Honor...PAD2022 - Just For Fun

He had heard, of course, of the phenomenon of time slowing down during incidents of high stress; but this was just, different. Time had stopped.
Never needing to move his head or his eyes, he could see all around him. Strange. He could clearly see the stranger standing to his right with the large black gun, he could see that the trigger had been pulled and even the flash of the muzzle frozen in his vision.

There to the left was Tom, the man he most despised in the world. The very man that had murdered his wife not even a year past. It was clear to him that the stranger’s gun was pointed at Tom, and he knew somehow the bullet was on its way to ending his life. There was no time for soul searching; no time for reflection, only time to act, and without hesitation he stepped into the path of the bullet as time started flowing again. He felt the bullet strike him in the throat, just above his vest. He felt the blood pour from the gaping wound and felt his life ebbing away.

Why, some may ask, would he make such a sacrifice for this man that had taken so much from him?

Simple really. His passion was the protection of life. His devotion was to the badge he wore and the oath he had taken so many years ago. He would die as he had lived; with honor.

The End.

Really enjoyed that Sir!


Appreciate your Submission,
Johnny

a reply to: semperfortis

A reminder of how our values that might differ significantly are tested when the going gets tough: How people behave in those circumstances can define a person.

Thanks Guys!!