Draconis: Downfall of Destruction

XIII

The preparations for the wedding were going well. The invitations were sent out, the location was being created special by my brother and a team of souls of creation. The location was going to be a chapel made in the center of heaven, large enough to house one hundred angels and one hundred demons.

I went to the dungeon to converse with Satani.

"What brings you here, father?" Satani inquired.

I smiled and stated, "I thought you'd like a taste of freedom. I'd like you to be at my wedding. There will be too many powerful souls to try anything so I think Gabriel would feel safe enough for this idea."

Satani was shocked, he had been locked up for too long. He exclaimed, "Father, I would really enjoy coming to your wedding."

"Good, I'll make preparations to have you escorted to the wedding." I exclaimed. I left to go work on some more details of the wedding.

While I worked on the details of the event, Clara and Stella took Talyah to get a dress. I ensured to plan for everything, music, dancing and live entertainment. I ensured the security would be tight but not interfere with the celebration, I wouldn't want anything to disrupt what could bring utter peace to heaven.

"It looks like everything is working out with the planning?" Gabriel asked, "I'm honestly so proud that you're finally settling down and getting married."

"Thank you, brother." I stated, "Have you found a preacher that would do the bonding?"

"Of course, let me introduce you to Zachariah." Gabriel said as he gestured to an angel standing by the doorway. He was an angel of faith with a harp for a talisman. He was also adorned with the robes of a noble priest.

Zachariah greeted, "Greetings lord Draconis. I would be honored to bond you with another soul."

I laughed, "There is no need to take it too formally, treat this like any other wedding."

Though this is nothing like any other wedding. An immortal soul and a mortal one, possibly ten thousand cycles between us. I can't help but worry for the outcome.

I bid Gabriel and Zachariah farewell and headed to the dark to make sure the other preparations were ready. I headed to the dark side to ensure Shrax was going to be there.

"All due respect lord," Shrax started, "but only a fool would try to stop me from coming to your wedding. I don't think even you could stop me from going." we both laughed, he was joking of course.

It's amazing to think that not long ago at all I wouldn't have thought about bonding with an angel and now I'm doing just that. With the settings in place and the invites have all been sent everything is ready. I call for Arrisgoth.

"Ask my brother and daughter if they're ready." I ordered.

He nodded and was gone. Things are going to change big time in heaven, nothing could ruin this for me.

"My lord," Arrisgoth called, "your brother and daughter are ready for the ceremony."

"Commence with the plan." I ordered, "Send Raphael to get Satani, I will appear at the chapel shortly."

It is finally time, I'm going through with this. I donned my best uniform, a dark robe that no soul of this or the last five creations have seen me in. I also just for the occasion decided to change my dark wings for my original crystalline wings.

As I arrived at the chapel, I was awestruck, my brother had used parts from both castles. Dameon prowling the crowd and Lucifer conversing with other souls. My brother had out done himself in this construction. I took my place at the altar and Raphael came over to me and brought Satani to me.

"Welcome my son." I greeted.

"Are you sure this is best?" Satani asked, "What if Christopher sees me? You know he'll be enraged."

"Calm down." I soothed, "If you are too afraid to try anything what would Christopher do? Try to enjoy yourself a little. Remember this is a trial for you to be amongst souls who don't know who you are, make a new name for yourself."

He relaxed a little as a waiter came over and offered us both an eternal damnation. Everything started calming down and Lucifer and Alexander came over to say hello.

"Hello lord Draconis and lord Satani, how are you both faring?" Lucifer started, "Since Christopher didn't come, we decided to say hello. Contrary to what you may think, it is nice to see you once more Satani."

"I also missed you lord Satani." Alexander agreed, "I hope your father hasn't been too harsh with you."

Satani was shocked at first then broke down in tears. He whimpered, "You two missed me? Are you saying you do not hate me for what I did. I haven't even apologi-"

"There is no need for that." Alexander interrupted, "No soul knows what you did but those of us your father spared, Lucifer and I. There is no one to apologize to, you just need to forgive yourself."

Alexander embraced Satani and went to his position beside Satani with Lucifer and Dameon beside him.

The music started and the doors opened to reveal Talyah, Clara and Stella. Talyah looked amazing in a pure white dress with golden chains trailing behind her. As she and the others took their places, the preacher started the ceremony.

"For this occasion, I have made my own speech as this is a special occasion. Lord Draconis is bonding with another soul. As with the custom I am granted power through both of the gods. Lord Gabriel, do I have your blessing to create the bridge between these souls?"

Gabriel stood and stated, "You have my blessing."

"And Lord Draconis, do you grant me power to carve and shape the soul of you and your spouse?" he continued.

"You are granted." I replied.

"And finally, Talyah, hero of heaven, do you accept this bonding with lord Draconis, god of destruction?" he inquired, she nodded so he continued, "Then does anyone in the crowd have any reason why these great souls shouldn't bond?"

We listened for a little while, but as Zachariah was about to continue, he was blasted with a ray of light, erasing him down to the soul.

"DAMN YOU DRACONIS! I WARNED YOU!" a voice bellowed from behind the door, "ANGELS AND DEMONS DO NOT MIX AND THE DARK AND LIGHT WILL STAY SEPERATE! WHAT'S WORSE, YOU BROUGHT SATANI OUT HERE! HE SHOULD'VE DIED IN THE CELL WHERE I LEFT HIM!"

From that statement alone I knew who it was. Christopher burst through what was left of the chapel door. Angels and demons alike were outraged and broke into chaos. I tore a hole in the wall closest to me and ushered everyone out. We headed to the castle of light to regroup and figure out what to do about this riot happening. For once in my existence, I didn't know what to do, I was filled with rage.

Christopher entered the castle and was about to start hollering again. I pinned him to a wall and started first, "What gives you the right!? Do you think just because you're my nephew I won't tear your soul slowly out of your spirit and show you true fear!"

He was shuddering obviously already afraid. Talyah grabbed my arm and said, "We have bigger issues my lord. Look."

She pointed out to the city turning to ruins. An army of ill intent heading straight for the castle of light. I looked to my brother and nodded, as I did, he put a barrier around the castle, and I enforced it with my faith. I looked to the window again, hoping to think of something to quell the crowd.