*Dream*
I'm standing before The Holy Judge, standing next to Reakel, knowing what we had done couldn't be hidden forever. "Angelicus Custos Reakel!" He booms, "You have been charged with falling in love with Angelus Spero Leiza, and in so doing; you endangered the Mortals you were supposed to protect and abandoned your post to be with her. How do you plead?"
Reakel doesn't flinch, or hesitate to his credit, "Guilty, Father."
The Holy Judge nods "I commend you for your honesty, your punishment is you will be stripped of 4 of your wings." Reakel nods and steps to the side, flaring his 6 magnificent, pure white wings. He almost made it to sentinel, a guardian of the Son himself, but he risked it all for me. The Archangels step forward and tear off the lower two wings, making me wince, but he just stands there, defiance hiding the pain, eyes blazing with fierce determination. "Angelus Spero Leiza!" I jump and turn to face the Holy Judge. "you have also been charged of abandoning your post. How do you plead?"
I glance back at Reakel just as they rip off the second set of wings. He winces slightly and shakes his head subtly, telling be not to plead guilty. With tears in my eyes I turn back to The Holy Judge "Guilty, Father"
He nods "I also commend you for your honesty, you will also lose your wings. you will have to become mortal and prove yourself to come back."
I drop my head and nod. Then I hear a crack from behind me. I whirl around to see Reakel punch the other Archangel, sending him flying with another resounding crack. "You will not take her wings!" He growls, fighting through everyone that stands in his way. I watch in wonder as anyone who steps in front of him gets sent flying. He really took his training seriously. Finally, The Holy Judge steps in front of him, stopping him in his tracks. "Reakel, I commend you for your loyalty and determined spirit, but for your actions I will now have to banish you. You can keep your wings, but you will have to find your own way back! Get thee Hence!"
With Hatred burning in his eye, he nods and steps past The Holy Judge towards me, giving me a hug and whispering in my ear. He then walks away, his wings turning darker with each step until they are as black as outer darkness and he falls away from heaven.
*end dream*
I wake with a start, crying and reaching out. He was only trying to defend me, why would he get such a punishment? I look beside me at Morian, who looks, for once, like he's sleeping peacefully. i gently move his hair, which had grown long in the past couple months since the house was destroyed. I curl my knees to my chest and look up at the stars, shivering. so much has happened that i haven't been able to to think about it properly. Ever since the earthquake and Ismira's death, everyone seems to think they need to kill to get supplies. I look down at Morian with a smile. It's a good thing I'm with him, anytime we've been ambushed, he's been able to defend without any issue. Gently, I reach down and run my fingers through his hair and smile at the smile that comes to his face. He has been a blessing to me, as the weeks have gone by we have gotten closer. I have noticed little things that he does; Like brushing my hand as we walk, or making sure I get enough to eat before he touches his food, or when night has fallen, he stays up to make sure i fall asleep safe. He is always by my side, placing me before him, my safety, my health, everything. It makes me wonder a little on why. He'd have more food and water and it wouldn't be hard for him to defend just himself. I shake my head and rest my chin on my knees, letting my mind wander. I ponder on the dream, Reakel looked a lot like Morian. I pause, what if .. What if I'm Leiza...? that would explain why I feel like I've known for forever. I am startled out of my thoughts when a blanket is draped over my shoulders.
I look over to see Morian smiling softly "Can't sleep?" He asks softly as he sits next to me.
I shake my head "Uh uh" I feel his hand start to gently rub my back. That's something else, I don't flinch at his touch anymore.
"Bad dreams?"
I nod my head
"Do you want to talk about it?"
My eyes are closing already with him rubbing my back "I'll be okay, Morian." I curl into his chest and feel his arms encircle me.
"What ever you say, Lyza" He replies with a kiss to the top of my head and I fall asleep, safe to have no more nightmares.
