I kept simply staring up at Luc, gaping like a fish, too stunned for words. Once again, I was facing a very critical situation...How the hell did that even happen?Why did it happen?How was it even possible?And most of all, why me?All those overwhelming thoughts were furiously spinning inside my mind, literally driving me crazy. I didn’t even know what to do, or say, after all that.“Blake...” That same deep, slightly rusty voice sweetly rang into my ears once again, sending a small shiver travelling down my spine and I quickly turned around, meeting once again those deep blue oceans, staring right back into mine. He quickly took a few steps closer, also closing the small gap between us, his big warm hands gently gripping my arms before he said,“I’m so sorry, I didn’t mean to do this to you...” His words held so much sorrow, so much sincerity, his thumb gingerly gliding over my cheek as he spoke.But before I could react in any way, our moment was rudely interrupted when Gabriel’
All the Four Horsemen awakened, called by the violent screams of Death’s dying angelic force, the roar of an earth-shattering thunder foretelling their arrival. Ultimate destruction was brought upon the Earth as they all came forth, one by one.First, came out Conquer, riding a pure white horse, his shining blade victoriously twirling in the air, taking claim on all lands, forcing even the mightiest kings to submit to his own will...Second, War emerged from the pits of Eternal Fire, riding a fiery red horse, his cries of battle echoing across the seas, his blade dipping in the blood of the innocent shattered Peace, rivers of blood flooding the lands as all men started fighting against each other...Third, Famine crawled from the very depths of Hell itself, riding a black horse, thriving from the desperate screams of those in pain, turning into useless dust all sustenance on Earth...Fourth, Death descended from the thundering dark sky, riding a corpse-like pale horse, rightfully taki
BlakeI glanced one last time back to Luc’s beach house, memories of all the good and the bad things that happened during our stay here momentarily flashing before my eyes, making me escape a small, stray tear before I turned around and opened the front passenger seat door, instantly welcomed by Ricky’s warm smile as he looked right back at me from the driver’s seat,“Took you long enough.”I simply gave him a small smile back even though on the inside, I was already on the verge of crying, for the millionth time remembering how I almost lost him just a few days ago.I still have no idea how the hell I actually managed to bring him back...All I know is that somehow, I managed to give him the “Breath of Life” -which I still don’t know what the hell that even means, by the way- or if it has something to do with Azrael’s grace practically living within me... Either way, I’m thankful as hell that I did it.“Are you getting in or what?” That oh-so-familiar voice suddenly broke me out of m
He slowly, hesitantly turned the doorknob and I took a deep breath, moments before we finally went inside, looking at the grand imposing hall.Our footsteps echoed in unison on the marble floor as we slowly walked further in, gazing around like two strangers into our own home...It felt so relieving and yet so weird to be back in our own place...It’s been only two weeks yet it felt like it’s been years since I’ve lastly walked around in these all-too-familiar rooms.Lemon-scented detergent and cookies...My lips lightly curled up into a pleased smile, that same well-known scent filling up my nostrils as I took another deep breath, closing my eyes for a brief moment.Home sweet home...I mentally whispered, moments before a small sob suddenly tore through the peaceful silence, quickly drawing our attention and the moment we looked up, the only two persons we missed the most were now staring right back at us from the top of the stairs, looking like they’ve seen a ghost.“Oh god!” Rosie
At first, I thought it would be easy to just fight it and that it would eventually get better, but the truth was, it only got worse...As the days passed by, I kept having these sudden strikes of excruciating pain, making their appearance at the worst times.And though they were almost unbearable I still kept fighting, even taking pain-killers in my struggle to simply ignore them...Until one day...“Are you coming?” Leila’s child-like voice now sounded like she had walked a mile away as I kept feeling that sickening pounding only increasing in my skull.We were supposed to drive back home together since we rode together to school this morning, with her car.People were hurriedly passing by as all the classes were already over, some of them accidentally bumping my shoulder, making it hard for me to even stand straight.“No, you go ahead. I’m going to the bathroom to pee,” I quickly lied, forcing out a small smile, struggling to appear as calm as possible even though on the inside, I w
A week later...My bare feet dangled in the air, barely touching the natural green carpeted ground as I sat in the swing Ricky made for me a few years ago in our backyard.It was a warm, peaceful night but for some very upsetting reason, I couldn’t sleep. So I just snuck outside, trying to clear my head a little bit.The moon peeked from between the thick branches, its rays dancing on the lush green grass, giving it a light shine.I pushed with my toes once again, letting the warm breeze caress every uncovered area of my skin as I slowly rocked, back and forth.I lightly smiled, feeling like a child again, for once feeling so carefree and calm...Unfortunately, that didn’t last long...In the very next moment, I remembered for the millionth time this day that tomorrow was my birthday... And also the day my parents died...Or should I say, my adoptive parents?No, no, my true parents are Richard and Melinda Summers.I refuse to believe that some fancy-ass mighty Archangel is my father.
Richard & Melinda SummersBeloved parents1970-20021971-2002I blankly stared at the concrete headstone, various different emotions swirling inside of me as I stood there in silence, right next to my brother.Every year on my birthday, we used to come here and just talk to them like they would still be here, with us...But now...Now, I didn’t know what to say anymore...Maybe something like, “hey, were you guys my real parents?”Or more like, “hey, how could you keep such a big secret from us?”However, real parents or not I still considered Ricky my brother...my blood...After all, he was the only one, always by my side...The one who loved me and raised me, all by himself...even if he was still a child himself the day fate decided to leave us all alone in this crazy world...I lightly smiled, for the millionth time feeling so thankful for having him in my life, my palm grabbing his much bigger one, giving it a light squeeze.Feeling his gaze now trained on me I quickly turned my he
“NO!”I screamed from the top of my lungs, wildly thrashing in the fucker’s hands, watching the one I shared a bond with suffer in great agony.His pained screams echoed across the whole graveyard, his fingers deeply digging into the soft green grass and after only one heave, thick dark and crimson blood streamed from between his lips, forming a big puddle on the ground.“Please, stop!” I begged between tears, roughly tugging at his hand holding onto my branded wrist, my heart constricting in pain as I watched the great amount of pain Raz was going through.I couldn’t take it anymore... I felt like someone had tore through my flesh, painfully twisting my insides...“Please...stop... Stop hurting him...” I quietly begged once again, deep down hoping he would be at least merciful and end my angel’s suffering.His siblings helplessly watched the entire scene, alongside my brother, reluctant to take any step closer, obviously fearing for my life.“That’s why you wanted her? To have your s
“That was...”“Fate. She’s the archangel of fate,” My father quickly answered from right behind me as I entered the front door of our house.Fate...My mind whispered, watching my brother walk right ahead of me as he strode right towards the grand living room, instantly remembering Aleya’s words,“...you brought him back.You sentenced him to an endless life.Because of you, he will never pass through the Guarded Kingdom’s gates; hence, he will never see his parents again.”A heavy pang of guilt settled inside my chest, my legs moving faster on their own accord right towards him and before he could pour himself a drink from the mini-bar my hand clutched onto his arm, momentarily stopping his every action, our eyes instantly meeting and with a small and strained voice I whispered,“I’m sorry...”“I’m so sorry...” My voice raised a little bit, blinking back the small tears already prickling at the corners of my eyes, watching him stare at me for a couple of moments in complete silence b
Deep silence floated between us, the time seeming to stop as we intensely stared at each other, frozen in our spots, my entire frame lightly shaking as I watched those now midnight blue eyes drill into mine, their ardor and longing leaving me utterly speechless.The soft touch of a warm hand gingerly gripping my shoulder instantly broke me out of my trance-like state, only to notice my father standing right behind me as I quickly turned around, his warm gaze finding my own as he softly said,“Come on. We still have some damage to fix.”Blinking a few times, I took a glance to our completely destroyed surroundings, obviously feeling a little skeptical.This place is a complete mess...How is he expecting to fix it back?“But...how are we gonna do this?” I asked, curiously eyeing him.Offering me a warm smile, he gently stretched his hand out for me to take, a simple yet very meaningful question tumbling out his lips,“Do you trust me?”One word. One word crossed my mind yet I remained s
Warmly smiling down at me, his warm and bulky arms gingerly wrapped around me as he whispered,“Come on, child. Let’s go save the world.”And with a single whoosh we were already darting towards the crimson sky, the cool breeze touching the bare areas of my skin making me involuntarily snuggle deeper in my creator’s warm chest, at the same time feeling that awfully familiar sensation creeping up inside me, remembering that young woman’s figure.“What was my mother’s full name?” I suddenly found myself asking, those two specific words sounding so foreign in my ears as I said them out loud for the first time since I’ve found out about my true origins, consciously avoiding his gaze as I did so.“Natalie Pierce.”The stench of blood, combined with putrid and burning flesh wafted through the air, my eyes attentively following the trail of crimson and bodies as we smoothly glided through the air, my arms wrapping tighter around my father’s neck, struggling to keep the bile rising in my thro
BlakeGasping for air, my eyelids suddenly fluttered open, my whole body strangely feeling lighter than a feather. Small tingles still danced in the spot where Aleya’s knife was supposed to be but the moment I took a glimpse down, nothing was there anymore. Just my plain tank top, whole and untouched.Huh...I stared at it for a few seconds, still trying to understand what the hell just happened, but the moment I raised my sight and took a view at my surroundings, my lips suddenly escaped a small gasp, finding myself in a rather strange place.“Hello?Luc!Ricky?”My strained voice loudly echoed across the cold and deserted area, my sensitive eyes squinting through the dense mist, struggling to focus on the darkened shapes.Tombstones. Tombstones everywhere.What is this place?“Hello?” I tried yet again, remotely taking a few steps forward, hoping to at least find someone in this wretched place.And only after a few moments, a slender shadow appeared to be making its way towards me,
Lucifer My breath suddenly stopped in my throat, feeling like my very essence was being squeezed out of me as I stared wide-eyed at the horror scene unfolding right in front of my eyes.Large amounts of blood trailed down her bare legs, dripping on the lush green grass, also staining Aleya’s pure white robe and after only a few choking sounds, her lifeless body fell down on the ground with a dull thud, Rick’s desperate screams filling the gravely silent air.“Noooo!”My body slowly slumped down against the thick tree trunk, blinking a few times, finally free from Aleya’s compulsion yet still unable to register what just happened.No...she can’t be gone...I took a glance at my brothers, noticing how Michael simply fell on his knees in defeat, blankly staring at his child’s lifeless body, his eyes becoming glassy with unshed tears while Gabriel sat against the nearest tree, mirroring my position, also too shocked to do anything at all.“No, please be ok! Please don’t leave me! Please,
“So? What’s it gonna be, brother?Are we going to bid our goodbyes in good terms or not?” Michael asked, expectantly eyeing the angel in front of us, watching how he nervously ran a hand through his dark locks, a lost look reflecting in his sea green irises.A few moments of utter silence passed before his shoulders slowly slumped in defeat, quietly saying,“I...I can’t...”“No. I will not carry the burden of destroying the entire human world,” He lightly shook his head, keeping his gaze down and after only a few seconds, his sorrow-filled gaze returned to Michael as he truthfully said,“I am very sorry for placing you in this...this situation...”A loud exhale escaped his lips, the silvery blade falling from his hands on the lush green grass as he turned to his companions, lightly shaking his head once again,“We’ll just-”“How dare you?” A feminine high-pitched voice suddenly pierced through the air, seemingly not too far away and the moment we snapped our heads in the direction it
Lucifer “Me? I don’t understand...How is this all my fault?And when did Rick die? Last time I saw him he was pretty much alive!” He stared back at me, completely confused, the sounds of our brothers fighting still present in the background.I loudly exhaled, briefly closing my eyes and though he was already irritating me to no end, I decided to at least enlighten him about that situation,“Well, this douchebag,” I pointed straight towards Gabriel -who by the way was already covered in bruises, barely healing in between Azrael’s violent kicks- before I carried on with my explanation,“said something that triggered Rick’s rage. And Rick being Rick like always, simply punched Azrael, resulting in his own death. But thankfully, your miracle child brought him back to life. End of story. Happy now?” I placed my hands on my hips, watching him simply staring at me wide-eyed for just a few moments.“Wait, what? She brought him back? My Seline brought him back?” He incredulously shouted, obvi
Small, unshed tears gathered in my eyes, watching him mercilessly throw punch after punch in Gabriel’s face, way too fast, without even giving him the time to take a proper breath let alone defend himself.“Azrael, please...” I quietly whispered, hoping he would listen and stop.Much to my dismay, that didn’t happen. Instead, he kept violently kicking him again and again and again, blinded by pure, lethal rage.And even though he was the younger sibling, it was pretty obvious he was the one holding much more strength...maybe way too much...Please, stop...I mentally prayed, helplessly watching the horror scene unfold right in front of my eyes while the other archangels currently occupying the same room were doing absolutely nothing to stop them.“Look what you did! Are you happy now?” Lucifer’s accusing tone suddenly butted in the unfolding chaos, his stormy grey eyes intensely watching his elder brother.“What I did? Brother, what are you talking about?” Michael simply asked back, g
Blake “Wait...but...what happens when I’ll get old and die?” I thoughtfully stared up at him, hugging the immaculate white sheets against my bare chest, waiting for his answer.Those plump, inviting lips formed a light smile, his deep blue oceans intently watching me as he calmly answered,“You can’t. Not anymore,” Right before I felt his hand slowly grab my wrist, his slender finger lightly tapping against the mark, making me quickly realize exactly what he meant.“But...what if another angry archangel shows up and actually manages to kill me?” I asked, still not convinced.“I highly doubt that anyone would be stupid enough to piss me off like that but if that ever happens then I’ll happily bring down those damn gates, alongside Raziel...” He sincerely promised, his intense gaze slowly lowering to my lips and eager to feel them once again, he positioned his equally unclothed body above mine, supporting himself on his elbows, careful not to crush me with his weight.“The things you m