "well I'll be heading out. I've got you a change of clothes, beside your backpack. You can wash up, in the restroom, right there." Jupiter pointed to a door to the right where a door was slightly ajar, and the light was on.

Hope gave a small smile and nod, "yes ma'am thank you." With that said, Jupiter got up, and walked out, giving Hope her privacy. Hope had waited for the door to close, then she stood up, and went to wash up, grabbing her new clothes in the process.

It took Hope a few minutes to clean up and get dressed. She ventured out of the room following the sounds of chitchat and laughter.