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~ Thousands of years later ~
⊰ Charlie POV ⊱
I succeeded, everything I dreamed of succeeded. I succeeded in redeeming the sinner, no matter that it took us several months but we succeeded.
I knew that dad idea would succeed but what I didn't expect was that it would draw the attention of my angelic family.
I know what happened those 10,000 years ago but it feels like dad is pulling something off. When I was little I often saw him looking sadly at something.
I couldn't stop my curiosity and when he was with my mother at a meeting with the Sinners I slipped into his office.
When I uncovered the picture he appeared to me looking a little different with a woman with slightly darker skin than him with beautiful black and white wings.
I could see her holding my dad protectively and lovingly, they both had smiles in this painting. When they returned I asked my mom about it and I could see the sad smile on her face.
She told me that this woman was someone really important to dad and that he loved and still loves her deeply. She told me not to ask him about her because it was a really hard and sensitive subject.
She assured me that they would tell me when I was more grown up everything I wanted.
For years this tortured me and it didn't help that I heard Dad often whispering '' Only she knew how to get them to listen. What would I do without her advice. She would know what to do '' when he had problems or
'' Stubborn as she was, only she had such courage. You would be proud of her like I am '' when he looked at me. She knew there had to be someone important to him and I was going to find out today.
My whole family along with Al, Vaggie, Husk and Angel are going to heaven. Grandpa wanted to have a family day in the Garden of Eden.
Mom and Emliy are also joining us. It's been eight years since their divorce and they still treat each other like best friends.
They both told me that they don't love each other like they used to but more like friends maybe siblings. I understood that their love might have ended because they had been together for thousands of years and I wasn't angry with them.
I knew they could find love somewhere else in the mother of the case fell in love with one of the angels with reciprocity.
For my ending and certainly for others Dad and Alastor became a couple. We were surprised because they couldn't stand each other at first. I knew that today was the day when I would discover this secret
'' Hun are you ready? God is about to open the portal. We are waiting in the hall just for you '' said my loving girlfriend,
'' I am ready '' I replied before we left the room together
I smiled seeing Dad cuddled up with Alastor who was softly humming a tune. I'm glad that he found a second chance in Al, you can see that their feelings for each other are really sincere
'' Hey Char Char '' said dad
'' Hey dad, ready? '' I replied
'' We are just waiting for God to open the portal '' said Al with a gentle smile
After dad broke the deal Alastor had with Zestial, Alastor is not forced to smile all the time. Al wanted to use my deal with them to make me break the contract but I wasn't strong enough.
I'm not a queen yet so I don't have the power to break contracts between demons, I can summon them but not destroy them. Dad sensing my frustration appeared in the blink of an eye.
After we told him the simulations, he took my deal on himself and destroyed the contract without a problem. For the first time in the months I knew Alastor I could see his true feelings.
Alastor never forces himself to smile when he's with our group but that doesn't mean he not keeps his smile around other demons. Not long after Alastor answered me the golden portal opened
'' Let's Go '' said Angel contradicting with Husk first
'' Hello Grandpa '' I said
'' My sweet granddaughter '' he replied pulling me into a hug
'' Charlotte '' I heard a female voice
'' Mom '' I said before I was pulled into a hug by her
'' Emily '' I said '' Charlie ''
'' How is our niece? '' asked Uncle Gabriel
'' I am good '' I replied hugging him
'' So this is Eden's garden '' I asked looking around
'' Yes '' replied Uncle Michael while Dad sighed
'' It brings back so many memories '' he said with a soft smile
'' We miss her too '' I could hear Uncle Leo whispering softly to Dad
'' Let's go eat '' said Grandpa before clapping his hands together
A large blanket with different kinds of food appeared in front of us
~ A few hours later ~
I sat leaning against the trunk listening to my grandfather's stories. He had a way of speaking that draws you in and you can't wait to hear more. I still had the thought of asking dad about this woman.
I knew she was/was an angel so I knew my grandfather and uncles must have known her as well. I know Emily definitely doesn't know her because she told me herself that she is only 9450 years old.
'' Charlie is everything okay? '' asked Emily
'' Yes, but there's something I've been curious about for a long time '' I started
'' Charlie '' said mom seriously and I knew she knew what I wanted to ask
'' You told me I could ask when I was older. I'm 218 years old and I want to know, I've kept it inside me for 210 years '' I replied
'' What do you want to know Charlie? '' asked dad
'' Who is that woman in the painting in your office in the manor? '' I asked and immediately regretted it upon seeing their faces
'' My love '' said Alastor gently concerned
'' It's Adele '' said dad
'' She was our older sister '' continued Uncle Uriel
'' Adel was my first Archangel. She was the Archangel of Balancu and Harmony. She helped me keep Roo under control '' continued Grandpa
'' Maybe it will be better if we start from the beginning '' said Uncle Michael
'' In the beginning there was nothingness before two lights appeared. One bright like a thousand stars the other dark as an abyss. The light brought joy, peace, happiness and life while the darkness took away everything that was good introducing pain, sadness and suffering. There was one of many beings who tried to do something about it '' he said
'' Father stood at the forefront of the Light while making sure that the Darkness did not spread uncontrollably. Over the years he became lonely so he created the first two beings Galim who became his right hand '' said Azrael
'' Several hundred years passed before he decided to proceed with the creation of his first Archangel. During the process he had a feeling that something had gone wrong. The gray light spun around her before revealing a beautiful Angel with six wings. He could feel the good and evil in her that worried him a little '' said Uncle Joshiel
'' Despite the fear and persuasions of the elders, i did not destroy her but valued her above all else.I watched her develop and grow in strength over the years. We easily discovered that the darkness had no control over her but Adele could partially control her just like the Light. I knew that she was the Archangel of Balance and Harmony who would help me keep ours paradise safe '' said Grandpa
'' Several thousand years passed when God decided to create more Archangels who were to relieve them of their work a little. This is how Lucifer, Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Joshiel, me, Azrael, Leo were created. Adele stood by our father every time he created one of us '' said Uncle Camuel
'' She looked after us like an older sister should, helping them adapt to their roles and helping them when they had problems. It was obvious that she loved her brothers very much but she could often be found with Lucifer. Lucifer was one of the most creative and curious angels. He was not as mature and calm as the rest of us his siblings but that did not bother God or Adele. They knew, however, that they had to keep a better eye on him because of his prankster nature '' said Uncle Raphael
'' Adele always had my back whenever one of the Elders wanted me to change. No one from the Old Elders wanted to get on her bad side for two simple reasons. God was always on his daughter's side and her control over the darkness. In Dad's eyes Adel could do no wrong. She always helped us as well as gave us the best advice '' said dad
'' How much trouble did we get into for her to get us out of it within seconds. She always helped us hide if we didn't want to participate in lessons or wanted to have a moment of peace and quiet '' said Uncle Michael
'' What happened? '' asked Emily gently
'' Adele was adored by all the younger angels and they often went to her when they had problems however not everyone was happy with her existence. Many Elders often said their ''worries'' about Adele's nature and her control over the darkness. They didn't like that I held her so high and feared that she would ''pull'' me to the dark side causing me to pretend the destruction of Heaven and the advent of chaos '' said Grandfather
'' Adele never paid attention to that doesn't mean that we didn't take a little pay backs for every bad comment about our sister '' said Azrael
'' The day was normal as usual we waited for her in the meeting room. Our whole family was to meet to discuss some Lu more interesting ideas that Adele had read. We were surprised that Adele didn't show up, we waited a few minutes for her before Father sent Lucifer after her '' said Uriel before he took a deep breath
'' I knew something was wrong when Adele didn't show up on time. Those bad feelings strengthened every minute because she always showed up on time. Adele had a habit of sending messages through the fire if she was late or couldn't show up because something stopped her '' Grandpa said
'' When I arrived at our house I first checked her workspace. I hoped she lost time through papers or fell asleep at her desk working. She never let us work late and when we couldn't fall asleep she would hum or sing to us. It worked every time no matter that we were a few years old or already adults 8 thousand. For her we always will be hers little angels '' said dad giving a sad laugh
'' If you can't talk more about it '' I started
'' Give me a moment darling '' said dad
'' I began to worry more when and quickly moved to her room. I knocked once and nothing, waited a few secunt before knocking harder. I repeated this action several times before deciding to open the door. What I saw made my derce stop, I could barely breathe. The room was in mess and everything was scattered about. It was obvious that a fight had taken place there. What disturbed me was a large stain of golden blood in the middle of the room '' said dad before he began to shake his head aggressively. Al grabbed him and pulled him tightly to himself trying to give him as much comfort as he could
'' I could feel Lucifer's terror when he called for me and when I saw why I knew something terrible had happened to my only daughter. However, I didn't want to think the worst because I knew that Adele was the strongest right after me. I sent Lucifer after his brothers before they set out to find her or her killer. Days passed which turned into weeks and then into months at the end of the summer. None of us wanted to give up '' said Grandfather
'' We didn't know how it happened. We couldn't find the person or more the person responsible. How did this plan go unnoticed by us? '' continued Uncle Michael
'' When we lost Adele we lost the glue that held our family together. We stopped communicating and spending time together. We often argued and quarreled over the smallest things. The bard what happened next '' finished Uncle Camuel
''Can you sing this song? '' I asked softly before smiling upon hearing the rather familiar melody
God: Hold your breath
Make a wish
Count to three
Lucifer: Come with me and you'll be
In a world of pure imagination
Take a look and you'll see
Into your imagination
Michael: We'll begin with a spin
Trav'ling in the world of my creation
What we'll see will defy
Explanation
Gabriel: If you want to view paradise
Simply look around and view it
Anything you want to, do it
Want to change the world, there's nothing to it
Raphael: There is no life I know
To compare with pure imagination
Living there, you'll be free
If you truly wish to be
Uriel: If you want to view paradise
Simply look around and view it
Anything you want to, do it
Want to change the world, there's nothing to it
Camuel: CarThere is no life I know
To compare with pure imagination
Living there, you'll be free
If you truly wish to be
'' This song '' I said
'' I sang it to you when you were little. It's one of the few ways we could make you fall asleep when you didn't want to but had to '' said Dad
'' Can you tell us more about her? '' asked Emily uncertainly '
'' Sure '' said Leo calmly after a moment of silence