Tempt me and I will fall

Chapter 19

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Erza and Natsu walked along a path in silence. Natsu listened to the choir singing and looked about his surroundings. Everything was light and colourful, yet nothing stood out from the rest. Whereas Hell was a contrast of flame and shadows, Heaven was full of colour that seemed to compliment everything. It was really a sight to behold.

"I never thought I'd get to see Heaven." He finally spoke.

Erza smiled at him, "Miracles do happen, Natsu." They walked in silence for a while longer.

"So, who's this Jellal guy you're taking me to?" Natsu asked. He held his hand out and stroked the leaf of a plant. It was smoother than anything he had ever felt on Earth.

"Jellal is our angel of repentance."

"Repentance? Woooah, wait a sec! Hold up!" Natsu came to a sudden stop, "Who said anything about repenting?! I have less than twenty four hours to save Luce! I don't have time for this!"

"Natsu," Erza tapped her foot impatiently, "Can we walk and talk? As you said, we have limited time left to save Lucy." Natsu stared at her, somewhat untrusting of the angel, "You have nothing to be afraid of, Natsu." She waved her hand to him, "It's merely an idea. If you dislike it, we will come up with another plan."

Natsu sighed, knowing his time wasl imited, and followed Erza, "Okay, what's your brilliant idea?" he asked.

"You have less than twenty four hours." She started.

"Yes," Natsu interrupted, "We've established that." Erza shot him a warning glance. He prompty closed his mouth and straightened his shoulders, "Sorry, Ma'am."

"That's better. Now, since you have powers of demonic origin, they will be gone. However, if you were to fully repent, you could very well keep your abilities. As an angel."

"I could become an angel?" Natsu felt his mouth tugging up into a smile.

"It's entirely possible. If you are truly wanting to repent. If you are not, your soul will be reborn until you decide where you want to be." She led him to a building, "This, Natsu, is Home. This is where us angels prepare for our duties of protecting and guiding human souls." The building was large. Natsu could feel holy energy buzz through him. He felt instantly sick.

"Do we... Do we have to go in?" He held his stomach, slightly green around his eyes.

"We do. Jellal will be at the back." She hooked one arm around Natsu's back, knowing the holy energy was too much for him. They walked slowly, trying to ignore the stares of angels as they passed.

"Erza!" One angel flew across the room, "Is he...a servant?" he asked.

Erza didn't acknowledge the question, "Tell me, is Jellal here?" she asked the angel.

He nodded excitedly, "Is the servant going to repent?" He prodded.

"Where is Jellal?"

Natsu listened to this exchange of questions, wondering how anything ever got done in Heaven. Erza shifted underneath him, regaining her balance, and walked him towards the back of the building.