Between the shadows

Life used to be peaceful, filled with joy but that was long ago, and then all it took was one tiny slip up, temptation by the serpent, and all of humanity changed. All the angels above looked down at Adam and Eve, not angry, not sad, not joyful, not even a look to describe their emotions, this was the first time the angels were blank - emotionless, and Oriel was there to witness it all unfold but she was the only angel with any emotion, disappointment, nothing else. Oriel was only young when it all happened, the youngest of all Archangels. The last daughter of God himself.

However, times have changed, and life is no longer peaceful and is barely filled with joy, this is why Oriel fell, and she did not break any of the heavenly rules, no, she must help fix the broken mundane world, that to them is known as the one and only planet Earth.

Dear Diary,

Firstly I think that it would be better to give you a name, how about Ava? Ok let me start again then.

Dear Ava,

Shall we get introductions out of the way? Well, my name is Oriel Adel Mikhael and I am an Archangel, the youngest actually, and today is my birthday, meaning I get to go see God, and today is the day I find out who I am truly, and what my order shall be.

You see, Ava, in all my years in heaven, I've always taught the warriors or stayed by the gates and guarded while watching the humans down on Earth and I have learned many things from them, things like, most people are blind to the truth, that the people's thoughts are too clouded, they don't think. Emotion is all too evident in their lives, on their faces, and yet without any one of those ordinary humans knowing that they are just puppets that are played with, and manipulated, the world changes and becomes dark, but then again what can I do about it? Sadly the truth is, nothing, I can do nothing.

Well Ava as I must now bid you my goodbyes, but not for too long, I must honestly use the words 'see you soon' more often, because goodbye means going away for a long time and well I will only be down past the garden of peace and through the main halls of honors, you'll know where to find me.

Yours sincerely,

Oriel.

As I closed the diary, slowly and gently, the door pattern glowed a bright calming blue, and slowly swung open as if it were in fact dancing just back and forth, no other movement needed in any other way. "Archangel Oriel, you are to be dressed in full armour and are to head down to the golden wing, battalion 28 will be waiting to escort you to the Lord's symposium" explained the young guard that I knew all too well, "Thank you Abiel" I quickly placed each part of my armour in its place and called for my sword and shield, placed the heavenly weapon in-between my now retracted wings, the shield on my arm and walked to the door, "You know Abiel, you can always relax, you are guarding as that is your duty, however, you have to let go sometimes and love everything the Lord has given you, I say this not to confuse you, or spark a hint of anger, I do it because I taught you, and I am proud to say that you my brother are a true warrior, now if you'll excuse me, but I am needed elsewhere." I truthfully tell him, "You are right, you always have been, and whatever happens today, just know that I will guard you, and if you ever need help or an angel to talk to, you certainly know how to reach me." Abiel tells me with a smile and with my brain not knowing what to do or how to react, I just simply nod and head out to my destination, and unknown future.

A few turns and corridors that I have passed, all are crowded but calm, it is all so familiar and welcoming, that I know this is my home and that if I do get given a mission I won't forget home, no matter what happens. As I approach the doors and the guards, they nod their heads in approval and move the golden spears, entering the lightly golden and blazing white room, the first thing to draw my attention would not be the beautiful floral colour nor my brother, the oldest archangel of the group, but the throne, the golden throne, and my father.

"Oriel Adel Mikhael, come forward." Michael ordered, and I did as he said, on my last step I stopped, "Father, Brother." And without hesitation, I did something that came so naturally, I took a knee. "Stand, child of mine, and let me see your wings." The Lord stated, and my brother continued, "It is prophesized that one angel on its 40,000th birthday; its wings will turn gold, and that angel will save them all." And so I let my wings free, only to find that they are now white and blue. Instantly as the Lord and Mickey saw my wings, Father clapped once and the color of gold appeared on my wings, but it looked as if it were in fact melting and mixing with the blue and angelic white, and he spoke, "daughter of mine, whenever you need us, call out and we will answer, whenever you need assistance, the angels will be at your very command, now you my dear are sent to earth, and as I send you to earth you become fallen, but we all have a path so my dear do not worry. Your brother will escort you to the east side of the gates and that is where you will fall, and where your marks will appear. May peace always be with you, my little angel."

My brother grabbed my hand and led me to the east gate, "Ria, We are here." He shook me out of my traveling mind's thoughts, "Oh." Was all that could come out of my numb mouth. "Message me when you get to the bottom, okay" and before I could reply I was sent falling, falling into something that I had no clue about.