The next morning, we woke to a loud siren blaring through the room. I'd always been a light sleeper so I'd been the first to awaken. The rest were aroused from sleep much slower. Once everyone was awake, a voice spoke over the intercom.
"Good morning, this is a message from the council. There's been a problem concerning the Renewal. You have five minutes to prepare yourselves to be escorted to a meeting. Thank you."
All of us were out of bed in less than a second. Aeron and Zachariah agreed to change in the bathroom in order to give the girls more privacy
In four minutes, we were ready to go. I stood with Grace, helping her put her blonde hair into a messy bun, when our escort arrived. We were led down the long corridor to a neat meeting room. The five of us sat down side by side in front of a single, empty chair. Within a minute, a council member walked into the room and sat down. She was sophisticated and proud with her long silver hair braided down her back. I honestly envied that hair.
"Welcome, ladies and gentlemen. I apologize for waking you but this is an urgent matter. There are rumours that an angel has made its way into the Above. We don't know who it could be or why they are here," she explained.
"An angel?" Grace said excitedly. "That's amazing!"
"Yes, it is. We're proud to meet the needs and interests of such a creature. But the angel seems to be on a secret mission. Until we find out who this angel is and what it wants, the Renewal has been postponed," the woman said.
"So, what are we going to be doing?" I asked.
Zachariah shrugged. "Go home?"
"Actually, you're all going to be kept here. This time is useful to prepare. You'll have the time no one in the Above's history has ever had. I've managed to arrange with the other council members that if this angel isn't found within a week, the Renewal takes place against all odds. If it is found within that time, the Renewal takes place immediately," she replied.
"We have to be ready at a moment's notice then." Erica nodded in understanding.
"Thanks, ma'am." Aeron stood and bowed, making Erica roll her eyes.
"Right, you're all dismissed. Take today to relax in your dorm or out in the courtyard. Have a nice stay." The council member stood and left with a warm smile in our direction.
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The Above || Completed
FantasyAfter Maddison returns to her home in the clouds subsequent to a visit to Earth, she finds out she has been chosen to take part in the Renewal. The Above is an ordinary civilization in the clouds, Maddison's home for as long as she can remember. Run...
