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“Oh, sorry. My apologies,” Stephanie murmured as Kit drew her into his side.
“Is this an intervention?” Kit inquired, trying to absorb the fact there were archangels in front of him. Kit knew Lucifer wasn’t the devil everyone made him out to be. He wondered what on earth was happening?
“I am the Archangel of Life, or I’m also known as God’s voice,” Metatron informed Stephanie, who appeared bemused.
“And I am not the damn devil, but his jailer,” Lucifer stated.
Stephanie turned to him. Kit noted how her eyes seemed to see something he couldn’t.
“That hurts you, to be thought the same as him. But I see your true intentions and heart. It’s as pure as these. You’re no demon or devil,” she replied softly.
Kit sensed rather than saw Lucifer soften towards her.
“And young Master Norton is indeed lucky to have you,” Lucifer responded.
Stephanie blushed at the compliment.
“May we ask why you’re here?” Kit asked politely. It wouldn’t do to upset archangels.
“This tragic world is not as it should be, Christopher. It is wrong. We’re working on repairing what’s broken. But God’s Scourge is needed. A battle nears, and it won’t be the conclusion of the war, but it will spell the resolution of this problem. The war is being fought on multiple fronts. The archangels are now taking action before humanity destroys itself and old Boney wins,” Lucifer said.
“Old Boney?” Stephanie asked.
“The Devil. He exists, and he is pure evil. I have held him imprisoned in Hell for so long, but he continues to try to escape and influence this plane of existence,” Lucifer answered.
“I don’t understand,” Stephanie murmured.
“Earth, Heaven, and Hell are one planet but different planes. When our deaths occur, our souls still exist, but how we live our lives depend on which plane we go to. The wicked journey to Hell, while the good discover Heaven. It’s not as black and white as the Bible makes out. A person who commits a crime may spend the rest of their life making up for it and achieve Heaven. Or a nice person could commit an offence so heinous it cancels out their good deeds. All I know is when we pass, we cross over to something called Judgement, and from there, it is decided where our souls will go,” Kit explained.
“Okay,” Stephanie said after a few minutes. “So, the Devil is bad, bad.”
“Yes. His disruption of this world has been ongoing for many centuries. Now, the archangels are fighting back. And God’s Scourge is needed. You, Christopher, have two vital battles ahead of you. One tonight and one soon. Our goal is to support you in both. The world requires God’s Scourge,” Metatron said.
“Two more?” Stephanie asked, looking worried.
“We’re here to give Christopher some gifts which will aid him, Stephanie. Do not fear,” Haniel stated gently.
“Am I going to lose him after just finding him?” Stephanie whispered to Lucifer.
Lucifer reached out his hand and stroked her cheek.
“No, sweet girl. No pain shall further bruise you. But you must trust in Christopher and listen to him. Your heart will play a crucial role in healing the world. You will lead the way,” Lucifer declared.
“Lead the way?” Kit asked, picking up on the phrase. “The Rakehell Six. That’s why they came back first. They’re all strong peers and were well respected in my time. Despite being rivals, they were good-minded individuals.”
“With pure hearts. Even the grumpy Viscount Ravenell. The Rakehell Six are making waves in society with their oldfashioned ideals. God’s Scourge didn’t have the power they did within society. Oh, you’re more powerful than them, but only in hunting evil. Between the Rakehell Six and God’s Scourge, we shall right the wrongs. With their support, you’ll be able to help direct humankind to its real future,” Metatron said.
“I still don’t like them,” Kit muttered, making the three archangels laugh.
“They don’t like you much either. But in time, bonds will tighten, and finally, you’ll find you’re all good friends,” Lucifer added.
Kit inclined his head, but distaste was written across his face.
“If I have to put up with Blackwood and Ravenell, I shall, but I don’t see a great friendship,” he demurred.
“And that, Christopher, is why we’re the archangels,” Haniel replied.
“Very true,” Kit agreed.
