Again, something a bit different but I thought I may has well upload. This is the story of Evening's Dawn. For those who don't know, Evening's Dawn is the blind angel mentioned in some of Astarte's fictions. Evening's Dawn is Astarte's mother. The angel that gave her life to protect her. And this is her story. The story of the events that led to Astarte. I hope you enjoy

No one ever thought it would come to this. But Gabriel was determined to keep her separate from the rumours of a war coming to Heaven. His little sister was far too vulnerable to be allowed to succumb to another's damnable pride. He watched her as she examined the first few humans start to build their lives. He smiled as she watched her head tilted with curiosity and her wings twitched slightly. Unlike many other angels, she had wings of purple and black feathers and purple hair whereas many angels had white feathers on their wings and blonde hair.

However, her eyes were what made her even more unique. They were violet with gold and sapphire highlights. He smiled more as she turned to look at him. "Hi Gabriel." She said, her voice singing the words.

"Good day Evening's Dawn. What are you up to?" He asked as he walked and sat down beside her.

"Watching these new humans go about their business." She said, leaning back over the viewing portal. "Brother Gabriel, why can't I go out of this room?" She asked him suddenly.

"Because, unfortunately, there appears to be some rowdiness with another angel."

"You mean Lucifer?" He froze as she watched him intently. How did she already know? "I'm not deaf Gabriel. I've heard the rumours as well. Lucifer is not happy about us serving humanity. But he will not go against God." She said.

"I fear you may be wrong there Evening's Dawn. Lucifer is prideful and he is letting his pride rule his mind. I fear he may try to overthrow our Lord and harm anyone who gets in his way." Gabriel said. She turned and looked straight at him. Even though she was technically his younger sister, due to their age difference, Gabriel often saw her as his own daughter and not his little sister. And he would do anything to protect her.

"Not that the actions of Lucifer explain why I am confined." She added.

"Because I fear he may try to influence you." She looked straight at him. A look that reflected the innocence she symbolised to all the other angels.

"Really?"

"You are innocent to many things Evening's Dawn. Please, stay here for now." He asked.

"Ok Gabriel. Because you asked so nicely." She said. He smiled and hugged her gently.

The next day, war erupted in Heaven. Lucifer and his followers attacked other angels, determined to reach their Lord and prove that they should not have to serve humans. Gabriel stood near the home of their Lord alongside Michael who paced restlessly.

"We should be out there, stopping him immediately. Not letting him come this close to our Lord." Michael snapped.

"He gave us our orders. Guard his home and protect the innocence we have here."

"You mean Evening's Dawn? We should not have to protect her. She should be able to protect herself." Gabriel turned and looked straight at Michael who looked back.

"Evening's Dawn is innocence personified. We must protect innocence from the corruption of a prideful fool." He said, a hint of force hidden in his tone. Michael shook his head and scoffed.

"She should protect herself. She should be out here with us. But instead, she's hidden in that room, watching the humans." Their conversation ended by the sound of something striking the doors. "Lucifer is here. Let's teach him what happens when you try to overthrow our Lord."

Meanwhile, Evening's Dawn looked up from the viewing portal when she heard the sounds of fighting and yells. She slowly got to her feet, her white dress ruffling slightly around her form. She crept towards the door slowly. "Gabriel?" She slowly opened the door and poked her head out. As she did, a group of angels ran past, cheering and singing praise to Michael and Gabriel.

"Evening's Dawn!" She turned to see Raphael running towards her. "Did you hear? Gabriel and Michael have defeated Lucifer. He will be cast out." She froze at this. Whilst only encountering Lucifer a few times, she knew of his beauty. It was unmatched by any. Especially his eyes, which seemed so captivating to her. She quickly followed as Raphael led her to the central chambers. Already, most of the angels of Heaven had gathered. She quickly slipped through the mass to the front and looked down at the scene. Gabriel stood beside God on his left hand side, Michael on his right. In the centre of the room, locked in adamantium chains was Lucifer. He glared up at their Lord in defiance.

"Do you understand the seriousness of your actions Lucifer?" God asked. His voice calling silence to the room despite never asking for it.

"I will not serve under creatures lower than us." Lucifer snapped in defiance.

"I created the humans in my image. Does this mean you will not serve me?"

"If you expect me to serve under those weaklings then I will not serve you."

God nodded slightly. "So be it. Your pride has sealed your fate Lucifer. I cast you out of Heaven, never to return and strip you of your rank as arch-angel. You will burn in heavenly fire as you and your followers fall into the abyss." He ordered. Evening's Dawn watched with a heavy heart as the one who was once the most beautiful of them all was thrown from Heaven, his wings burning in heavenly fire, and cast into the pits of darkness. His screams echoing in her ears as he fell.

"Evening's Dawn?" She looked up to see Gabriel walking towards her.

"Was there no other way?" She asked.

"He would not listen."

"Maybe you weren't speaking loud enough." She said before turning and retreating back to her room and her own thoughts. Despite Gabriel's best efforts, innocence had been exposed to darkness. And through the actions of all that day, the corruption of innocence began.