ANGEL BLOOD

Prologue

In the boundless expanse of eternity, where time holds no sway and space knows no bounds, there existed only the divine presence—the ineffable essence of the Creator. From the depths of this infinite expanse emerged the celestial beings known as angels, born of light and imbued with divine purpose. The Seraphims, Cherubims, Archangels, Thrones, Dominions, Principalities and Powers. Each tasked with carrying out the will of God. Joyous and Prosperous era continued until shadows of pride blinded a certain angel. Lucifer, the Angel of Light, being God's most powerful and beautiful creation, planned on seeking the throne for himself. Successfully, managing to gather the support of three-fourth angels with his charm, he led a rebellion against his Creator. Lucifer's army had the upper hand in the war but Michael's forces quickly overpowered them. Both Lucifer and Michael had a deadly duel, so fierce-ful that it shattered the skies and echoes were heard far and wide.

Heavenly Realm

"Lucifer, thou hast brought great sorrow upon the heavens with thy defiance against the Almighty.", said Michael, condemning him of his actions. "Michael, dost thou come to lecture me? I sought only what I deemed rightful for my station.", replied Lucifer with a grin. As the battle continued, Michael said, "Thy station was appointed by the Most High, and yet thou didst seek to ascend beyond thy bounds, to challenge the very authority that sustains us all.". Without any thought, Lucifer arrogantly replied, "I saw but limitations imposed upon me, shackles binding my potential. I sought liberation from such constraints.". Michael still tried to make Lucifer aware of the futility of his actions. "Thy defiance shall bring naught but ruin and despair. Turn back from this path of destruction, Lucifer, ere it is too late to repent.", he advised. The latter didn't lend a ear and remained firm on his resolve. Michael struck him down into the abyss. "Oh, how the mighty have fallen! Lucifer, once the brightest star in the heavens, now cast down into the depths of darkness. ", he said. 

God created Adam, the first man from dust and later Eve, the first woman from Adam's rib bone. He warned them not to eat from the tree of knowledge of good and evil as it will bring death. They followed God's words and refrained from eating any fruit the tree bore. Lucifer, disguised as a serpent tempted Eve into eating the fruit.

Garden Of Eden

" Hail, fair Eve, daughter of the earth. What dost thou seek amidst the bountiful trees of this garden? ", asked Lucifer. "Greetings, serpent. I seek only the fruits of this garden, as the Lord God hath provided for us abundantly.", she answered. "Ah, but hath the Lord not forbidden thee from partaking of the fruit of yonder tree, the tree of the knowledge of good and evil? ", Lucifer asked. "Indeed, the Lord hath given us dominion over all the trees, save for that one. We are not to eat from its fruit, nor even touch it, lest we die.", she answered. "Nay, fair Eve, thou shalt not surely die. For the fruit of this tree holds within it the knowledge of good and evil, the wisdom of the gods themselves. Imagine, fair Eve, the power to discern between right and wrong, to understand the ways of the heavens and the earth. Wouldst thou not desire such enlightenment? ", asked Lucifer, trying to tempt Eve. "I... I know not. The Lord hath commanded us...", she answered trying not to betray the all-knowing. "The Lord doth keep thee in darkness, withholding from thee the very knowledge that would elevate thee to greatness. But fear not, fair Eve, for I offer thee liberation from such bondage.Eat of the fruit, fair Eve, and thou shalt be as gods, knowing good and evil. Cast off the shackles of obedience and embrace the freedom of choice.The Lord doth envy thee thy potential, fair Eve. He wouldst keep thee in ignorance, while I offer thee the chance to seize thy destiny. Trust in thy own judgment, and eat of the fruit. The choice is thine.", he said. Eve gave in and took a bite of the fruit along with Adam. 

Roars of thunder sparked from the sky and a voice was heard telling Adam and Eve of leaving the forest. The gates of the garden were closed for them and they were left devoid of it's pleasures.

Humanity came into being. God created the Apostate Angels tasked with overseeing the advent and future of the race. These angels were blessed with the power of witnessing all human emotions and guiding people into making the right choices. However, this too had it's set-backs. With time, witnessing emotions such as wrath, greed, envy and sorrow, made them question about the advent of such feelings in God. How would it affect the pinnacle of divinity ?. They thought about being the spectator to God's corruption through these feelings. Namely, Zarnael, one of the Apostate was firm on this ideal. He successfully charmed Synael, in order to gain the support of the Seraphims. However, being the closest to God, Synael's betrayal wasn't overlooked. Before they could set their plan in motion, Michael appeared with the flaming sword and said, " Lucifer's proclamation pales in comparison to the sin that now stains the heavens.By the authority vested in me by the Almighty, I cast all out from the heavenly realm. May thy wings be forever consumed by the fires of divine wrath,". Zarnael's son who had been born, was taken away by Michael. 

END OF PROLOGUE