Meliora

Chapel Of Ritual

Pandora looks out into the courtyard as the light but unseasonably warm breeze begins to stir. "You have joined us at such an exciting time. For the winds of a great change are upon us. Mother Lilith will soon be retiring and I shall take my rightful place as Mother Imperator." I give her a nod as I lean back against the brick wall of the monastery. "That is very welcoming news, I don't believe I could think of a more fitting Sister to take that position. Although I have just recently joined on I must say that you have a a strong love for this establishment and I have not heard one single unkind word directed towards you." Sister Imperator's expression remained cold as she continues to look out on the courtyard. "Come Sister Pandora, Papa will not tolerate anyone being late for mass and nor will I." I nod as I push off of the brick wall and smooth out my dress then straighten out my Grucifix rosary. "Of course Sister." I say softly then proceed to walk down the entrance way of the monastery, I play with the Grucifix nervously as I walk into the monastery and make my way down the corridor. Just the thought alone of being in the presence of Papa Emeritus the Third made me weak. He had to be by far the most beautiful man I have laid eyes on. He carried himself very well and such a gentleman. I bite my lip as I come up to the large oak double doors of the chapel. My hand starts to tremble as I reach out and grab the cold metal handle and take a deep breath. There was something about mass that made me nervous,maybe it was the intensity in Papa's voice as he spoke. Or the look of passion in his eyes. I open the door I already feel the tightening in my chest as I take small steps into the large but dimly lit room. One of the nameless Ghouls already taken his place towards the front as the mysterious but strangely beautiful organ music begins to fill the room. Soon enough the room begins to fill with constant chatter and whispers here and there, however I was more interested in looking at the beautiful stained glass windows. It was dark but beautiful with apocalyptic images of fallen angles, hell hounds and balls of fire coming from the sky and of course Papa Emeritus the Third sitting on his lavished throne, admiring the new order of the world. Quickly the music stops and the smell of wax fills the chapel as the red ceremonial candles were lit, the glow from the candles danced along the walls. Everyone rises as Papa Emeritus makes his way to the podium. Papa steps out fully dressed in his dark Pope attire black gloves, papal robe which was beautifully decorated with our most sacred symbol the unholy Grucifix. His corpse paint was flawless however this time he left his mitre it was just something he always seemed to leave. A chorus of "Hail Papa" came from us all as he takes his place, he raises his arms as he looks out at us. "Please my children be seated." He says in a thick, but husky Italian tone. As we are all seated he gives a nod. "Good evening, how do you do?" The major thing Papa had going for him was the fact he was a major gentleman. In unison we all reply with 'Good' Papa nods. "Brothers and Sisters it is so lovely to see you all gathered here on such a beautiful evening. I shall keep this short because I know what you all have on mind. Our weekly social wine gathering am I correct?" We all clap as a smile comes across his face. "Yes..Yes.." His accent had me drawn in even more as my eyes follow his every movement. "It is such a lovely gathering, but time to get on to business before we shove off to drink and fuck like bunnies. As you all are aware of the time is looming about. In a few months it will be time for the congregation to vote in a new Papa." "BOO!" Some of the sisters yell out causing Papa to chuckle. "Yes, such a sad affair. However some good news for one lucky lady, as it is known a Papa may take his place for good if he has selected a Sister Of Sin to wed, to rule by his side." He smirks. "I am also aware that we have the Blood Mood approaching us which will usher in the Blood Mood Ball, maybe with some luck on that night I will announce some lucky lady to the congregation yes?" Thunderous claps and cheers come from the section of Sisters, obviously feeding into Papa's ego as he takes a bow. "Yes..yes..thank you. All of you are very lovely ladies. Now as I said, lets cut this short, please at this time Sisters join me up here. There was no hesitation as we all join him. "Lovely." Papa says in a soft tone. "Join me now Sisters, let us all sing loud and proud."

We're standing here by the abyss and the world is in flames.
Two star-crossed lovers reaching out to the beast with many names.
He is
He's the shining and the light without whom I cannot see.
And he is
Insurrection, he is spite, he's the force that made me be.
He is
Nostro dis pater, nostr' alma mater.
He is.
We're hiding here inside a dream and all our doubts are now destroyed.
The guidance of the morning stars will lead the way into the void.
He is
He's the shining and the light without whom I cannot see.
And he is
Insurrection, he is spite, he's the force that made me be.
He is
Nostro dis pater, nostr' alma mater.
He is.

He is

He's the shining and the light without whom I cannot see.

And he is
Insurrection, he is spite, he's the force that made me be.
He is
He's the shining and the light without whom I cannot see.
And he is
The disobedience that holds us together.
He is
Nostro dis pater, nostr' alma mater.
And we are falling over the precipice.

Papa applauds and quickly the Ghouls, or brothers join him. "Such wonderful Sisters we have, what would we do without them?" Before sending us back to be seated Papa places a kiss upon all of our hands, as he gets to me I feel my heart begin to race as the material of his glove brushes against my skin causing me to take a deep breath, his lips lightly touch my hand but I swore he pressed his lips to my hand a little longer than the others. As he looks up at me he smiles. "Sister Pandora, thank you for your services." He bows then lets go of my hand and sends me on my way. "All rise and join me in prayer." We all stand up and turn our attention to Papa.

"Our father
Who art in hell
Unhallowed be thy name
Cursed be the sons and daughters
Of thine Nemesis
Whom are to blame
Thy kingdom come
nemA"

"nemA!" We all exclaim as Papa raises his hands. "You all may be dismissed, let us drink and enjoy one another's company, and for those who may be going back to your chambers alone tonight just keep in mind as long as you have the love of your Papa, Papa Emeritus the Third and thy Brothers and Sisters then you have everything!"