Draconis: Downfall of Destruction

IV

Nearing the end of Talyah's sentencing, I believe she has learned a lot about how things work in the darkness. It is truly a shame to see her go but, my decree is true, and she would be trouble if she stayed. As is she was attacked on our way to the border of the darkness. Oddly we met Christopher at the gates, he seemed as 'cheery' as usual.

"Keep her! I will not allow a tainted angel back into the light!" he said this as he drew his sword of light, a brilliant, crossed blade.

"That's not your decision to make, boy!" I claimed, "The decision has already been made, two cycles then she's out." I had my hand ready on Armageddon.

He seemed to tremble, but still attempted to stand his ground. "That angel will stay out of the light!" he demanded, sword still drawn, "You will obey my command!"

I couldn't help but burst out laughing. He was commanding me, to obey him!? I called out amidst the laughter, "You can't command me. I'm your uncle and the god of destruction. Only your father can even attempt to command me and even then, we dispute." I couldn't stop laughing, it was too funny.

"STOP LAUGHING!" he screamed as he swung towards me with his blade. In a flash he both missed and went flying back. To any spectator, this probably looked as though I had struck him, and he survived.

I wasn't happy, I commanded, "Don't you ever think you can strike me!" I had Armageddon drawn and my eyes glowed, a dark ominous red, as though there was a fire within them.

He laid there petrified to move. A voice came from behind him, "Brother, sheathe your blade. I will escort the angel home." my brother came forth wielding Forge, his war hammer of creation, "unless you would prefer to take out your rage on me?"

"Father! He attempted on my existence!" Christopher claimed, "Punish him and his angel!"

"He did not attempt on your existence." Gabriel said "He hit you with the blunt of his blade, trust me that's merciful. Now, be grateful and go home." Christopher begrudgingly complied.

"I believe she will be fine going home alone." I finally replied.

"No Draconis, she won't." He pointed to the light, "there are more angels which would have her erased. My son sadly started a group against her."

"Angels don't erase angels, do they?" she asked timidly.

"Yes, they do." I said looking down to the angel, "Sadly this sin isn't beyond an angel. Just as demons erase demons."

"So will she come with me brother, or is she staying" my brother asked, extending a hand.

I thought for a little bit and decided. "She is staying with me. I will protect this angel with all my might." After all, I'm the reason she's in this situation.

My brother looked confused, "all of your might, why?"

"Some reason I've become attached to this angel." I replied, "I cannot explain it. As is, it is my fault she is 'tainted'."

My brother nodded and waved as he left, gates closing behind him.

Talyah and I went back to the castle of darkness. I left her in the main room as I made preparations for her room. I had it made to her likeness to make her feel at home.

"Come with me Talyah, I have something to show you." I claimed. I led her down the corridor to her quarters. She stood in awe, her quarters were filled with gleaming lights of red and purple. I think she was just wondering how in heaven demons created something this bright. I asked, "Do you like it?"