True Confessions of the Angel of Death

Restoration

PART 2

When I woke up, I found myself in my ethereal form, looking around, seeing the Kingdom in it's brilliance all around me, but I could see no one else. What had happened? I didn't remember coming here. My head still hurt from where Jake had touched me. I could still feel his darkness creeping under my skin, making it burn. How was I here? Had I been recalled?

I was wondering these things when a soft whisper came from behind me and seemed to echo everywhere, despite how quiet it was. A gentle breeze twisted my curly hair and ruffled my feathers. Immediately I lowered my eyes in humility, knowing I was in the presence of my Father. Only Seraphims were allowed to see His face so I kept my head bowed and didn't dare turn around. I heard His voice and though I couldn't make out the words, I knew everything would be ok. I felt all of Jake's darkness melt away and all of the pain disappear.

"Thank you, Father." I whispered. Then with a flash of bright light, I found myself back in my mortal form, laying in my bed in Venus Cove.

I tried to stand but i felt my knees wobble. I always how disorienting it was coming back from Home when I'd been in my pure angelic form. I supported myself against the wall. "Beth...Ivy....Gabriel..." I called out, my voice breaking. I hurried running steps and Beth and Maghen ran into my room.

"Oh my God, Azrael!" Maghen wrapped her arms around me, "I'm so sorry!"

"It's not your fault..." I could tell my lips where chapped. "How long have I been gone?"

"Two weeks." Bethany hugged me next. "Gabe sent Jake back and you disappeared. They said you were ok, but I had no idea..."

"What about the people?"

"None of the people at school remember him. They remember there was a new guy but they think he left early."

"Good. Maghen...You ok?"

She nodded, "I'm so sorry. You were right. I should have never gone out with him."

"It's ok." I smiled weakly, "He's gone and that's all that matters."

Within a few days, I was back on my feet, going to school again, and taking on the role as Bethany's guardian. I was back in my usual attire of a black tarot card tank top, heels, jeans, and boots. After the whole thing with Jake, I went out and bought a black and silver cross necklace...just in case. I kept the hoop earring that he gave me in though...A reminder of how nice he had been, and a warning not to judge people until I saw their true natures.

It was Halloween and I was helping Bethany get ready in her angel costume (Which Gabriel made a point to say he didn't approve of) for a costume party. Xavier and I were going with her, but for two different reasons. He was going to make sure that we didn't have a repeat of Molly's party. I was going because Beth and Molly's new group of friends, (which they joined after Taylah's death) were planning on using a Ouija board on the one night of the year when it might actually work. So, I'd be there to ward off evil souls, just in case.

The party was being held in the old Knox house outside of town. When we got there, I seperated from Bethany and Xavier (Who was dressed as a cowboy) and started checking the rooms until I found a bed room with an iron bed frame leaned up against a wall. A Ouija board was set up in the middle of the room, and I knew I had the right place. I perched myself on the bed frame, watching the door,, waiting for the girls who where going to try to raise the dead, and my little sister who would have no way of stopping them.