Halaliel. Archangel, or 'Lord of Karma'. That's what they used to call me. Before I went "missing". I didn't agree with the other angels, they wanted the Apocalypse to happen. Seriously? Every human on Earth will die! I then left for Earth. I'm sick of angels. I always prefered humans. During my free time I would observe them. I wish I could interact, but my brothers and sisters always stopped me. Well, they can't stop me now.

First, I needed a vessel. I had my eye on a girl. Her name was Angel Mulloy. I studied her when I was in Heaven. She was sick. Really sick. Angel had Osteosarcoma. A bone cancer that develops in young people. She was only 21. A kid.

Angel only had her mom. She was an only child and her father left her when she was 8. She dropped out of college due to her illness and she was most likely not going to survive. Angel and her mother moved to Harrison, Arkansas.

If she was at her full health she could definitely be the perfect vessel. If I could get a doctor or a nurse as a temporary vessel I could heal her. Of course she has to agree to be my vessel, too. But I'll worry about that later. I looked around the hospital.

Found one.

Jesse Barrgan.

She's a nurse working on Angel's floor. Right now Jesse was outside smoking. I hope she stops. If she doesn't, it's only a matter of time before she gets lung cancer.

Now I have to get her to say yes.


It took a few days, but I finally got her to say yes. It took a while to convince her. I told her it was only temporary. I needed to heal Angel, then have her as a vessel. I'm obviously only using Jesse for my benefits. At least she understood. Usually vessels freak out and eventually end up in the mental hospital.

Jesse had to be at work in a few hours, so I decided to try and do human stuff. Like eat food. I went to a dinner and I ordered pizza and a coke. And for dessert, I got cherry pie. Who knew food tasted so good! Since I'm an angel, I don't need to eat, but I wanted to try it. And damn did it taste good.

I then took a walk in the park. It was autumn, so the leaves on the trees were changing. They were beautiful. Of course there were many Heavens like this. But to experience the real thing, it was breathtaking.

Then it was 5:00. Time to go meet Angel.


I knocked on the door to Angel's room.

"Come in." I heard on the other side.

"Hello, Angel." I greeted, entering the room.

"Hi."

I looked around, her mother was not in the room.

"Where is your mother?" I asked.

"She had to work this afternoon." Angel answered.

Poor Angel. She was covered in tubes. I read her file, apparently the cancer has spread to her lungs.

"How are you feeling?" I asked, sitting down next to her.

"It's hard to breathe. But they gave me a breathing tube." She answered. "Everything hurts."

"I could take away the pain." I stated.

"What?"

"The pain. The cancer. I can get rid of it." I replied.

"Don't be offended if I don't believe you at all." She said.

I smiled, "I did not expect you to believe me... I'm not Jesse."

Angel laughed slightly, "Then who are you?"

"I'm an Angel of the Lord."

"If I could laugh, I would." Angel said.

I sighed before putting my hand on her head. I knew I couldn't heal her completely, but I could possibly get the cancer out of her lungs. There was a bright light, but it faded quickly and she gasped. I took my hand back and I leaned back into the chair.

Angel sat up and took the breathing tube out of her nose, "How did you do that?"

"I told you. I'm an angel." I answered.

"Like angel, angel? Warriors of God?"

I nodded, "I am Halaliel. Lord of Karma."

"Why are you here?" Angel asked.

"I ran away from Heaven. I didn't agree with their plans. And I want you to be my vessel." I replied.

"Is that what Jesse is right now? Your vessel?" She asked.

"Yes. The vessel has to agree with the angel taking control. Angel, I can heal you. And I am not planning on taking control of your body anytime soon. I just want to observe people, feel emotions. I have been watching since the beginning of time. I just want to interact." I said.

"You can heal me? Get rid of the cancer?" Angel questioned.

"Yes." I answered.

Angel bit her lip, thinking about my offer.

"You do not have to answer now. I can return tomorrow for your answer, or whenever you are ready." I said.

"I can probably give you an answer tomorrow." Angel told me.

I nodded before standing up, "I will come back tomorrow."

After leaving the room I let Jesse take over her body again. It was interesting to see what she did. She still had hours of work. After her shift was over, which was at midnight, she grabbed a burger and fries at Wendy's before driving to her home. Burgers were good, too. And the french fries were awesome! When she was done eating she went to bed.


The next morning I decided to take over again when she was going outside to smoke. I didn't like it. But once I did take control of her body, I was able to feel the craving for the cigarette. I ignored it and went into the bathroom.

"My first shower." I said before taking off my clothes and getting into the warm water.

I sighed at the feeling, it was amazing. Being human wasn't that bad. After spending minutes in the water I got out and put on the nurse uniform. I did not know when Jesse needed to be at the hospital, so I left.

I knocked on Angel's door and walked in. This time her mother was in there.

"Good morning, Ms. Mulloy, Angel." I greeted.

"Morning, Jesse." Ms. Mulloy smiled.

"Mom, can you go get me some water?" Angel asked.

"Sure, sweetie." Ms. Mulloy replied before leaving the room.

I sat down on the same chair as yesterday when Angel spoke.

"Yes."

"Hmm?" I replied.

"My answer. It's yes." Angel said.

"You're sure?" I asked.

"Yes. I know I won't survive. And my mom will be all alone. I don't want her to be alone." Angel answered.

I nodded before standing up and locking the door.

"Will it hurt?" She asked as I walked toward her.

"I don't believe so." I answered before putting both of my hands on either side of her head.

There was a bright light and I felt myself leave Jesse's body and entering Angel's. I opened my eyes and I watched as Jesse fell to the floor, gasping.

Angel?

I'm here.

Once she leaves the room I'll let you take over.

I slowly stood up and kneeled next to Jesse, "Are you alright?"

"Yeah. I think so. What happened?" Jesse asked.

I didn't want her to remember anything about an angel possessing her.

"You fell." I answered.

"Angel, what are you doing out of bed?" Jesse asked, standing up with me.

"I wanted to see if you were okay." I answered.

"Well, you need to be in bed." Jesse said sternly before helping me back in bed. "Where's your breathing tube?"

"I don't need it anymore." I answered.

"Really?"

"Yeah. I can breathe just fine without it." I replied.

"Hm. Maybe I should get Dr. Randall x-ray you again." Jesse said, "I'll be right back."

Once Jesse was gone I had the real Angel take control.

"I feel better already." She whispered before her mother walked in.

"Thanks mom." Angel said, taking the cup.

"No problem, hon."


We got the x-ray done and the cancer was gone from her lungs. Angel's body was healing slowly, but she will live. I get to interact with people! Experience emotions! Eat food! Whatever Angel feels, I feel.

When we were left alone one night, I had her get up and walk over to the mirror.

She lost a lot of her black hair from the cancer and the treatments, but we will grow it back. Our green eyes that used to be dull were now brighter. We had bags under our eyes, but we could fix that. One thing I really like about Angel's appearance was her smooth, creamy pale skin. And the hair, she had some nice hair.

I like Angel. We could talk to each other without even opening her mouth. It was like telepathy. Or a voice in our head. Whatever you prefer.