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EPILOGUE: END OF DARKNESS

The soft rain smoothed away the stark damage done to the stone and iron manor, softening the marks of scorch and brimstone and feeding the remaining blood-drenched trees and grasses with the tears of heaven. Thunder groaned quietly in the background, a bass rumble more felt than heard. Bleak gray light only revealed the smallest…
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CHAPTER FORTY-THREE: THE GREATEST SACRIFICE

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CHAPTER FORTY-TWO: AZAZEL DRAGON

“How dare you stand there and judge me!” Michael shouted, jumping back and away from Azazel. “You, the spawn of the beings who split all of Creation in half! The absolute antithesis of everything the angels stand for! And you have the nerve to call me a coward?!” Michael raised an open hand to Azazel,…
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CHAPTER FORTY-ONE: PLAYING THE HERO

After falling some distance Azazel briskly flapped his wings, catching air and flying back on the platform. The army of demons roared and cried out strange words, some of them daring to hover over the mass of hellish creatures. Wide-eyed in fury, Azazel darted to the spot where he stood earlier but he discovered the…
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CHAPTER FORTY: FURTHER IN TO DEATH

Beelzebub felt his energy flowing out of his body slowly, bit by bit. He pulled Hellswrath out, his head spinning. Holding Hellswrath in his available arm, Beelzebub staggered away but he fell after not long. The pain is spreading like a disease in him. Beelzebub moaned in pain as he crawled to stairs and leaned…
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CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE: REDEMPTION

Azrael came out of the shadows at Farishta Manor Gardens, just out of the side door. Belial was unconscious; Azrael had to fold his wings herself as she carried him in her arms – odd enough sight because he was taller than her. Azrael lightly wrinkled her nose, curious as she perceived the smell of…
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CHAPTER THIRTY-EIGHT: A PATH PAVED WITH CORPSES

Mastema and his peers in control of the Legions shook with an inner shiver when they sensed the new course of actions. Mastema had slain his enemies with a renovated fury as they moved in a nearly instinctive coordination to take over the five points of power the summoning ground held, but Azazel’s power pushed…
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CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN: HELL HATH NO FURY

Angel was furious at the idea they had had the chance to get rid of Michael, but why he hadn’t thought about that earlier? Aramis was quiet and thoughtful. Angel’s eyes flashed. “We should’ve dragged him to Hell when we had the chance to, at the Abbey”, Angel murmured. Aramis shrugged. “If you’d ask for…
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CHAPTER THIRTY-SIX: GABRIEL’S REVENGE

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CHAPTER THIRTY-FIVE: A FATHER’S LOVE

Adriel rushed after Raphael, trying to pinpoint Mastema in the manor grounds with her angelic senses. She noticed while she slept a lot of things had taken place. There was a fight going on and another… Another fight was just over. Adriel took in a deep breath. “Uriel… Tabris…” Adriel’s gold and green eyes filled…
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CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR: THE ENEMY OF MY ENEMY

Belial’s brow twitched angrily yet the look on his face was somber and cold. His deft magicks he had perfected to find his followers wherever they’d hide had found Mastema’s trace… at Farishta Manor. He had ordered him not to go there, and that was exactly what Mastema had done. If Belial didn’t know him…
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CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE: TEACHER AND STUDENT

With his wards gathered around him with expertise, the Necromancer flew unnoticed into the night. His exit hadn’t risen suspicions – Moloch kept her word. However now Belial was on his own. The thought made him break in to an unwilling snicker. In that aspect, the situation had not changed much. However he still had…
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CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO: A DEATH IN THE FAMILY

Kevin followed the servants for quite some time before they reached a mansion. He stood for a second and gaped at the size and structure of the building. His jaw dropped, and so did the cigarette out of his mouth, as his eyes widened. Looking around, Kevin decided to let himself in after the servants…
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CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE: THE BEGINNING OF THE END

A grayish layer of clouds slowly crept into the night sky, slowly swallowing the stars one by one, covering the moon in claw-like rags. The temperature began to descend and the night became extremely cold, covered by a pale sky of clouds. A red lightning crossed the dome of the heavens and cracked like a…
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CHAPTER THIRTY: MASKED MAN

Belial’s transport spell took him away from the city, to a vast grassy land of small round hills. It seemed deserted in the quiet night. Despite he was still shaken, Belial had not lost his practical common sense. He carefully erased the traces that could’ve allowed a magic user to track him down; he diminished…
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CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE: THE KING OF HELL

Azazel moved slightly in his deep unconsciousness. The sounds of battle disturbed him and called him as well – the smell of magicks, rage and fear was extremely attractive. However, he was still too weak to wake up, bound by his flesh weakened by the terrible injuries Moloch had healed – his body still needed…
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CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT: ANGEL OF DESTINY

Raziel landed outside and modified his spell to hold Raphael horizontal, supporting him on a stretcher of air. “Do not even move before you can be treated, Raphael. You could do permanent damage, and Uriel is sorely exhausted,” he admonished. Walking in, he saw Uriel laid out with the others gathered around her anxiously. Raziel…
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CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN: A DARING RESCUE

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CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX: DARK TIDINGS

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CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE: SCARRED SOUL

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CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR: COOKIE FROM HEAVEN

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CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE: HEAVY HEALING

With Adriel in his arms, Raphael flew back to the Farishta Manor invisible to human eyes. He passed into the various doors and walls like a spirit and finally reached the room where Rishta and Autumn were. Setting Adriel on the bed where Raziel was on previously, he frowned and asked, “Where’s Raziel?” Adriel heard…
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CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO: OUTMATCHED AND OUTGUNNED

Angel finished his notes and closed the Black Scroll. He rhythmically tapped on it with his long marble fingers. Aramis was taking too long to return; who’d know to what mischief Aramis was up to now! Angel frowned slightly, for the Holy energies being processed by Aramis were reaching out for him, too. Angel sunk…
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CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE: RAPHAEL’S GRUDGE

Raziel landed setting Autumn down in front of the Farishta Manor. Though they were quite a ways away from her own home Autumn couldn’t shake that deep feeling of dread. She wondered if the others were going to stay, or leave as quickly as possibly? It couldn’t of matter anyway, all of that noise, bother…
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CHAPTER TWENTY: THE LOST SON

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CHAPTER NINETEEN: LORANT OR AZAZEL?

Adriel and Raphael flew back to the Inn where Autumn and Johnathon had taken refuge the night before; hopefully they’d get clues or notice to where the humans went and what had happened to them. Adriel went in by the bedroom window in Autumn’s room. The wallpaper and gypsum were ripped in some parts, and…
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CHAPTER EIGHTEEN: FIGHT NIGHT

Azrael made her spear complete the turn to free it from Belial’s scythe and following the swirling motion, kicked the scythe’s blade and aimed her spear at Belial’s throat, keeping her wings closed tight. Belial leapt back when she managed to free her weapon and turned, aiming at his throat; he spin his scythe to…
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CHAPTER SEVENTEEN: LORD OF THE FLIES

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CHAPTER SIXTEEN: A RELUCTANT LEADER

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CHAPTER FIFTEEN: RESURRECTION

Long were the night hours, and for long hours Belial flew under the silvery moonlight. The land was dark beneath him for he had flown farther from London from Luna’s manor, which was in the outskirts of London. A dark stain of woods and grassy lands laid beneath him, but he also saw scattered lights…
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CHAPTER FOURTEEN: MOONLIGHT NOCTURNE

Aramis and Belphegor left The White Club and Belphegor’s carriage promptly arrived in front of them. Carl, Belphegor’s driver, eyed Aramis suspiciously, but Belphegor just snuggled herself closer to him. Carl got out and helped Belphegor into the carriage, and Aramis climbed in after her. “Carl, dear, I think that me and Aramis would like…
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CHAPTER THIRTEEN: THE WHITE CLUB

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CHAPTER TWELVE: A DEVIL’S HEART

Urial went back home with people staring at her. Many people, both with kind and unkind intentions tried to convince her to seek treatment but she refused. She just want to get home and concentrate on healing herself. As Urial reached home, she tried to creep into the large house unnoticed. It was successful at…
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CHAPTER ELEVEN: CONGREGATION

Azrael was invisible to human eyes, but Michael sure could see and hear her. “Michael”, Azrael said catching up with him. “If you stay this time, all the archangels will be together. Urial is in London as well. We need to regroup the armies; the demons are already aware of the gathering”. Azrael half expected…
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CHAPTER TEN: WOLF’S DEN

Johnathon peered through the iron gates at the manor house where he hoped the Lady Riktophen was staying. It certainly was impressive. It rivaled his own Greystone Manor in size and elegance, but he had a feeling his house was a bit older. At least that was something he had on the young Baroness. As…
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CHAPTER NINE: A FALSE FRONT

Frost had awoken early in the morning, and after taking her breakfast all alone, she went to the house library and began to read on the large collection of books her father had accumulated over the years. The books were mostly copies of handwritten work of historical figures, such as Christopher Columbus, and that made…
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CHAPTER EIGHT: A WALK IN THE PARK

Standing outside of the library main gate, Adriel was relieved to see Belial go. She had a bunch of questions in her head now about Belial… Angel and Aramis. “Creepy,” she murmured. “The Necromancer is gone beyond himself… but I don’t understand, Azrael.” She looked down in perplexity. It was very odd to call Azrael…
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CHAPTER SEVEN: BAD ANGEL

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CHAPTER SIX: TWO AND ONE

Keeping his wings under check and cover, Tabris landed in one secluded corner where he walked to his next patient’s home – Farishta Manor. Knocking on the gates, Tabris called out, “It’s Doctor Clinton Crawford, here to check on Mr. Phillips. Please do open the gates.” After a few seconds, the gates opened and Tabris…
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CHAPTER FIVE: AN ANGEL’S REGRET

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CHAPTER FOUR: BITTERSWEET

It was late evening by the time both women had return to the manner. Anastasia had not ceased her chattering all afternoon; one moment demanding to return home to the comfort of their home, the next wanting to walk the streets and socialize. The day had been exhausting, as any day was with Anastasia. Autumn…
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CHAPTER THREE: MEMORIES

Raziel wore a happy inward smile, pleased that he had found a conversationalist, one who didn’t find him dull or dry. As the carriage rolled to a stop, he stepped out and, following Raphael’s example, bowed gallantly and offered Adriel a hand out. “I think, therefore I am, milady.” Descartes’ realization was yet another facet…
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CHAPTER TWO: PHILOSOPHY OF DESTINY

Michael stood outside the church for a few moments, staring at the sky in silent thought. His expression was dark as golden blonde tendrils of hair fell over in to his eyes. He carelessly ran his hand threw it as he made his way down the steps. Gabriel was following closely behind. Michael could tell…
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CHAPTER ONE: THE GATHERING

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PROLOUGE: UNLEASHED

Johnathon stood in front of the elegant house, halfway up to his knees in the snow, watching snowflakes gently drift onto his thick winter coat, staying only for a heartbeat before melting away into nothingness. A cold November wind whipped silently through the empty white lawn, throwing a cloud of falling snow into his eyes.…
